HELP! Sponsoring/Commuting

[Indogirl66]

I'm American, my son has dual citizenship who was born in the US, but has resided in Canada most of his life. I also have been dating a Canadian for the past 10 months. I would LOVE to move to Canada, BUT STILL WORK IN THE STATES. Am I or how am I able to do this the QUICKEST way possible?

 

[scylla]

If your relationship is serious, quickest way is for you to marry your girlfriend and for her to sponsor you for permanent residency.

 

[Alexand]

I'm American, my son has dual citizenship who was born in the US, but has resided in Canada most of his life. I also have been dating a Canadian for the past 10 months. I would LOVE to move to Canada, BUT STILL WORK IN THE STATES. Am I or how am I able to do this the QUICKEST way possible?

Go to cic.gc.ca Government immigration website. You may want to marry your partner or apply through express entry.

 

[Indogirl66]

So it would be quicker to marry my boyfriend as opposed to having my son sponsor me? I heard if we got married, it could take up to 2 years to process. So I wouldn't be able to just marry him (which we are planning on doing), file, move to Canada while it's processing and able to still commute back and forth to the States? I heard that I could be denied entry if I do that

 

[Ponga]

Most U.S. citizens are completing the entire sponsorship process in ~6 months (+/-), since they are being processed in Ottawa.

It would take years for your son to sponsor you, assuming that he met the income requirements. For a spousal sponsorship, there are no income requirements.

Where would you be commuting to in the U.S.?

This would probably be a problem, since you cannot legally `live' in Canada until your PR has been approved. Even the most junior of CBSA officers would quickly figure out what you'd be doing.

 

[Alexand]

So it would be quicker to marry my boyfriend as opposed to having my son sponsor me? I heard if we got married, it could take up to 2 years to process. So I wouldn't be able to just marry him (which we are planning on doing), file, move to Canada while it's processing and able to still commute back and forth to the States? I heard that I could be denied entry if I do that

It is better to get married than have your son sponsor you. Apply for a work permit in Canada. If you get it then get married and apply for permanent residence through your marriage. ( just a idea )

 

[Indogirl66]

I would commute from NF Ontario to Williamsville (Bflo), NY. 40 minute commute. So who would initiate the sponsorship when we get married and what location? Would it be me in Buffalo or my bf in Canada?

 

[Ponga]

I would commute from NF Ontario to Williamsville (Bflo), NY. 40 minute commute. So who would initiate the sponsorship when we get married and what location? Would it be me in Buffalo or my bf in Canada?

It doesn't matter, since everything gets sent together (his application to sponsor you, your application for PR and the mountain of proof that you have a genuine relationship in one big parcel) to CIC.

 

[Indogirl66]

Thanks everyone! Also, are there online forms and does anyone know the cost?

 

[Indogirl66]

Oh and obviously we have to get married prior to me applying for PR, correct???

 

[scylla]

Oh and obviously we have to get married prior to me applying for PR, correct???

Yes.

 

[Ponga]

Thanks everyone! Also, are there online forms and does anyone know the cost?

You really need to understand this process.

Yes, there are forms online. Look, here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp

The total cost is $1040 (CAD) plus the cost of the medical exam and the FBI IHSR (PCC) letter.

 

[Indogirl66]

Honestly I did this 25+ years ago when I married my first husband who is Canadian. I had my "landed" papers, but back then the process wasn't like this and I don't remember the cost at all.

 

[MilesAway]

So you landed as a PR way back then? If so, you are still a PR, albeit one that does not meet the residency obligations. If that's the case (meaning you haven't formally renounced your PR status or had CIC take action to revoke it from you), then you can go to Canada and live there. After 2 years, you can apply for a new PR card.

 

[Ponga]

Yes...as long as the OP is not reported for non-compliance in terms of her Residency Obligation, but...

That will make the commuting to/from the U.S. nearly impossible.