A. Contrary to popular opinion, it is much easier to immigrate to Canada than to USA. In general, USA immigration is employment based which means the easiest and fastest way to enter the USA is via a work permit. After that, an applicant can “adjust their status” for permanent residence. Unless a person is sponsored by a close relative, rarely do people immigrate to USA directly and must enter first on a work permit (which means a person must have an employer first).Canada is more or less the opposite. It is not so easy to enter as a worker (unless you have an employer with a validated offer of employment from Human Resources Canada) but much easier to immigrate if you qualify. A relative or a job offer would help but is not required. Therefore, if you are educated and have work experience in a skilled occupation you will likely qualify for permanent residence. The fact that you overstayed in USA is usually not a problem.
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Reading between the lines, Canada is easy for the affluent or well off retirees to immigrate to.
In other words, someone who is poor, such as from a developing nation, will not have a chance of being approved.
So they come to the terrible US, where employers and sanctuary cities welcome them with open arms.
Yet Canada is considered a model to the US. What a crock.