Q: When I get out of college I want to move to Canada to the Vancouver, BC area. I wanted to know if anyone has information on how to go about changing citizenship. Also I wanted to know if anyone had information regarding the real estate market of the area, mainly apartments for two.
A: Okay, first off, you don't just "change citizenship" ... there is a lot more to it than that, which of course is what I assume you are asking about ... the process. You must apply for immigration, and there are several classes of immigration to apply under. The most likely one from your question would be "skilled worker". Here is the website with all of the information you need, including application forms, and instructions. There is also a self-assesment tool in the skilled workers portion of the website to see if you qualify. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ The process takes about 1-3+ years, and costs around $1,200 in fees and associated costs. Once you are given Permanent Resident status, then after you live in Canada for over three years, you can apply for Citizenship. If you are currently a U.S. Citizen, you can have dual citizenship (many people will erroneously tell you otherwise). Real Estate is expensive in Vancouver. Rentals are a bit easier ... but you should expect to pay between $900 and $1,200 for a basic two bedroom apt, depending on location and amenities. .
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