Hello All,

I am planning to apply for the Canadian Immigration but have a couple of questions to make sure I don't screwup. I currently reside in Peoria,IL state, USA and had been here for almost 2 1/2 years now. I am on a L1 visa ( Inter company transferee) to my parent company here. I am most likely to go back to my home country (India) in Aug '07 when my assignment gets over. I have a question:

Can I apply for the Canadian Immigration from the US as opposed to applying from India?I am asking this because the wait time in India is for almost 60-70 months which is unbelievable. Is there a possibility to submit my application before I leave? Are there any complication in the future in doing so?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

You need to have visa that is valid for at least 1 year from filling the application or else your file will be transfered to newdelhi where it will hibernate for almost 5 years.
Good luck,

Thanks mikeramma,

My VISA holds good until August '08, but do I need to physically be present in the US for that 1 yr you specify. My assignment in the US will be getting over in Jul or Aug 07. in that case can I give my sister's address for communication telling them that I've changed my address? Please advice.

No u dont need to physcially be present in the us , u can go where ever you want but if in case they requested an interview you have to return to the us.

Thank you so much mikeramma, I appreciate you patience in replying.

You are welcome buddy :)!!!