Shift to Canada from Netherlands???

Question

We want to shift from Netherlands to Canada - to work and live there. How is the procedure? How can we get work permit? how long does it take? How is life and work in Canada, specificly Toronto. thanks a lot for your help

Answer 1

You should go to these websites for the correct information about citizenship and immigrations:

Citizenship and immigration Canada:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html

Immigration to Canada information:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html

You will get different answers regarding immigration, so the best thing to do is visit the official government websites (links are above) or call/go to the Canadian consulate near you. The nearest Canadian consulate to the Netherlands are in Berlin, Germany and London, UK. The immigration process can take over 2 years.

Life in Canada is great for SOME people. If you do not like cold weather, do not move here. I have lived here all my life and I have always hated cold weather, so I am in the process of moving to the United States. Winters here are cold, and we get lot's of snow, especially in Toronto. In summer, it is the complete opposite, and it can get very warm, sometimes over 35 degrees Celsius (80-90F). Some people can't handle the extreme change in weather, so don't come here if you expect a climate that is warm throughout most of the year.

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, so you can find everything you need here. If you have children, you have an option of public education, catholic/religious education, or private education. Toronto is less than 2 hours from the US border, so if you ever want to visit the US, it is very close. Healthcare in Canada is free, except for dental and prescription drugs. Taxes are very high, especially sales tax. There is GST and PST taxes on everything you buy, and it can really add up. Houses are expensive in downtown Toronto, so it's best to live in the suburbs (GTA) in places like Oakville, Missisagua, Milton or Burlington.

Visit these websites for more information on life in Toronto, and Canada:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto
http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor
http://www.toronto.ca/index.htm

Good luck! I hope this helps.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The process in migrating to Canada depends on what kind of visa you're planning to apply for. If you're applying for Skilled Worker visa entry, there's a point system on it.... To be accepted as a skilled worker you must:
meet the minimum work experience requirements; check it at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-2.html
prove that you have the funds required for settlement; http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-4.html
language proficiency: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-3.html
and earn enough points in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-5.html
You can also try to contact a settlement agency base in Toronto to talk to a settlement counsellor who can give you advise on what are the necessary steps to do in applying to setle in Canada. or visit http://www.settlement.org for more infos.
One more thing, don't expect to work on your field of expertised when you get to Canada. I was a licence RN on 3 different countries before I went to Canada and when I got there, I couldn't work as nurse right away coz you are required to go through upgrading which means going back to school before being allowed to take the licencing exam, and this all applies to all regulated field of work. Then you've got to have Canadian experience to be able to work (catch 22 style) which means starting from the bottom of the steps.....other than that, there's only the extreme weather to take considerations about, either its too cold or too hot. But Toronto is a great place to live, as long as you're goal oriented and determined to earn your bucks, you'll be fine.
Good luck and all the best.

Answer 4

You have to apply for immigration status.
You have to do that from your own country
Contact the Canadian Consulate in your country for application form and requirements.
It will take 2-3 years
And it is worth coming for.

Answer 5

Spit in one hand and wish in the other