pregnant... what are my options?

[aah 0]

I am a Canadian Citizen and my husband is American. I hopefully will be receiving my permanent residence in the US by summer and I am due in September. Right now I am living in Canada while I wait for our papers to be accepted and completed. If I have my baby in Canada, will that still allow me to move to the States with my baby? My baby will then be Canadian... so will I have to fill out more paperwork for the baby? If I have my baby in the US.. is there anyway to get dual citizenship for my baby and how does that work? Any input would be great. I don't quite understand the whole immigration process.

[kzielu 1,147]

If you have the baby in Canada, she/he still will be US citizen since the father is US citizen. You fill for Consular Report of Birth Abroad and get US passport for the baby. As for the Canadian citizenship if born in US - no clue.

[The Mean Lady 604]

No matter where you have your baby, it can have the others' citizenship.

[The Mean Lady 604]

More to think about:

Based on your submit date, you should have your visa before your due date

Do you have insurance in the US?

If not, can you wait to cross until after the baby is born?

Keep in mind you'll also have to wait to possibly recover and I'm not SURE if you have to wait for the registered birth abroad to be completed.

[ndu26 114]

More to think about:

Based on your submit date, you should have your visa before your due date

Do you have insurance in the US?

If not, can you wait to cross until after the baby is born?

Keep in mind you'll also have to wait to possibly recover and I'm not SURE if you have to wait for the registered birth abroad to be completed.

was thinking along the same line of health insurance even though your baby will have both citizenship. How good is your husband's health coverage in the US and does it mke provision for his family?

[Found Frolicking 1]

I am a Canadian Citizen and my husband is American. I hopefully will be receiving my permanent residence in the US by summer and I am due in September. Right now I am living in Canada while I wait for our papers to be accepted and completed. If I have my baby in Canada, will that still allow me to move to the States with my baby? My baby will then be Canadian... so will I have to fill out more paperwork for the baby? If I have my baby in the US.. is there anyway to get dual citizenship for my baby and how does that work? Any input would be great. I don't quite understand the whole immigration process.

Hi! I can definitely help with that . For us it's the opposite ! I am the American and my husband is the Canadian. Considering the differences in health care, I would personally recommend you do have the baby in Canada. Once the baby is born, all your husband has to do is order a copy of your child's birth certificate at a registry office after he/she is born. hen go to the nearest U.S. consulate with his own proof of citizenship (your husband's birth certificate and passport, for example), and report your son/daughter as a American citizen born abroad . Once approved, you'll also want to get a passport, since you'll need that to get into the States, since 2009 they make it nearly impossible to cross the border otherwise. Or that is what I hear!

[The Mean Lady 604]

Hi! I can definitely help with that . For us it's the opposite ! I am the American and my husband is the Canadian. Considering the differences in health care, I would personally recommend you do have the baby in Canada. Once the baby is born, all your husband has to do is order a copy of your child's birth certificate at a registry office after he/she is born. hen go to the nearest U.S. consulate with his own proof of citizenship (your husband's birth certificate and passport, for example), and report your son/daughter as a American citizen born abroad . Once approved, you'll also want to get a passport, since you'll need that to get into the States, since 2009 they make it nearly impossible to cross the border otherwise. Or that is what I hear!

A newborn should have no issues passing in sans passport, but the birth certificate will be required then.

Edited January 23, 2013 by KDH

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Congratulations to you both

[The Mean Lady 604]

A newborn should have no issues passing in sans passport, but the birth certificate will be required then.

Sorry I meant to clarify if they were driving and not flying*

[aah 0]

Ok so we don't have any health insurance in the states, but the state that we will be living in has a really good Medical assistance program that we would qualify for. It cover prenatal, delivery, and the child up to 2 years old. As a permanent resident would I be able to apply for that or is that considered help from the government? I know I can't go on welfare, but is this considered the same type of assistance?

[NikLR 13,220]

Congrats! I agree to have the baby in Canada. It's very expensive to have a baby in the USA and with our healthcare, even if you pay provincial premiums, it's essentially free. You're covered if you need a c-section or the baby needs nicu too. That doesn't mean you can't move some stuff down or set up the baby's room if you POE in June or July. Just be back by Aug unless you're driving because most airlines won't let a woman in her last month travel. No matter how you work it, your baby will have dual citizenship. I would think it would be a relief by then too to have the same doctor or midwife for your whole pregnancy. I would have hated to change doctors in my last month. As it was I needed a c-section and had a different Dr for that.

[Found Frolicking 1]

Sorry I meant to clarify if they were driving and not flying*

Really??? How long does that apply for? My son should still be under a year by the time we move, and we will be driving. If we didn't have to get a passport that would save a bunch of time (and we do already have a certified birth certificate).

[Lemonslice 4,553]

Details here:

Traveling to Canada, Mexico and Bermuda by Land/Sea

U.S., Canadian, and Bermudian Citizens

• Ages 19 and older: a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate
  
• Children ages 18 and younger: proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
  
• Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel.
  

Source: http://www.dhs.gov/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative-basics

Edited January 23, 2013 by Boston~Montreal

[The Mean Lady 604]

Congrats! I agree to have the baby in Canada. It's very expensive to have a baby in the USA and with our healthcare, even if you pay provincial premiums, it's essentially free. You're covered if you need a c-section or the baby needs nicu too. That doesn't mean you can't move some stuff down or set up the baby's room if you POE in June or July. Just be back by Aug unless you're driving because most airlines won't let a woman in her last month travel. No matter how you work it, your baby will have dual citizenship. I would think it would be a relief by then too to have the same doctor or midwife for your whole pregnancy. I would have hated to change doctors in my last month. As it was I needed a c-section and had a different Dr for that.

Yeah, I wanted to suggest moving and coming back but I didn't know if the Canadians would find that illegal =X

Details here:

Source: http://www.dhs.gov/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative-basics

wham bam thank ya, ma'am.

Or sir...

[Ms Hogan 295]

Congrats! I agree to have the baby in Canada. It's very expensive to have a baby in the USA and with our healthcare, even if you pay provincial premiums, it's essentially free. You're covered if you need a c-section or the baby needs nicu too. That doesn't mean you can't move some stuff down or set up the baby's room if you POE in June or July. Just be back by Aug unless you're driving because most airlines won't let a woman in her last month travel. No matter how you work it, your baby will have dual citizenship. I would think it would be a relief by then too to have the same doctor or midwife for your whole pregnancy. I would have hated to change doctors in my last month. As it was I needed a c-section and had a different Dr for that.

We lose our healthcare as soon as we become permanent residents of another country don't we? I don't think you could POE and then come back to have the baby. If it were me. I would NOT move until after baby was born in Canada with a healthcare system that I already know and understand. No surprises, no additional fees. If God-forbid baby needed anything extra beyond "normal" care then that would all be taken care of. Not that the U.S. doesn't have great healthcare available but we know it is VERY different. And with a program that you "qualify" for... I'm sorry... but what type of program is it exactly? It is just my opinion, but I would take advantage of being able to have the baby in Canada before making my move.