Can we apply for a canadian PR while on a L1 Visa in US

[pandurang007]

Hi

I am a Indian Resident right now on L1 Visa valid till 2012 in US.

Can I apply for Canadian PR from here in US ??

What is the procedure and how long does it take

Regards
Samantha

 

[wilson]

Hi,

Applying for Canadian PR while you are in USA ( or in any other country) on thier visa is not an impediment.

You have not mentioned in which category you want to apply for PR in Canada. Any how here is the link for CIC where you can choose your own and decide:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

If you need any more guidance, don't hesitate to make your post in this Forum.

 

[Kumar0919]

You can apply for a Canadain PR while in the US. However, you have to be in the counrty for more than a year for your application to be processed in the U.S. Otherwise, they will transfer it to your local visa office. Estimated time for processig is from 8 to 12 months. Visit the Canadian immigration website for more information.

 

[rk2009]

Hi

I am a Indian Resident right now on L1 Visa valid till 2012 in US.

Can I apply for Canadian PR from here in US ??

What is the procedure and how long does it take

Regards
Samantha

I was on L1 while I applied, we applied after 1 year had passed in US. The only thing that you need to take care of is a correspondence address, we applied through a lawyer so all our correspondence was routed to them in Canada.

 

[rinks25us]

Actually as per my lawyer, the concept of 1 year in a country is a little misinterpreted. When I approached them, after reading the 1 year condition he told me that I need not have to wait for 1 year if my visa was stampled for more than a year.. assuming that he is correct you may not have to wait for 1 year term...