A step-by-step guide for moving to Canada and becoming a citizen there

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assumed office on November 4, 2015.Chris Wattie/Reuters

• Some Americans are talking about moving to Canada after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
• The Canadian government has a handy tool that helps you figure out if you're eligible to become a permanent resident.
• Becoming a Canadian citizen is difficult with many factors to consider, such as language, history, and residency rules.

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some Americans are considering moving to Canada

Google searches for "How to move to Canada from US" spiked by more than 850% following the decision that overturned the 50-year-old landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.

Citing Simon Rogers' Google Trends newsletter, Axios reported that searches for "How to become a Canadian citizen" also rose by 550%.

If the Supreme Court's ruling has you thinking about making a move to the US's northern neighbor, it is theoretically possible — but certainly not easy — to move to Canada.

Becoming a Canadian citizen is tough. You need to first be a permanent resident and have lived in Canada for three out of the last five years, among other requirements.

For those who actually want to head up north, here's how you become a permanent resident and citizen of Canada.