Canadian dating American.Easier to go to US or to Canada?

Question

Currently I'm in a relationship with a wonderful man.He lives down in the United States and I am of course Canadian.At some point we are going to wanna get married and be with each other in the same country.We are just wondering which is going to be easier.Him moving up here or me moving down there.Is there any good helpful links out there.We both are trying to do research before taking a leap and getting screwed over by the government and not being able to be with each other.

Answer 1

Well, here's a plan. This is just one option.

He can "sponsor" you to come in the country so you two can get married. You will automatically be a U.S. Citizen. But with the way the U.S. is going right now, you'd want to move immediately back to Canada. That way you're both safe, and can keep an eye on America safely. Then you can pick which country you want to live in when the new U.S. president gets in. You might want to steer clear for the next 4 years.

Answer 2

Move to Australia!

Answer 3

As an American who is married to a Canadian and now living in Canada, I can tell you that it will not be EASY to do either one.

If you want to sponsor your future husband to move to Canada then check out the website for Citizenship and Immigrations Canada  www.cic.gc.ca.  You can apply for him to get permanent residence in Canada.  You will have to fill out a sponsorship application and agree to provide support to him for 5 years (even if your marriage ends).  He will have to fill out the permanent resident form which is quite lengthy.  It gave my husband nightmares.  He will have to provide his life's details from the age of 18 including all addresses, jobs and education.  He will have to provide a criminal background check from every state that he has lived in for more than 6 months and also an FBI records check and fingerprints.  Anyone who has a criminal record will not be admitted to Canada.  He will have to provide proof that your relationship is true and genuine.  He will have to provide information on his family members.  He will also have to get a medical  for immigrations and pass it.  This will cost around 1,500$.  You don't need a lawyer unless their is a problem.

The process can take several years  (mine took 4) but average is about 1 year.

It is just about the same process for you to go to the US.  My husband and I based our decision on the fact that he had the better job so that is why I moved here.  Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Obama:  Move to US

McCain:  Move to Canada

Answer 5

I know little about the Canadian system, however, it seems that they both work about the same way when getting a visa for a spouse.

Nothing is "automatic."  If you come to the US you'll start off with a conditional green card and after two years of marriage it can be converted into a permanent green card.

The American system is fairly easy and will take about 8 to 12 months from start to finish.  You don't need an attorney if you can read and follow the directions on the application.