How can I visit my boyfriend who lives in Canada? And possibly live with him?

[americangirl-canadianboy]

I've been talking to my boyfriend for almost 2 years already and I feel like I'm ready to see him. We're very close with each other. He lives in Alberta, Canada. I'll be 18-years-old as of next year, and I really want to see him when I'm 18. He's 19 as of right now. I am also from the USA (So I'm guessing it shouldn't be THAT difficult versus living in another country). But anyway, what I really want to know is what to do, step-by-step so I can see him. And how long I can see him for once I'm there. And if someone can please help me out, is it possible to live with him while I'm visiting? I hear you need to be there for a period of time to be considered a Canadian citizen. But please, I really need help on this. I don't want to let it go or anything like that, I've been looking forward to doing this for a very long time. I am also going to be saving my money, as well.

 

[Baloo]

You don't become a citizen by living in Canada.
As a US citizen you do not need a visa to visit him.

So the short answer is - Get a passport, book a flight and visit him.



You can read about visiting Canada here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
If you have criminal convictions you can be refused entry to Canada.
US citizens can normally stay in Canada for six months.

 

[georgecombey]

Hi there,

You can visit your boyfriend by acquiring temporary visa as a tourist. If you wish to live with him permanently in there then you must acquire visa via marriage

 

[scylla]

Hi there,

You can visit your boyfriend by acquiring temporary visa as a tourist. If you wish to live with him permanently in there then you must acquire visa via marriage

She doesn't need a Temporary Resident Visa because the US is a visa exempt country. She can visit on her passport alone.