Posted on: 20-02-15 17:57:26
Hi,
I have had it with this cold weather. I don't see myself staying in Canada for too long.
I am thinking of moving to somewhere warmer in the US. It is still early but I have started thinking about it seriously.
1. Can a Canadian citizen stay in the US for a long time without a US citizenship, on a work visa or something?
2. Do you know anyone that has done something like this?
Any other thoughts are welcome as well.
Thanks.
Looks like, this year has been proved to be quite gruesome for GTA'ians. 
. So many people want to desert the center of the universe. You're the 3rd or 4th from this forum.
Yes, you can live in US for long without the US Citizenship, provided you have a job offer from US. This will enable you to migrate there on 'TN' visa. The visa is a variant of the traditional H1B, but for the citizens from NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement. Look it up on Google) countries. Search the forums here, and it's already been discussed to death.
Or, for the lack of it, move out West to the warmer Vancouver (Sorry, for going overboard on Vancouver. I realize it's getting too much before someone points it out to me). 
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Originally posted by happywoman36
This and last year has been tough in Toronto. -30 and -40 wind-chill and instead of sympathising febpreet seems to be happy. ;-) adding fuel to the fire and tempting us to come to Vancouver. I am thinking of landing in his house btw...;-)
Adding fuel? Being seemingly happy? Well, far from it. Everyone in this forum knows how much I love Toronto. If given a chance and despite of the cold, I would wholeheartedly move there at a drop of the hat. I tried it 3 years ago, but my family had reservations. Darn!
I only respond to the people that explicitly mention they want to offload from Toronto due to the severe cold, e.g. You, in one of your posts, Fido who inquired about the same on the job front, JRF, this new guy this morning, and there was one more. I suggest to first explore Canada rather than take your whole 'bori-bistar' to USA. I always think, if you're fed up with the cold, there's a choice readily available within Canada itself, with no visa and paperwork requirements. And, that is a beautiful option, considering you like Ocean and Mountains (who doesn't?).
I don't tempt anyone to come to Vancouver. I would happily if Ministry of Tourism starts paying me for this endeavor. Having said that, I have a bit hate for this place myself solely due to the artificially elevated house prices and that don't make sense to me. However, it's still warmer than the rest of Canada, which I mostly emphasize. This afternoon, I took a 15 minutes walk during my lunch time wearing just a sweatshirt - no jackets. This is very much the reality.
You want to land in my house? Sure, be my guest! Most welcome to my 'temporary bachelorhood' these days, for another one week
. PM me for more information .
This is common topic by this time of year in Canada and then comes the spring..
US option has its own challenges , specially if your spouse is working or have good set of friends here, or kids are about to start college or you are yet to qualify for OAS partial Canadian pension apart from other relocation challenges.
Many Canadians take vacation and go south during this time.
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Originally posted by febpreet
Looks like, this year has been proved to be quite gruesome for GTA'ians.
......move out West to the warmer Vancouver (Sorry, for going overboard on Vancouver. I realize it's getting too much before someone points it out to me).
With this speed you will consume up all the pacific salt which you are rubbing on GTAians ! :-) .
