Just Married - US to CA, currently in CA as visitor

[LizzyJT]

I'm currently in Canada as a visitor and during this few months time I married my fiancé that I started a relationship with in March of 2015. We both work remotely full-time from home (in BC, CA) for a company in London so I'm not here on a work visa.

As we go to apply for spouse sponsorship I have some questions that I can't exactly find the answer to as they seem too specific.

- I read something that mentioned having to give fingerprints to Canada (of course) but it also mentioned that I'd need fingerprints from the FBI and any state I resided in for more than 6 months. Is this true? If so, how could I get that without going home? (might be wrong/overthinking it here)
- Looking for places somewhat close where I could potentially give biometrics in BC, all of the ones I found were listed as POEs and mentions that only some work and study applicants are eligible to apply. So where would I go as I'm neither?
- Can I stay while the spouse sponsorship application processes?
- In October I'll be nearing the end of my 6 months allowed here. If I am allowed to stay while it processes does that include if it takes me over 6 months or is there something else to apply for as well? Extension on visiting?
- Is there anything about being a temporary resident while waiting for the application to be processed? What will my status be?
- How long is my US license good for? At what point can I apply for a Canadian driver's license?

I greatly appreciate any help! Thank you for your time.

 

[canuck78]

Just double checking that the company you work for has no offices in Canada or clients in Canada. In order to be able to work while a visitor that is a requirement.

 

[LizzyJT]

Just double checking that the company you work for has no offices in Canada or clients in Canada. In order to be able to work while a visitor that is a requirement.

The company does not have an office nor clients in Canada. The only in house workers they have are in London. They're a mobile gaming company. My understanding from further reading of others that work from home and are of the same is that they don't need a work visa of any type as they aren't taking Canadian jobs from Canadians.

 

[canuck78]

The company does not have an office nor clients in Canada. The only in house workers they have are in London. They're a mobile gaming company. My understanding from further reading of others that work from home and are of the same is that they don't need a work visa of any type as they aren't taking Canadian jobs from Canadians.

You would have to look into the company further but things like having a Canadian distributor would likely been an issue. It is more complicated than just not taking jobs away from Canadians.