living in US .. would like to aplly for canadian PR

[chsaip]

Hi,

I moved to US some couple of years back.. Thought of applying GC but got delayed last year. I ma not sure when I can get the GC from USA if I apply now.
please help me in getting some of my questions resolved

My questions are

1) What are the cdns to apply for candian PR/Citizenship?
2) Can i work in US after bein a PR Holder or Citizen Holder?


thanks

 

[arrow007]

Hi,

I moved to US some couple of years back.. Thought of applying GC but got delayed last year. I ma not sure when I can get the GC from USA if I apply now.
please help me in getting some of my questions resolved

My questions are

1) What are the cdns to apply for candian PR/Citizenship?
2) Can i work in US after bein a PR Holder or Citizen Holder?


thanks

1. All requirements etc are mentioned on the Canadian website, its a fairly simple process and you can fill all the paper work yourself, unlike US.
http://www.cic.gc.ca

2. You can keep on working in US after you receive your Canadian PR but you will have to show proof of residency in Canda for 2 years out of every 5 in order to maintain it.

 

[dnk1]

1. All requirements etc are mentioned on the Canadian website, its a fairly simple process and you can fill all the paper work yourself, unlike US.
http://www.cic.gc.ca

2. You can keep on working in US after you receive your Canadian PR but you will have to show proof of residency in Canda for 2 years out of every 5 in order to maintain it.

Sorry but i didnt understand.. can you work legally in US when you are a canadian resident?? do you apply for work permit or how does it go?? what about conditions for travel to US when you are a Canadian resident?? do you obtain a visa from canada or from your home country??
Thanks for your response

 

[Triple Citizen]

Only if you are a US citizen, GC holder or have some USCIS work authorization. In other words, having Canadian PR does not benefit you in any form or shape with US work authorization.

Sorry but i didnt understand.. can you work legally in US when you are a canadian resident??

 

[dnk1]

Only if you are a US citizen, GC holder or have some USCIS work authorization. In other words, having Canadian PR does not benefit you in any form or shape with US work authorization.

Thanks for your response. what about travelling to US? do you need a visa to travel to US if you have a PR in Canada? and the other way round, do you need a Visa to go to Canada if you have an America GC?

 

[Triple Citizen]

That depends on your citizenship. The US no longer grants visa free entry to all Canadian PRs.

what about travelling to US? do you need a visa to travel to US if you have a PR in Canada?

All GC holders can enter Canada without a visa for tourism.

and the other way round, do you need a Visa to go to Canada if you have an America GC?

 

[greencard_man]

Only if you are a US citizen, GC holder or have some USCIS work authorization. In other words, having Canadian PR does not benefit you in any form or shape with US work authorization.

Hello Triple Citizen,
Do you mean if one has EAD card through pending i-485 application (employment based green card) and has canadain PR he can still maintain his Canadian PR status requirement (2 yrs out of every 5 yrs) by working for the Canadian company in US and enter/leave US on Advance Parole (while work in US on the basis of EAD card).

I'm in similar situation as my 3 yr clock (out of first 5 yrs as PR in Canada) will be expiring very soon and I've to decide if I have to keep my Canada PR or not!!!

I think I've to pay taxes in both the countries while earning in US dollars, right!!!

Pls. reply back with ur comments taking in consideration my situation.

 

[dnk1]

That depends on your citizenship. The US no longer grants visa free entry to all Canadian PRs.


All GC holders can enter Canada without a visa for tourism.

Thanks. do you know if kenyan citizenship is one of those?
How were you able to maintain both Canadian PR and US GC residency before you became a citizen without forfeiting one of them? Or it didnt occur at the same time? I guess it is hard to maintain both at the same time.

 

[greencard_man]

Hello Triple Citizen,
Do you mean if one has EAD card through pending i-485 application (employment based green card) and has canadain PR he can still maintain his Canadian PR status requirement (2 yrs out of every 5 yrs) by working for the Canadian company in US and enter/leave US on Advance Parole (while work in US on the basis of EAD card).

I'm in similar situation as my 3 yr clock (out of first 5 yrs as PR in Canada) will be expiring very soon and I've to decide if I have to keep my Canada PR or not!!!

I think I've to pay taxes in both the countries while earning in US dollars, right!!!

Pls. reply back with ur comments taking in consideration my situation.

 

[Mahek]

Start Canadian PR----------Need Help

Hello,
I am planning to appy for my canadian PR.I have few questions tho.

I am in US since past few years..

So shall I apply under skilled worker,regular process?


I am not yet sure as to what to answer to the question...WHERE DO YOU INTEND TO LIVE IN CANADA...Can someone throw some light on this...I have not yet decided where I would want to go...


How can I obtain police records from India as I am an Indian Citizen


Any help is much appreciated.


Thanks,
Mahek

 

[Triple Citizen]

Put "Toronto, Ontario". It is a good default option

I am not yet sure as to what to answer to the question...WHERE DO YOU INTEND TO LIVE IN CANADA...Can someone throw some light on this...I have not yet decided where I would want to go...