Hello everyone I have some questions about working in Canada (specifically British Columbia) being a US citizen. So here's a rundown of my situation so you guys can get a better understanding.
My girlfriend and I are going on 5 years together this summer and I've always been planning to move from where I currently live in the US not only because of her but because I've been here almost my whole life. I'm planning to propose to her hopefully at the end of this year. We both want to get married but we don't wanna rush it solely on the reason of getting me to Canada. I also want to do this on my own at least the part of getting to Canada without needing her help.
I currently work for adidas, I've spoken to people here to see if we can do a transfer but it's not as simple when you work in their retail store. They only do it for corporate workers (so I've been told). So what I did because I've been visiting Canada for almost 5 years now, I became friends with the manager at the adidas store closest to where my girlfriend lives. I've mentioned wanting to go over there for work and they also mentioned about wanting me there. He sent out an email to corporate and they said I would have to obtain a work visa. I know I do if I want to work there I've done that part of the research. But in order to receive a work permit you need a job offer and all that jazz. So trying to apply for one outside of Canada has been fairly difficult.
Now I know that they want me to work for their store out there it's been expressed multiple times also the district manager has expressed the same sentiment to me. Now my question is if I go over there to visit my girlfriend which I'm planning on in a couple of months, can in potentially get an offer while being on a Temporary Resident Visa? If so how does that work? I know I can stay up to 6 months on a TRV as a US citizen. Would the employer have to take any action besides offering me a job?
TL;dr: US Citizen with a Canadian girlfriend of 5 years looking to go work in British Columbia and potentially seeking permanent residency in the future. Has expressed wanting to work for a company, the managers have expressed interest in wanting me at their company's retail location. Can I get a job offer and obtain a work permit on a Temporary Resident Visa?
My girlfriend and I are going on 5 years together this summer and I've always been planning to move from where I currently live in the US not only because of her but because I've been here almost my whole life. I'm planning to propose to her hopefully at the end of this year. We both want to get married but we don't wanna rush it solely on the reason of getting me to Canada. I also want to do this on my own at least the part of getting to Canada without needing her help.
I currently work for adidas, I've spoken to people here to see if we can do a transfer but it's not as simple when you work in their retail store. They only do it for corporate workers (so I've been told). So what I did because I've been visiting Canada for almost 5 years now, I became friends with the manager at the adidas store closest to where my girlfriend lives. I've mentioned wanting to go over there for work and they also mentioned about wanting me there. He sent out an email to corporate and they said I would have to obtain a work visa. I know I do if I want to work there I've done that part of the research. But in order to receive a work permit you need a job offer and all that jazz. So trying to apply for one outside of Canada has been fairly difficult.
Now I know that they want me to work for their store out there it's been expressed multiple times also the district manager has expressed the same sentiment to me. Now my question is if I go over there to visit my girlfriend which I'm planning on in a couple of months, can in potentially get an offer while being on a Temporary Resident Visa? If so how does that work? I know I can stay up to 6 months on a TRV as a US citizen. Would the employer have to take any action besides offering me a job?
TL;dr: US Citizen with a Canadian girlfriend of 5 years looking to go work in British Columbia and potentially seeking permanent residency in the future. Has expressed wanting to work for a company, the managers have expressed interest in wanting me at their company's retail location. Can I get a job offer and obtain a work permit on a Temporary Resident Visa?
