Immigrating
In hindsight, the differences between entering Canada and States leaves me wondering.
Before I was allowed to enter Canada, there was the usual medical examination with plenty of forms. Additionally, there were the standard forms detailing family background. The unexpected, however, was that when my sister and brother-in-law sponsored me, they were required to submit a notarized statement to the Canadian authorities that they would be responsible if I were to become ill. This was based upon my less than good health. Thank goodness that was not an issue for them. All this took almost a year.
Now, when it came to the States, all the paper work and medical examination were wrapped up in about four months; no sponsors and there was no real change in my health.
One possibility for the ease with which I entered the States was that I received Canadian and FBI security clearance when I went to work on the Mid-Canada Radar Line, a joint venture between Canada and the States during the Cold War
