Canada

Why Canada?

Our neighbor to the north is an appealing choice for many Americans, especially those who love winter sports, unspoiled natural beauty, universal healthcare, or Timbits. Canadians are famously friendly and welcoming, living in big, beautiful cities and small villages that (almost) all speak English. However, Canada is not always as welcoming as its citizens, and there's no retirement visa at all. If you're interested in migrating to the Great White North, the younger you start, the better. Students have the easiest time moving to Canada, and others can see how they fare in the points system used to see if you're eligible for Express Entry. In the meantime, you might work on your poutine recipe at home.

Latest Posts About Canada

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Expatsi Guide to Golden Visas

January 18th, 2025|

Golden Visas can fast track you to the expat life of your dreams by offering a pathway to residency and sometimes citizenship without going through traditional immigration routes. But they aren’t for everybody—namely, budget [...]

Love Wins: Countries with Legal Same-Sex Marriage

December 26th, 2024|

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has come under scrutiny for comments about revoking rights from gay Americans, including same-sex marriage. Thankfully, even if the worst were to happen, other countries still offer those rights [...]

Your Guide to Canada

Amanda Franzoni is a New Jersey transplant to the Pacific Northwest who has been traveling to British Columbia for the past 30 years. In 2018, Amanda happened to fall in love and marry someone with dual Canadian/American citizenship, which made her journey to Canadian residency somewhat more straightforward than some other potential pathways. Hundreds of hours of research and hundreds of supporting documents later, she recently became a permanent resident of Canada and lives in BC part time. As someone who explored a variety of avenues for immigration and has gained permanent residency without the help of an attorney, Amanda can help you navigate the array of potential residency routes in Canada. Contact Amanda for assistance in your journey to the Great White North!

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Canada at a Glance

Cost-Of-Living:
Top 33%

Ranks Highly For:
Raising Kids

Ranks Highly For:
LGBTQIA

Ranks Highly For:
Women

Healthcare Ranking:
Top 25%

Infrastructure Ranking:
Top 25%

Government Style:
Full Democracy

Mostly Legal: Gay Marriage, Gambling, Guns, Pot, Abortion

Should you move to Canada?

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