I always thought the distinction between immigrant and expat was "desire of citizenship." Immigrants want to become citizens of the new country and expats do not.
I consider myself both an expat and an immigrant, as a U.S./Canada dual citizen (I immigrated to Canada from the U.S.). Until I give up my U.S. citizenship, I am an expatriate from the U.S. I am also an immigrant to Canada.
Other immigrants I know do not to have a problem with me calling myself an immigrant. I don't try to equate my experience with theirs—I had it easy.
I am disgusted with what the federal conservative government has been doing to immigration and citizenship in the decade since I got my Canadian citizenship, because it makes it harder for people different than me to immigrate and become productive citizens.
I'm disappointed that there has been no substantial effort made to unify certifications for doctors, engineers, teachers, etc. across the provinces and territories because we have too many doctors, engineers, teachers, etc. (usually from non-European countries) driving taxis or performing janitorial work. It's a horrific waste of human talent.
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I always thought the distinction between immigrant and expat was "desire of citizenship." Immigrants want to become citizens of the new country and expats do not.
I consider myself both an expat and an immigrant, as a U.S./Canada dual citizen (I immigrated to Canada from the U.S.). Until I give up my U.S. citizenship, I am an expatriate from the U.S. I am also an immigrant to Canada.
Other immigrants I know do not to have a problem with me calling myself an immigrant. I don't try to equate my experience with theirs—I had it easy.
I am disgusted with what the federal conservative government has been doing to immigration and citizenship in the decade since I got my Canadian citizenship, because it makes it harder for people different than me to immigrate and become productive citizens.
I'm disappointed that there has been no substantial effort made to unify certifications for doctors, engineers, teachers, etc. across the provinces and territories because we have too many doctors, engineers, teachers, etc. (usually from non-European countries) driving taxis or performing janitorial work. It's a horrific waste of human talent.