dual citizenship

gwaping_joelle
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GoRaptors

Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 7
Location: Seattle

Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:16 am

 

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Hello,
I'm working in Seattle on a TN visa. My wife is pregnant and will be giving birth in a few months here in the US. I want to get the baby an RESP, my question is, how do I get the baby a SIN? I know the baby will be a dual citizen, but how do I get the baby's Canadian citizenship?

Thanks,
Joel

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Reba
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Canuck in NC

Joined: 16 Jul 2004
Posts: 1174
Location: North Carolina

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:59 am

 

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Go to the nearest Canadian consulate and register the birth there.
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Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Location: Calgary

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:51 am

 

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I'm sure you're aware of it but just in case you aren't, this could be a problem if (a) you have moved your tax home to the US or (b) you plan on doing that, as the US does not recognise Canadian tax shelters.

It only makes sense if you plan on moving back. Bear in mind also the child will be a US citizen, which means they must file a 1040 every year regardless of where they live, which can lead to problems because of income from a Canadian tax shelter, you might want to run that past an accountant in Canada who has experience of cross-border tax issues.
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