USA to Canada

[Jouba]

Hi Everyone, 

I'm planning on moving to Quebec province from USA because I'm tired of being here. I need a better quality of life and America is just not it for me right now. But, do Canada have travel nursing within the country or a lot of per diem opportunites? I don't want to work as a full time staff. Any of you been in this predicament or know someone who has? Canadian nurses tune in. 
 

I'm considering just being a dual citizen so I can work travel nurse jobs in America but live in Canada. I just don't know if I need a job lined up in order to gain my immigration status in Canada

[Engagednurse]

Has anyone a really made the move to Quebec and can walk me through their process? How is it working in French for the first time and what is required to prove that you are bilingual? I know I can get my permit but actually working in French us another story. Currently reviewing French terms to start applying as soon as I get my permit. I got my BsCN in Canada in English and have experience working is the states. Thanks

[Berliner85]

That's going to be quite the process for dual citizenship. They don't make it easy. You have to be a permanent resident for at least 5 years on good standing to be considered. If you aren't born there or married to a Canadian, you have to have a hospital sponsor you on a work visa. There is a process with Visas you have to follow prior to entering. You can't just enter Canada and start looking for a job. You have to enter the country on a work visa. That means you have to have a job willing to sponsor prior to entering. You can't enter and then hope you find a job because you can't go from a visitors visa to a work visa. You have to enter the country with a legitimate visa first. Once you are in the country, you can apply to switch your visa.

In short, you have to have a work place sponsor, apply and get approved for permanent residency, and eventually apply for citizenship. I believe you have obligations to Canada to stay there and pay taxes for a specific period of time each year if you want to maintain it. Honestly, it would be easier for you to marry a Canadian.

You can find more information on applying for your Quebec Canadian nursing license at:

https://www.nnas.ca/

This gives you a timeline, describes your documents you need, and talks about your required proficiency test.

Also, Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec:

oiiq.org