Married A US Citizen

[Silang]

Hi There!

Hope somone can clear something up for me. I recently married a US citizen and we are planning to settle in Canada. However, he does not want to give up his American Citizenship nor do I want to give up my Canadian Citizenship. I was wondering what the best thing would be for him to do? What kind of status should he hold here in Canada? I'd really be grateful for any help

[Joanne]

Hi,

If you would decide to go an live in the US and would apply to be a US Citizen you will still keep your Canadian citizenship. It is the same for your husband, if he decide to go and live in Canada an apply to have the canadian citizenship, he will keep his US citizenship.
To loose your (or his) citizenship you have to apply to your government to renounce to it in case you would try to get a citizenship from a country that doesn't allow dual citizenship.

Even though your husband lives in the US, he will still have to go through the normal immigration procedures (can take 6-9 months). He can first (I think) become a permanent resident and after apply to be a Canadian citizen.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/dualci_e.html
http://www.us-immigration.com/informati ... nship.html

Hope this helps

Joanne

[Reba]

its not even required that he get Canadian citizenship, he can remain a legal permananet resident for as long as he likes. There is no law that says after so long anyone must apply for citizenship.

Heck, my Dad's been here since 1957, he never bothered to apply and they've never sent him back!

Good luck with Canadian Immigration!

[pkennedy1990]

He'll be lucky to be in Canada instead of the USA.

[Michelle]

I am also a Canadian, married to an American. We lived in the US for seven years and are now in the UK. We are now looking into moving to Canada.
Basically what you would have to do for him to come in live in Canada is to sponser him. This is the direct link to the information on that:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/index.html
As was already mentioned no one would have to give up their citizenships. Your husband would most likely apply for Permenant Residency at the time of making the sponsorship application.
He could at a later date apply for citizenship. You need to be a Permenant Resident for 3 or 4 years before applying.

[torontobound2006]

That is the truth. I keep hearing how bad things are in Canada but believe me they are much better there than here in the states. Especially the southern states.

[yogi_moore]

My wife is American and I went through the "Green Card" process to come south. We are now considering moving to Canada.

Anyone know if it is better or required for her to apply after going to Canada, or must we apply ahead of the move? Any tips on the process of bringing a Yankee spouse to Canada (I'm a Canuck).

Thanks,

Yogi

[Duncan_BC]

Yogi,
I think you have to apply before you go.
It won't be easy, but it is probably
worth it. Conversely, she could apply
for residence under NAFTA or other
avenues if they apply to her.
Good luck!