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Hi Larry, I have a similar query about UK-residents visiting Canada for more than 6 months. I want to live there for up to 12 months from September 2012, but so far have no guarantee that I can stay for more than 6 months (making return flight & UK-property planning difficult). I've seen that...

I've done extensive research into my plans, regarding visiting Canada. - I will be purely a visitor - with no intentions to study/work, and with full intention to leave at the end of my visit. - I would like to reside for up to 1 year. - I know it's frowned upon to base your life in Canada...

Yes, that's what I expected. I'll look around for some and get in touch after the weekend. I'm aware that I have two straightforward options as a fall-back: - apply for jobs, and get a work permit the usual way - live in Canada without a work permit, and only do paid work for my UK clients...

Firstly, thanks very much for all your feedback and advice, greatly appreciated! I've just looked through the relevant governmental websites in more detail, and it seems I was misled into thinking that I could get a temporary work permit as a self-employed person. It seems that these are only...

Yes, I was just thinking this overnight. OWP seems to apply for dependants moving to Canada with you as the primary worker. The only options I get in the application form are: From the list, select the type of work permit you are applying for:  International Experience Canada Program  Live-in...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm over 30, so know I'm not eligible for a working holiday. And yes, I know there's no such thing as a self-employed OWP - I'm applying for a work permit, but the Application Form IMM1295 only mentions "Open Work Permit" as an option, not self-employed - just wanted to...

I'm a bit confused by my options, so would appreciate any knowledge! Here's my situation: - I'm a self-employed photographer & web designer, UK citizen. - I intend to live in Vancouver, BC, for one year - Hopefully I'll be able to work remotely for my UK clients, but may want/need to take on...