Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourselves

[Oggy]

Hi Charli & welcome to the forums!

I could be wrong but I don't recall Jim being on this site. I think you may be thinking of another expat related forum where he was a moderator (not admin) before he left. You'll find him on a Yahoo forum these days.

Wishing you only the best in your quest to come to Canada!

[charli88]

Hi Oggy!!

Thank you for your reply! Oh I could of sworn he was on here lol oh well he was a very interesting man and was nice enough to be our taxi and tour guide for a week

[TheConstantVariable]

Hi, all. I've been a lurker for about a week now, but I decided to go ahead and make an account!

I am female, 23 years old, and I studied abroad in Canada during the fall term 2011. It was in Quebec in a small town up north. During this whole experience I remember telling myself that I would go to Canada single and leave Canada single. Well, that didn't work out the way I planned. I met my current boyfriend there on the first day and we became fast friends, realizing our feelngs a bit toward the end. I didn't plan on it, but I guess one could argue that life doesn't always go as planned! So here I am, at an Expat Forum, trying to find information on immigration. Who'da thunk it. I don't know when I will make the move, or even if I will, but I have loved every moment I've spent there, and I cherish the friendships I've made.

I'm still a student (of French), and I'll be graduating in December. I just prefer to get all my ducks in a row for the off-chance that I do end up immigrating. For the moment, visits back and forth will suffice (going again in July), but I don't think we'd prefer to do that forever.

We'll see. I imagine there are quite few people in similar situations on this board. If not, I'll eat my hat.

Nice to meet y'all!

[Close Shave Dave]

Hello everyone

My family and I are planning to emigrate to Canada this year or next, or next etc etc, lol.

We applied for PR last November (FSW1) and are currently waiting for meds requests.

We also have the possibility of an intra-company transfer, but we're not holding our breaths..... well maybe a wee bit.

Dave.

[JEB007]

Hi, I am JB and I am originally from USA, I currently live in Chile, and am in the process of negotiating a job offer in Canada. According to what I am told by the company, they will/have hired an outside firm to quickly process my work permit for Canada and will be able to process it within 2 to 6 weeks. Knowing what I do about immigration in general, this time span seems a bit aggressive... does anyone have any recent experience with the work permit process in Canada? Is this realistic?

Thanks,
JB

[JanetteOC]

Hi my name is Janette
myself and my husband and 3 year old moved from Ireland to Toronto 1 year ago. We have a 2 year temporary work permit and are hoping to get permanent residency after the 2 years. My visa allows me to work but has stipulated I cannot work in healthcare, childcare or agricultural occupations I'm wondering do I have to have a special Visa so I can baby-sit my neighbours children for the summer.

[ArabRose]

Hi,
My husband made his boss, the Royal Highness angry and now we are 'banished' to Ottawa, i.e. return to HQ. I am very fearful as I was told that I will never find a job there since I am not bilingual (i.e. as per definition of Canada although I am more than bilingual but unfortunately, not in French). Is this the feelling of trailing spouses living in Ottawa?

[Alba_86]

Hello! My husband and I are hoping to move to Canada. We are currently in Australia but moved from Scotland. Husband is Australian/Scottish. We haven't applied for anything yet just looking at possible options and working out the best way to go and live/work there. We would also take our dog with us. So really just trying to save hard and gather information.

[jerrajerra]

Hi folks. My name's Chris, live in Australia (home) and wish to move to Canada hopefuly within the next two years. Was in Canada on holidays last year for 4 weks and loved it! Work in shipping/logistics and love my current job which I've been doing for 7 years. Interested in jetting over for a few years in a similiar role to which I'm presently involved in and for mainly the experience. Lived in Japan and Indonesia for a while so be good to get back into it.
Thanks.

[Stuart74]

Hi, me, my Wife and 2 children and currently going through the PR FSW Immigration process. We have had our Medicals and now waiting on the next stage, patiently......NOT!! Hopefully we will settle in Alberta if successful. Stuart