Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourselves

[carl79]

Hi Louise,

I have joined the forum today after reading numerous threads. My name is Carl and I am from the UK. Myself and my parter (Adele) are very interested in moving to Canada. We have a daughter Jessica aged 1. Its hard to find a starting point as I have many questions, thoughts, worries etc. I have been researching heavily for several weeks now. I guess the current situation in the UK has prompted us to research into moving to Canada. In addition I have met some natives who have really sold me the idea.
I have researched the immigration process and eligibility required for working in Canada. I am currently in IT trainer but I have qualifications and experience in teaching/ vocational training. My partner is currently studying for a diploma in child care. We are currently looking at booking a trip over to Canada this year from May.
We are quite split on which place to move to. I like the idea of Calgary although Adele likes Toronto. We have recently both been quite interested in Nova Scotia.
We have found there are numerous positions available for childcare and early years.
I have read about job hunting and gaining a work permit but have also found peoples stories of them gaining employment whilst visiting Canada. Is this something that can be done?

At the moment I feel very strong towards moving to Canada as I feel it's the right time. If I don't do it now I won't do it anytime.
So thats a little introduction for now I will post many questions over time.

Thanks

Carl

[amitt]

Hi,
I am Amit, 29, from Kathmandu, Nepal, country of Mt Everest, married with a son of 14 months.
I have completed Masters in Business Studies from local university here in Nepal. Currently I am working as Finance Manager in a Hydropower Company.
Since, Nepal is a conflict driven country with not much prospect of economic development, Me and my wife are now seriously considering to emigrate to Canada on Permanent Resident basis.
Life in Canada as per our research, is quite better than here in Nepal. All we want is better future for our child.
Now since I have joined this forum, hope that other members here will help me with my queries regarding cost of living in Canada, jobs and all other regular stuffs.

[cabinman]

Good Morning! My wife and I are artists and gallery owners in the states. We are in our early fifties and looking to sell our business in the next couple of years if the economy doesn't entirely collapse. We are empty nesters and well established mid-career artists. We are starting our 24th year with the gallery and have even with the real estate market as it is considerable equity in several properties. We plan to sell all but one of our properties in the states and buy a house on the ocean in Nova Scotia where we would like to spend summers.

Don't get me wrong. We are not rich. Far from it, just hard working thrifty artists who have fallen in love with Atlantic Canada. I spent a lot of time in Maine as a kid and find Nova Scotia to be what a lot of people are looking for in Maine but no longer exists, or if it does is priced beyond the reach of folks like us.

We hope to pay cash for a modest place where we can have a summer studio. We are considering the south shore around the Lockeport and Shelburne area. We really like all parts of Nova Scotia and will not rule any area out as we search for a place, but we are drawn to the warmer weather in that area as well as the reasonable prices on property.

Any input, thoughts etc. is appreciated.

*Note we know of two different American artists and one German artist already doing this and loving it.

Thanks!

Cabinman

[Soo]

Originally Posted by hannahlou

Hi Everyone

We are a family of four just starting out on our journey. We have two children, a son 12 and a daughter 8 and currently live in Staffordshire England. We have wanted to come to Canada for a long time and have had an interview with an immigration expert this week. We have been advised that we can enter under the skilled workers visa with myself as the main applicant. We have been told that we could be over the pond by september with an option of going to Halifax, although this is not definately a fixed area. If anyone can offer any advise then that would be fantastic. We are aware that this will probably be one of the most stressful journeys we will ever have to take!
Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Hello
We too, live in Staffordshire, ( Stafford ) My husband is a plumbing & heating engineer & I am a beautician, we have a 12 year old daughter. We have also been advised that we can apply under the skilled workers visa and contacted a firm in Quebec to represent us & help us with our move. We have been told that we qualify with enough points & we should expect our permanent residency visa by December of this year. There have been mountains of paperwork to fill in but I'm sure it will be worth it. We are hoping to move to either Edmonton or Red deer.
I would love to know how you & your family get on - keep me posted

[hannahlou]

Originally Posted by Soo

Hello
We too, live in Staffordshire, ( Stafford ) My husband is a plumbing & heating engineer & I am a beautician, we have a 12 year old daughter. We have also been advised that we can apply under the skilled workers visa and contacted a firm in Quebec to represent us & help us with our move. We have been told that we qualify with enough points & we should expect our permanent residency visa by December of this year. There have been mountains of paperwork to fill in but I'm sure it will be worth it. We are hoping to move to either Edmonton or Red deer.
I would love to know how you & your family get on - keep me posted

Hi,
Its great to hear from someone local who is going through the same experiences as we are. Have you visited these places before or is it from recommendation? We are in the process of booking to go and have a look at areas in Halifax in April and getting quite excited.
It is both a very nerve racking and exciting time and I'm sure there will be many twists and turns along the way. Just got to the stage now where we are reluctant to buy new things and seem to be viewing the UK as more of a stop gap now, does that sound really strange.

[Soo]

Originally Posted by hannahlou

Hi,
Its great to hear from someone local who is going through the same experiences as we are. Have you visited these places before or is it from recommendation? We are in the process of booking to go and have a look at areas in Halifax in April and getting quite excited.
It is both a very nerve racking and exciting time and I'm sure there will be many twists and turns along the way. Just got to the stage now where we are reluctant to buy new things and seem to be viewing the UK as more of a stop gap now, does that sound really strange.

Hi there
Thanks for your speedy reply. We are also going in April/May for a holiday & to check out areas - Isn't that weird!! No, we have never been to Alberta before but it has been recommended by several people & that's the place we have set our hearts on!

[dreamer82]

Hi, I am an engineer, living and working in Bangalore,India. Considering migrating to Canada. Looking for tips pointers and feedback from people.

[Getting There]

Originally Posted by Soo

Hi there
Thanks for your speedy reply. We are also going in April/May for a holiday & to check out areas - Isn't that weird!! No, we have never been to Alberta before but it has been recommended by several people & that's the place we have set our hearts on!

Re Alberta...we've ben here since 2007 and even now, chuckle to ourselves over the fact that we live in a Province 3 times the size of the UK but with just 3 million people in it! Even the main cities, although busy, feel nothing like our past life in the south east of England. We're sure you will enjoy it here. Excellent too that you are coming out on a research trip - that will add massively to your appreciation of the place and allow you to make much better decisions going forward. Perhaps don't leave Calgary out of your reckoning...with Edmonton, Red Deer and Edmonton all positioned along the same highway, it is easy to check them all out.

Kind regards,

Eamonn & Janet.

[wescott4]

Hello, I sorry if my english not good some words/phrases do not translate well. My name is Blake my parents are Canadian but they passed early in my life so I have lived in Espoo Finland untill May last year. I live in Calgary very nice place but Im not sure how to say this mean people hahahahaha. It would be great to hear if someone has anything to tell me to help me get going here. Thank yous.

[Oggy]

Hi everyone! I am a Canadian who was introduced to the immigration process through sponsorship of my husband from the UK. During our application, we spent numerous hours gathering information on forums, so now I like to "pay it foward" and hopefully assist others with their questions about Canada. If any of you would like information about the Okanagan Valley here in BC, feel free to contact me.