Considering moving back to Canada

[JustJanis 2]

Unfortunately the results of the election last night have put my husband's job in jeopardy. We are seriously considering moving to my hometown in Canada but not sure how we go about it. We were married Oct. 2011, have my green card (May 2012) and have yet to file for our AOS.

Any links or info you all could provide regarding this would be very helpful.

Thank you.

[The Mean Lady 604]

You will lose your green card in the us.

When I was considering this, I was looking at these forums:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php

There is no affidavit of support for canada as spousal visas require no minimum amount earned, just FYI

[JustJanis 2]

You will lose your green card in the us.

When I was considering this, I was looking at these forums:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php

There is no affidavit of support for canada as spousal visas require no minimum amount earned, just FYI

That is a very helpful site... thank you!!! And good on the no support info as we are both in the US right now and I am not working. We would need to get some "ducks in a row" if we decide start the process.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

How exactly is your job in jeopardy?

[Andrea&Henry 311]

I know what you are talking, so sad... hoping you will find the way to figure it out good luck girl

[JustJanis 2]

How exactly is your job in jeopardy?

My husband is a contractor for the Department of Defense and with the impending cuts his company will likely close and put him out of work. I haven't been able to find a job because no one was hiring pending the outcome of the election... and now there will be even more closures and less jobs available.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

No one was hiring because of the election? Interesting, because I know lots of places hiring right now. The company I work for just hired 3 new employees last month.

You must have filled AOS or you wouldn't have a green card. You mean ROC perhaps? But yes, if you move back to Canada you will lose your GC and if you and your husband ever want to come back to the US you will need to start all over again.

A member here Colleens recently moved back to Canada. You might want to look her up.

[Flames9_RN 358]

There was a big business owner somewhere in the USA that sent out a letter to all his employees, that if Romeny did not win, all their jobs would be in jeopardy! Wonder if he will follow through with his threat!!

Like Huggles stated. As well check out roadtocanada.com

[bsd058 296]

No one was hiring because of the election? Interesting, because I know lots of places hiring right now. The company I work for just hired 3 new employees last month.

It could depend on the OP's specialization/field.

Also (in regards to the original post), while there may not be minimum requirements, CIC will try to determine if the USC will become a burden on Canada. Also, there is an agreement you must sign to pay back any benefits they receive from welfare or things like that. Similar to the Affidavit of Support. I also had to give proof of employment and salary when I helped my wife immigrate to Canada. So these are considerations. It's just that they are not "listed requirements." In other words Canadian immigration is a little more general and follows the spirit of the law, not necessarily exactly by the letter as you would be used to in the US.

Edited November 7, 2012 by bsd058

[bsd058 296]

There was a big business owner somewhere in the USA that sent out a letter to all his employees, that if Romeny did not win, all their jobs would be in jeopardy! Wonder if he will follow through with his threat!!

Like Huggles stated. As well check out roadtocanada.com

This sounds like an threat from a lord over his serfs.

[The Mean Lady 604]

There was a big business owner somewhere in the USA that sent out a letter to all his employees, that if Romeny did not win, all their jobs would be in jeopardy! Wonder if he will follow through with his threat!!

Like Huggles stated. As well check out roadtocanada.com

How is that even legal?

[Kimbear 53]

Didn't the Koch brothers do that? Sent out a mass email pleading for all of the employees to vote Romney?

[Flames9_RN 358]

Didn't the Koch brothers do that? Sent out a mass email pleading for all of the employees to vote Romney?

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/koch-brothers-workers-vote-romney-or-suffer-consequences-1C6472913 yeppers-Thanks

[Colleens 40]

Unfortunately the results of the election last night have put my husband's job in jeopardy. We are seriously considering moving to my hometown in Canada but not sure how we go about it. We were married Oct. 2011, have my green card (May 2012) and have yet to file for our AOS.

Any links or info you all could provide regarding this would be very helpful.

Thank you.

I have recently returned to Canada with my husband (as huggles stated). You can start the application process from the US if you like, or you can do the whole thing once you are in Canada. Unlike the US, Canada will allow your spouse to stay with you during the process.

If you are not living in Canada and applying 'outland' you will have to provide proof that you intend to reside in Canada (so a lease agreement for when you plan on returning).

As previous posters stated that there is no income requirement for sponsoring your spouse, but they do ask for financial information. We applied 'inland' and I had to submit my last years "option C print out" (basically a tax transcript) and all my t4's w2's etc. I also had to submit a letter from my employer that gave my income details and how long I have been working there.

There is a quite a bit of paperwork, but unlike the US, you submit everything all at once and then wait!

Currently it is taking about 14 months for approval via outland. If you choose to apply inland it is taking about 16 months, however once your sponsorship application is approved they will issue an open work visa while the PR application is being processed. It is taking about 5 months for sponsorship to be approved via inland. (it is about 3 months via outland, but you don't get the work permit when you apply outland).

There are some really helpful folks over on the roadtocanada site, but it is not nearly as busy as VJ so you may have to wait for a day or so to get a reply to a question.

If you need any more info just send me a PM

Good Luck

[JustJanis 2]

No one was hiring because of the election? Interesting, because I know lots of places hiring right now. The company I work for just hired 3 new employees last month.

You must have filled AOS or you wouldn't have a green card. You mean ROC perhaps? But yes, if you move back to Canada you will lose your GC and if you and your husband ever want to come back to the US you will need to start all over again.

A member here Colleens recently moved back to Canada. You might want to look her up.

Oops, yes sorry... haven't done Removal of Conditions yet. Husband has work for 6 months before his company may close as they are completely dependent on funding for the military. We will wait it out and hope things get better before considering the whole process.

Colleens info was very helpful