US citizen looking to become a permanent resident.

• My girlfriend lives in Windsor On. and I live in Illinois, I want to move and get work in Windsor. I also want to apply for permanent residency. Can I apply for permanent residency while I am in Canada? If I get a job will I also get a SIN card and health insurance automatically? I have enough points to qualify if I get a job offer or a job. I am working in the states and I am not sure if I should quit my job here and then pursue permanent residency application in Canada or hold on to my job here and apply? But if I get a job offer how will I be able to take it if I am not a permanent resident? Thanks to anyone who can answer all these questions!

  06 Dec 2005, 06:13 Anonymous

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• questions about American Citizens wishing to work in Canada

  My girlfriend lives in Windsor On. and I live in Illinois, I want to move and get work in Windsor. I also want to apply for permanent residency. Can I apply for permanent residency while I am in Canada?
  
  You can, however you need to be legally in Canada in order to apply within. As a tourist you cannot. If you were to marry your girlfriend, that may make things easier. (if she is a Citizen or already a landed immigrant)
  
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  If I get a job will I also get a SIN card and health insurance automatically?
  SIN Cards are for residents who have a valid reason for living in Canada (temporarily or as permanent residents). If you find a legal job in Canada, that entitles to a job permit and consequently to a SIN Card. Now, as a temporary worker you are not a resident of Canada, hence you do not get a health card.
  
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  I have enough points to qualify if I get a job offer or a job. I am working in the states and I am not sure if I should quit my job here and then pursue permanent residency application in Canada or hold on to my job here and apply?
  It is a bet. You must be sure of what you want. Coming to Canada without a job is tough (as it would be going to the USA)
  
  But if I get a job offer how will I be able to take it if I am not a permanent resident?
  These are separate things. If you want to seek employment without being a resident and believe that you can get it, then go for it! Keep in mind that you need to be in Canada legally at all times. Failure to do so may disqualify you from becoming a landed immigrant who applied as a skilled worker.
  
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  Thanks to anyone who can answer all these questions!
  
  There you go. I hope it works!
  
  One question, who did you end up in this site? Which keyword search did you type?
  

  Anonymous 07 Dec 2005, 03:48 - Report