I'm worried about my husband's status - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | November 4, 2014 Immigration News on Federal Skilled Trade Workers in Canada and Becoming a Permanent Resident/ Citizen Dear Ms. Powell, My husband is a tradesman and has been working in Canada on a work permit for the past three years. His work permit will expire next year and I’m worried that they won’t renew it this time. Is there a way for him to apply for citizenship and file for me and our son? L.L Dear L.L, The application to become a Canadian citizen will need to be done in stages. You husband would need to first apply to become a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and then he can apply to become a citizen, after satisfying the residency requirements. The CEC is open to temporary foreign workers and foreign students who have a minimum of 12 months of full time work (or equivalent part – time work)...
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