How to Move to Canada (For Americans)

Ok. So this is a pretty hot topic as of this morning. Here is a breakdown of just some of the ways that US Citizens can come to Canada, both short-term and long term.....

Short Term

• Come as a temporary worker under NAFTA. High skilled positions only require a job offer from a Canadian entity, or you can come as an intra-company transferee from a US-based company that has Canadian subsidiaries. This route can eventually lead to permanent residency if you wish to stay long-term. Some of the more high-demand positions right now in Canada are for:
• University Professors
• Pharmacists
• Biologists
• Chemists
• Biochemists
• Horticulturalists
• Information Technology
• Economists
• Hotel Management
• Investors

• Come to Canada as a student on a study permit. After graduation you are eligible to receive a 3-year open work permit in Canada. This route can eventually lead to provincial nomination for permanent residency if you wish to stay long-term

Long Term

• Utilize the Express Entry program to apply for Permanent Residency. You will be evaluated on your perceived ability to contribute positively to Canada's economy and integrate smoothly into Canadian lifestyle. 
• If you can prove a certain level of self-sustainability, you can apply as an Entrepreneur or Self-Employed person to gain Permanent Residence in Canada.
• The "eHarmony" approach. Marrying a Canadian citizen (or entering a common law relationship) can render you eligible for sponsorship in the Family Class. 

For further information, and consultation about your own situation, don't hesitate to contact us at Prudent Immigration in Calgary.

www.prudentimmigration.ca

There was an informative podcast this morning by Mike Holthe with further info on this topic:

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Amendments Coming to PR Spousal Sponsorship Requirements

There is a condition applicable to certain permanent residents that requires a sponsored spouse or partner to cohabit with their sponsor for two years following their arrival in Canada to maintain their permanent resident status. If the couple does not cohabit for the required two years, only the sponsored spouse or partner is at risk of losing their permanent resident status, regardless of the reason the cohabitation ceased. This creates an imbalance between the sponsor and their spouse or partner, which can make the sponsored spouse or partner more vulnerable.

A sponsored spouse or partner can be vulnerable for many reasons, including age, gender, official language proficiency, isolation, and financial dependence on their sponsor. The two-year cohabitation requirement can compound these vulnerabilities, and spouses and partners who are victims of abuse or neglect are most at risk in these situations. While the conditional permanent residence provisions contain an exception to the cohabitation requirement in cases of abuse or neglect, there is a risk that sponsored spouses and partners could remain in abusive relationships. This could be due to a lack of knowledge about the exception, the perceived challenge of applying for and receiving an exception, or the fear of losing their immigration status.

The objective of the proposed repeal of the conditional permanent residence regulatory provisions is to eliminate the requirement for spouses or partners to cohabit with their sponsor for two years. This would help to ensure that sponsored spouses and partners are not placed at an increased risk of vulnerability. It would also support the Government’s commitment to family reunification and its emphasis on gender equality and combatting gender-based violence.

http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2016/2016-10-29/html/reg1-eng.php