Am i eligible to apply for a PR card?

[_TK_]

Hello, I'll keep it short. I'm American my wife is Canadian, We got married a year ago. I was always under the impression that PR was for students/workers/etc. And that i would have to apply for citizenship...which takes 18+ months. Then I got to looking on the CIC site today and noticed PR cards are pretty much for everyone. Well basically I was wondering if this would would be a route to take so I don't have to wait 18 months to live there.

The highest schooling I have is Highschool i hold a diploma. No college so this PR card would be requested solely on having a spouse in canada.

Thank you for reading. ;D

 

[scylla]

You don't qualify for a PR card at this time. Your wife has to sponsor you for permanent residency as a first step. Apply outland. You could be done in as little as four months. Once you have PR you receive a PR card.

You don't qualify for citizenship either. To qualify for citizenship you must first become a permanent resident and then live in Canada for several years.

 

[spyfy]

Just to add a link to scylla's suggestion, here you go:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

First apply for spouse PR. It will took some time

Second apply for spouse BOWP (pilot program), supposedly will be faster.

Then you're good to stay/work in Canada.

After get PR you'll obtain a PR card

Some years later you can apply for citizenship.


Other way to get a WP is applying for a NAFTA WP, if you need to work and met the requirements (easier than get a LMIA).

Ofor course you can come as visitor anytime

 

[_TK_]

Thank you for the help guys. I will apply for my wife to sponsor me so i can acquire my PR card. This process is very intimidating I'm worried i'll be denied. I have plenty of pics of us together, plan tickets, phone records, etc. My background is also clean. The customs officer also said i'll be fine (I fly into a small airport when i go there so they know me). They also bring me into secondary all the time..she said i'm flagged but it won't hurt anything.

Also...this is a lazy question but, do i have to get a check up and apply for a FBI background check? I know its required while applying for citizenship but unsure about spousal sponsorship.

Thank you

 

[MilesAway]

Yes, you need a medical (done by a panel physician) and an FBI clearance.

I would suggest you head over to the Family Sponsorship section of the forum.

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

Thank you for the help guys. I will apply for my wife to sponsor me so i can acquire my PR card. This process is very intimidating I'm worried i'll be denied. I have plenty of pics of us together, plan tickets, phone records, etc. My background is also clean. The customs officer also said i'll be fine (I fly into a small airport when i go there so they know me). They also bring me into secondary all the time..she said i'm flagged but it won't hurt anything.

Also...this is a lazy question but, do i have to get a check up and apply for a FBI background check? I know its required while applying for citizenship but unsure about spousal sponsorship.

Thank you

Don't be Affraid, just go to CIC website and start the process

https://www.google.es/search?q=cic+spousal+sponsorship&oq=cic+spousal&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.16364j0j4&client=ms-android-bell-ca&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

You will need a FBI clearance, for details see below links
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/

 

[_TK_]

Don't be Affraid, just go to CIC website and start the process


You will need a FBI clearance, for details see below links


Thank you, I sent in my FBI background check today. Surprised it was only $18, it sounds expensive. Also the prints were free 8). However, I had to follow a jail guard through a jail to get them taken...was sorta sketchy. Then I called a physician for a physical (he is a panel member) $500!!! I guess x-rays,blood tests, urine tests, and a physical isn't free. Just hope they don't try sticking fingers in certain places :-X

I'm starting the application process. Do you mind if i message you if i have a questions regarding the forums they have you fill out? The way they word some of this stuff makes me feel like a need a degree in law.