Fortunately, Canada is one of the very few countries which is still automatically granting citizenship to your child if s/he is born in Canada even if you are not a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) or a citizen. However, simply because your child was born in Canada does not entitle you to stay and become a Canadian citizen.

In most situations, even if your child was born in Canada, you will be required to return to your country of origin or residence where you came from. Please note, there is no way you will be able to file an application under H & C (Humanitarian and Compassionate) category just because you have a child born in Canada.

Can you stay in Canada if you have a child born in Canada?
 

Yes, for some time but not for long time and continuously. You may stay here in Canada as a temporary resident as visitor / student / worker. Now it all depends on these individual programs if you are eligible for them. Again, your child does not make you eligible for any of those, you must be eligible by yourself.

Can you become PR in Canada if you have a child born in Canada?

No, there is no way you can expect that s/he will be able to make you PR right away because you are the parent. But yes, when s/he is adult and if living in Canada, then there might be a possibility that they can apply for you under the family class application if they are eligible to become sponsor and you are still eligible to become the applicant at that time.

In short, having a child born in Canada surely will bring good luck to your child but almost nothing to you if you are looking for a way to stay in Canada or become a PR / citizen of Canada. So, please think and take your steps wisely.

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