Help?!?!

[MissMyHusband2016]

My husband is a Canadian citizen (Ontario). I am a US citizen. He has been in Canada, this time, for 7 weeks. We are wanting to move up there to be closer to his family. Once I move, I need to work so we can afford to live. Whats the best way, and quickest way, for me to get an OWP. I want to become a PR, if that makes a difference. I will be bringing our 5 year old daughter with us. We are both missing our husband/daddy, and want to be up there soon. I also need to travel back to the US from time to time until our house sales. HELP!!!

 

[profiler]

My husband is a Canadian citizen (Ontario). I am a US citizen. He has been in Canada, this time, for 7 weeks. We are wanting to move up there to be closer to his family. Once I move, I need to work so we can afford to live. Whats the best way, and quickest way, for me to get an OWP. I want to become a PR, if that makes a difference. I will be bringing our 5 year old daughter with us. We are both missing our husband/daddy, and want to be up there soon. I also need to travel back to the US from time to time until our house sales. HELP!!!

You'll want to apply outland, as US applications are processed pretty quickly. Many are done in 6 months.

In terms of family sponsorship, OWP is only available to those who come to Canada then apply inland. That will take 4 months for them to send it to you.

 

[MissMyHusband2016]

Ok, so if I apply outland and approved in approx. 6 months, when I get to move, will I be able to work immediately upon finding a job? Also, can I travel back and forth in that 6 month time frame? Is it possible to move up there while waiting for my approval?

 

[profiler]

Ok, so if I apply outland and approved in approx. 6 months, when I get to move, will I be able to work immediately upon finding a job? Also, can I travel back and forth in that 6 month time frame? Is it possible to move up there while waiting for my approval?

Have to be careful saying "move" until you have a PR. Don't state that to the CBSA or to CIC...

Outland you can still visit Canada as often as you want. Assuming you get the standard 6 month entry at the border, you could stay here for the whole time your application is in process -- many do this -- but you cannot work.

If you applied in 6 months, you could in theory move in about a year, if they approve you within 6 months. You have to wait until they have issued your PR to move. This doesn't mean you can't start moving some of your goods across, but be careful here...

Once you have your PR you can work once you get a Social Insurance Number (issued within 5 minutes at any Service Canada location).

 

[MissMyHusband2016]

One more questions, if I apply Inland, how long does it usually take to get an OWP?

 

[scylla]

One more questions, if I apply Inland, how long does it usually take to get an OWP?

Four months.

 

[Rob_TO]

One more questions, if I apply Inland, how long does it usually take to get an OWP?

If you intend to travel back and forth from US to Canada during the application process, do NOT file inland. If you were ever denied entry into Canada on one of your trips by CBSA, your inland app would be cancelled and you've have to start all over at the beginning again.

All US citizens should really consider OUTLAND only.

 

[km9203]

One more questions, if I apply Inland, how long does it usually take to get an OWP?

Do not do Inland. I did and for the OWP probably not worth it. I got my OWP in 2 months but it is taking longer now. And I applied July 2015 and still don't have residency. It can take up to 22 months to get residency inland. You also are not advised to leave Canada if you apply inland.


Apply outland. You will get residency fast and you can travel without it affecting your application.