But this one should be a shorter one, and also with some more direct information for those looking for advice or insight on making the move. This is the bread and butter, folks--the fascinating world of insurance and taxes. Without further ado, here is how I spent my first 30 days as a PR in the Great White North!
Hey. I want to apologize to you, reader, because in my previous posts, I haven't exactly followed my own advice: I have tended to be long-winded. I know, I know. But hey, we were going over important stuff! You know, like people being confused about King Charles being on money, and the travesty to society that is pepperoni under the cheese on pizza.
But this one should be a shorter one, and also with some more direct information for those looking for advice or insight on making the move. This is the bread and butter, folks--the fascinating world of insurance and taxes. Without further ado, here is how I spent my first 30 days as a PR in the Great White North!
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Pessimistic Americans looking to jump ship, and jingoists who are annoyed that I did so. Fellow expats, current and former. Hopeless romantics in long distance relationships. People who don't understand that Canada and the United States are two different countries. Come one, come all. Our day has come, my friends.
Some people have come to my blog out of appreciation for my past writing work, which I am so humbled by. Some have come out of curiosity about what I've been up to, or about what life in another country is like. Some want tips for themselves. Some are just trying to get their culture in. Others yet are probably still reading out of spite. But overwhelmingly, the thing I hear over and over again is: "How? How did you do it?" It was a question that I couldn't yet answer, because I hadn't actually done it yet. It didn't seem right to lay out all the steps to get approved for permanent residence when I myself hadn't been approved yet, and heaven forbid, divulge any confidential information that would affect my application status. But we need not worry anymore, folks! Because as of this past July, I have been officially approved as a Permanent Resident of Canada. I am now legally allowed to, and in fact, encouraged, to move to Canada at my convenience.*^ *before May of next year ^to any Canadian province or territory except Quebec Full disclosure: I haven't fully moved yet, and will not be for a few months. There are some personal reasons for this, but also, there are a ton of logistics that go into moving that take time, which I will--you guessed it-- go over in future posts. But the biggest obstacle for Syd and I starting our life together--the legal one--has been cleared. And here's how we did it. If you're looking for just the logistical information you need to know for getting your biometrics done, see the sections "The next step in the immigration process," "My experience," and "Service Canada." Ottawa is a beautiful, fascinating city. Long before I ever dreamed I would live there, I used to look at photos of Canada's picture-perfect capital and envy it: But much like any other city, and also as a consequence of having an American perception of what a city is and should be, what you see is not always what you get.
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About TylerTyler Sternberg is an educator and writer. Born and raised in the United States, Tyler moved to Canada in 2023 on a spousal visa. Sternbergopolis was started as a way to share the everyday thoughts and experiences of an American expat. He lives in Welland, Ontario, with his wife, Sydney. Past Adventures
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I am not a lawyer and this blog is not intended to be legal advice. All views are my own and are not representative of any organization or other individual. All rights reserved.
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