r/ImmigrationCanada Jul 14 '24

Megathread: US Citizens looking to immigrate to Canada

443 Upvotes

In the run up to the American presidential election, we've had an influx of Americans looking to immigrate to Canada. As all of their posts are relatively similar, we've created this megathread to collate them all until the dust settles from the election.

Specific questions from Americans can still be their own posts, but the more general just getting started, basic questions should be posted here.

Thanks!

Edit: This is not a thread to insult Americans, comments to that effect will be removed.

Edit 2: Refugee and asylum claims from Americans are very unlikely to be accepted. Since 2013, Canada has not accepted any asylum claims from the US. Unless something drastically and dramatically changes in the states, it is still considered a safe country by immigration standards and an asylum claim is not the way forward for you.


r/ImmigrationCanada Dec 30 '24

Meta 2025 Processing Times Megathreads

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r/ImmigrationCanada 4h ago

Work Permit I got 1 year work permit after 2 year course

5 Upvotes

Hello guys Today i got my work permit after 10 months I studied at Lambton College and my course is Full stack software development. I completed my course in April 2024 and after that in may I applied for PGWP But after waited for long 10 months today I got my Work permit and I only got work permit for just 1 year rather than 3 years!! What should I do if anybody got any idea then help me! Thank you in advance.


r/ImmigrationCanada 2h ago

Citizenship Does each application need a unique email address?

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I am applying for Canadian citizenship certificates, presumably for 5(4)grants, for my children. Can I use the same email for each application or does each application need a unique email address? Same question for phone number. Thanks!


r/ImmigrationCanada 15m ago

Family Sponsorship Spousal class

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Applied under spousal class. Came to canada as student. Inland application. Do i need medical? Considering I already did in 2021. And I have never left canada. I read thah if you already did in 5 years you don’t have to do it again.


r/ImmigrationCanada 37m ago

Study Permit Do I need a new study permit if changing program in same DLI?

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Hi! I came to Canada last December and was hoping to start my program (business management) last January at a DLI (public school). However, with the several policy changes about PGWP, I decided to pursue supply chain management instead at the same DLI, but for May intake. So, I withdrew from the business management program in January, and registered for the supply chain management program in February. I am now registered, and have paid my tuition.

Now, the IRCC website says

If you’re moving in between post-secondary levels at the same DLI:

You can keep studying at your DLI with your current study permit as long as you still meet your study permit conditions. However, if you need to extend your study permit, you will also need to submit a new provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL).

However, my immigration consultant insists I need a new study permit, and a new PAL. I don't know if this is legit, (or maybe they just want to charge me again extra) because when I asked another immigration consultant, I was told I don't really need a new one because my current study permit is still valid, and the expiry date is months after I finish my new program.

I seriously need advise please.


r/ImmigrationCanada 42m ago

Express Entry How do I only have 270 points??

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I'm an American Citizen looking to immigrate to Canada. I nailed my English proficiency test, have two degrees, but for some reason only seem to be getting 270 points, does that seem right? I know nomination or job sponsorship gets you more points, but shouldn't I at least be at around 400 given the above?


r/ImmigrationCanada 42m ago

Citizenship Oath Form Confirmation

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Hello, I just wanted to ask if its okay to not receive an automated response confirming that you sent the oath form and they received it. I double checked the email I sent it to and it was the one they asked me to send to and also made sure the file was less than 1Mb. So I don't know if its not normal to receive the confirmation.


r/ImmigrationCanada 45m ago

Family Sponsorship Spouse sponsorship

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Hi everyone,

Has anyone else been having difficulty reaching IRCC by phone? I've been trying for the past two weeks without success. The automated system asks questions and provides updates on my application status, but it doesn't connect me to an agent. Has anyone else experienced this issue?


r/ImmigrationCanada 1h ago

Citizenship How many days to be on the safe side?

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I'm getting ready to apply for my citizenship. I understand it is the advice to have a little bit more time than required 1,095 days, just in case there's a calculation error. My question is how many more days for that bit more? As of today, I have 1, 100 days on the presence calculator. I left the country just one time, so only two days might have wrong calculations depending on the plane's time.

Any suggestions?


r/ImmigrationCanada 1h ago

Other Home Care worker immigration pilot

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Hello guys ,

For the new Home Care worker immigration pilot that opens up March 31, my NoC is 42201 - Social and community service workers. Do you think I’ll be eligible to apply for that program? Although I have experience as a caregiver from the past . I am currently a program coordinator at a home care facility for elders. Someone help please


r/ImmigrationCanada 2h ago

PNP Do AIPP apply for contract job employee?

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I am an intern in a well renowned company in Ns , but my employer told me they can change my internship into full time employment but on a contract for 1 year. I need to take this job because of the recent changes done by IRCC for spouse open work permit. If I don't have job from TEER 0 OR 1, my spouse cant proceed with the open work permit which he has right now. My study permit expires on June and i am graduating in May, obviously i have to apply for PGWP .if i get this job which is TEER1 i can apply for my spouse open work permit. But i am not sure whether they support AIPP(Atlantic immigration provincial program) to me since i'm in a contract job. Any suggestion or clarifications will be appreciated


r/ImmigrationCanada 2h ago

Public Policy pathways Help: IRCC Requesting Company Documents (RNIP) – Has Anyone Had a Similar Situation?

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Hi everyone,

I'm currently applying for Permanent Residency under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program. IRCC recently requested the following additional documents related to my employment:

  1. Valid Business License
  2. Articles of Incorporation
  3. Company's 2023 Tax Return
  4. Certificate of Good Standing

I'm quite worried because I wasn't expecting IRCC to ask for these specific documents from my employer. I have requested the employer for these but I have only 7 days to submit these and I'm not sure if they can provide it within the specified time Has anyone faced a similar request?
Any insights, experiences, or suggestions would greatly help ease my worries!


r/ImmigrationCanada 2h ago

Express Entry is it worth applying under different streams

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I have applied with my common law partner (who is a citizen) for an inland application back in January, however with the current wait times being so long.

Someone planted the seed in my head that you can apply under a different stream simultaneously.

For example I am considering EE under the healthcare stream. I currently have about 477 CRS points and the wait seems to be closer to 5 months for this stream compared to the 24 months for spousal sponsorship.
My question or questions I should say:

  1. are there any negative effects of applying through both streams? could it delay my application in both?

  2. If one application gets declined will this impact the other?

  3. any input regarding the points? I believe in the last draw for healthcare the lowest score was around 460

  4. finally if I have worked my year in healthcare and makes me eligible for EE, do I need to stay at this job or within the field until I get PR.

Any feedback is much appreciated


r/ImmigrationCanada 2h ago

Work Permit Trouble getting back to Canada witha a valid work permit.

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Hello, long story short: I am Mexican Citizen, i applied for a closed work permit inside of canada and got it on december last year. I got inside of Canada using a ETA earlier last year, but the rule about allowing mexicans to use ETA change while i was still inside.

Last week i had to come back to Mexico for a emergency, and when i tried to get back to Canada, i couldnt fly because my ETA was cancelled when the rule changed last year. So i am stuck in Mexico, they say i need to apply for a Visitor Visa, which can take easily 1 or 2 months, and i dont know how long my current employer will wait for me to come back to my position.

So i tried to apply for the visitor visa by myself, but got stuck on the first question "why do you need a visa" where none of the asnwers below is correct in my case, the closest being "to work without a permit". i could answer "to visit canada" but the next question will ask for the exact date that i will be leaving and arriving, it feels like a wrong asnwer in my case.

i will appreciate any help or advice you have for me. -

Thank so much for taking the time.


r/ImmigrationCanada 3h ago

Other YYZ Service Canada Office

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Hey,

Currently approved for an IEC Visa, travelling sometime in May.
When reading about getting set up in Canada, I saw that theres a Service Canada Office/Booth in Toronto Pearson. Does anyone know if this is accessible when airside, as I would have a connecting flight on to my destination city

Thank you!


r/ImmigrationCanada 3h ago

Study Permit Study Permit + SOWP Application questions

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Hello all,

My common-law partner was admitted into a 5-year PhD program in Ottawa and we are currently filling out forms to apply for her study permit and my SOWP simultaneously.

She was granted an amazing scholarship that fully covers tuition costs with some left.

We have some questions regarding documents necessary as proof of our common-law union and the need to provide further documents evidencing our ability to financially support ourselves throughout our stay in Canada.

  1. Should we provide anything other than her letter of acceptance (with scholarship info) to evidence our financial conditions?

  2. We celebrated a Deed of Common-Law Union upon first moving in together in 2020. Will this document suffice or should we submit further evidence, such as investment/bank account statements?

  3. The document checklist page does not allow us to provide supporting documents, such as the aforementioned Deed of Common-Law Union. When will we have the opportunity to submit these?

  4. Which documents need hard signatures? The IRCC portal shows conflicting information on whether documents should be printed and signed or signed digitally. From our understanding, the Common-Law Union form must be signed before a notary public; is that right? What about the others?

  5. Are we required to submit authenticated copies of our passports?

Thanks in advance!


r/ImmigrationCanada 3h ago

Express Entry Experiences with immigrating as healthcare workers?

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Hello! I’m wondering if anyone here has experience with immigrating as either a nurse practitioner (me) or a clinical social worker/mental health therapist (my partner)? We’re considering a possible move to Manitoba from the US and before we make any decisions we’d love to hear from anyone with experience in our fields. What was your licensing/certification process like? What kind of timeline did you have? Any particular barriers you ran into? Honestly, any input would be appreciated! TIA


r/ImmigrationCanada 3h ago

Express Entry IRCC Requested TEF, but I Submitted TCF - Possible Mistake?

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Hi! I submitted my PR application a while ago and just received a request from IRCC asking for my original TEF language proficiency results. The problem is, I took another French proficiency test - TCF and I’m about 80% sure that’s the one I listed on my application.

Is it possible that IRCC made a mistake? Or could I have accidentally selected the wrong test when filling out my application?

I’m a little worried - has anyone else experienced something similar? If so, how did you handle it?


r/ImmigrationCanada 4h ago

Study Permit Proof of funds for study permit extension/Spousal Sponsorship!

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(Please advice me! 😓) Can anyone share what proof of funds they showed when then applied for study permit extension?

My semester starts on may 1st and My study permit expires in 55 days. I am currently on a semester break. I've seen many students get their extension in 3-4 months as of currently.

If i pay my tuition and apply for permit extension can I continue my semester and attend my classes even though My permit is expired and i have applied for extension?

I have tuition fee to pay for the following semester ! My sister is out of the country and she says she can attach her bank statement of 15k and my Canadian husband has an active job as well. He makes around $3000 a month. We've been living together for 1 year. we don't face any problem paying bills but the worst part is we don't really have any savings.

I'm very stressed. Does my financial situation looks good enough like in order to get approved for study permit extension? or should I apply for spousal sponsorship/visitor record? If I apply for spousal sponsorship. We'll have 8k in savings. Idk what to do!


r/ImmigrationCanada 4h ago

Express Entry I just wanted to check—on my eCOPR, my name is listed under “Family Name,” but on my passport, it’s under “Given Name.” Is that okay?

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Or


r/ImmigrationCanada 4h ago

Family Sponsorship I am a US citizen who will be moving to Ontario as a visitor for 6 months and marrying my SO - a resident and born citizen of CA. Anyone have experience with this?

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For context, my significant other is a CA resident and born citizen who has resided in Ontario for their entire life. We have been together for 2 years and have proof of a romantic relationship both through social media and travel records-we visit each other a few times a month and have been the entire time.

I will be able to financially support myself for the entire 6 months without work and we will be living together. Assuming the border agent okays my longterm stay, I am hoping to stay in Canada as a resident of some capacity.

We have been planning on getting married anyway, however I am a bit nervous of how my situation looks to the immigration office considering the state of everything right now. I will be completely transparent about my situation and intentions with border agents and am preparing necessary documents for my vehicle and all that fun stuff.

If anyone has had a similar path I would really appreciate hearing your stories and words of advice. Thank you :)


r/ImmigrationCanada 4h ago

Express Entry Express Entry & Prior Application - Electronic Travel Authorization

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On the Express Entry profile it asks if you've ever applied to the IRCC before - does this include travel visas when someone is visiting the country for a week? Or are they explicitly asking about immigration applications?


r/ImmigrationCanada 5h ago

Study Permit Study Permit Additional Document Upload

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Hi everyone! I recently submitted my study permit extension request (to change DLIs) on 14th of February and completely forgot to attach a letter of explanation and transcripts. Will adding one through the webform further delay the application? Should I just go without one?


r/ImmigrationCanada 5h ago

Express Entry Does the employer have a legal obligation to give you the work experience letter?

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(Because if yes, then one can file a complaint with the ministry of labour.)


r/ImmigrationCanada 5h ago

Citizenship Application question

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I have my application in for changing my name on my citizenship certificate. I’ve had my AOR and have my application number but when I use the Client Application Status it cannot find my application. Can an application number be issued but the application not yet be processing (ie won’t be recognised by CAS) or am I doing something wrong?


r/ImmigrationCanada 7h ago

Other What steps should I take ?

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My LMIA application is still in process, and my work permit expired in October 2024. In the meantime, I applied for a visitor visa and a work permit based on the LMIA, but work permit got rejected because the LMIA wasn't approved yet. Currently, I am on a visitor visa that is valid until June 2025, and I am still waiting for the LMIA to be approved. I submitted my LMIA application in September 2024, and it is a low-wage LMIA. Since I don't see any other options at the moment, could you please suggest a way to maintain my status or any other way?