I moved from the US to Canada, and it's the best decision I've ever made. Here's what made it possible - and my advice for anyone considering it.

"My wife, son, and I arrived in Canada in October 2023, but we started playing around with the idea of moving from Texas at the beginning of that year. My wife and I are transgender, and as things started occurring that made it clear life in the US could continue getting worse for trans people, we decided to expedite our moving process. Two years later, we're living in Calgary, and it's still the best decision I've ever made."

"We scheduled a one-off, but you can work with them longer term. I told the consultant our plan, which at the time was to come in through permanent residency, thinking there was a pathway for teachers like my wife and me. The consultant asked if either of us wanted to go back to school, as that would be the most expeditious and attainable avenue for us to move."

Elliott Waehner and his wife and son moved from Texas to Calgary, Canada, in October 2023 on a student visa after considering the move earlier that year. They expedited relocation because of worsening conditions for transgender people in the U.S. A one-time consultation with a licensed Canadian immigration consultant guided their plan toward studying, which proved the quickest pathway. Moving in with relatives reduced housing stress. Calgary residents responded warmly to Elliott's gender identity, and the family feels safer about school security. Elliott regrets not selling household items earlier to obtain better prices during the move.

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