From someone who has dealt with immigration A LOT over the last 8 years, it is not a simple thing. You would think two countries so close would make it easy to travel back and forth....Nope. You'll go through the ringer.
There are so many factors involved, citizenship, relatives, work. If its work you'll have to look at your background.
Even then its not a given! I got an 0-1 Visa in September and when I went to cross at Coutts I was held for 12 HOURS with no food or water as they doubted the validity of my visa. (And one wonders why I moved back to Canada?). Finally, after getting a U.S. Senator involved it was suddenly fine.
That is one thing I have always had a problem with. You could have all the necessary papers, visas, credentials...doesn't matter they still have the right to deny you. Ridiculous.
Not to mention the cost. You can get by paying not too much, but if you want expediated service, you'll pay. Filing fees, paperwork, lawyer fees if you so decide....I've probably spent $20,000 on immigration in the last 8 years.
I wish it was as easy as just move and go, but them borders to the south are closing quickly.
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