Moving to canada

yilduz · 01-17-2009, 08:28 PM

We're planning on moving to Canada from the USA. Has anyone done it? How hard is it? What kind of requirements are there? I've been searching the internet and finding sites with very hard requirements, but I'm also chatting with some Canadians and they're saying that it's not nearly that hard, although they don't know the exact requirements.

***mis_chiff*** · 01-17-2009, 09:47 PM

Welcome to the neighbourhood

Where about in Canada are you thinking of moving to?

As for questions, this should be the most informative
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
Hope it helps!

sdtrader · 01-17-2009, 10:02 PM

I'd be doing the same but I am already here.

If you can play Hockey or Curl you are good to go. Otherwise you will need to
apply as a skilled worker. Canada is always in need of more:

Zamboni Operators
Ice Sculpterers
Beer Brewers
Fishing Guides.
Poutine Chefs

Actually though it shouldn't be too difficult if you have a clean legal record.
If you can find an employer willing to hire you or someone in your family there is a shortage of employees in many fields and a lot of people are arriving via the sponsorship route.

yilduz · 01-17-2009, 10:25 PM

Well, I looked at the site mis_chiff posted. It's one of the sites I've been looking through, but the people I was talking to said it's not really as tough as that. Right now we're putting our focus on BC, by the way.

I am a fan of hockey, is that good enough?

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/551874-moving-to-canada.html
I suppose I could learn to be a zamboni operator, that would be really cool.

Well, I imagine I can find some sort of work there. I'm good at a few things. That seems as though it'll be the most likely route (soon to be pronounced "root").

***mis_chiff*** · 01-17-2009, 11:10 PM

It's not really that hard

Isin't there such a thing as dual citizenship?
There used to be....

BC - that's where I am - Okanagan Valley

***johname*** · 01-17-2009, 11:38 PM

All you have to do is be born on a plane flying over Canada and your a citizen lol

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7013584509

yilduz · 01-18-2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by johname

All you have to do is be born on a plane flying over Canada and your a citizen lol
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=551874

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7013584509

Well, that shouldn't be too hard. All I have to do is be... born... again.
o_O

sdtrader · 01-18-2009, 07:31 AM

You could claim refugee status if other options are not available.

yilduz · 01-18-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by sdtrader

You could claim refugee status if other options are not available.

I was talking to someone that actually did that, he said it has to be extreme circumstances.

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yilduz Your face is regfee! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,069 Follow @yilduz	Well, I looked at the site mis_chiff posted. It's one of the sites I've been looking through, but the people I was talking to said it's not really as tough as that. Right now we're putting our focus on BC, by the way. I am a fan of hockey, is that good enough? ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/551874-moving-to-canada.html I suppose I could learn to be a zamboni operator, that would be really cool. Well, I imagine I can find some sort of work there. I'm good at a few things. That seems as though it'll be the most likely route (soon to be pronounced "root"). __________________ Looking for fantasy hockey owners to begin the new season on ESPN. Deep league with lots of owners and a very high % of keepers (dynasty league). Looking for active owners because this league will continue year after year. My homepage \| I miss my dog - Athena

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01-17-2009, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
*mis_chiff* goof free! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9,364 Follow @mis_chiff	Welcome to the neighbourhood Where about in Canada are you thinking of moving to? As for questions, this should be the most informative http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp Hope it helps!

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*mis_chiff* goof free! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9,364 Follow @mis_chiff	It's not really that hard Isin't there such a thing as dual citizenship? There used to be.... BC - that's where I am - Okanagan Valley

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