U.S. Citizen wants to live in Montreal but keep working in New York?

[Belinda_Cooperstone1]

I am wondering why so many people want to live in Canada and work in the States? I am not knocking it, just curious.

[westendgrl]

Originally Posted by Belinda_Cooperstone1

I am wondering why so many people want to live in Canada and work in the States? I am not knocking it, just curious.

I agree. This is baffling me. I can understand the moving to Canada bit.. but keeping your job in the US is rather confusing. Could it be the exchange rate? Making US dollars and exchanging it to CDN to buy your personal goods?

[Canerican]

Yes you can. my Dad did that for a while, but he is a Canadian citizen living in the United States.

One thing to consider is the taxation - Canada will tax at 1.5 times the normal rate on your property taxes, which be a backbreaker.

You may want to think this one through the whole way, because it is a lot of work, and very very expensive. I was born and raised in Montreal and loved it, but it gets dull after a while. We have the Habs, but Canada really isn't any more exciting than the US. And American politics is far more interesting!

One thing to note - if you live in the US, you will still need to pay into Canada's pension, healthcare, etc. When your husband retires he will indeed receive a pension (the amount varies depending on his contribution) but it will likely be quite low if he only works in Canada for a couple of years. You won't able to take advantage of MediCare unless you are residents of Canada (which is very easy once you have a job)

I would honestly get a lawyer if you are seriously considering it. I got one to handle the move to the US and he charged $2000 per person to help us with our visas and green cards. Money very well spent.

[gea12345]

Originally Posted by Belinda_Cooperstone1

I am wondering why so many people want to live in Canada and work in the States? I am not knocking it, just curious.

Have you been to montreal?

It is a fun city..

Too much graffiti but fun nevertheless.

Definitely better than cleaveland ohio!

Montrel you get an international city, but at much more affordable prices, than the international cities in America!

hope that helps!

[Belinda_Cooperstone1]

Originally Posted by gea12345

Have you been to montreal?

It is a fun city..

Too much graffiti but fun nevertheless.

Definitely better than cleaveland ohio!

Montrel you get an international city, but at much more affordable prices, than the international cities in America!

hope that helps!

Yes I have actually, I was not asking why move there, I was asking why live in Canada and work in the US? I am just curious.

[rixtrip]

This may sound obvious to some but thought I would get the benefit of those who may have tried. Like some of the previous posters I have an interest in moving to Montreal. My work essentially is telecommuting, I have no office and conduct all business from my phone and internet. I have responsibility for the North East region including Canada and looking to move temporarily for 1 to 2 years from Manhattan to Montreal.

Should I be aware of any laws or regulations relative to renting apartments or cars? Also have any of you required any medical attention in Canada and I am wondering about how health insurance may or may not work if I retain my US alignment and don't get a visa.

Also if I pursue any business opportunities within Canada does this constitute any violations (ie. an American taking a Canadians work)

All thoughts insights and helpful comments appreciated. Thanks !!

[Cornerguy1]

Originally Posted by rixtrip

This may sound obvious to some but thought I would get the benefit of those who may have tried. Like some of the previous posters I have an interest in moving to Montreal. My work essentially is telecommuting, I have no office and conduct all business from my phone and internet. I have responsibility for the North East region including Canada and looking to move temporarily for 1 to 2 years from Manhattan to Montreal.

Should I be aware of any laws or regulations relative to renting apartments or cars? Also have any of you required any medical attention in Canada and I am wondering about how health insurance may or may not work if I retain my US alignment and don't get a visa.

Also if I pursue any business opportunities within Canada does this constitute any violations (ie. an American taking a Canadians work)

All thoughts insights and helpful comments appreciated. Thanks !!

If you enter Canada as a visitor, you are not legally entitled to work, so of course pursuing business opportunities would constitute a violation.

Be aware, as well, that, as a visitor, you have no guaranteed right to enter the country; this could put you in the position of returning to the US for a visit only to be denied re-entry into Canada.

[wheelingman]

Do you know any French upstatenewyork?

[rixtrip]

Thank you C-Guy. Just so i understand, if I come in as a visitor, regardless if i conduct business only with US clients in the US, I am still in violation. Sounds like I need a work visa then to make this completely legal. If i do pursue a work visa and am still paid from the US. must I pay register to some tax or fees for the privilege of working in Canada?