Go Canada, use Mapel card or Green card?

[nobody2006]

I just got Green card, while still kept Maple card. I need a short visit to Canada. Which one should I use for entering Canada, if I want to keep both permanent residency? thx

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Which one should I use for entering Canada, if I want to keep both permanent residency?

Such a course of action will lead to trouble down the road; you should decide what you want to do.

 

[NJDude]

Dont get into trouble

Depends on who you are showing your card to - US or Canadian officials.

When Canadian officials ask you, show them your Canadian card. If you do show them your US Card and if they do a look up on the Canadian system it will reveal that you also have Canadian PR. And they will cancel your Canadian residency.

The converse holds true when you are entering US, you should show the US officials your US Card.

This is just my opinion.

 

[Triple Citizen]

These four words are not an oxymoron for you?

keep both permanent residency?

 

[nobody2006]

These four words are not an oxymoron for you?

I know. Just want to know if it is possible.


Maybe multipel citizen is not the same as mutiple residency.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Totally different cup of tea!!!

.
Maybe multipel citizen is not the same as mutiple residency.

 

[Canuck_in_Cali]

Only one residence is permanent. Like posted earlier, time for you decide which location is your actual permanent residence and stick with that.

Lying could mess up your processes in both countries.

 

[nelsona]

This is simple. The rules for Cdn Landed Immigrant status ALLOW for living outside Canada for long periods without difficuly. The status you get in the other country matters not. May seem strange, but take that up with Immig Canada. they will NOT take your card away unless they can show that you have been out of Canada continualluy for 3 years.

The US GC does not allow for such leniency.

So, while you MUST use your US GC to enter US, you *can* and *should* use your PR card to go to Canada, but are not required to.
If you are going to canada to work, then of course you would show your PR card.

 

[dhirendra_sh]

From Dec/2004 to Dec/2007 , i was candian resident and after US green in Dec/2007, I am in USA.

What should i use at the border - Canada or US GC while entering Canada from USA ?

Also, should i file for Canadian citizenship ? Will it impact by US Citizenship ?

 

[nelsona]

I already answered your first question.

As to applying for citizenship, you must be living in canada at the time you do this. You should have come to a decision in december before leaving.

 

[hannah2]

And you have to some evidences to show loyalty to to the country you want to be citizen, such as paying taxes, active bank accounts, etc.