not self-employed, but self-sufficient

[joplus]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum for my question, but it might be...

I'm an American citizen working for a US company. My job is 100% telecommute, and I can work from anywhere. My company does happen to have a Canadian branch, though I am not associated with it and my position will not transfer to it.

My husband and I are interested in moving to Canada (Toronto or Vancouver). We are not thinking about giving up our citizenship at this point, though we're not ruling it out either. If we moved to Canada I would continue working at my job via phone/internet. Not sure what my husband would do, but my job can easily support us both. We own property in the US and intend to keep it.

Is it possible for us to move to Canada for a year or two (or more)? What kind of visa would I need? I am not self-employed or an entrepreneur, but would not be seeking employment with a Canadian company either. Would my husband need a different type of visa, since he will not be taking his job with him to Canada? What other requirements do I need to consider?

Thanks in advance for any advice. I see a lot of questions from people seeking employment with Canadian companies after landing in Canada, and some questions from people who own their own businesses, but not many questions from people in my position.

If there's a better forum for this type of question, please let me know.

 

[steaky]

You do not have to give up your country of citizenship. Canada accept dual (or multi) nationality.

You can check this website: www.cic.gc.ca

 

[joplus]

You do not have to give up your country of citizenship. Canada accept dual (or multi) nationality.

Thanks for the response.

I have been to the website you mention but the info does not seem to apply to my specific situation. In particular, I am wondering it there is some sort of extended visitor visa available, and what the requirements are.

 

[steaky]

You will find information about extending your visit visa after reading this older discussion:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/cic-extend-your-stay-as-visitor-guide-t53391.0.html

 

[ihabkal]

living there on a visit visa you won't be able to get a Canadian driver's license, open a bank account (and if you were able to open one they will deduct x% taxes as soon as you deposit without SIN), get a library card, get Canadian health insurance, put your kids in school for free (10 grands a year for a grad 2 child, I asked), basically your life will be very hard.
Unless you have a huge load of cash that you can access anytime you like.

 

[Weegoki]

So, I am curious as to how this turned out or what kind of advice people may have for I am in the same boat and I'm not finding any information.

I am a telecommuter for a US company who is moving up with my boyfriend (who has been transferred to a Canadian office/branch). What do I need to get across the border?

* What kind of visa?
* Paperwork?
* Documentation?

I have no idea. Any help or assistance will greatly help!