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How to move to New York: an escape guide for Torontonians | Remote Swap

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It’s come to my attention that a lot of people would rather be living in New York City than Toronto. New York is a huge, amazing city — I certainly don’t have to sell it to you. If you’ve fallen in love with New York, there are plenty of ways to live your dream of life in the big apple. Here’s how to stop whining about the GTA and live the life you want: As a Canadian, you aren’t eligible for refugee status or the green card lottery. Luckily, there are plenty of other options. Remember, the US is another country. There is a process to getting a visa — and it’s not just booking a U-Haul. Being born abroad to an American citizen automatically qualifies you for American citizenship, even if you’ve never set foot in the US. Did one of your parents dodge the draft? Congratulations, you’re all set. You have it easy if you want to go to school in the US — you don’t even need a student visa. You will need a lot of cash since tuition fees for international students are often much higher than th

It’s come to my attention that a lot of people would rather be living in New York City than Toronto. New York is a huge, amazing city — I certainly don’t have to sell it to you. If you’ve fallen in love with New York, there are plenty of ways to live your dream of life in the big apple. Here’s how to stop whining about the GTA and live the life you want: Find a way into the country As a Canadian, you aren’t eligible for refugee status or the green card lottery. Luckily, there are plenty of other options. Remember, the US is another country. There is a process to getting a visa — and it’s…

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