Canadian Permanent Residency and Working in US

[karachi1]

I am landed immigrant of Canada, and also working in US on H1-B.

I just want to check if I can maintain my Canadian status while working in US on H1-B visa.

If I am paying taxes in US as a Canadian resident (i.e. paying dual taxes in US at a higher rate), will that time working in US count towards my eligibility to apply for Canadian Passport.

And if you know any legal advisor that has expertise in this area, please post the contact info in the reply.

I appreciate all your help.
Thank You

[vsshah]

Put your this question in 'Consular Processing' section, 'H L Visa' section & '485' section. Over there, so many experts/readers are there to guide you.

I think, once you are Landed Immigrant to Canada, you have to stay at least 183 days in one year in Canada to maintain it. You need to do it continuously for 3 years, otherwise, that year will be not counted for Citizenship.

[Dal texas]

Have you received any info? I'm in a similar situation. only thing is i don't pay higher tax. I wanted to know how can I maintain my canadian PR status by working in US?

Thanks.

[bhand11683]

Yuu have to be physically in canada 3 out of 4 years to be eligible for citizenship

[gotaclue]

Hi .
I have some Q's reg PR:
1. how long does it take to get canadian PR ?
2.how long do you Have to stay in canada to maintain Perm.residency.?
3. do you need a H1 visa to work in the US after you get the Canadian PR?
4.Some leads to Canadian attorneys would help..
Thank you all.

[Nishant]

Prior to 2002, minimum 183 days stay in Canada was needed to maintain permanent resident status.

After 2002, minimum of 730 days of stay during 5 year period is needed to maintain permanent resident status.

Canadian citizens can work in USA under TN visa under NAFTA with less complicated visa procedure. However, canadian landed immigrant but not citizen yet will require employment authorization to work in US.

If you live in Canada and commute to USA for work, that period may not be counted as eligeble period for Canada citizenship.

[bcsyeung]

Hi ,

I'm a Canadian citizen in Vancouver and now I just started working in HK. I would like to know if I need to declare non-residency? If so, how and where I can file it? Can i file it online?

Appreciate if someone can help!

Thanks

[Nishant]

If you work in USA, that period is not counted for residence purpose in Canada even though you may be commuting or have a home in Canadian border city.

Canada and US have agreement so if you pay tax to one country, you can claim tax exemption so there is double taxation.

If you live and work in Canada for a minimum of 730 days in 5 year period, you can retain you permanent residence status otherwise you lose it.

[h1us_prcan]

am landed immigrant of Canada, and also working in US on H1-B.

I just want to check if I can maintain my Canadian status while working in US on H1-B visa.

If I am paying taxes in US as a Canadian resident (i.e. paying dual taxes in US at a higher rate), will that time working in US count towards my eligibility to apply for Canadian Passport.

And if you know any legal advisor that has expertise in this area, please post the contact info in the reply.

[bidu]

Prior to 2002, minimum 183 days stay in Canada was needed to maintain permanent resident status.

After 2002, minimum of 730 days of stay during 5 year period is needed to maintain permanent resident status.

Canadian citizens can work in USA under TN visa under NAFTA with less complicated visa procedure. However, canadian landed immigrant but not citizen yet will require employment authorization to work in US.

If you live in Canada and commute to USA for work, that period may not be counted as eligeble period for Canada citizenship.

Can someone guide me on the highlighted text. is it really true
Canadian site says if you commute to USA and come back daily it will count towards citizenship..

Thanks in adavance

[bidu]

If you work in USA, that period is not counted for residence purpose in Canada even though you may be commuting or have a home in Canadian border city.Canada and US have agreement so if you pay tax to one country, you can claim tax exemption so there is double taxation.

If you live and work in Canada for a minimum of 730 days in 5 year period, you can retain you permanent residence status otherwise you lose it.
Please advise on highlighted text..
Is some one really means this...

I heard several times from friends if you commute daily for work from windsor to detroit your days will be counted towards citizenship... canadian website too says in a way same thing..

Please let me know
Thanks

[Nishant]

It is a fact that if you live in a border city in Canada and commute to work in US, that period is neither counted towards for canadian residence nor for US green card.

Canada gives immigration to contribute to its economy. Working in US does not serve that purpose.

US residence requirement is also not met residence is maintained in Canada.

[jay1978]

Please someone let me know, if Is it possible for me to work for a Canadian Company in USA to maintain the PR requirement?