Marrying a Canadian and need to work

[rick1041]

I am engaged to a Canadian and we are getting married in the summer.
My wife wants to sponsor me.

I need to know if:

Can I live in Canada while awaiting spousal sponsorship to go through
and cross the border to work in US on a daily basis, or do I have to go without employment of any kind until I receive AIP?

Can I work in Canada before receiving AIP

Can my wife sponsor me if she has $ in bank, but no job?

Do I need to hire an attorney to achieve our goal of living in Canada as a married couple

(PS...no medical or legal issues on My side)

thanks
Rick

 

[PMM]

Hi

I am engaged to a Canadian and we are getting married in the summer.
My wife wants to sponsor me.

I need to know if:

Can I live in Canada while awaiting spousal sponsorship to go through
and cross the border to work in US on a daily basis, or do I have to go without employment of any kind until I receive AIP?

You can, but it is possible to be refused entry, why not process the application through Buffalo, much faster, and you can come and go without problems.


Can I work in Canada before receiving AIP

Not without an approved LMO (Labour market opinion) from HRSDC and a work permit (There are some exceptions depending on the employment offer)

Can my wife sponsor me if she has $ in bank, but no job?

Yes, as long as she is not on welfare other than for disability.


Do I need to hire an attorney to achieve our goal of living in Canada as a married couple

Not really, as long as you are able to follow the process on www.cic.gc.ca


(PS...no medical or legal issues on My side)

thanks
Rick

PMM

 

[rick1041]

Hi PMM...any help with these questions?

thanks

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi PMM...any help with these questions?

thanks

Read my reply again closely, the answer are after each question.

PMM