He left his to house to me in his will. Will this make it easier for me to emmigrate there from the U.K.?
2007-03-07 06:25:30 · 7 answers · asked by robert z 2 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
I would urge you to consult with an estate lawyer in Canada to see what (if any) estate taxes will be due and what is required to get the property in your name. Perhaps a barrister in the UK can assist or put you in touch with an appropriate group in Canada.
If you plan to move to Canada and take possession of the property, you will most likely have to pay at least the "welcome" tax (a property transfer fee), and any unpaid municipal taxes including school and water taxes.
Your parent's citizenship will certainly help make your case at the immigration office, but you will still have to fill out the necessary forms and wait for the bureaucrats to process your papers.
If your father has already passed away (you only mentioned the will, not his actual passing) and no one is there in the house, it is not recommended to have the property in a cold Canadian winter unoccupied and unheated. I would suggest a visit to Montreal to make suitable arrangements for someone to manage the property until you are able to immigrate here. At the same time you can inspect the house, the neighbourhood, and determine if it is where you would want to live, or if you prefer to sell it using a realtor such as ReMax, Century 21, or Royal Lepage.
2007-03-07 08:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I can add to StevenN's answer, it is generally fairly easy for Brits to emigrate to Canada. The Immigration system works on a point system, and a lot of points can be earned easily for things like speaking english, having a high school education, etc. Owning property would definitly not hurt.
Be aware, however, that Canadian employment restrictions can be troublesome. If you plan to work here, you so do some research ahead of time to see if you are properly qualified to work in your field in Canada, or if it would be expensive to get the necessary qualifications. Having a job offer waiting for you on arrival also helps your immigration score a lot.
Good luck!
2007-03-07 13:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Paul B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your father was a Canadian citizen, then you are entitled to Canadian citizenship. Unfortunately you still need to go through the application process, but your application will be granted more or less automatically, provided that you can prove his citizenship as well as his paternity (on your birth certificate and such). Having the property won't help expedite the process.
2007-03-07 13:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was still a Canadian citizen at the time of your birth, then you might be a Canadian too. If you are a Canadian, apply for a passport and then you can "walk right into" the country.
Here is the Government of Canada link on citizenship. Please see if you qualify:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/facts/proof.html
2007-03-07 14:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You will still have to go through all the paper work. I'm sorry to hear of your loss and hopefully things work out and you can get to that house!! Montreal is beautiful.
2007-03-07 06:28:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You'll have to start from the beginning just as everyone else.
2007-03-07 08:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It takes more than that to emigrate and get citizenship
2007-03-07 07:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by moglie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋