Time in Canada, work in US while waiting for PR

[johnjohn99]

Hi, My wife is a Canadian citizen, I am US. She moved to Canada with the kids and I intend to follow but maintain my job in the US, perhaps on a schedule of 3 weeks in canada/1 week in US (flying to US). My wife will sponsor me as a PR from outside Canada. Is there any concern with my flying back and forth so much while waiting for PR? Any other concerns I am missing?

and someone please tell me all tax ramifications -- hahaha just joking

thanks!!

 

[scylla]

I guess the only concern is that there is never a guarantee you will be allowed back into Canada. You should be allowed in - but you never know if you meet up with the wrong immigration officer. Make sure you carry proof that your PR application has been submitted and the fees paid. Also carry evidence that shows your ties to the US (i.e. job, property ownership, rental agreement, assets, etc.). Again, you SHOULD be fine. If you don't already have one - apply for a nexus card NOW.

 

[johnjohn99]

One thing I thought of as a potential pitfall is health care. If I'm applying outland can I get Canadian health care or will I have to wait ~18mo until I am a PR?

It would seem strange to be paying Canadian taxes (by virtue of > 183 days residency in a year), but not be eligible for health care. Particularly if my job does not work out and I wind up living in Canada 100% of the time. btw, the province is Nova Scotia.

thanks again!

 

[scylla]

You won't qualify for health care until you are a PR. You should purchase insurance to cover yourself in case of emergency.

 

[Mona_Barca]

You won't qualify for health care until you are a PR. You should purchase insurance to cover yourself in case of emergency.

Scylla -

I am not sure where this rule came from; my spouse had healthcare when came to Canada on a visitor visa in Alberta. We have used only our marriage certificate and actually it happened to more than one person, so we were not an axception.

 

[scylla]

Scylla -

I am not sure where this rule came from; my spouse had healthcare when came to Canada on a visitor visa in Alberta. We have used only our marriage certificate and actually it happened to more than one person, so we were not an axception.

Provinces set their own rules when it comes to provincial health care. Alberta has one of the most lenient when it comes to getting a health care card before PR. Most provinces do not allow this.

 

[Mona_Barca]

Provinces set their own rules when it comes to provincial health care. Alberta has one of the most lenient when it comes to getting a health care card before PR. Most provinces do not allow this.

Scylla -

I think this is a better answer than you won't qualify! I am not sure about other Provinces, but Alberta does provide healthcare even if you are not a PR.

 

[scylla]

Scylla -

I think this is a better answer than you won't qualify! I am not sure about other Provinces, but Alberta does provide healthcare even if you are not a PR.

Sorry - I'm not sure what you're saying. Yes - Alberta is very lenient and provides health care to non-PRs.

The OP is going to be living in Nova Scotia.