Visas

canada661
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In love with a Canuck

Joined: 09 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
Location: San Diego

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:43 am

 

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Im planning on moving to Vancouver in the next few months. I already work for a company that I can transfer through, but I have no idea what visa is better. Is the regular work visa better than the holiday work visa? I am planning on becoming a citizen eventually, but until then I wanted to get a feel for our living situation first. Help please

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Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
Posts: 1637
Location: Calgary

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:03 am

 

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Work permit is the best way, and it's what CIC recommends, it requires labour certification by HR Canada, which the employer has to complete to show they need you.

Once you have the permit you can adjust status to permanent resident more easily, as you get more points on the skilled worker test if you're already employed in Canada. Plus you can still live and work in Canada while the application is processed.

Bear in mind if you're a US citizen that the US has a tax law that makes working outside the US disadvantageous, have a read of the instructions for IRS Form 2555. As a US citizen you have to file a 1040 forever regardless of where you live, a limit was imposed on the foreign tax credit in 2006 which means if you earn over $85,700 you are subject to dual taxation, although there are living expense deductions you can claim (but they're not that helpful if you live in Canada).
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