Im engaged...Im a highschool teacher from TX. How do i do this? Can i file for a spousal sponsor/work visa? or do i get a skilled worker visa? Should i have a job offer first? What do i need to do to move and get employed in Canada? Looking at Ontario area...
Can i get family visa?
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2. Teachers are not included on the priority list for Immigration, so that method is out.
3. It is very unlikely that you would be able to get a Labour Market Opinion approved for a job as a school teacher, which is a requirement for a work permit. New teacher in most district have to start on the supply list, so the school board cannot request an LMO for a full time teacher, as there are teachers with status, working part time.
4. Start your reading at www.cic.gc.ca
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1. Really your only hope is either marriage or common/law.hayley_hayley said:
2. Teachers are not included on the priority list for Immigration, so that method is out.
3. It is very unlikely that you would be able to get a Labour Market Opinion approved for a job as a school teacher, which is a requirement for a work permit. New teacher in most district have to start on the supply list, so the school board cannot request an LMO for a full time teacher, as there are teachers with status, working part time.
4. Start your reading at www.cic.gc.ca
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Until after you're married it would be really time-consuming and difficult for you to come to Canada to stay, or especially to work. The Skilled Worker program can take from 2-3 years, so there's really no point in using that option if you are marrying a Canadian, and getting a market opinion and all the paperwork done for a temporary work visa is pointless when, once you're married you're eligible to be sponsored for permanent resident status by your new spouse, and as soon as that is granted, you can go to work.
After the marriage, the two of you file a PR application together that will go first to the Case Processing Center in Mississauga, ON, where they assess the eligibility of the sponsor. Once that's approved (about 45 days) the application is transferred to the "overseas" visa office in Buffalo, NY where your part of the application is processed. Buffalo is currently finalizing spouse/common-law partner applications in 3-9 months. You can come to stay with your new spouse, in Canada, until processing is finalized, but you won't be able to work until your PR visa is granted.
To get more specific information about immigrating to Canada as the US citizen spouse of a Canadian, you can check out this US2Canada website.
After the marriage, the two of you file a PR application together that will go first to the Case Processing Center in Mississauga, ON, where they assess the eligibility of the sponsor. Once that's approved (about 45 days) the application is transferred to the "overseas" visa office in Buffalo, NY where your part of the application is processed. Buffalo is currently finalizing spouse/common-law partner applications in 3-9 months. You can come to stay with your new spouse, in Canada, until processing is finalized, but you won't be able to work until your PR visa is granted.
To get more specific information about immigrating to Canada as the US citizen spouse of a Canadian, you can check out this US2Canada website.