How does a U.S, Citizen move to Canada?

Question

Hi,

I'm a U.S. citizen trying to move to Canada and wanted to know how I go about doing that. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, a Bachelors Degree in sociology, and has been working as a social worker (Determines clients continuing eligibility for Medicaid, Food stamp, Cash Assistance, Housing, Refugee, Relocation Assistance, and to provide aide to families with dependent children) with the Department of Children and Family Services for over ten years now. How and where do I begin in trying to get a work permit, so that I can move there and start working, which would lead to permanent residency? If not through a work permit is there another way? Please any one with any ideas? Thanks a lot.

Answer 1

I would love to move to Canada someday as well. I love Calgary.

I've heard that the best thing to do is to get a job first. Then you are more likely to gain citizenship if you are a functioning member of society. It can take a while though. I have some relatives who are professors at a university in Vancouver and they have been trying to get their citizenship for a few years now.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Try contacting the Canadian consulate right here in the United States. I'm sure that they can answer all of your questions and if not they should be able to provide you with plenty of referral resources. I am in a similar situation in that I wanted to go work in China for 6 months to a year. Through the internet and asking questions to the Chinese consulate I found many sources of information. Being that you have degrees and experience I can't see any reason why you would have any problems moving. Canada would most likely welcome you. It's not like you would be a burden on their system. You have something to offer them, your not taking away. Good Luck.

Answer 3

what  you  do  is  visit  first , and  look  around  , feel  the  place  and  see  if  you  really  want  to  go    there  and  where  you  want  to  be.all  you  need  is  your  Birth  Certificate  and  picture  ID   to  visit  ,know  where  you  are  going....Then  go  to  Immigration  dept.  and  ask  about  the  work  permit .For  what  I  know ; you  can  visit  up  to  three  months  before  they  even  start  asking   questions...     GO !

Answer 4

why are you trying to leave us???!

i'm sending president bush after you.

Answer 5

Hi! I'm a Canadian citizen and would be proud to have a fellow teacher come join us from the US. Probably the best idea for you would be to apply for a job (sounds like there are a wide variety of choices with your education/background) and then the people hiring you will help you get your paperwork in order. Hope everything works out well, and great decision!! :D

Answer 6

A temporary work permit will not lead to permanent residence.You need to obey the conditions of a temporary work permit and leave when it expires.So to get your PR status you would still have to apply from outside the country.You should just  apply as a skilled worker for permanent residence.They work on a point system ,you should have a enough points.

This website will give you all the info you need.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

Answer 7

I suggest you start there:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/s...

That's the section of the Canadian Immigration web site that is relevant to what you wish to do. It also couldn't hurt for you to contact your regional Citizenship and Immigration Canada office in the US.

Canada has a comprehensive and efficient skilled worker program and you might qualify for permanent residence in Canada.

Answer 8

Start by 'vacationing' in several places where you might want to settle.  Research jobs in the newspaper and get interviews if you can.  You can vacation for I think up to 90 days at a stretch without needing a visa.

After that, you have to apply for a visa to stay longer.  You'll really want to have some prospects lined up before you apply so the government knows you're going to have a job.

Here's the website for the Canadian visa office to get you started

http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information...

Answer 9

If you're not married, the easiest thing would  be to marry a Canadian.