My husband and I would like to move to Canada after i'm done with college. How do we go about doing it the legal way, do we need a greencard like the USA?
2006-10-01 20:02:01 · 8 answers · asked by chicata25 4 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
There are three ways to immigrate to Canada legally:
1. Individual immigrants (point system)
2. Family class (sponsored in Canada by a close relative)
3. Asylum seekers.
In your case, you would have to see if you qualify under the point system (you get points based on whether you have a university degree, professional work experience, and a command of English/French, among other questions).
You would have to fill out an application to the government. You can find out all this information at www.cic.gc.ca
If you are accepted (the process might take a few years), then you would become a Permanent Resident or landed immigrant in Canada. After that, once you have spent 3 out of 4 years in Canada, you can apply for citizenship (by filling out an application, paying the fee, then taking a test about Canada and swearing an oath).
Alternately, you can also apply for a student visa if you'd like to finish up college in Canada. You are then allowed to stay in Canada for one year after you finish your studies - provided that you find employment in your field of study (you can get a temporary/work visa for this). Then, since you can prove you have a job in Canada, it might be easier to get in through the point system.
The "greencard" like in USA, is what's called the "Permanent Resident" card in Canada, by the way.
2006-10-01 20:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry yet there is not any speedy common thank you to become a Canadian citizen. it rather is not extra handy to get into Quebec than the different area of Canada. the only distinction is they like you to communicate French. There are some classes to check French yet they are actually not unfastened or paid for by potential of the government. the least perplexing thank you to get into Canada is to qualify for a activity it is in call for in Canada. there's a record of those jobs on Immigration Canada's website. classes in Canada for Canadians is decrease because of the fact of government help. No American or the different nationality can qualify for it. it rather is reserved for Canadian pupils basically. in case you're a student get your degree or commerce and then come to Canada
2016-10-15 10:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'M SURE YOU WOULD HAVE TO APPLY AT A CANADIAN EMBASSY. You have to convince them that your job is one that they can get you in under that program. There is also a program if you were coming up and have a business to start in canada. If you have a relative who can sponsor you. I'ts not easy. If you get turned down once, immediatly apply, again and again. Took my friend 7 yrs to get approved. Tha was a while ago but some things are similar. There is also stipulations if you can enter canada and work here. More later. Let me know how you turn out.
Jim
2006-10-01 21:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe u have to be an immigrant for five years before u can apply for citizenship.....u dont need a green card....u have an immigrant visa...and a landing permit....as far as i remember
2006-10-03 12:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you marry a Canadian and have lots of kiddies maybe they'll give you citizenship?!
Peace, enjoy!
2006-10-01 20:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply to the government
2006-10-01 20:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by michael m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move there once there you can arrange to be a resadent permentley. my opion?
2006-10-01 20:10:54 · answer #7 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move there
once you establish yourself there you can appy for citizenship
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/index.html
2006-10-01 20:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by sslender9 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋