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Table 5 · 08-30-2010, 12:15 PM

I should probably consult a lawyer about this, but I figure there must be a few smarty-pants types on CP who know what they are talking about....

My fiance and I would like to move to Canada in the next year or so (leaning towards T.O) and we're a little unsure about the visa/legal issues we are facing. She's an American citizen and I'm Canadian. I've had plenty of experience with the work-visa process down here in the US, but don't really know what is involved doing it the other way around for her coming into Canada.

Has anyone had experience with doing this before? Is it anywhere close to the hassle of the US system (where I've found that the more by the book you go, the more tape/expenses you run into)?

I assume it helps greatly if we are married, but does time-frame help? Does it make a difference if we are married for 2 weeks or 2 years? Just wondering if we should do a quickie city-hall marriage now, or if it doesn't really matter.

Also, if we're married, does she qualify for health care coverage as soon as she steps into the country, or is it there a probationary period?

08-30-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Table 5 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYYC Exp:	Moving to Canada? (If not born in Canada) I should probably consult a lawyer about this, but I figure there must be a few smarty-pants types on CP who know what they are talking about.... My fiance and I would like to move to Canada in the next year or so (leaning towards T.O) and we're a little unsure about the visa/legal issues we are facing. She's an American citizen and I'm Canadian. I've had plenty of experience with the work-visa process down here in the US, but don't really know what is involved doing it the other way around for her coming into Canada. Has anyone had experience with doing this before? Is it anywhere close to the hassle of the US system (where I've found that the more by the book you go, the more tape/expenses you run into)? I assume it helps greatly if we are married, but does time-frame help? Does it make a difference if we are married for 2 weeks or 2 years? Just wondering if we should do a quickie city-hall marriage now, or if it doesn't really matter. Also, if we're married, does she qualify for health care coverage as soon as she steps into the country, or is it there a probationary period?