US citizen moving from US to Canada?

Dec 29, 2020 9 Comments

Hey everyone,

Any US citizens here move to Canada before? Is it even crazy to consider? What was the process like?

I’m born and raised in California but have grandparents in Canada that I’m really close with and want to spend more time with them on a long-term basis (like take care of them, etc.) instead of having to visit every year. I especially considered it because they live in Toronto and I can make it work from a professional/TC perspective.

However, I’ve never really dealt with immigration in my life. How hard is it to get Canadian PR for a US citizen + being a new grad? New grad part seems important because I think to get PR through Express Entry for skilled workers it’s based on YOE? Is there an easier way to get PR? And how does your job in Canada build into this?

Thanks so much!

YOE 0, TC 200k+

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  • Hold on. Bytedance pay that much?
    Dec 29, 2020 4
  • eBay
    skankhnt43

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    skankhnt43
    You should be eligible to work in Canada without a PR. Canadians are eligible to work in the US with a TN visa.

    Once you’re there you will have the boost of Canadian job and work ex and getting a PR will become much easier.
    Dec 29, 2020 0
  • Depends ! Are you keeping your job when you come to Canada? If so you since you are a new grad and don’t qualify for express entry yet, you can first get a work permit (super easy) then after 1 year of experience you can apply for the PR.
    Dec 29, 2020 0
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    ELlu21

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    ELlu21
    Prepare for Canadian wages. 200 USD with 0 years isn't achievable here.
    Dec 30, 2020 0
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    goombaa

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    goombaa
    Check out the comprehensive ranking system (crs) tool and calculate your score. Being young and having a job may give you a higher score than you'd think.
    Dec 29, 2020 0