USC Husband and Canadian Citizenship for him?

[SENKA 0]

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone knows if my US husband could apply for Canadian Citizenship if we currently live in the US?

Thanks

[Moosker 7]

From what I've heard from my fellow American friends, if you're an American, you CANNOT have any other citizenship (no dual allowed) other than American. If you're Canadian, you can be dual.

If he wants to become Canadian, he'll be "surrendering" his American citizenship. I guess you can only be one or the other as an American citizen.

Hope that helps!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone knows if my US husband could apply for Canadian Citizenship if we currently live in the US?

Thanks

No - why would he be able to apply for Canadian citizenship without being a Cdn resident? Much the same as you couldn't just up and apply to be a US citizen without going through the immigration process.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

And to correct the previous statement, Americans can have dual citizenship with Canada. Canada would recognize him as a citizen but the US wouldn't recognize his Canadian citizenship and would still view him as American - they same way they view Canadian dual citizens.

He needs to be residing in Canada to be able to become a permanent resident of Canada. If you wish to pursue that option, wait until you get American citizenship, then you can return to Canada and sponsor him to become a PR as your spouse.

[Flames9_RN 358]

what kathryn said,lol

[Moosker 7]

Sorry for my 'confusing' statement!

I worked at CIBC and a lady came in who was American and married to a Canadian for over 15 years. Every couple of years she has to do paperwork she said to maintain her American citizenship but to also allow her to stay in Canada. I said "why not just become a dual citizen? That's what I'm going to do after 5 years." She said "I can't, I would have to surrender my American citizenship to become a Canadian citizen, so I remain a Canadian permanent resident."

Weird? Maybe she needs to do some VJ research!

[trailmix 77]

Sorry for my 'confusing' statement!

I worked at CIBC and a lady came in who was American and married to a Canadian for over 15 years. Every couple of years she has to do paperwork she said to maintain her American citizenship but to also allow her to stay in Canada. I said "why not just become a dual citizen? That's what I'm going to do after 5 years." She said "I can't, I would have to surrender my American citizenship to become a Canadian citizen, so I remain a Canadian permanent resident."

Weird? Maybe she needs to do some VJ research!

She is really confused!

Oh and it wasn't always so, about Canada allowing dual - prior to 1977 it wasn't allowed.

[Marilyn. 340]

Sorry for my 'confusing' statement!

I worked at CIBC and a lady came in who was American and married to a Canadian for over 15 years. Every couple of years she has to do paperwork she said to maintain her American citizenship but to also allow her to stay in Canada. I said "why not just become a dual citizen? That's what I'm going to do after 5 years." She said "I can't, I would have to surrender my American citizenship to become a Canadian citizen, so I remain a Canadian permanent resident."

Weird? Maybe she needs to do some VJ research!

actually you can apply for citizenship after 3 years of being a US permanent resident, if you are married to an American citizen

[thetreble 19]

Sorry for my 'confusing' statement!

I worked at CIBC and a lady came in who was American and married to a Canadian for over 15 years. Every couple of years she has to do paperwork she said to maintain her American citizenship but to also allow her to stay in Canada. I said "why not just become a dual citizen? That's what I'm going to do after 5 years." She said "I can't, I would have to surrender my American citizenship to become a Canadian citizen, so I remain a Canadian permanent resident."

Weird? Maybe she needs to do some VJ research!

actually you can apply for citizenship after 3 years of being a US permanent resident, if you are married to an American citizen

I think I'm going to do this, actually. It would be Sept. 2010 for me. Might as well, just in case I can convince Jared to move back

But yes-Americans can be dual.

[DeadPoolX 9]

Everyone here is well aware of my problems with the Canadian government.

I've noticed that the Canadian government is just as confused as the American government. For instance, I've gone back and forth with CIBC and Autoplan and each time I get contradicting information. Neither one knows what the other is doing and therefore, will say one thing while the other says something else.

Actually... that's how it's been for me with every section of the Canadian government so far. No one knows their a$$ from their elbow. Each department gives information that's either contradictory to another or just wrong.

Edited June 1, 2009 by DeadPoolX

[JillA 2]

Everyone here is well aware of my problems with the Canadian government.

I've noticed that the Canadian government is just as confused as the American government. For instance, I've gone back and forth with CIBC and Autoplan and each time I get contradicting information. Neither one knows what the other is doing and therefore, will say one thing while the other says something else.

Actually... that's how it's been for me with every section of the Canadian government so far. No one knows their a$$ from their elbow. Each department gives information that's either contradictory to another or just wrong.

Uhhh yeah, it's the government! Do you expect any less from any government

[DeadPoolX 9]

Everyone here is well aware of my problems with the Canadian government.

I've noticed that the Canadian government is just as confused as the American government. For instance, I've gone back and forth with CIBC and Autoplan and each time I get contradicting information. Neither one knows what the other is doing and therefore, will say one thing while the other says something else.

Actually... that's how it's been for me with every section of the Canadian government so far. No one knows their a$$ from their elbow. Each department gives information that's either contradictory to another or just wrong.

Uhhh yeah, it's the government! Do you expect any less from any government

Not really.

Oh and get this: Canada Post apparently came by earlier today. I wouldn't have known this, since they didn't bother to buzz our apartment. They simply left a notice on our mail slot (they couldn't open it up) telling us we need to pick it up at the nearest depot.

Fortunately for us, a Canadian Post depot is about five minutes away. However, the point is that they couldn't even be bothered to buzz us.

[thetreble 19]

Are you SURE you were home

Deadpool, governments suck everywhere. They are slow and inefficient. I have had the pleasure of working for both governments now and can tell you they are BOTH the same. (ie. inadequate and have antiquated policies) Bunch of dinosaurs working so what do you expect ? The private sector moves so much faster and people are so innovated. I have a lot of great ideas here for my department, but can't even speak up about them because it's either a money issue or that I'm going to be put in my place.

[Krikit 1,165]

Everyone here is well aware of my problems with the Canadian government.

I've noticed that the Canadian government is just as confused as the American government. For instance, I've gone back and forth with CIBC and Autoplan and each time I get contradicting information. Neither one knows what the other is doing and therefore, will say one thing while the other says something else.

Actually... that's how it's been for me with every section of the Canadian government so far. No one knows their a$$ from their elbow. Each department gives information that's either contradictory to another or just wrong.

It's nice to know we're not alone.

Oh and get this: Canada Post apparently came by earlier today. I wouldn't have known this, since they didn't bother to buzz our apartment. They simply left a notice on our mail slot (they couldn't open it up) telling us we need to pick it up at the nearest depot.

That happens to us all the time! They NEVER ring the doorbell. I guess they can't be bothered to get out of their truck. I wonder if it's because you're in an apartment, DP? I know they knocked on my mother's door to deliver her passport when I was there, but she's in a house.

[Reba 2]

Our postal carrier just drops stuff on the carport and runs. Never rings the bell. Same as UPS. Drives me crazy because my husband is home all day, and he never knows there's a package out there to pick up, and I nearly drive over it when I get home from work