What is the process of moving to Canada, my fiance and I are thinking about it. We are both educated, skilled workers with degrees, we are just fed up with America. If you have any experience with the process of relocating to Canada please give me some details. Thanks!
2007-06-29 05:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by kdube151 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Go to the immigration/citizenship homepage at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp and it will give more info than I can. Basically you can apply as a "permanent resident" in one of a few categories which is based upon a point system given for desirable qualities - university degrees etc. If you have over $150K to invest in Canada (various restrictions and the amount may be higher now) you can apply in the "investor status" category. If Canada has a shortage in the type of work you are trained in you can apply in the "skilled worker" category. Anyway, it's all complicated and will take 12 to 18 months so I would suggest to contact a Canadian immigration lawyer. The extra money for this is well worth it. The United Nations has ranked Canada the #1 country in the world to live for 7 of the past 8 years so welcome to the best country in the world!
2007-06-29 05:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by Brian W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, we take refugees from under-developped countries all the time. Welcome!
Start by visiting the Canada Immigration website and fill out the appropriate forms. Apply for a SIN number (Social Insurance Number) as soon as possible. You will need this to get a job or apply for government assistance.
2007-06-29 12:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you'll like it in Canada. Do you have any job prospects here, or know what part you would like to live in? Anyway, visit the following site for immigration information.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
If you have been offered a job already, likely, your employer will sponsor your work permit, but there is also information here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp
You should also speak to an immigration lawyer dealing with Canadian immigration as well as contact the nearest Canadian Consulate office to you.
Hope that helps!
2007-06-29 12:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by soccergeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canada is a good place. the outcome is to have lopts of money and cash. the price over there is not the same as in the US
2007-06-29 12:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you guys will both need passports. Then, search for homes on the internet. Hope this helps!!
2007-06-29 12:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Maddie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very welcome over here in Canada by the way. Which province are you looking? We have lower crime rate and stricter gun laws and less racism.
2007-06-29 12:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, my fiancee and I were just discussing the same thing.
2007-06-29 12:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋