How does maternity leave work in canada?
Does it matter what kind of job you work? or how long do you have to work, does it have to be a certain amount of hours at one job, or throughout the whole year?
Pregnancy - 3 Answers
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you dont get paid mat leave in canada. you can apply for EI (employment insurance) but you need to have 600 hours in the past year ( a year from the date you apply) and no it does not have to be at one certain job, you could have had 5 jobs, all that matters is if you have those 600 hours.
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you get one year off and you have to have enough hours to get unemployment. 600 hours 52 weeks or since the start of her last claim. 15 weeks is maternity and the rest is parental leave. ask the company you work for if they have some sort of plan for materniny. at my work they paid you 95% of your regular income for the 15 weeks then after that you would only get your EI. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/lp/spila/wlb/wfp/11Maternity_Leave.shtml#6 That is the link to the info about maternity leave in canada and getin EI
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Look up the canadian website. I am in Canada. You apply to Ei for maternity leave. You need to have put in 600 hours into a job to get it. I seem to recall the website it www.hrsdc.gc.ca...I think its 17 weeks maternity, and the rest is called parental leave. You get paid 55% of your wage to a maximum of $450 a week.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
If I am a US citizen with a temporary work visa in Canada and get married, will I lose my ability to work
If I am a US citizen with a temporary work visa in Canada and get married, will I lose my ability to work?
I am trying to relocate to Canada from the United States because I am going to marry a girl from Canada. I am applying for jobs and once I have a valid job offer, I will apply for a temporary work visa. Once we are married, I will apply for either a permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship. However, she heard from several people that I might not be able to legally work in Canada for up to a year after we are married. That doesn't make sense to me...would I then have to quit my job and just sit at home for a year? Would I be eligible for unemployment? Health care, etc? If anyone knows if this is true or not, please write and with information or resources that prove or disprove it. And if it is true, are there ways around it? And how does marriage affect citizenship eligibility for both the US and Canada? Thanks in advance for your help. God bless.
Vancouver - 6 Answers
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you should not
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First of all, congrats on the upcoming marriage! I also married a Canadian, and had no trouble at all. Before we got married I had a temporary resident visa. The marriage shouldn't affect your ability to work-- that doesn't make sense. You would still be bound by whatever restrictions your temp visa stipulates (permission to work, etc). Once you are married you can apply for permanent residence, provided that your spouse agrees to sponsor you, and as long as you pay all application/residence fees. You can then apply for citizenship once you've been in the country for 3 out of the past 4 years (time spent in the country with a temporary visa counts as half time). As for citizenship, Canada does allow dual citizenship with other countries. The US has different rules, but if you are a US citizen by birth then you will have no trouble. A US citizen can acquire foreign citizenship and will NOT lose their US citizenship (contrary to the popular belief that the US does not permit dual citizenship. That is only in the case of naturalization-- when a new immigrant becomes a US citizen they must renounce their previous citizenship. But a born citizen never loses theirs). Good luck!
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Your ability to work in Canada has absolutely nothing to do with getting married. So long as you obtain a job with a company that is willing to sponsor you on a work visa, you will be able to work. A work visa (TN visa) is for a period of 12 months and must be reapplied for every 12 months or every time you change jobs (whichever comes first). Once you are married, you will qualify for permanent residency or be able to apply for citizenship (you can actually maintain your US Citizenship and apply for "dual citizenship". I am a US citizen (who is a stay at home mom) that has recently moved to Canada (my husband is Canadian). I am working with a company in Calgary (that is where we moved) that is helping us apply for my permanent residency. Possibly they can help you? Canadian Immigration Solutions- (403) 246-2692
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If you are applying for a temporary work visa through a company DO NOT TELL them you are planning on getting married. My friend married an American fellow this summer. The immigration lawyer said that it is better not to mention that you are planning to get married while applying for visa's. The other issue is that the Conservative Federal Government is trying to make changes to the immigration laws which could make the process even slower. I do know that my friends that have married non-Canadian citizens have had to wait a year before getting an official work permit. As for having your temporary work permit I am unsure if renewing it once expired will be more difficult once you are married. This website is a good place to start. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html By the way make sure to have your relationship documented such as having pictures of the two of you with friends and family of your fiance. You may need to have friends write up a letter of recognition in support of your relationship. Good luck and congratulations.
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you mean your right to work! not ability
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Getting married shouldn't affect anything - if you have a work visa, that covers your work but doesn't limit what you do with your private life. But if you're concerned, don't go by the guesses you'll get online. Check with Canadian immigration, through the nearest consulate, and find out for sure. You certainly don't want to jeopardize either your job or your marriage. Good luck to you, and your fiancee.
I am trying to relocate to Canada from the United States because I am going to marry a girl from Canada. I am applying for jobs and once I have a valid job offer, I will apply for a temporary work visa. Once we are married, I will apply for either a permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship. However, she heard from several people that I might not be able to legally work in Canada for up to a year after we are married. That doesn't make sense to me...would I then have to quit my job and just sit at home for a year? Would I be eligible for unemployment? Health care, etc? If anyone knows if this is true or not, please write and with information or resources that prove or disprove it. And if it is true, are there ways around it? And how does marriage affect citizenship eligibility for both the US and Canada? Thanks in advance for your help. God bless.
Vancouver - 6 Answers
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you should not
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First of all, congrats on the upcoming marriage! I also married a Canadian, and had no trouble at all. Before we got married I had a temporary resident visa. The marriage shouldn't affect your ability to work-- that doesn't make sense. You would still be bound by whatever restrictions your temp visa stipulates (permission to work, etc). Once you are married you can apply for permanent residence, provided that your spouse agrees to sponsor you, and as long as you pay all application/residence fees. You can then apply for citizenship once you've been in the country for 3 out of the past 4 years (time spent in the country with a temporary visa counts as half time). As for citizenship, Canada does allow dual citizenship with other countries. The US has different rules, but if you are a US citizen by birth then you will have no trouble. A US citizen can acquire foreign citizenship and will NOT lose their US citizenship (contrary to the popular belief that the US does not permit dual citizenship. That is only in the case of naturalization-- when a new immigrant becomes a US citizen they must renounce their previous citizenship. But a born citizen never loses theirs). Good luck!
3 :
Your ability to work in Canada has absolutely nothing to do with getting married. So long as you obtain a job with a company that is willing to sponsor you on a work visa, you will be able to work. A work visa (TN visa) is for a period of 12 months and must be reapplied for every 12 months or every time you change jobs (whichever comes first). Once you are married, you will qualify for permanent residency or be able to apply for citizenship (you can actually maintain your US Citizenship and apply for "dual citizenship". I am a US citizen (who is a stay at home mom) that has recently moved to Canada (my husband is Canadian). I am working with a company in Calgary (that is where we moved) that is helping us apply for my permanent residency. Possibly they can help you? Canadian Immigration Solutions- (403) 246-2692
4 :
If you are applying for a temporary work visa through a company DO NOT TELL them you are planning on getting married. My friend married an American fellow this summer. The immigration lawyer said that it is better not to mention that you are planning to get married while applying for visa's. The other issue is that the Conservative Federal Government is trying to make changes to the immigration laws which could make the process even slower. I do know that my friends that have married non-Canadian citizens have had to wait a year before getting an official work permit. As for having your temporary work permit I am unsure if renewing it once expired will be more difficult once you are married. This website is a good place to start. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html By the way make sure to have your relationship documented such as having pictures of the two of you with friends and family of your fiance. You may need to have friends write up a letter of recognition in support of your relationship. Good luck and congratulations.
5 :
you mean your right to work! not ability
6 :
Getting married shouldn't affect anything - if you have a work visa, that covers your work but doesn't limit what you do with your private life. But if you're concerned, don't go by the guesses you'll get online. Check with Canadian immigration, through the nearest consulate, and find out for sure. You certainly don't want to jeopardize either your job or your marriage. Good luck to you, and your fiancee.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Is it possible for an American citizen to look for work in CANADA, while in USA
Is it possible for an American citizen to look for work in CANADA, while in USA?
My fiance wants to come to Canada but only can if someone will hire him. Is it possible to look for work in Canada from the USA? Anyone here hiring? I know everyone thinks the USA is better than Canada but I need the free health care because I am on dialysis and we love each other! Because I am disabled I am disqualified from sponsoring him so him finding work is the ONLY way now ... ANY help?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Have you tried online job searches? If you search for "jobs in Canada" you should bring up a few sites that he can start looking at. If he is in a more specialized career field (i.e. medical, law, computers) you might want to look at a more specialized website that caters to those jobs. If he is not, than stick to the regular Canadian job search websites.
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Yes, look online and just check websites.
My fiance wants to come to Canada but only can if someone will hire him. Is it possible to look for work in Canada from the USA? Anyone here hiring? I know everyone thinks the USA is better than Canada but I need the free health care because I am on dialysis and we love each other! Because I am disabled I am disqualified from sponsoring him so him finding work is the ONLY way now ... ANY help?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Have you tried online job searches? If you search for "jobs in Canada" you should bring up a few sites that he can start looking at. If he is in a more specialized career field (i.e. medical, law, computers) you might want to look at a more specialized website that caters to those jobs. If he is not, than stick to the regular Canadian job search websites.
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Yes, look online and just check websites.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
would a phone bought in the US work in Canada
would a phone bought in the US work in Canada?
ok, I want to get the LG xenon (in red) but they don't have it in red here in canada, so, I have to go across the border and buy it there. my question is, will the phone work in canada even though its from America?
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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It should be able to out of your jurisdiction alot of these devices we have canada is also using that same device the color doesnt really matter
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If the phone is unlocked, it will work fine in Canada. If you need unlocked LG Xenon cheaper, you can mail me to manchurianp@yahoo.com
ok, I want to get the LG xenon (in red) but they don't have it in red here in canada, so, I have to go across the border and buy it there. my question is, will the phone work in canada even though its from America?
Cell Phones & Plans - 2 Answers
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It should be able to out of your jurisdiction alot of these devices we have canada is also using that same device the color doesnt really matter
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If the phone is unlocked, it will work fine in Canada. If you need unlocked LG Xenon cheaper, you can mail me to manchurianp@yahoo.com
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