anything i need to know about moving to canada? i have my birth cert. and I.D but no passport. how do i get a job? an apartment? which part is the cheapest? im thinkin of going northeast. help!
2007-12-14 10:14:49 · 6 answers · asked by Lyssa 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
thanx for the link ennie but im sooo sick of looking on websites about moving to CA. i want an answer from a human who has done it before- successfully lol
thank u though-ill still glance at it (;
2007-12-14 11:18:52 · update #1
I wish I could help you... but all I have is an article about long-distance moving. :)
2007-12-16 15:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Ahhtchoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't just show up at the border and then expect to live in Canada. You have to go through the immigration process which can take a long time. Because of an influx of immigrants, Canada, like the US, has become a lot stricter on who comes into the country. You're guranteed immigration if you already have an immediate relatuve living in Canada, they can sponser you through family immigration. If you don't, you need to secure a job in Canada and get qualify for a permenant resident card (a green card). You need at least an undergraduate university or college degree to be accepted for work based immigration, although there are ways around that.
The best area in the northeast is Southern Ontario, the Toronto area. Southern Ontario is the most populated region in Canada and most major cities are located there (Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windsor, etc). Most cities in Southern Ontario are within 2 hours of the US border. Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland are only a short drive away.
Don't move to Quebec, that's the French province, it's a completley different culture from the rest of North America. The only language is French and generally, they don't get on with English Canadians or Americans. Quebec has strained relations with the rest of Canada.
If you're going to Toronto, living in the inner city is expensive. It's comprable to Chicago or NYC. The cheapest areas are the suburbs (Oakville, Scarborough, Milton, etc). You would probably like Milton, it's had a lot of development latley, and there are lot's of new homes being built, and lot's of new job oppurtunites. If you're interested in apartments, Missisagua is the area for you. If you're wondering about the culture in Canada, it's basically American culture... you can't tell the difference at all, most of the companies and stores here are American.
Maybe you already knew all of that lol, but I'm not sure so I hope this helps!
2007-12-14 13:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
moving to canada... without a passport? honey, that's not possible. you can't just pack up your stuff and move there. you actually need to get proper documentations in order to live there. either a permanent residency card (which is called a maple leaf card and NOT a green card) or a work visa. and for both, you need a passport before they can issue one for you.
the whole process takes about 3-5 years... depending on what kind of visa it is.
if you're not documented over there, you can't get a social insurance number. and if you don't have a social insurance number, you can't get a job or an apartment.
i know you don't want to read about moving to canada... but you just have to do that. you absolutely know nothing about moving there... you need to equip yourself with knowledge about the place you're planning to move to.
i was a former immigrant to canada.... so i know how long the process is to get a visa to live there... and to get yourself established there. it's not at all like moving to a different state where you can just pack up and go.
2007-12-14 20:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by Vanessa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We moved to Canada. The immigration process is long and we got turned down the first time.
Be prepared for a LOT of paperwork and some costs.
2007-12-14 14:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ive worked there for about 5 days and couldnt wait to come home. wait until you try to go grocery shopping.......their milk comes in plastic bags....seriously. gas prices translate to about 4 US dollars a gallon over there.....and people are rude...which i didnt expect. you go to mc donalds over there and get something that would normally cost you about 6 or 7 bucks...you will spend around 12-15 dollars (our money).
I would say if you dont HAVE to move then stay in the states.....but thats my opinion.
Good Luck!
By the way...we were in Missisaugua (sp?)....
2007-12-14 17:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
This site will be very helpful:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
2007-12-14 10:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by ennie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋