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US citizen moving to Canada

By: Giovanna024 on May 24, 2019 01:24 PM EST
I am US citizen I would like to move to Canada. What are my options? What should I start first? Should I apply for work permit or permanent card?
Please advise.
By: Zhang Hui on Jul 12, 2019 11:23 AM EST
Canada has various permanent residence programs. Which one suits you depends on your qualifications. If you are a skilled worker, use "Come to Canada Tool" https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/come-canada-tool-immigration-express-entry.html, to see whether you would be eligible to apply to one of the federal programs. If you are not, you may search provincial and territories governments' website and see whether any of provincial nominee program fits you. If you are a business owner, likely, either you need to do a comprehensive research before you can proceed your immigration plan, or you need an authorized representative to assist you. All provincial nominee programs can be accessed from here::https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/works.html.
As you are a US citizen, maybe come to Canada to work first would be a good option to start with.
Good luck.
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