I belive Canada just made it super easy for anyone who has a Canadian ancestor to get citizenship, even multiple generations ago. Might check your family tree.
How hard is it for an American citizen to become a Canadian citizen? Or get dual citizenship?
Submitted 2 days ago by Patnou@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
Is dual citizenship even a thing anymore? I thought they stopped doing that but I could be wrong. Here is a list of programs you may be able to take advantage of to come to Canada. ircc.canada.ca/explore-programs/index.asp Not sure if it’ll help, but it’s worth a try.
There is also bill C-3, which allows people who’ve had ancestors here claim citizenship. immigration.ca/claiming-canadian-citizenship-by-d…
Good luck! I hope you find something that works for your bro.
bedwyr@piefed.ca 2 days ago
If you have a canadian ancestor you can get in fairly quickly. If you have 10 million to invest you can buy your way in. Other than that, it’s not easy. I think they have quotas from countries.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 2 days ago
You are a nurse, so you shouldn’t have too much problem with a skilled visa like any first world country.
As for other people, it depends on your skills and if a person or company will sponsor your visa.
Patnou@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I was asking for my bro, he has mental problems (which he keeps under strict control with his meds) he’s on disability and has a hard time with flying or being in small spaces… It may be a fly by night thing but thought if he could do a work from home or do charity work online for Canada, that they may let him in one day. And does he need to go to Canada to become a Canadian or can he get dual citizenship like online or something after passing a bunch of tests.
DrBob@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
It might be difficult for him. Canada’s immigration system is primarily built on skills. Highly skilled and in demand workers have a comparatively easy path. Skilled in this case can mean different things but typically requires a trades certificate or university degree and several years of full time experience. If he doesn’t clear that bar then he needs to go through a provincial program which may have different skill requirements, but would require him to live in a specific place for several years.
From your description it sounds like he works less than full time in a low skill area. It may be difficult for him to qualify.
You can put his information into this calculator and it will tell you if he qualifies. www.canada.ca/en/…/check-score.html#wb-cont
scutiger@lemmy.world 2 days ago
You can apply for permanent residency after a certain number of years living in Canada legally, but citizenship is more difficult to obtain. You get extra points if you studied there, and it’s definitely easier if you marry a local.
Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The disability bit is hard. There are medical exclusions for going into Canada. I’m on that road right now and I have a heart issue which, for me, equals disabled. My best advice is talk to an immigration specialist - but be sure to check that they are legit and have the right certifications.
Otherwise,like other people are saying, it’s a lot about skills. If your brother is amenable to going to a school in Canada, that’s also an easier way. It’s not a guarantee, but a student visa will last a bit and then having that already Canadian training, it’s easier to be hired by those companies.
Good luck