Moving On

Guardian UK: These Americans moved to Canada for political reasons. They don't regret it - Starting over in a new country is never easy, but for these Americans it was the only choice that made sense – and they haven’t looked back since

Obtaining citizenship is a six-month to two-year process that costs, on average, $4,000 to $5,000 in legal fees, says New Jersey-based immigration lawyer Veronique Malka. Applicants are evaluated on a 100-point system based on English and French language skills, education, work experience, age and employability.