Reverend Blair said:After that, you'll need some friends with pick-up trucks and plenty of beer...
If you are moving from the US, you need to immigrate. That means going through all of the official channels, getting all of the paperwork, and meeting all of the requirements. I suggest that you get a hold of you nearest Canadian Consulate and finding out what's required
vinyl said:I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
Nascar_James said:Be very careful on what you tell Canadian immigration authorities, Vinyl. Without any paperwork, your intent must be solely to visit (max. 6 months). However, if you should up with a US passport stamped at a Canadian Consulate in the US with a Canadian Immigration Visa, then you must tell them that your intent is to immigrate.
Once you are in Canada, correct ... you can adjust your status from visitor to resident, by filling out the paperwork, provided you have the proper sponsorship. If you were born in Canada or had a Canadian parent, you will not have a problem and in this case, you might even be able to get your Canadian Citizenship pretty quick. Not sure about the grandfather clause thou. Another relative may also be able to sponsor you. If you have no relatives and a friend wants to hire you for work, that may be another way to obtain sponsorship. There are many options, just visit a Canadian Consulate nearby before leaving to find out your options.
So you have two options. You may apply at you local consulate for a Canadian Immigration Visa and get on a waiting list. Beleive it or not, yes there are many Americans who move to Canada. Option two would be to drive to Canada and then fill out the paperwork and apply from within. You must remember to submit your paperwork within 6 months of arriving in Canada. Don't forget to ask Canadian Immigration to stamp your passport before you drive across the border. Many times they don't stamp the passport and this may cause problems for you later on. It is the only way to prove that you've submitted your paperwork within 6 months of entering Canada as a visitor. Remember, if you choose option two, do not tell Canadian Immigration that your intent is to stay. As an American Citizen, you have legal status in Canada as a visitor for 6 months.
vinyl said:I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
Ocean Breeze said:vinyl said:I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
so is your question about ENTERING Canada (border crossing ??) or MOVING to CA. ?? Either way........don't try anything illegal. or something that could be considered slippery slopes. Honesty is the best policy.
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
vinyl said:Ocean Breeze said:vinyl said:I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
so is your question about ENTERING Canada (border crossing ??) or MOVING to CA. ?? Either way........don't try anything illegal. or something that could be considered slippery slopes. Honesty is the best policy.
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
Are you stupid? What the hell are you talking about? I'm not doing anything illegal, geez.