Originally Posted by imslippy

Hello,

I'm trying to find out the easiest way to get a working visa in Canada. I was hoping to find someone with experience in this that could help me. I'm from America so I would hope it's not a difficult process. My girlfriend lives in Vancouver and would like to live and work there with her. I currently have a TESOL certificate which I received in Vancouver and allows me to teach legally in Canada but I still need a visa if I want to do that :P

So, does anyone have experience getting a visa as an American and how long would it take to get everything sorted out? I would like to move there at the start of next year but that seems a little too quick. But maybe I don't know.
Is it possible to go to Canada under the visitor visa which is 6months and work without getting a work visa? Or apply for one once in Canada and already working?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.