Please guide me... need help

[Dodo_70]

Hi,
I’m living in US since 1999. I’m 49 years old. Came here legally, went to school had my degree. But I have overstayed and I’m on removal deportation. I spent 10 months in correction center and was released on Jan 2010. I’m working since I was out on a work permit US issued me every year and I’m paying my taxes every year. I have a full time job. I don’t have any documents only the releasing paper by USCIS. I don’t wanna live like this anymore. What are my option to come to Canada.

Please help me...

 

[scylla]

Hi,
I’m living in US since 1999. I’m 49 years old. Came here legally, went to school had my degree. But I have overstayed and I’m on removal deportation. I spent 10 months in correction center and was released on Jan 2010. I’m working since I was out on a work permit US issued me every year and I’m paying my taxes every year. I have a full time job. I don’t have any documents only the releasing paper by USCIS. I don’t wanna live like this anymore. What are my option to come to Canada.

Please help me...

A refugee claim isn't an option - you don't have grounds for that. So you would need to apply through an economic immigration stream like Express Entry (this is a skilled worker immigration stream where individuals are selected based on how many points they have from their age, enducation, work experience, funds to establish themselves in Canada and other factors). Right now you would need around 440+ or 450+ points to be selected through this program. Recommend you start with that. Note that your age is likely going to make it quite difficult for you to qualify:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ces/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.html

A temproary work permit is out of the question due to your status in the U.S. Economic immigration is the only realistic path for you.

EDIT: Note that you need a valid passport to apply. So if you don't have one - start by working on that.

 

[Dodo_70]

A refugee claim isn't an option - you don't have grounds for that. So you would need to apply through an economic immigration stream like Express Entry (this is a skilled worker immigration stream where individuals are selected based on how many points they have from their age, enducation, work experience, funds to establish themselves in Canada and other factors). Right now you would need around 440+ or 450+ points to be selected through this program. Recommend you start with that. Note that your age is likely going to make it quite difficult for you to qualify:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ces/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.html

A temproary work permit is out of the question due to your status in the U.S. Economic immigration is the only realistic path for you.

EDIT: Note that you need a valid passport to apply. So if you don't have one - start by working on that.

Do you know what else do I need other than my passport.

 

[scylla]

Do you know what else do I need other than my passport.

Quite a number of things: language test results, education assessment, employment records and letters, bank statement to show you have the minimum savings to qualify, police certificates, medical, etc.

 

[Dodo_70]

Quite a number of things: language test results, education assessment, employment records and letters, bank statement to show you have the minimum savings to qualify, police certificates, medical, etc.

The company I’m working for have locations in Canada. How about if they transfer me to one of the location in Canada if they have any position open? And if they issue me offer letter?

 

[scylla]

The company I’m working for have locations in Canada. How about if they transfer me to one of the location in Canada if they have any position open? And if they issue me offer letter?

Not possible unfortunately. There's zero chance you'll be approved for a work permit in Canada given your status in the US. To qualify for a work permit, you must show strong ties to your home country and show you have no plans on remaining in Canada long term. This simply isn't feasible based on your status in the US - refusal is guaranteed. Applying to immigrate is your only feasible option.

If your company is willing to give you a job offer and also obtain an approved LMIA, this will give you more points for immigrating to Canada.