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Old Jul 27th 2010 | 8:30 am
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CAnada or CAlifornia
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 8:35 am
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If a Canadian wrote to my MP in England demanding stuff I'd expect my MP to chuck his letter in the bin.


I wouldn't expect anything different the other way round.


immigration is their ball and they can play with it however they see fit.
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 8:37 am
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Originally Posted by iaink
CAnada or CAlifornia
CANADA. Any difference? People here often say Vancouver is like a part of the US rather than Canada, I mean, culturally
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by cityhog
I got my PR a month ago and I already feel like a prisoner in my home. I can't imagine myself here waiting for four more years to get my citizenship. I'm already looking for a way to move back to the States, mainly because there are no real jobs in my field. I have been here for three years. So after two years I'm eligible for citizenship. But then I have to wait for another two years for my citizenship? Wow, depressing. I was looking forward to getting a TN visa after two years. Oh shit, I have to wait for another two years!
Same as the rest of us have been through. Cannot say I ever felt trapped or that bothered by the process.
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 8:54 am
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Originally Posted by cityhog
No, I have plenty of intention to make CA my home, when I retire, like many other immigrants.
I would not say like many, a few maybe.

So you plan to work, pay taxes and contribute to the US economy, then retire to Canada and use the health care system here
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 9:08 am
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I would not say like many, a few maybe.

So you plan to work, pay taxes and contribute to the US economy, then retire to Canada and use the health care system here
Exactly. I realized there's not a high chance I'll make any big money in my life. If I do, I'll definitely stay in the US. Make some money, and then come back and retire in CA.
 
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In that case, enjoy your 4 years' wait.
 
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Originally Posted by cityhog
CANADA. Any difference? People here often say Vancouver is like a part of the US rather than Canada, I mean, culturally
Why would you want to retire to Canada? The majority of Canadians dream of retiring somewhere a lot warmer. At least over the winter anyway...

Dont tell me you just want to exploit the health care provision
 
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Originally Posted by Kiwilass
In that case, enjoy your 4 years' wait.
Yeah, I'm sliding into post PR depression.
 
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Originally Posted by cityhog
I can't imagine myself here waiting for four more years to get my citizenship.
:bye bye smilie:

:see ya later smilie:

:bye bye smilie:
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by cityhog
CANADA. Any difference? People here often say Vancouver is like a part of the US rather than Canada, I mean, culturally
I've been here 15+years and never heard that. Vancouver is thankfully nothing like part of the US, culturally or otherwise.

If I were you I'd quit now and head to CA
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 9:32 am
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Originally Posted by cityhog
Yeah, I'm sliding into post PR depression.
actually that's quite funny.
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 9:35 am
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Originally Posted by The Aviator
I've been here 15+years and never heard that. Vancouver is thankfully nothing like part of the US, culturally or otherwise.

If I were you I'd quit now and head to CA
Whatever, man. I picked it up here. I am reading all the threads in the past ten years to learn more about the CA system. By the way, I'm not a quitter.
 
Old Jul 27th 2010 | 9:50 am
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Originally Posted by iaink
Why would you want to retire to Canada? The majority of Canadians dream of retiring somewhere a lot warmer. At least over the winter anyway...

Dont tell me you just want to exploit the health care provision
I lived in Florida. Didn't like the weather. And a lot of crime. If you don't have much money, CA is a better place to retire.
 
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Originally Posted by cityhog
Whatever, man. I picked it up here.
Nothing contagious I hope?
 


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