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    So…how are you feeling after Tuesday election results? Angry, scared, ready to leave the US for Canada? If so, you are not alone.

    Early Google trends on Wednesday showed increased activity from people searching for “How to get a passport” and “How to move to Canada” after last night’s. victory for former Republican President Donald Trump.

    While pundits have long pointed to Americans fed up with divisive politics as reasons to leave the country, the current starting some may take more than a year or more depending on how you emigrate.

    Here are some things you should know before selling your home and moving to Canada.

    Can a US citizen move to Canada?

    Well, yes, but there are a few steps that US citizens must take if they want to live in Canada. The easiest way to do this is through Canada Express entry system.

    Others read: How to apply for a passport and how long it takes to get one in the US

    How Express Entry to Canada Works

    According to him government websiteThere are essentially two parts to Canada’s Express Entry program.

    The first part is the completion of a online profilein which those who wish to immigrate to Canada can take a online test to determine three entry programs for which applicants may qualify. The test takes about 10-15 minutes. Next, applicants will need to complete and submit all required documents and required tests for either program.

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    The second part of Canada’s Express Entry involves waiting, possibly up to six months.

    Invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada are sent to a group of the most highly qualified applicants, in order of qualification. Its a points based systemaccording to the Canadian government. If you are eligible for any of Canada’s three Express Entry programs, you will receive a score determining how soon you might be invited to apply for citizenship.

    Applicants who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) have 60 days to either decline the invitation or submit an online application for permanent residence, or they will be disqualified from the pool.

    What questions are asked on the Canada Express Entry system?

    The Express Entry system will ask questions about:

    • Nationality.
    • Age.
    • Language ability (Canada has two official languages: English and French).
    • Family members (having family already living in Canada helps).
    • Education.
    • Work experience.
    • Available funds.
    • Details of any job offer that may involve working in Canada.

    Depending on your answers, you may qualify for one of the Canadian ones three immigration programs.

    How many citizens apply for Canadian citizenship?

    Last year, Canada welcomed over 437,000 new permanent residentsalong with more than 604,000 temporary workers, according to a message from Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. About 488,571 people applied through Canada’s Express Entry system in 2023.

    However, this does not mean that the process happened quickly.

    How long does it take to immigrate to Canada from the US?

    If you’re hoping to live in Nova Scotia by the end of November, we’ve got bad news. Immigrating to Canada can take a while, from six months to a year under the Express Entry program, experts say, and sometimes longer.

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    How much money do I need to immigrate to Canada?

    Potential living expenses aside, the application fee to apply for permanent citizenship in Canada is $1,525, which is roughly the equivalent of $1,095 for a single person. Adding a child costs C$260 ($187) per dependent.

    A complete list of fees for Canadian citizenship can be found on Canada’s official website.

    Will I lose my US citizenship if I move to Canada?

    No, current US law allows you to keep dual citizenship.

    Can I move to Canada without a job?

    Yes, actually. Canada’s Express Entry program does not require you to have a job before starting the immigration process. Having one helps though, according to CanadaAbroad.comthrough which foreign immigrants can do so Canadian Job Bank.

    What else do I need to know?

    Living abroad takes time and careful planning. There are many online resources available for those considering such a move. Expatsa company that helps Americans live outside the US, offers an online test with 20 questions for starters, as well as advice for citizens ready to emigrate from the United States.

    Emigrate vs. Immigrants: what’s the difference?

    Although they might look and sound the same, there is a difference between “emigrate” and “immigrate,” and that difference is whether you are coming or leaving.

    Both words mean that someone leaves from one country to another, writes Britannicawhich defines immigrating to come TO a country to live in there.” Emigration, meanwhile, is defined as leaving the country you are in FROM to live elsewhere. And it is those key words, “to” and “from” that separate immigrate and emigrate, according to the Grammar.

    For example, an American citizen immigrating TO Canada. They immigrated FROM United States of America. You can use this trick, Grammarly writes, to catch the difference.

    There is an “i” at the beginning of immigration which you can pair with the word “in” as in moving in another country. The letter “e” is at the beginning of emigration, which can be associated with the word “exit”, as in leaving your home country, for example, Canada.

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    John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at JTuftsReports.

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