Confirm each person’s eligibility.
The eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21 can generally be derivative applicants, subject to legal definitions and age-protection rules. Your attorney confirms the actual family case.
A future for the people who matter
Plan the move
as a family.
A US green card can be part of a broader family plan: where you live, how you work and the opportunities you want your children to explore. Start with the people and the life you are planning for.
Family priorities first
More than an
individual decision.
Family eligibility, funding and relocation deserve one coordinated conversation, with each person’s circumstances understood.
Raise age and travel questions early.
A child approaching the age limit, different current statuses or a staged move can change the planning. Put those facts in front of counsel before relying on an assumed timetable.
Plan for life after arrival.
Discuss housing, health coverage, schools, work arrangements and a separate relocation reserve alongside conditional residence and later immigration responsibilities.
Keep Canadian roots.
Understand US responsibilities.
A US green card is permanent residence, not citizenship. Canada permits dual citizenship; future US naturalization is a separate process. Cross-border tax obligations depend on residence and other facts, so they must be assessed separately.
A family move may affect Canadian assets, company interests and reporting. Involve your immigration attorney and cross-border tax advisers before major transactions.
Read the family moving checklist ↗What to share in your enquiry.
- Who may be included and the children’s approximate ages.
- Your preferred US location and broad timing.
- The funding range you can consider.
- Any existing US work or residence arrangements.
You do not need to send identity records or financial documents to begin. Our team screens enquiries before an introduction to Matthew or the appropriate specialist.
Read the family eligibility guide and our conditional-residence overview.
Free initial consultation
A clear first conversation.
Tell us about your goals, the family you are planning for and the questions you need answered.