would u recommend migration to canada from belfast?

Question

im 26 yrs old me & my 26yr old partner have two lovley sons together.im currently unemployed at the minute my partner is a fully qualified joiner/carpenter.we are stuck in a bit of a rut with our credit history at the minute due to a few lones we had 7 are still paying off.they be cleared in 2 yrs.were very unhappy with our home town at the minute and would love to be able to move up near to my mum.althouh im scared that we would begin to lead separate lives there& break up as a result 10 yrs down the line like my parents.weve always talked about migrating to canada although ive never been.my partner has been as he has distant family out there and hes told me all about it.ive read up on it &been in a few web sites i know a goob bite about it and ive been in touch with the migration breauo, whos told me it can take up to 2yrs to apply for a permanent visa so all going to plan we could have the money needed by then im just wanting more advise from people from ther or whove made the move.

Answer 1

The above answers provide some great information on how to immigrate to Canada, so be sure to read them. Since you have a lot of the info and websites you need I will add on a little to the previous answers.

I live in the United States right now, but I was born in Canada just outside of Toronto Ontario in a place called Oakville and lived there for most of my childhood and teens. I came to the States when I was 20 for University. It's great down here so I decided to stay, but I visit Canada several times a year.

Southern Ontario is one of the busiest areas of Canada. It's a lot like the States in that part and there is much to offer. If you choose to relocate to Southern Ontario, I suggest the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It's basically the suburbs of Toronto but it's much cheaper than living in Toronto. Toronto is expensive to live and your talking $400,000 (CND) and up for a 2 bedroom home in the central Toronto communites.

Living in the GTA is great because you have major shopping malls, a variety of religious, private and public schools, a major international airprot and so much more all within a short drive. Toronto area is just an hour from The United States, 5 hours from Ottawa, the capital, and 3 hours from Windsor / Detroit Michigan area and within 8 hours of Cleveland, New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and other major U.S. cities. Because of this, many business's locate here because it is in such a central location, so there is a lot of work oppurtunity and right now Trade jobs such as carpenters are on high demand. Carpenters make good money, so if you and your husband do come here, your husband wants to stick to being a carpenter.

Key cities in the GTA are: Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, and Mississagua. These cities are going through a building boom with housing subdivisions popping up all over the place. You can get a 3 bedroom home with a 2 car garage in the GTA , semi or detached for about $300,000 (CND).

If you do plan on coming to Canada for sure, getting to the stage of actually moving here an buying a house is a long way away! It's a long proccess, but hopefully that gave you some insight into what it's like in Canada and the Toronto area.

Hope this helps :-)
Good luck

Answer 2

It does take about two years or more to process a visa to become a permanent resident of Canada. Of course, you can visit Canada without that visa, but you cannot stay.

Many Irish people emigrated to the east coast of Canada, particularly Newfoundland. Newfoundland has a strong Irish heritage.

Your partner has a skilled trade. Are you a skilled worker too? If you have a two year period to prepare you might want to sort out training in an area that is in demand. It would be easier to make suggestions if I know your own educational background as well.

I think you can feel very much at home in Canada. It is a wonderful country, much colder than Ireland in many parts, but a great place to live.

You may find these sites both interesting and useful. I hope this information is of some help.

Answer 3

You should check into the eastern province of Canada they are currently looking for trade worker because they have identified a shortage here for many years to come. The time it takes to immigrate depends if you are working in a field where they need people. I guess carpenter is one of them in the eastern part of Canada. I took me less then 4 month to get my landed immigrant papers and I am not even British (French moving to Alberta). You are still young so it is a good time to migrate since you will still have time accumulate a decent pension. Downside is taxes are still quit high in Canada (I don't know Ireland) for few social benefits (I am still wondering where the money goes) but there are ways to get around it (working as a contractor) not like in European countries. Even if you start in the east you can eventually move west to Alberta where the economy is booming. I guess you can find a job overmight there.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Well, I am from Canada and I can tell you that I love living here and I would never want to live anywhere else in the world. I would suggest however that if you move here, live in a small town on the outskirts of larger cities as it is cheaper and less crime etc. I also suggest you come to Ontario if you decide to come to Canada... lol I live in Ontario, so I think it is the best Province to live in. We have free healthcare, excellent beer and reasonable taxes (considering what we get for them). We also have plenty of great schools for your sons to go to and there is also quite a few quality colleges and universities here, with Government help to allow you to pay for college easier. Many people here are of Irish descent (me included) so you will fit right in and you might even feel quite at home. I have to admit that people of celtic descent probably get the warmest welcome of all, because you are part of our heritage. All in all, I can't make the decision for you but I can tell you that I find Canada a wonderful place to live and I think almost anyone would be happy living in my country because we welcome everyone and it is a beautiful country to live in with all of our wilderness.

Answer 5

My wife is from here in Ontario & I'm from the USA. You'll jump through alot of hoops but I think it's worth it. Canada Customs told me face to face last month that I will be a citizen in 6 months while keeping my US citizenship. Central Ontario is booming with employment & growth, more specificly London,Woodstock area.

Answer 6

Two years for an immigration visa to Canada is rediculous if you both have UK Passports.
UK Citiizens do not require a visa to go to Canada - check again.

Answer 7

Canada is a fabulous place to live..Especially Toronto