What do you need to migrate from the UK to Canada?

Question

I am a 25yr old married woman and i would like to move to canada with my husband and two small children and i wanted to know what the requirments were to move there.

ONLY SENSIBLE ANSWERS PLEASE
AND PEOPLE THAT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.

ONLY SENSIBLE ANSWERS PLEASE FROM PEOPLE THAT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.

Answer 1

Hello jammy :-)

I currently live in Raleigh, North Carolina but I was born in Canada and lived there for most of my life. My family moved down here when I was 17, but I visit Canada several times a year to visit friends and other family members there.

A very IMPORTANT website for you and your family to review is The Canadian governments website specifically for Newcomers to Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/guide/index.html

Before you decide to move to Canada, I highly reccomend visiting Canada before you make that big decision of moving to another continent ... North America. Decide on an area of Canada you like and that suites your family best. Since you would be moving to Canada for the first time, it would be best for your family to move into the suburbs of a major city such as Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver. I would reccomend Toronto most, because:
1) Toronto is the largest city in Canada, thus there are more job oppurtunites for your family
2) Toronto is a very diverse city and welcoming to new residents
3) Toronto has everything you could think of. Conservation parks within a 30 minute drive, Lake Ontario, night life, great schools, and great people.

I wouldn't reccomend moving right into Toronto because it is expensive, the best option is the Suburbs. Toronto suburbs include: Burlington, Oakville, Missisagua (great place for affordable housing), Milton, and Hamilton. Those are all in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Best part about these areas, is that there isn't tons of snow like in other parts of Canada during winter lol!

Before you come to Canada to permenatly live you MUST apply for a Canadian Immigration Visa and a confirmation of permanent residence in the country of Canada, for each member of your family. Before you do all this it's reccomened that you and/or your husband have applied for jobs in Canada. Usually if you apply for jobs with a large company they will assit you in immigrating to Canada. You need to prove you have enough money to support you family because you have children.

As for the requirements to move to Canada:
an approved Canadian immigrant visa and approved Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member travelling with you;
a valid passport or other travel document for each family member travelling with you;

two copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you; and

two copies of a list of items that are arriving later.
The lists should include the aprox. value of all items.


One thing you need to understand (which im sure you already due, but just in case) North America is another continent and very different from the UK and europe. That's why it is important to visit the country before you go ahead and apply for immigration.

If you do come to Canada, you will need to enroll your children into the school system if they are over the age of 4. The school systems are not funded not managed by the government of Canada. Each province has there own education system (similar to U.S. states). It is mandatory in the province Ontario to countiue high school education untill the age of 18. In every province, there is also the option of religous schools and private schools. Private schools tend to be expensive though and generally cost $9,000 to $30,000 per year, depending on the private school.

TIPS / ADVICE
- In most parts of Canada cars are essential, but most cities have a form of public transportation

- In Southern Ontario, it can become very hot in summer so most house's come with Air Conditioning but it can become costly when used often.

- In winter it's Canada, so it does get cold in most areas, and all house's have heating.

- On the government's website for newcomers to Canada, it insists new comers should learn french. Unless your planning on moving to Quebec which is an entire french speaking province, It's not essential as english is used everywere in Canada except Quebec. The french/english thing is a big thing in Canada. Many people do not agree with it, and there are certain people in Qubec who want to seperate from the country due to differences between other Canadian province's and Quebec.

- Most parts of Canada, are very similar to the United States. Canada and the United States share the longest common border between any two countries that is not militarized or actively patrolled. The infastructure of The United States and Canada are extremely similar, if not the same all together. Many companies fly American flags from there buildings aswell as (ofcourse) Canadian. Of course, politics is very different between the two nations but that's another thing all together.






I would like to direct you to a wonderful site that I reccomend to any one who wants to move to Canada:
http://www.movingincanada.com/
The website provides great information on specific cities throughout Canada, so you can browse through them and decided what part of Canada suits you and your family best.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES:
Immigration to Canada:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html
A Newcomers Guide to Canada:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/guide/section-02.html#9
After Arrival in Canada:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/index.html

I know this is a lot of information to read, but I hope it benefits you and I hope this helps :-) Good luck.

Answer 2

Here's a website that should answer all of your questions or give you other sources should you need them:

https://www.immigrationexpert.com/immigration_canada.asp?fid=100039&q=Emigration%20Of%20Canada&OVRAW=emigration%20to%20canada&OVKEY=emigration%20of%20canada&OVMTC=standard

Hopefully you will be successful in finding the place you desire. I wish you lots of luck. Canada is a beautiful country with very friendly and kind people. I really enjoyed myself in Alberta and British Columbia. Alberta has some of the most spectacular scenery in Banff and Lake Louise I have ever seen. The whole of the state has lovely birds and wildlife, and beautiful plains as well.

In British Columbia, Vacouver is a large, sprawling city with lots to offer. There are also charming towns north of the city on the Sunshine Coast where the weather is not so harsh.

Answer 3

If you or your husband have a skilled trade or are skilled in other professions, Canada is quite open to qualified immigrants. The western provinces are crying for skilled labour, especially Alberta.Write or e-mail the Canadian Embassy if you want to go thru the proper channels but I would suggest you visit first & apply for a visa. I think they allow you to stay for six months without any hassle.Then you or your husband can look for a job. Once you have a job you can apply for a working visa.This means you can stay in the country longer & eventually if you want ,apply for citizenship.

Answer 4

As someone moving from a commonwealth country probably not alot. The only major setback would be if someone in your family has a disability, this is in fact one of the few things that can prevent you from immigrating into Canada.

Answer 5

A big boat, an oar and strong arms,, also a little water and some fishing line should help you. C. ; )

Answer 6

Try Hovering!

Answer 7

No offense but . . . why do you want to migrate to Canada?

It's cold there
they have outrageous taxation
one entire province (quebec) hates Canada and wants nothing to do with it. they speak completely french in Quebec. no english at all.
Terrorists use Canada as a breeding ground and test area
its cold in winter in canada
people say EH

Why oh why move to the white north?

Move to America, were it's free and wonderful! :-)

Answer 8

Enough money? Maybe you should try calling the canadian embassy and asking them

Answer 9

usually if you have lots of money any country lets you in.

Answer 10

A flock of geese.