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[aquestion]

I just got married to a Canadian citizen so my question is: Am I eligible to work in Canada? (we haven’t applied for Canadian Permanent Resident Card yet. I am US citizen.) Married in ON, Canada

Thanks in Advance

[wadadli]

As far as I know you will either have to apply for residency or apply for a work permit beofre you can start working.  The process for a work permit does not take long.  It might be worth your while to just go ahead and apply for Canadian residency; Im assuming that since you are married to a Canadian that will speed up the process.

You can also check the Canadian immigration website they might have this information.  Or send them an email, they are pretty good at responding.


Hope this helps.

[normative_]

Perhaps you've already discovered more. If not...

As the spouse of a Canadian, the residency and work permits go together and are assessed on the point system. You have the proper language, a Canadian spouse who will support you if need be, and probably marketable skills. If you have a job offer, that will be a plus.

The point allocations shift periodically. Your consulate will sort you out.

The unpleasant part may be waiting time for approval, and of course the fee.