Can I bring my adopted child to Canada before the permanent resident visa is issued?
No. Before bringing their child back to Canada, adoptive parents must await notification that the child’s immigrant visa has been issued. This will avoid unnecessary delays and costs. Some provinces have laws that impose penalties on parents who bring adopted children into Canada before all provincial and immigration requirements have been met. If there is disagreement about the legality of the adoption, the child would be in Canada without a legal parent or guardian.
No. Before bringing your child to Canada, you must wait for notification that your child’s permanent resident visa has been issued. This will avoid unnecessary delays and costs. Some provinces have laws that impose penalties on parents who bring adopted children into Canada before all provincial and immigration requirements have been met. If there is disagreement about the legality of the adoption, the child could be in Canada without a legal parent or guardian.
