Work Permit Question

[Arabella3483]

Hi,

I am a Canadian Citizen residing in the US. I want to move to Canada as soon as possible along with my US citizen husband and children. I am looking for the fastest possible way that my husband will be able to work when he gets there. Many years ago my brother just "showed up at the border" with his wife and he thinks it took her about 2 months to be able to work. I can't seem to find information on how I can do the same. All I seem to be able to find is the permanent resident status with a 30 month processing time. I have tried to contact CIC to clarify I am even looking at the right information for our situation but its not easy to get anyone from there on the phone from the US. I have called the consulate and they say I need to call CIC. I would really like to move sooner. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions that maybe I haven't found yet?

 

[Ponga]

You actually have three options:

1. Start the process now, while you are in The U.S., by submitting an Outland application package. Most Americans complete the entire process in ~8-10 months, NOT 30 + months...but this information is rather cryptic to most people (thanks in large part to CIC's own website).

An American, with a straightforward application (meaning no red flags, such as a criminality issue, or suspicious relationship with their sponsor) can have their application processed entirely in Canada (Mississauga for stage 1, Ottawa for stage 2). Only those that have issues are forwarded to the U.S. office for processing, which certainly does take substantially longer. This way, he could stay there and continue to work, while the application is being processed.

2. Same as above, but then you return to Canada, with your children (since they are likely Canadian citizens by birth, correct)? Your husband then comes to Canada to `visit' and with proof that he has an active application for PR (and a refundable return ticket), he has a good chance of being granted entry. He still needs to show the border officer that he has ties back home (such as a bank account, residence, job, etc.) because the officer needs to know that if his PR application is denied, he will NOT remain in Canada. This is known as Dual Intent. You can find out more about this process, here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/dual.asp

3. This is the least favored option, but you and your children return to Canada...he would then come to Canada (as a visitor) and then submit an Inland application. This would give him an Open Work Permit, ~ 4 months after he submits his application, but...the Inland process is painful. It takes ~ 2 years to get PR status and the applicant is advised NOT to leave Canada during the process. Unless he plans to stay put in Canada for 2 years, this really isn't the best option, IMHO.

With option 1, you will need to convince CIC that you intend to return to Canada. This can be in the form of letters from a prospective employer, family/friends, proof of tenancy (or a letter from someone offering to help you with housing until you re-establish yourself in Canada), etc., because CIC wants proof that if he is approved, you will return to Canada ASAP.


Good luck!

 

[floomy]

1. He can apply for open work permit with inland PR app. (he has to physically stay in Canada )
He can find a job with OWP , but when it is expired his employer has to go through LMIO so your husband can get a new work permit (takes several months). He must stop working on the date of his OWP expired.

2. if he would apply for outland (process faster than inland app) and want to work in Canada, he has to find a job and again his employer would go through all immigration stuff so he can apply for work permit.

hope it helps and plz correct me if there is wrong info.

 

[Arabella3483]

You actually have three options:

1. Start the process now, while you are in The U.S., by submitting an Outland application package. Most Americans complete the entire process in ~8-10 months, NOT 30 + months...but this information is rather cryptic to most people (thanks in large part to CIC's own website).

An American, with a straightforward application (meaning no red flags, such as a criminality issue, or suspicious relationship with their sponsor) can have their application processed entirely in Canada (Mississauga for stage 1, Ottawa for stage 2). Only those that have issues are forwarded to the U.S. office for processing, which certainly does take substantially longer. This way, he could stay there and continue to work, while the application is being processed.

2. Same as above, but then you return to Canada, with your children (since they are likely Canadian citizens by birth, correct)? Your husband then comes to Canada to `visit' and with proof that he has an active application for PR (and a refundable return ticket), he has a good chance of being granted entry. He still needs to show the border officer that he has ties back home (such as a bank account, residence, job, etc.) because the officer needs to know that if his PR application is denied, he will NOT remain in Canada. This is known as Dual Intent. You can find out more about this process, here:


3. This is the least favored option, but you and your children return to Canada...he would then come to Canada (as a visitor) and then submit an Inland application. This would give him an Open Work Permit, ~ 4 months after he submits his application, but...the Inland process is painful. It takes ~ 2 years to get PR status and the applicant is advised NOT to leave Canada during the process. Unless he plans to stay put in Canada for 2 years, this really isn't the best option, IMHO.

With option 1, you will need to convince CIC that you intend to return to Canada. This can be in the form of letters from a prospective employer, family/friends, proof of tenancy (or a letter from someone offering to help you with housing until you re-establish yourself in Canada), etc., because CIC wants proof that if he is approved, you will return to Canada ASAP.


Good luck!

My children are not citizens. I was born in the US and got my citizenship under my mother being born there. I am looking to permanently leave the US. My brothers and my father (Canada citizens and residents) are willing to write letters and such that they will support us while we establish ourselves there. I'm really just looking for the fastest way to get there and him be able to work because we will need two incomes, especially in the beginning to establish ourselves. Now I wonder if my kids can attend school without PR paperwork?