Marrying an American wife, when and ho can she work?

[dohen]

We're getting married in June, and she's moving up immediately. (I already live here)

What will it take for her to be eligible to work?

How long?

Does it matter if she's in health care?

Would it be easier for her to find a job first and get sponsored that way?

Thank you for your help

 

[Brandon_L]

We're getting married in June, and she's moving up immediately. (I already live here)

What will it take for her to be eligible to work?

How long?

Does it matter if she's in health care?

Would it be easier for her to find a job first and get sponsored that way?

Thank you for your help

She can look for a job during the 3 months visitor's visa, and get a work permit through getting a written job offer. The thing is though, she'll have to be able to convince her future employer that she's worth going through the hassle of getting a labour market opinion.

There are other ways to apply for a work permit, but you can't really count on it while waiting in Canada on a visitor's visa. (Since there's a chance she won't get the permit, or will have to wait for longer than 3 months, resulting in her being in Canada illegally, which is always a risk.)

 

[sariss]

If you have everything ready and apply for her residency after you marry, she could have her permanent residency in as little as 5-6 months if you apply outland, the she can work. Getting a work permit is very hard.

She can legally stay in Canada for 6 months as a "visitor" - this can be extended. Just a month or two before her 6 months is up you can renew it online.

 

[scylla]

She can look for a job during the 3 months visitor's visa,

Default length of visit allowed is 6 months - not 3.

 

[Brandon_L]

Default length of visit allowed is 6 months - not 3.

Weird, last time I visited (Nov 21 2012) I got a visitor's record that said I had to leave on January 30 2013.

 

[sariss]

Weird, last time I visited (Nov 21 2012) I got a visitor's record that said I had to leave on January 30 2013.

The max amount of time allowed at the border for a visa exempt country is 6. They don't always give you that amount.

 

[gortandmugs]

you guys are crazy!!! you both can cross the border just to drink and have fun.... have fun going back and forth.... till the PPR is done.... my wife is in Manila and spent over 50,000 dollars for the trips and wedding... and still waiting.... a 22 hr flight.... our ann is may 7 and still no answer... just relaxe...you got it made... and yes she can work in Canada.... no visa ... just a saying at the port of entry.... she just has to pass on by..... Scott

 

[parker24]

you guys are crazy!!! you both can cross the border just to drink and have fun.... have fun going back and forth.... till the PPR is done.... my wife is in Manila and spent over 50,000 dollars for the trips and wedding... and still waiting.... a 22 hr flight.... our ann is may 7 and still no answer... just relaxe...you got it made... and yes she can work in Canada.... no visa ... just a saying at the port of entry.... she just has to pass on by..... Scott

What the h*** are you talking about?! She cannot work without a work permit UNLESS she gets PR status. I surely hope YOUR wife is not working illegally here in Canada, if she is, she will face a ban from Canada. Please research your facts before saying things like this.

 

[sariss]

you guys are crazy!!! you both can cross the border just to drink and have fun.... have fun going back and forth.... till the PPR is done.... my wife is in Manila and spent over 50,000 dollars for the trips and wedding... and still waiting.... a 22 hr flight.... our ann is may 7 and still no answer... just relaxe...you got it made... and yes she can work in Canada.... no visa ... just a saying at the port of entry.... she just has to pass on by..... Scott

You are incorrect. You cannot work in Canada unless you have a permit, or are a permanent resident/citizen. Anything otherwise is illegal. Please research before posting incorrect information.