Me too.
Inquired, but it seems Canada wants you to bring something to the table if you wish to reside there.
If you want to work there you need proof that they need your skill over a citizen of Canada. My older sis and I were looking into this in 2016. Both of us are retired. My Dad was born in Halifax NS.
Most people can stay in Canada for up to six months with a simple visitor visa, which is also known as a temporary resident visa. However, holders of this visa cannot work or study in Canada.
To stay longer than six months, you can request a visitor record, which will give you a new expiration date by which you need to leave Canada. But getting this document that allows you to stay longer as a visitor, as well as how long you can stay, depends on the purpose of your stay and other variables.
If you're considering a more permanent move, you'll want to apply for permanent resident status. While permanent residents can work, study, and have healthcare in Canada, unlike citizens, they can't vote, run for office, or get certain jobs with high-security clearance.
To expedite the process, you can apply express if you're a skilled worker, through a family sponsorship if you have Canadian relatives, with a start-up visa if you plan on starting a business, or through specific Canadian provinces and territories, among other options.
You can find out if you're eligible to become a permanent resident, as well as which option is best for you,
through the Canadian government's immigration website.
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