Will I lose my US citizenship if....

[Puffinmajic]

I want to get a job in Canada and move there. I have met someone and want ot know what is hte best way to start the process.
Do I apply for citiczenship; a working visa; skilled worker program;
I have not been offered a job and want to know how I can move there if I am not offered a job and if I will lose my US citizenship if I do become a Canadian citizen?

 

[maoist]

"Lastly, Yes, if you get Canadian citizenship, you'll lose American citizenship. Unless one of your parent is Canadian, then you can have dual citizenship."

Are you sure ?

Read this:
http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html

It says a US citizen can still retain his or her US citizenship ...

 

[jes_ON]

NOT TRUE that Americans are exempt from HRSDC confirmation. NAFTA only covers certain occupations.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp#nafta

 

[Leon]

If you want to immigrate to Canada, look for an immigration class you qualify for here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

If your occupation is on the most wanted for skilled worker, you can apply for that if you have enough points. You could also try to see if you qualify for the Quebec program. If you have a job offer, you could apply through the skilled worker program if you have enough points or possibly through a provincial nominee program.

If you have a job offer, you could also try to come in on a temporary work permit, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp and apply for permanent residency later.

If you have enough points for skilled worker but not the right occupation and no job offer, you could also apply for a study permit, study for a year and then apply.

After 3 years of living in Canada as a permanent resident, you can apply for citizenship. You would not lose your US citizenship.