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Do I need to apply for PR when married?

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cal31

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Feb 16, 2016
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Hi Everyone,

I'm getting married early next year to a Canadian and want to know do I need to apply for PR before I become a Canadian citizen. I love Canada and will be staying here indefinitely.

I originally thought I would just apply for an open work permit straight after i get married then normally continue to live in Canada for a 3rd year and then after that I would apply directly to become a citizen. Do I still have to make my partner sponsor me for PR?

If so, can they sponsor me for PR straight after I am married? or do I have to wait a certain amount of time?

Also last question...... does my two years of living in Canada as a temp work visa go towards my 1095 days required for citizenship? I know it only counts as 50% when you are on PR status but what about when you are married? does it count 100% ??

Thank you!
 
cal31 said:
Hi Everyone,

I'm getting married early next year to a Canadian and want to know do I need to apply for PR before I become a Canadian citizen. I love Canada and will be staying here indefinitely.

I originally thought I would just apply for an open work permit straight after i get married then normally continue to live in Canada for a 3rd year and then after that I would apply directly to become a citizen. Do I still have to make my partner sponsor me for PR?

If so, can they sponsor me for PR straight after I am married? or do I have to wait a certain amount of time?

Also last question...... does my two years of living in Canada as a temp work visa go towards my 1095 days required for citizenship? I know it only counts as 50% when you are on PR status but what about when you are married? does it count 100% ??

Thank you!
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Sounds like you need to do a lot more reading and research. You cannot go straight from a work permit to citizenship - you need to become a PR first. Secondly, simply marrying a Canadian doesn't get you an open work permit. Yes - your partner can sponsor you for PR as soon as you are married.

Rules regarding citizenship are the same regardless of whether you are single or married.
 
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