Hi Guys, been reading your forum and was hooked on it for the past few days. First and foremost, Thanks you all for your wonderful insights and willingness to share your experiences in migrating out of sgp. You guys have really broaden my horizon and I am seeing the light that I have been trying to find for a long time.
I have actually shortlisted Canada and the States to be ideal for my move. I would appreciate if you guys can share the difference between the two in terms of entry, taxes and educational (for my little son) expenses. Insurance and medical? Thanks in advance!!!!
After living here for many years I dont see that much difference between here and Canada. The main differences are climate, size (Canada is/was the 2nd largest country in the world last time I checked), and thier tax system. Canada of course is easier to become a resident in, and they have universal health care but we are on the verge of passing the same. If you need any information on the American Health care system, PM me as I can tell you anything you need to know as I am the one in my family dealing with both Aetna our primary carrier and United Health Care our secondary. American Health Care is a subject that you should research if you plan on living here as its very complicated and knowedge is power in this respect. This applies to the Canadian system as well.
Many immigrants use Canada as a stepping stone to get in here because American Residency is "fast tracked" for Canadians, and its also the other way around for Americans wishing to become resident in Canada.
Culturally there is also not that much difference, they love their LEAFS and they play us. They have the RMPs and I notice many Canadians RV down to Florida during the winter months as I see so many Ontario license plates, and the locals in Florida call them "snowbirds" as I have a foreclosure I bought in Florida this year. If you need info on how to buy a cheap foreclosure property PM me as I went through that whole process six months ago. Generally we get along. This is North America, after all, but it always surprises me how we have no actual barrier or fence seperating us and Canada or us and Mexico. People can literally just walk or drive across in many places.
On a side note I may have to repost this several times as there is seems to be something wrong with this forum. You might keep recieving this post