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Dear Canadian forumers,
Please forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere...but if I were to get a job in Canada (being a US citizen), what difficulties might arise for my wife, who has a US issued green card, both in the immigration process and future visits to the US (or travel outside Canada for that matter)? Any help with this currently confusing matter will be appreciated!
You will need to consult with a U.S. Immigration Lawyer to be certain of your rights under U.S. immigration law.
Right now, your question is quite vague. Would you be living in Canada? Would your wife join you in Canada? If so, for how long would you be living in Canada? What is your status in the U.S.? How long has your wife been in the U.S.?
Right now, your question is quite vague. Would you be living in Canada? Would your wife join you in Canada? If so, for how long would you be living in Canada? What is your status in the U.S.? How long has your wife been in the U.S.?[/quote]
Right. I am a US citizen from birth. We plan for the whole family (2 sons) to (potentially) move to Canada, if the job pans out. Therefore, we would live in Canada for at least a few years - that would be my best guess, if not longer. My wife has been in the US now coming up to 3 years.
From your post I assume you would be in Canada on a temporary employer-sponsored work permit - not as a permanent resident. If your wife lives outside the US for a year or more she may lose her US Green Card status.
You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:
- Move to another country intending to live there permanently
- Remain outside of the United States for more than 1 year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However, in determining whether your status has been abandoned, any length of absence from the United States may be considered, even if less than 1 year
- Remain outside of the United States for more than 2 years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However, in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the United States may be considered, even if less than 1 year
- Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the United States for any period
- Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns
Many thanks, katzpaws et al! How long is the temporary employer-sponsored work permit valid for? There is a chance that we all may become permanent residents of Canada, too - if the position I'm applying for becomes permanent or long term. The job offer has not come to fruition yet...which will determine whether or not this thread had a point to it or not.
Many thanks, katzpaws et al! How long is the temporary employer-sponsored work permit valid for? There is a chance that we all may become permanent residents of Canada, too - if the position I'm applying for becomes permanent or long term. The job offer has not come to fruition yet...which will determine whether or not this thread had a point to it or not.
Your wife would probably be safe to keep her green card if she traveled back to the U.S. frequently enough, and made it clear the border officials that she was "temporarily living in Canada." But you should really consult with a GOOD immigration attorney if you go this route (you can PM me if you need referrals).
You never mentioned your wife's citizenship.
The best bet would be to have her naturalize as a U.S. citizen before moving to Canada. You need 5 years of residence to naturalize.
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