More Americans are searching online about moving to Canada. But will they?
There is a surge in Americans researching moving to Canada, driven by political events. Immigration lawyers note increased inquiries. Some consider relocation due to safety concerns, but challenges like qualifications and processing times exist.
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In recent weeks, there has been a notable increase in Americans searching online about moving to Canada, possibly triggered by recent political events. Immigration lawyers have reported a rise in inquiries from U.S. citizens seeking assistance. Google Trends data shows spikes in searches following significant events like debates and court rulings. One individual, using the pseudonym Kyle, expressed concerns about safety in the U.S. as an openly gay man and is considering relocating to Quebec with his family. While interest in moving to Canada is growing, the process is complex and not all inquiries lead to actual relocation due to various factors like qualification requirements and lengthy processing times. Despite challenges, some Americans are exploring the possibility of moving to Canada for reasons ranging from political instability to personal safety concerns. The interest in relocation is not limited to Americans, as data shows a significant increase in people moving from Canada to the U.S. in recent years.
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Comes up everytime...
I only know one person who obtained dual citizenship and they did it through family lines.
And besides, it's not like Canada is just going to let anybody immigrate. It's a pipe dream, something to make you feel better when you know your guy is going to lose and you despair for the future.
Among other things, it will help reduce the housing crisis.
I know several people who have seriously researched moving to Canada. Most did not. Some did. Why do we treat this question differently than people who research any other thing that is a major life change? Americans are also likely researching quitting their jobs, going to grad school, and the cost of having children. I would suspect that "number of people who do a hard, complicated thing" is less correlated with "number of people who do an online search for a thing" and moreso with "how hard or life impacting is that thing."
That barrier is simply this: emigration as a retired person is much more difficult than for a person in their active working years. If you are active in any of a variety of occupations, nations are much more likely to give you residence. Every nation has a list of occupations they'd like to have more bodies working in; and the strongest recommendation is to have an local employer willing to hire you. Retired people are seen as potential burdens on all social services and generally have to meet higher requirements.
That said, if you are young or in mid-life, think about it. If you are even modestly wealthy, look first at nations offering a "golden visa"[1], a residence permit given in return for your investment in local real-estate or business.
And for pete's sake look beyond Canada and New Zealand. The best prospect I found for a US emigrée was Uruguay! If you have any Spanish, give it a careful look[2,3].
[1] https://visaguide.world/golden-visa/
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