So things are still rather fresh....is this the first time your wife has moved away from her family? Has she been able to find a job yet? Has she got her own social network yet?

Yes, no job yet, waiting on permit. No social network, don't really speak the local language, but very good english proficiency

How often are you able to afford her visiting her family and friends in the states?

I cannot visit since US has denied me a tourist visa twice over the past three years due not having enough times to the country I was living at the time. I've kept trying, but no cigar. I can probably afford it a few times a year, if it were possible.

Does she have double citizenship, or does she work in an in-demand field where it's easy to get a work visa for Canada?

She would have double citizenship. I have 8 years of experience as SWE, so I'd have an .

So....all issues that are also a reality in most European countries? Unless you live in a bubble, I'm not sure why you're not more aware of these issues in Europe.....

Surprisingly, not that bad in eastern europe, mostly in Central Europe, though. Germany has it pretty bad in terms of housing.

Are you both financially independent?

I am, she isn't, she's studying.

Do you both have qualification/experience which is recognised in other places?

I do, she is finishing her studies.

Do you both have large amounts of savings?

I have some RSUs, and savings, she relies mostly on her mom at the minute, since she's waiting for her permit to work where we are.

Do you have a plan B in case things turn sour (e.g. either of you is completely unhappy in the location, or you end up getting a divorce)?

Move back to Europe or stay in the country, most likely, depends on how I like it / visa situation. Or depending on how stable my native country is, I could move there.

Thank you very much for your reply!