“Le difficoltà economiche in U.S. are driving Americans across the northern border in near-record numbers as they seek better job opportunities and cheaper education in Canada.”

That’s according to a recent CTV News Report, che ha detto che il Canada emesso 35,060 visti per U.S. residents in 2010 and an additional 34,185 visas to Americans in 2011.

As the unemployment rate in the United States remains high, “it’s natural you’re going to see more…young Americans pursuing economic opportunity here,” said Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigrazione, e Multiculturalismo Jason Kenney.

Allo stesso modo, more American students are applying to Canadian universities al fine di evitare il maggior costo del sud del corso di confine.

Leggi il report completo su CTVNews.ca.

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