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I'm not an expert, but am in a similar situation, so can try to give you some tips. Hopefully someone else more senior will read this thread too. You have two options - either get a work permit for yourself, or apply for an open work permit through your marriage. To get a work permit for...

I'm not an expert on the rules, I can only tell you what I did in my case - but you can arrange to have your items sent at any time. They won't be released in Canada without customs clearance, which you'll arrange when your goods land. You said it's only going to take 10 days - when are you...

Hiya, I am in Ontario on a TWP for three years. I shipped about 6 boxes of assorted things from home. I didn't fill in any paperwork prior to leaving in this regard, and when I arrived at the US/Canada border (I drove into Ontario) I told them that I was shipping some things from home. I can't...

Good call, that makes all kinds of sense. Thanks for your input. :)

Hi guys, I posted previously about our situation, and Leon provided some great advice. I'm a TFW from NZ living in Toronto, NOC level A or B (I forget which), my now husband is a US citizen, not a skilled worker, living in the US. We were married this weekend, something we were planning to...

Thanks rjessome, we're planning to leave Canada prior to work permit expiration anyway, but I wanted to know the rules. Appreciated! Swiss84 - Congratulations to you and your girlfriend. :) We're marrying in the USA next month. It has never been mentioned to the customs officials at the...

I have a Temporary Work Permit valid until May 2013. My Passport expires in May 2012, I'll be starting the application process for a new one in the next few weeks to ensure it's here prior to the end of this year. Do I need to remove my Work Permit from my (soon to be) old passport and staple...

Does anybody have some info on the queries in the first post?

I am a skilled worker, class A :)

I've asked this question in the TFW threads, but have a few follow ups - perhaps the folk on this side can help? I'm a New Zealand citizen living in Toronto on a Temporary Work Permit valid until May 2013. My partner is a US citizen living in Michigan. We intend to marry next month, after...

I have a further couple of questions, if anyone has time to comment: 1) As a US citizen, will my (soon to be) husband require a medical prior to coming into Canada? 2) Will he be required to provide proof of funds to support him while he's here? 3) What sort of 'proof of ties' is required...

Thank you Leon, very much. I really appreciate your information here. :)

Ok, so as I understand it, if we marry in the next 6 months, he will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit by presenting our marriage certificate and a copy of my Temporary Work Permit. The fact that we have been married less than 12 months, and have not lived together, will not be an issue...

Thanks so much Leon. This is the first time I've heard about the Open Work Permit, but it seems to suit our situation. However, we haven't lived together as he's a US citizen and I'm a New Zealand citizen. "Section 2 of the Immigration Regulations, defines spouse as:"an individual who is...

I am working in Ontario on a Temporary Work Permit that is valid for three years. I came into Canada through an inter-company transfer, and have been here 12 months. My partner of 2 years is a US citizen, and lives in the USA. He and I have not lived together, as we have not yet legally been...