Okay, this is a bit complicated, but here goes...
I met the love of my life when visiting Canada. We hit it off, we are wonderful together, and we'd like to grow old together. We've been 'together' (apart) for almost 4 years now.
There are a few issues here... the first is that we're both married (both separated, but still technically married -- so things are a bit sticky there).
The second -- I live in the states. I am a US citizen and a Systems Librarian (Masters in Library and Information Science -- Skill Level A). He is a Canadian citizen and an animator (Skill Level B).
Within the next few years, we'd like to take the steps to be together.
However, would that mean we'd have to marry first, then I would have to apply for a work visa and/or sponsorship? If that's the case, should we marry, live separately until my visa and/or sponsorship is through, then move together into a place in Vancouver?
Or, would I find a job as a librarian? I see openings throughout BC, but do I have the right to apply to these jobs? I don't want to take from anyone that is in the market locally, as I see many people doing around here...
I guess my question is, is there a way for us to live together, both of us work in our respected fields, and not have a gap where either of us can't find work? With regards to that, is there a way for this to happen without rushing a quickie wedding? We both had small weddings to begin with, but we'd rather not run off to Vegas if we could help it.
Thank you for any and all help. It seems there are many options (pursuing a PhD is one of them, and not one that I haven't considered), but I'd like to know not the quickest, but the best option, for us to be able to work in fields we love while being with the person we love.
I met the love of my life when visiting Canada. We hit it off, we are wonderful together, and we'd like to grow old together. We've been 'together' (apart) for almost 4 years now.
There are a few issues here... the first is that we're both married (both separated, but still technically married -- so things are a bit sticky there).
The second -- I live in the states. I am a US citizen and a Systems Librarian (Masters in Library and Information Science -- Skill Level A). He is a Canadian citizen and an animator (Skill Level B).
Within the next few years, we'd like to take the steps to be together.
However, would that mean we'd have to marry first, then I would have to apply for a work visa and/or sponsorship? If that's the case, should we marry, live separately until my visa and/or sponsorship is through, then move together into a place in Vancouver?
Or, would I find a job as a librarian? I see openings throughout BC, but do I have the right to apply to these jobs? I don't want to take from anyone that is in the market locally, as I see many people doing around here...
I guess my question is, is there a way for us to live together, both of us work in our respected fields, and not have a gap where either of us can't find work? With regards to that, is there a way for this to happen without rushing a quickie wedding? We both had small weddings to begin with, but we'd rather not run off to Vegas if we could help it.
Thank you for any and all help. It seems there are many options (pursuing a PhD is one of them, and not one that I haven't considered), but I'd like to know not the quickest, but the best option, for us to be able to work in fields we love while being with the person we love.
