Is it possible : Immigrate to US and Canada at the same time???

Published

Hi

Im from the Philippines and my wife (principal applicant) is currently applying as immigrant for the US. So I fall as a dependent. We presently are just waiting for an interview at the US embassy.

However prior to my wife's US application, I have a pending application as Immigrant to Canada. In this case I am the principal applicant and my wife is a dependent. My case book is already filed at the Canadian embassy but I keep receiving mails from the Canadian Embassy that I need to update my forms, certificates etc. for my application to move forward. But since my wife has applied for the US I just ignored the letters from the canadian embassy because I decided not to continue with it anymore but chose to work on that US immigration instead..

But our US application has been delayed due to retrogression of visas, I now think of continuing my application for Canada since I thought that maybe we would leave for Canada faster than US.

So my question is.. Is this what Im planning legal for both US and Canadian Immigration laws? Or is this possible to have both US and canadian Immigration application?

Pls let me know.. I eagerly wait for right and clear answers..

thank you

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I answered you already. :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Yes Suzanne.. thanks for your opinion.. theyve been helpful.. Take care!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I answered you already. :)

Hi suzanne,

Can you share your answer to this?

Thanks!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

suzanne, is that really possible?

i do have same concern.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Possibly you can be a US Citizen and a Canadian Permanent Resident at the same time (and vice versa). But because of that situation, you will have to file taxes in both places. So one effect could be you'd have to shell out lots of money for taxes.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi All

Im actually the thread starter... First I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your advices. esp. that of Suzanne's. they are all well thought, well researched and learned from a reliable source.. thanks for sharing!

Update : Now It's been almost a year since I asked that question.. Im happy to report that after that long 'struggle' Im am now happily residing in the US with my wife and child Josh.

I have decided not to pursue that Canadian Dream since like what you folks adviced its impractical and costly among other many reasons.. in my case I mean.. (Im not saying Canada is not good.. I would not have applied to it in the first place if I didnt consider Canada a very ideal and liveable country!)

What I can advice others here is that you have to stick to only one country esp. each of these countries (Canada and US) strictly follow their own policies and are very much concerned about loyalty to their own government esp. complying your obligations and responsibility (e.g., taxes,length of stay etc...).. Each of these 2 countries have their pros and cons... but whichever country you decide to migrate be sure you have thought and researched a lot about it. The key is first to know your priorities in life.. For me its my family since we would be together if we have chosen US.. Now we are thankful we have made the right decision!! :D

Hope it's ok with Suzanne.. But Im pasting here her reply which I thought was really helpful advice:

Why would you even consider two countries at the same time? Who is going to pay all of the expenses for you to do this?

I would go for the US route first, as your wife is a nurse, then you can get the green card very easy in the US. In order to maintain permanent residency, you have to reside for so mnay months in a country, remember that permanent residency is not for life, it is given for five years and then has to be renewed. If you do not meet the criteria, then it will not be renewed.

Definitely, do not pursue both at the same time, one then the other, but it really doesn't make sense because I do not think that you will be able to meet each's requirements.

Hope this helps you guys :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Glad to hear that things worked out for you.............:nuke:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

jamx551, exactly how long ago since your wife applied for an US immigrant visa and when did you finally get to leave? My wife's also taking up nursing and this info might be useful to us someday.

Thank you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Medical-Surgical.

If immigrant visas are available, it would take between 12 to 20 months from the day the I-140 was applied to the day of the US Embassy interview.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion