Work Permit/Dual Citizen Processing

WriterBlock
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Joined: 05 Aug 2008
Posts: 1
Location: North Dakota

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:43 am

 

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Okay.So.I think I'm in a bit of an odd situation.

I'm a dual citizen (my father is a Canadian citizen.I was born in the states, etc.)

I'd like to study in Winnipeg, and I'm contacting the University for the status of my dual-citizenship certification.

.However, in the meantime, I'd like to be able to get a job.

Until I get that certificate, though, what are my choices for working? Do I have choices? Do I need to get a work permit?

Ugh. Moving is hard. Hah.

Thanks.

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

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:00 am

 

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Students are exempt from getting a work permit for certain occupations, have a look at the CIC website for the list. Basically on-campus employment or practical training courses, those are the main ones. Obviously once you have your citizenship certificate that restriction goes, you will probably need to re-enter to get rid of the student entry on your US passport, so getting a Canadian passport would be a good idea.

You also need to be careful with your taxes if you work in Canada. You will always have to file a 1040 in the US, but it depends on where your "principal residence" is as to what you have to file in Canada. If your principal residence is still ND, (i.e. you keep your DL, have an address there, etc.) then you file a non-resident T1 return in Canada. If you move to Winnipeg permanently you need to file a Manitoba T1.

You will also probably need CBSA Forms B4 and B4A if you plan on bringing anything with you. If you want to bring your car, have a look at www.riv.ca - there is no tax on personal effects, however you do need the title to your car to be able to import it.
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