Becoming a permanent resident is a bit more difficult. You have to make sure you stay in Canada for at least two years in a five-year period. Without a citizenship to back your stay, you can lose your status as a permanent resident if you don’t spend that much time within the country’s borders. It should also be noted that the processing time for this application can take up to two years, so you may want to apply for it in advance and just make sure you follow the rules in the times leading to your official meeting.
Becoming a Canadian citizen
If you want to take things a step further, you should know that becoming a citizen takes a bit of work, much like it happens in the USA. You have to live in Canada as a permanent resident and be present in the country for at least 4 years in the six years before the date you apply for citizenship. You must make sure you are present for at least half a year during each of the four years mentioned above.
You must also make proof of four years’ worth of tax returns in the six years before applying. Basically, what Trump refused to do before getting elected as the leader of the United States. This means that Canada wants to make sure your job isn’t just for show.
We should also note it here since it’s not only American citizens that want to move to Canada, but residents as well, that Canada has a rule that those seeking citizenship need to speak either English or French, since both are official languages here.
Just like in America, you’ll have to take a test on Canadian history, but there’s plenty of time to learn up since this is a minimum of 6 years residency we’re talking about.
As a side note, you should be aware that Canadian officials search through your past before giving you the green light. If you’ve committed a crime in the four years leading to your application or if you’re on trial for a crime, you shouldn’t be surprised for getting rejected.
In short, if you want to move to Canada you need employment. Whether you find it yourself or they find it for you, you need to make sure you file the right application. This applies for all the other types of immigration methods available for those seeking to live in Canada, of course.
We know that this may sound a bit complicated, and that it takes time, but if you’re really serious about moving, then you should take everything into consideration and take the appropriate steps. They’re not there to make you change your mind, but to protect the Canadian people to a certain extent, but you as well since they want to make sure you’ll be able to actually enjoy your life in this new country. Best of luck, whatever you decide! We’re all going to need it.
