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Hello all!

I've been talking with my husband about doing my PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Currently, I am entering my junior year of university so I have a bit of time on my hands. My husband is a 2 year green card holder down here in the US (he's originally from Nova Scotia) and we were just up visiting his parents in NS. NS is starting to grow on me and I would love to be up there as soon as i'm done with my BS in Psych. Anyway, I have a few questions:

1) Would it be possible once my husband gets his 10 year green card to come up to Canada with me?

2) Would it be easier if he sponsored me on a spousal visa or to just get a study visa?

3) What is the process like for spousal and study visas (money involved, time, etc)?

4) Would my husband still be able to apply for citizenship?

4a) If not, would it be best to wait till he's a legal citizen of the US (and also have him keep Canadian citizenship) THEN study abroad or him sponsor me in Canada?

5) If I come to Canada on a study visa, would I be able to apply for citizenship or LPR status down the road in Canada?

 

Thank you for your help!! xx

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On 7/10/2017 at 11:19 AM, MrsWoodsy said:

Hello all!

I've been talking with my husband about doing my PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Currently, I am entering my junior year of university so I have a bit of time on my hands. My husband is a 2 year green card holder down here in the US (he's originally from Nova Scotia) and we were just up visiting his parents in NS. NS is starting to grow on me and I would love to be up there as soon as i'm done with my BS in Psych. Anyway, I have a few questions:

1) Would it be possible once my husband gets his 10 year green card to come up to Canada with me?

2) Would it be easier if he sponsored me on a spousal visa or to just get a study visa?

3) What is the process like for spousal and study visas (money involved, time, etc)?

4) Would my husband still be able to apply for citizenship?

4a) If not, would it be best to wait till he's a legal citizen of the US (and also have him keep Canadian citizenship) THEN study abroad or him sponsor me in Canada?

5) If I come to Canada on a study visa, would I be able to apply for citizenship or LPR status down the road in Canada?

 

Thank you for your help!! xx

1) to live? Not really.  If he plans on being more than 1 year outside of the USA he should get a re-entry permit and make sure he doesn't lose residency in the USA (aka don't claim residency in Canada for any reason, including healthcare.)

2) study visa.  Spousal visas take quite a long time

3) check the website www.roadtocanada.com

4) yes, but if he spends more than 6 months outside the USA it causes issues

4a) this is the best option

5) if you both are living in Canada at the time yes you can apply inland.  After 5 years of permanent residency you could apply for citizenship in Canada if that's not an issue for you. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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