I am employed in the United States by a Toronto tech services company with multiple U.S. branches. My ultimate goal is to achieve dual citizenship for myself, my wife, and my 3 young children. I feel like there is some advantage to my employment situation? Also is dual-citizenship attainable?
Already employed by canadian company with U.S. offices
- Thread starter 86LG4T5
- Start date
Are you American? Are you a Canadian PR? Working for a Canadian tech company gives no advantages if not a PR or working in Canada with a work permit. Citizenship is years away if not PR.
Your current work situation doesn't give you any immediate advantages with regards to getting PR in Canada. If your employer is willing to relocate you to Canada on a work permit and you end up moving to Canada to work, this would eventually give you advantages.
Yes, dual citizenship is allowed. Of course you would need to become a Canadian PR first and then live in Canada for several years to qualify for citizenship.
Yes I am American. And I work remote so I can live anywhere in the US and don't have to have access to one of the company's offices. Of course I'm willing to go through the steps to become a PR before seeking citizenship. I just wondered if it would take little more than the employer I already work for filling out some forms so that I can work remote in Toronto instead of Texas. I really appreciate the replies so far.
You need to obtain a work permit if you want to work in Canada. This would require your employer to give you a job in their Canadian offices. Working remotely won't qualify you for a work permit since there is no need for you to be in Canada. Yes, obtaining the work permit will require your employer to complete forms, etc.
You can also apply for PR directly from the US. If you want to do this, look into the Express Entry program. You want to score around 480 to have a good chance of being selected. Make sure you do not claim points for having a job offer. To claim these points, your employer would need to obtain an approved LMIA.
Is there a reason you are trying to secure dual citizenship? The reason may lead to better advice. Do any of your family have medical needs? How old are you?