How long to be landed with skilled worker in canada? I am a US citizen.?
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The processing time for your application will depend on 3 main factors:\n\nThe immigration class ( professional, family, business etc.)\nThe post through which you lodge your application \nThe complexity of your case.\n\nGenerally speaking Buffalo, NY is quite fast as they have a relatively low number of applications. If your credentials match your line of work that you intend to pursue in Canada, which of course would have to be an occupation in demand, you can expect a decision within 6 months or so. My information may be a little dated though. Needless to say a more complex case may take longer. \n\nYou also mentioned that you are a US citizen, this also makes you eligible to apply as a "Treaty Trader" which allows you to work in Canada under certain approved occupational sub-groups. If you qualify you need only a firm job offer and you should be able to pick up your vis at the port of entry. This type of visa may not lead to permanent residence, however you may be able to explore other avenues once in Canada. Please note that your application for entry into Canada may be refused if you have a criminal record.\n\nI hope I have managed to answer at least part of your question. I will leave you a link to the offical web site should you need further clarification.\n\nCheers and best of luck in your immigration endeavours.\n\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/
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I am assuming you will want permanent citizenship in Canada. Canadian immigration has a web site that has all the information you will need. Just type it into your browser. There is way too much information for me to try to type into here for you and you will need the forms from the site anyways. Learn to like paperwork because you will be filling a bunch of it out.
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The best advice I can give you is to actually hire an immigration lawyer and talk to him about it. The first consultation is usually free and they can help you get all the paperwork you need to keep you out of trouble for a few hours of their time. \n\nBesides, if the government has a problem with it, you then have a lawyer to defend you. This is the step I did applying in Canada from the US. It was the best money I ever spent!\n\nOn a side note, I suggest you read carefully the conditions outlined on your work permit. Usually a work permit outlines that you can only work in your field and sometimes only for a certain employer. If you violate those requirements, then you can get into trouble.\n\nYou often need to file for another work permit if you wish to change employers or apply to work in a different field than what you are trained for. Look into getting what they call an "Open work permit" which will allow you to work anywhere you want within your field.\n\nBut run it through the lawyer first, they can advise you more about the rules for worker permits in the country you are applying for.\n\nGood luck!
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Here's a good place to start. Take this quiz to see if you qualify to immigrate to Canada:\n\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/assess/index.html\n\nLots more useful information is available on that same site.
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As a Canadian citizen, on a temporary visit for pleasure, you do not need a visa.  While you could enter by land with just proof of citizenship and a photo ID, the Government of Canada continues to recommend that Canadians carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits to the United States.\n\nYou're most likely to be admitted for 6 months.  However, if you have a "bunch of stuff" with you that leads the US CBP officer to believe that you are moving permanently to the US, and do not intend to return to Canada, you may be denied entry all together. \n\nhttp://www.amcits.com/canada.asp#documentation\n\nhttp://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/sos/ci/cur-en.asp?txt_ID=852
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Approximately a month I think. You can e-mail US immigration at their website and ask them.  I had to e-mail them twice and they responded the next day both times.  Good luck and congrats!\n\nwww.uscis.gov
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I'm not sure if I understand your question, but if you are a US citizen with Canadian permanent residency, you can keep your Canadian residence status as long as you remain in Canada at least 6 months out of 12.  My American parents have Canadian permanent residence status and they own homes in both countries and spend 6 months per year in each home.
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The simple answer is, 8 years. But, I'm sure there is more to it than that, such as what you can do during that time. Immigration laws can be confusing I'm sure.
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Marry a US citizen, Come here on a visa and stay past the visa expiration,Go to Canada and sneak over the border. If you really want to be here you will find a way. You can also try applying for a work permit through homeland security the legal way..
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If you are Canadian, a work visa isn't difficult to obtain. \nIn IT, it doesn't matter where you have experience, because IT is IT wherever you are.\n\nGood Luck!!
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I am an American working for our State Department. I spent two years recently living and working in Canada with a foreigner work permit. I have helped friends in Bulgaria apply for immigration into Canada and read the on-line pop up ads that are everywhere you try to look for information. My advice is that it depends on your situation. If you speak and read English or French at near fluency levels, and you do not have a complicated exiting country problem, criminal record, family or health problems, then you should be able to read and understand the requirements as stated by the government websites. However, if you do not have confidence in your language skills or you do not have a native English or French speaker to help you through all the bureaucracy, then it is more appropriate for you to hire a immigration consultant or lawyer. Be careful either way, as there are many non-government sites portraying themselves as real official sites demanding money for the same thing you can do for no charge, and their are lots of people who will take your credit/debit card for money and never provide you a bit of service for the fee they collect. The best situation is if you know someone in Canada (which is a wonderful clean, safe, beautiful democratic and modern country with unlimited opportunities) who has recently immigrated then ask for their help and advice. Best wishes! Mike
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Well, first thing you would have to do is apply for "Landed Immigration Status". You will usually get this within 4-5 months. Not 100% sure about the time. The cost for the immigration is about $500-$1000. Once you have obtained the immigration, you are free to work in Canada. If you get your immigration before the Baby, move to Canada. When the baby is born he will be considered a Canadian Citizen and you will have to pay nothing for him. Please check the link below for more details. Please also verify these details as it has been 3 years since my immigration so I am not 100% sure.
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where are u immigrating from? i can help u i live in canada..what part..contact me if you would like to speak about it further.
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I am in that process now. I could go on and on but the best is to go to this link and it will answer all your questions. You are allowed here in Canada for 3 months without any visa, etc. Good luck and I hope this helps. www.cic.ga.ca\nCheers
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time to move to Canada
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For Canada check out this website\nhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/index.html
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please see www.cic.gc.ca for better answers.  You may come either as a skilled worker, based on a number of points given relative to your background (employment history, education, age, etc) or you may be sponsored by an immediate family member.  IT is not impossible, it just takes a long time so process sometimes.