Is it OK to apply for Canada PR while the PERM application for USA Green Card is in process?


MNRK15

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Hello.


 


I am currently on my H1B visa (5th year). My last year (6th year) on H1B ends in Nov 2017. My employer started the green card processing in Jan 2016 with target to file PERM in July 2016. But the process got delayed and now they are planning to file PERM in Sep 2016. I am not sure if they will file in Sep or not and if there would be any further delays. Also the company is not doing that great and it may/may not survive till I get my I-140 cleared.


 


I recently got married to a Canadian Citizen. Since my status here in US is not strong and also to visit my husband, I am planning to apply for Canadian PR.  If i just wait for my PERM without applying for Canadian PR and if something goes wrong with my PERM application then I might have to leave North America.


 


So I was wondering if it is  OK to apply for Canada PR while PERM application for USA Green Card is in process? Will there be any issues if I start the process for Canada PR right away?


 


Also I remember seeing a question in questionnaire sent by my company immigration firm asking whether I applied for permanent residence in other country, for which I answered no then but now if I apply for Canadian PR should I inform them about this?


 


Thank You,


MNRK15


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