Moving to Canada while on Greencard?

[JedNik 5]

So my husband, the petitioner, is the US citizen, and I am a Canadian citizen.
We were wondering if it is AT ALL possible for us to move up to Canada (there would be a lot more work for my husband up there, plus the wages are nicer ) while i'm still here on my greencard?

We want me to get American Citizenship eventually, but also want to work on getting my husband Canadian citizen or get that ball rolling !
In case this is not clear, basically this is it:
-I'm waiting on getting my two year GC

-we would like to know if its possible to live up in Canada so my husband can work and get his paperwork while getting mine at the same time

Thanks!

just dreaming

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No. A GC is for living in the US.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

If you want to live in Canada, do not get a green card for the US. A US green card is for living in the US, not Canada

sorry

good luck

[ricnally 258]

Also, he is going to have to overcome the same (or very similar) hurdles to be able to work and live in Canada.

[Andrew83 0]

haha you people act like it's wrong to want options. It's natural for 2 people from different countries to want the option of living in either country at some point. Unfortunately, it seems you may need to wait until you have US citizenship for that. Good luck.

laughing at, "no, a green card is for living in the U.S. Sorry...". Thanks for that Socrates.

[ricnally 258]

haha you people act like it's wrong to want options. It's natural for 2 people from different countries to want the option of living in either country at some point. Unfortunately, it seems you may need to wait until you have US citizenship for that. Good luck.

laughing at, "no, a green card is for living in the U.S. Sorry...". Thanks for that Socrates.

maybe you missed the sarcasm. I think what the above posters meant to imply was "no, a green card is for living in the U.S. Duh".

[Andrew83 0]

No I definitely got it. It just seemed pretentious to me. Like she was wrong for even asking. I don't know, maybe i just woke up grumpy from my nap. haha.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No I definitely got it. It just seemed pretentious to me. Like she was wrong for even asking. I don't know, maybe i just woke up grumpy from my nap. haha.

Maybe you need a juice box.

[ricnally 258]

No I definitely got it. It just seemed pretentious to me. Like she was wrong for even asking. I don't know, maybe i just woke up grumpy from my nap. haha.

i don't know if it's pretentious or if they're just mystified. I know, after my 14-month journey to get here, get married, and get a greencard, the first order of business is not going to be "Ok, let's see if we can move back to Canada, now."

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I think many people's goal is to be able to live in either place. It's not new or strange. It's just that it can't be done while on the GC. Myself and others just stated facts, only you are reading more into it.

No judgement from me, on that request. Just facts.

[Andrew83 0]

Nothing wrong with having your cake and eating it too in this case in my opinion. I know I'd be interested in exploring EU residency down the line and maybe moving there if a good opportunity arose. Not everyone wants to come to the US and never look back. As a couple from roots in 2 different places, I think her question is rather practical.

Now, time for my Hi-C...

[Andrew83 0]

I understand, and I wasn't trying to be a jerk about it. I guess we're all in the same boat at the end of the day.

[JedNik 5]

Yikes. Sounds like some people have a few 'different' opinions! First of all, to clear up a few things, I am talking about in the far future. Not right this moment. Both my spouse and I think things over for quite a long time, weighing out the options. So keep your opinions to yourself. I didn't ask for opinions, but just the facts.
So the overall answer is that yes, a green card is for living in the states. So if say down the road that life leads us to leave usa, head to canada. If i wanted to in the future move back to the states, would I ahve to start from the bottom with the spouse visa?

Clearly i'm not talking about moving to canada tomorrow. IN the far future, but I guess visajourney is targeted at people waiting right NOW for approvals and moving right NOW. All about the present.
But thanks for all the opinions.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Yikes. Sounds like some people have a few 'different' opinions! First of all, to clear up a few things, I am talking about in the far future. Not right this moment. Both my spouse and I think things over for quite a long time, weighing out the options. So keep your opinions to yourself. I didn't ask for opinions, but just the facts.

So the overall answer is that yes, a green card is for living in the states. So if say down the road that life leads us to leave usa, head to canada. If i wanted to in the future move back to the states, would I ahve to start from the bottom with the spouse visa?

Clearly i'm not talking about moving to canada tomorrow. IN the far future, but I guess visajourney is targeted at people waiting right NOW for approvals and moving right NOW. All about the present.

But thanks for all the opinions.

If you set up residence in Canada, you would violate the requirements to maintain your green card. If you want to move back to the US, you would need to start from the bottom with the spousal visa.

The better plan if you want the freedom to live in both countries as dual citizens is for you to get your US citizen before working on your husband's immigration to Canada. Once you have your US citizenship, you can live anywhere in the world and return to the US.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3f443a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=3f443a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Maintaining Permanent Residence

You may lose your permanent resident status (green card) if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law, as described in Section 237 or 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (see the “INA” link to the right). If you commit such an act, you may be brought before an immigration court to determine your right to remain a permanent resident.

Abandoning Permanent Resident 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

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You would need US Citizenship to be able to move away and then come back without another visa. You can get it after having a GC for 3 years and living in the US those 3 years (and being married to your USC spouse).