It's official! I am now an American, who is a permanent resident legally living in Canada sponsored by my Canadian spouse who's obligation, financially speaking, ends in 3 years! Confusing, eh? (Look at that... eh's slipping in left and right!) Let me explain in simple terms what this means:
- I am no longer under the "temporary work permit" category.
- As such, I can work any place I want.
- Permanent Residency, aside from the card itself, does not expire.
- I can get a normal SIN number (social insurance number).
- I have full rights minus voting~
- I will always have health insurance regardless of my job status (*cough*wakeupAmerica*cough*)
It is a huge weight off of my shoulders. One less thing for me to worry about. I can now go and get my SIN, wait for my actual Permanent Residency card, and finish switching to my married name. This makes me very happy!
1 comment :
WAHOOO!!!!! :) Are there any more steps!? Will you ever be able to vote??
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