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Citizenship and Marriage
Marriage to a citizen is one way for an alien to obtain citizenship in some countries. Questions about the requirements and processes of marrying and obtaining citizenship are welcome here.
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Is it difficult for US citizens to relocate and seek employment in Canada?
If you want to be a permanent resident, there's a point system where you have to score high enough. Having a college education is a lot of points; grad school is more. There are points for speaking English and French. There are also points for having job skills, and a chart tells you what skills are worth how many points.
There's also a skilled worker program where you can get into Canada to work indefinitely. You have to have $9,500 for one person (that's Canadian dollars) and $12,000 for two people - there's a chart. This is to prove you can support yourself for six months, and I think you don't have to have the money if you have a job offer. You'd also have to qualify in terms of job skills.
- My granddaughter has lived in Whistler BC for several years now. She has worked as a waitress, etc. but was not allowed to work long because she had no work visa. She finally married a Canadian citizen and got a visa.
- You can "visit" Canada for six months without working. I would use the time to look for employment. Once you have a job offer, you can apply for immigrant status as a "skilled worker." See the official Canadian immigration site, www.cic.gc.ca
- I strongly suggest that you contact a Canadian Immigration office for official and ACCURATE information regarding emigrating to Canada. I am an American who lived in Canada for 11 years. Because I am married to a Canadian, my immigration situation was a bit different, but I can say without a doubt that "landed immigrant" does NOT denote someone who owns land...it is simply a formal designation of immigrant status, much like our "alien" status here in the U.S. You are not required to own land to be granted permanent residence status in Canada. However, what with NAFTA and probable subsequent rulings on immigration, I am sure that the requirements change frequently. Therefore, do not rely on possible internet misinformation, contact either the Canadian Embassy here or an Immigration office in any major Canadian city for accurate current information and requirements.
- Bottom line, it's not hard for a US Citizen to relocate to Canada if a) They have a job there. b) They are highly qualified in a desirable field. c) They have family members or friends in Canada willing to sponsor them. or d) They have spent at least 2 years attending a secondary or post-secondary school in CA, or working there. Canada welcomes hardworking immigrants especially if they are skilled and speak one (or both) of the official languages - English and French. Permanent resident status can lead to citizenship after 3 years. There are basically four ways to become a permanent resident: The Business-class Immigrant owns or plans to own a business in Canada. They have capital of at least $800,000CAD and will invest at least $400,000 CAD in a business once they arrive. There is also a self-employed individual program, which applies primarily to professional athletes and artists with works of cultural significance. The Skilled Worker program is probably your best bet. It extends permanent residence to people who have a job in CA. It also extends PR status to some people in highly skilled occupations that are in demand, to look for work. Skilled occupations include farming, high tech, and hospitality industry positions, among others. You must have at least $10,000 CAD per person to support yourself while you relocate. See the official Canadian Immigration website below for details, and an online quiz to qualify. The Family-class Immigrant has family members willing to sponsor them in Canada. Before you spend money on an expensive immigration lawyer, check out the official Canadian Govt. immigration website at www.cic.gc.ca, and spend a few weeks -- or months-- in the Province of your choice as a visitor. Who knows, you may even find a job while you're visiting.
- Congratulations for a most accurate and concise answer about Americans coming to Canada to live and work. I can't think of anything to add to your post, except that I wish more Americans would FOLLOW your advice, instead of simply assuming that they can "drop in and get a job " in Canada without any kind of Canadian Government paperwork or investigation of their background or education, as if they were moving from Ohio to Michigan.
He is of three-fourths Scottish and one-fourth Irish ancestry (Irish paternal grandfather). He was born in Scotland.
i cant afford a lawyer, the lawyer who is supposibly handling it will not callme back i am one of three children who have been left items and monies since my moms passing, can you tellme how to get some answers
Can a foreigner obtain Swedish citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of Sweden?
Unfortunately, you cannot automatically gain Canadian citizenship based on marriage (whether same sex or opposite sex).
Your spouse or common law partner must sponsor you to immigrate to Canada first. Like all the other immigrants, you have to reside in Canada for 3 years (1095 days) in order to be able to apply for Canadian citizenship.
What are the different types of citizenship possible in Canada?
There is only one type of citizenship in Canada. However, for non-citizen immigrants, there are a number of types of visas available: Visit, Temporary Work, Immigrant (Skilled Workers, Canadian Experience, Entrepreneur, Provincial Nominee, Sponsored Family), and Refugee.
How long does it take to get New Zealand citizenship after marriage?
Two ways - either by winning a local constituency (called an "electorate") or by being on a political party's "list". If you win the most votes in an electorate, you are elected to that seat.
If the party you are a member of wins more than 5% of the vote and you're high enough on the party's list, then you become a "list MP".
What was the name of the song by H.I.M playing when Bam Margera was getting married?
Ego
http://www.myspace.com/thesounds
How can a Canadian live in the us legally?
NO. If you are a "US Permanent Resident" you are only entitled to work in the United States. If you are a "US Citizen" however, you may qualify to work in Canada if your education and experience match occupations identified in NAFTA.
How can a US citizen obtain a Canadian passport?
Firstly, one would have to determine whether they are eligible for Canadian citizenship. One can take a test on the Government of Canada website. Secondly, one would have to prepare for the citizenship test and, lastly, get proof of citizenship.
Does a child born to a visiter to Canada get citizenship if the parents are both from Pakistan?
yes the child can get citizenship of Canada eventhough he born for pakistanees.
What do the Democratic Party and the Green Party have in common?
Similarities between parties
*Both parties want to win.
*Both parties elect a candidate to represent them.
*Both parties advocate certain policies.
*Both parties have mascots for them.
*Both parties want to please the public.
Can you sponsor your spouse to come to Canada?
Yes, if you are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Even if there is no income requirement for you to sponsor your partner/spouse, you shouldn't be on public assistance, or welfare, for other reasons than disability.
Your partner should also be admisible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
The person with the criminal record can get married to the American citizen, BUT they will NOT be granted residence in the USA. The same applies to Americans who have a criminal record, they are BARRED from entering Canada. We don't like to swap criminals.
The only alternative, and it takes a while, is to apply for a PARDON from the Canadian Government, if the conviction took place more than FIVE years ago.
The application takes about 6 months to be approved and they will do a VERY deep check on the person's life and honesty, before it is granted. The application requires a cash fee, and a finger print set done by the RCMP.
How long does it take a letter to reach Sweden?
I think it might just depend on where it is sent from.....
Did Ellen really marry a girl?
Yes. Her name is Portia De Rossi and she hasn't changed her surname to DeGeneres as some people believe. she is 15 years younger than Ellen and was born Amanda Lee Rodgers ( Ironically she had the same middle name as Ellen)
Did Alfred wegener get married?
He did get Married he married, In 1850 he married Emily Sarah Sellwood.......
You want to marry a Canadian and live and work in Canada you are an Indian is that possible?
I married a Canadian and moved to Canada. You will need to get your immgration status done. They give you a non alien one year visa at the boarder which means you can live in Canada but you can not work in Canada. Once you move to Canada you can go to the local Canadian immgration and apply for perement residency but if you have any criminal background, you must get it taken care of before moving to Canada. Your record must be esponged and clean. It cost at $600 Canadian to complete the forms and get your status so it is not hard at all.
Can a Canadian citizen move to America?
"yes, but only if you have a parent that was born in America and one born in Canada"
This is not precisely, or necessarily true.
It is possible for a Canadian to become a dual citizen if neither parent was born in the United States, but it depends on when they were born and where their parents were born.
Canadians, since 1947, can hold multiple citizenships.
It is a complex question. You are best advised to contact a United States embassy or consulate near you for more information. They will likely send you questionnaire to help you determine your status.
In general though, it is not possible for a foreign government to force you to renounce your citizenship, even as a condition of citizenship in that country. So as long as you meet the requirements to become a citizen of the United States, it doesn't matter if you are also a Canadian citizen.
If a Canadian marries an American in America is it legal in Canada?
Citizenship is really not an issue in marriage laws. The requirements for marriage would be the same as for any two Canadian citizens getting married in your Province. Marrying a Canadian citizen is a common way for people to establish permenant residency in Canada. And Congratulations!
Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country about three times the size of Texas, consisting of 31 states and one federal district. The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. Because Mexico is such a large country with so many Americans living and traveling here, we have in addition to the Embassy in Mexico City several Consulates around the country. It is usually best to contact the Embassy or Consulate nearest you, since that office will be in the best position to offer you help or information.
Because you still have commitments to the person you're still married to until youre divorced you still have responsibilities.
What book did Andreas Vesalius write?
Based on Galen's earlier medical writings, Vesalius produced the most comprehensive book (with illustrations) of human anatomy known at that time (mid-1500's), "The fabric of the human body" This became the most widely used text for training of physicians and surgeons until Virchow's later work on pathology.
