Unfortunately you can t just pack your car and move to a new country. To be legal in the United States you would have to deal with the Department of Homeland Security. If you plan to be in the US temporarily you could get a visa and if you plan to move permanently, you would need to get a green card. You must hold a green card for 5 years before you can apply to become a US citizen. They don t just hand out green cards like candy. In most cases, to get one you must have family in the US or have a job offer in the US.I have lived in both California and Florida. I doubt that you are imagining them as they really are. Both states have some beautiful scenery and cool cities. But living in those places is very expensive. Both states also have a lot of bad areas and poor people; they re not perfect paradises. As far as moving your stuff permanently, moving companies will can do it for you, but it might be more expensive than it s worth. Household items that you have owned for more than 1 year can come into the US for free, but you have to document every last item. Clothing, electronics, jewelry, etc will all be charged import taxes.Here s what I suggest to you: come visit California or Florida (or both) on a vacation, but don t just stick to the tourist areas. Really explore and see if it s what you thought it was. If you think you like it, consider applying to a university in one of those states. That will give you 4 years on a visa to really decide if that s where you want to be. If you decide it s not for you, you can always go back to Canada with the memory of a great adventure and have gotten a great education as well. If you decide you love it, then you will have gained connections to maybe get a job offer in the US and get the green card ball rolling.
The first thing you need to do is lots of research.Dont just dream. The situation in CA and FL, as well as, the rest of the US is not in good shape. Youre dreaming of a paradise, and the trouble with that.. Millions of others moved there for the same thing. This makes housing expensive. Taxes high. Car insurance high. You need to find out what things really cost. If you can afford it. Or you ll end up jobless and homeless. On the streets.You have time to plan. Moving that far, its best to leave your furniture behind. Its very costly to move. Check to see if the cost of moving, is more than the furniture. Lots to study !
Sorry but the only reason I still live in CA is because of my job, and not sure anymore if it is worth sticking around for that reason. CA is declining at a very fast rate, and the state economy is so bad that there is now an additional 10% taken out of every paycheck, with the promise that it will be paid back when I file for my state tax return, but last year CA just sent out IOU s instead. Find some other place than CA
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