How easy is it to move from Canada to the USA?

How to move to Canada from the USA?

• My sister met this guy on the internet and they've been dating online, over phone and webcam for over a year now. They have never met in person and now he wants to move to be with her here in Canada. I think he lives in Michigan or something like that. My sister is all for it and even plans to move out of our parents home so that they can move in together, alone. Please be considerate of their choice. I know my sissy and she's far from stupid and is going to Uni to be a doctor! I think the best thing for him to do is get a permanent residency or a visa rather than become a citizen. The thing is we're very confused as to how to go about doing this and I don't quite understand the process (If that's even the better option). Also, we're kind of tight on funds but he has a bit of savings and she has a part-timer. So, he said he wants to work full time when/if he gets here. He is some mechanic there. What is the best option for them? Please help us! We're too stupid to do this on our own!! p.s. We live in Sask. If that makes a difference...

• Answer:

  He can't. And your sister is pretty much insane. In order to sponsor someone for permanent residency as a spouse, common-law partner, or congenial partner, you need to proof you are married, have lived together for a considerable time, or there is some physical or legal reason why you couldn't do so. The US is not a dictatorship keeping the two love birds apart. Nothing is stopping them from getting married married tomorrow. Family sponsorship is for families... it is not a dating agency. Citizenship and Immigration Canada takes family sponsorships for marriage and common-law extremely seriously. They will interview each of them, family, friends, coworkers, etc. and if the relationship is a scam, if you are lucky, CIC will just think your sister is stupid. If not, they'll likely file criminal charges against her for immigration fraud. In addition, in order to sponsor someone you need money, a job history, a suitable place to live, etc. CIC will examine the applicant's job history, education, etc. and assign a you a fee based on how long they expect you to be able to support the person. You then have to show bank records demonstrating that you have this amount of money. It starts at $13,000 and can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars if he doesn't have a degree, job history, etc. A part time job, low on funds, and him possibly wanting to work is seriously not going to cut it. Further, your sister needs to sign an agreement baring either of them from collecting most types of social assistance for two years. This includes government loans, welfare, certain medical costs, reduced tuition costs for university, etc. And if he flies the coup... she is responsible for all his bills. Finally, the even if they do get married and she has significant savings, the process will take up to eighteen months based on current processing times. >We're too stupid to do this on our own!! If you can't read the web site and understand this, then this isn't something you should be considering. Hire an immigration lawyer if you don't understand the details or have specific questions, but otherwise the basic requirements are clearly laid out. This isn't something for "possible" or "maybe" relations. It's a two year process involving thousands of dollars in fees, medical tests, background checks, legal documents, interviews, etc., etc. with some serious costs, financial obligations, and legal penalties if you try abusing the system.