When did an American marry a Canadian?

Moving to Canada: A U.S. resident who marries a Canadian may apply for an immigrant visa if living outside Canada, or may apply for permanent residence from within Canada if currently living in Canada. There is no longer a fiance(e) visa in Canada.

How long can my American wife stay in Canada?

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. If you’re allowed to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document.

How long do you have to be married in Canada to get citizenship?

Citizenship. After a spouse has received permanent residency, they need to meet some other requirements in order to qualify for citizenship. Spouses have to have been physically within Canada for three years within the past four years. This works out to a total of 1,095 days within four years.

Can a US citizen be born in Canada?

Born in Canada, now a US citizen 20+ years. What paperwork, hassles or BS would I encounter moving back to Canada? (insurance, employment) – City-Data Forum A little more detail – I was born in Canada and still have Canadian citizenship.

When did I become an American citizen in California?

I became an American citizen around 14 years ago and I’ve lived in California for over 20 years with every-other-year visits north to see family and friends. Most of my family are back east in Ontario. If I was to move back to Canada what kind of bureaucratic nightmares would I be facing? I’m not sure if anyone here has ever done this.

Can a US citizen move back to Canada?

I moved back to Canada after 20 years in the U.S. and I was told that I would not receive Canada Old age pension for any of the years I was in the U.S. after age 18. They go with a 47 year baseline from age 18 to 65. You are allowed to be out of the country for 7 of those 47 years and you would still get the full pension.

Where did I Live before becoming an American citizen?

A little more detail – I was born in Canada and still have Canadian citizenship. I became an American citizen around 14 years ago and I’ve lived in California for over 20 years with every-other-year visits north to see family and friends. Most of my family are back east in Ontario.