US RN to work in canada

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Hi I am currently working in california as nurse and I am still on work permit waiting for my greencard. I have been separated with my family for a long time because of very slow immigration. I would like to try Canada instead. Can I bring my family with me as soon as I get my work permit in Canada?Thanks.

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Try checking the Immigration Canada website. Working nurses in Canada, don't have these answers for you.

But you do know our job market in the word of my teenagers "sucks"?

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If you are fortunate to meet the province requirements and find a job and make sure you include your family from the start there is no reason why they can not join you in Canada. However a lot will depend on the province you wish to work in, college requirements (college is the Canadian equivalent to BON) and that you can find a employer once you have eligibility to sit CRNE. Many provinces are struggling with jobs etc so will be even harder as a IEN.

If you are in the US on a work permit then you should be able to get your family across but depending on work visa the spouse may not be able to work

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