Where should I start?

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This entire process is overwhelming.

My boyfriend is a Canadian
citizen and I am an American citizen - he and I have discussed marriage
but want to live together before making any serious life plans.

I
frequently visit Alberta as a tourist, but I am unsure how to
begin the process of finding a job and permanently staying in the
country.

On my next trip up can I just tell the immigration
officer that I'm staying for 6 months and during that time attempt to
find an employer?  From what I've read arranged employment is the
easiest way to get the ball rolling on a TWP.

If I cannot find a job in 6 months, can I return to the states and then immediately re-enter like the next day as a tourist again?

I've
heard from people that the NAFTA may have some impact on me finding
employment and ensuring residency but I havent been able to find
anything specific on that topic.

Any insight on this matter is very appreciated.

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	This entire process is overwhelming. My boyfriend is a Canadian citizen and I am an American citizen - he and I have discussed marriage but want to live together before making any serious life plans. I frequently visit Alberta as a tourist, but I am unsure how to begin the process of finding a job and permanently staying in the country. On my next trip up can I just tell the immigration officer that I'm staying for 6 months and during that time attempt to find an employer? From what I've read arranged employment is the easiest way to get the ball rolling on a TWP. If I cannot find a job in 6 months, can I return to the states and then immediately re-enter like the next day as a tourist again? I've heard from people that the NAFTA may have some impact on me finding employment and ensuring residency but I havent been able to find anything specific on that topic. Any insight on this matter is very appreciated.