Can I apply for a canadian visa while my hubby applies for an american one?

[TSC Blackhole 11]

Ok so I think this may be a bit of a weird situation. My husband and I applied for out I-130 in July(!). Yah, we were part of the unfortunate bunch that got transferred to TSC and nothing has happened since, which has led me to my current predicament. When my husband and I applied, we thought it would only take 7 months max. During that time he was doing a seasonal job, then when the season turned cold he was laid off as he always was. We thought he would have time to get his visa and come live with me a find a job when he got here.

BUT since it's taken WAY too long he has found a pretty good job in his city, and it is a good move for him. I am not sure what to do. Do we keep going forward with his Visa? Can he keep his USA visa if he keeps his job in Canada? Can I apply for my Canadian visa while he's applying for his american one?

I wish it wasn't so stinking hard, we are only 6 hours away but the government makes it seem like a whole other world!!!

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

He will be able to keep his US visa for 6 months after it is issued. So say he gets interviewed in April and approved, he'd need to move over by October. You can apply for a Canadian visa- I wouldn't tell the US unless someone specifically asks.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Yes, you can apply for your Canadian visa while he applies for one to the US. However, this doesn't solve your problem. You'll need to eventually pick a country to live in - additional expenses of another visa can add up.

Once he receives his visa, he needs to be a PR of the US. However, LOTS of people have had success of driving to Canada each day for work while living in the US. come over to the Canada forum for more detailed, regional answers

Remember, Canada is a whole different country and Candaians have not 'right' to live in the US. Even if you only live 6 hours apart.

Good luck