colin wrote: > Of course I don't disagree that there would be circumstances that would make me > really wnat to leave here. I am just saying that it isn't possible. No we cannot > go to Commonwealth countries just like that. Emigration is not simple and > usually confined to professionals. I am not a professional and nor are most > people.
I didn't realize that. I thought it was pretty easy to move from one to the other for you, maybe because I thought it would be the same as with the U.S. territories and Puerto Rico where we can pick up anytime and move there, no problem, and likewise for them to come to the U.S. I think France has the same system with respect to their territories (I know they have another word but can't think of it). >I know you are a paralegal but which countries would allow you to go live in > them just because you wanted to? I guess my point is that many people may not like the country they live in but > cannot just upsticks and leave. It isn't feasible. I could not just walk in them and set up but I know many people who have moved very easily to Canada, Mexico and Australia. A friend looked into New Zealand, but I think you have to put up a lot of money to get in (so Hell doesn't have to worry too much about us fleeing there ;-) That doesn't mean that you automatically become a citizen but you have resident alien status and can eventually apply for citizenship. Ireland has an interesting law, too, which I'm not exactly clear on, but I think they give dual citizenship for Americans who parents are Irish-born. The U.S. has a similar system for immigrants. You have to apply and might want get some advice from an immigration lawyer to help you. Some countries recruit for Americans, too, and make it very easy to come and live there, often paying your way and helping you get settled. Many countries will take just about anyone who will work as an English teacher. Well if we all need to get out in a hurry, one of those nice island nations is actually looking like a good option ;-) Kakki
