Looking for new life in Canada

[mckenzies]

We have taken another step towards our life in Canada by appointing an immigration expert....We are going to try to det a provincial nominee program to accept us into New Brunswick. I really like the look of this place and the properties are also very affordable so I would love to hear from anybody who lives there regarding the nice or nasty areas...good schools...towns etc.
Thanks Michelle

[novascotialife]

Originally Posted by mckenzies

We have taken another step towards our life in Canada by appointing an immigration expert....We are going to try to det a provincial nominee program to accept us into New Brunswick. I really like the look of this place and the properties are also very affordable so I would love to hear from anybody who lives there regarding the nice or nasty areas...good schools...towns etc.
Thanks Michelle

Sorry ony know Moncton, which is 2hrs drive from me on the lovely North Shore of Nova Scotia. We have lived here 3 years and gained residency via the Community Identified NSNP. It took 8 months from nomination.

[synthia]

Welcome to the forum. Be sure to look through our Canada section. And let us know how you are progressing.

[cottageguru]

I'm putting my 10 cents worth in here with a vote for Ontario. We live near Peterborough, a decent size town about one and a half hours from Toronto. Very friendly, community in a beautiful area. Housing is good value - much less than the big cities and much cheaper in the countryside.

A note for anyone considering moving to Canada. As has been said this is a vast country with huge differences in climate, geography, economics and accessibility. Do your research thoroughly before deciding which province you wish to settle in. If you don't like the idea of 5 months of winter then go to BC; if rain is not your bag, but you like a lot of snow - go east. Whatever you do, find out as much as you can before you come.

[EDWARDTHE CHEF]

hi have a look at calgary the people are very nice and the money is higher and tax lower
regards
ray

[shazza151]

Originally Posted by mckenzies

We have taken another step towards our life in Canada by appointing an immigration expert....We are going to try to det a provincial nominee program to accept us into New Brunswick. I really like the look of this place and the properties are also very affordable so I would love to hear from anybody who lives there regarding the nice or nasty areas...good schools...towns etc.
Thanks Michelle

Hello Michelle,
My husband and I live in Alberta Canada, we are here through the PNP (provincial nominee programme).

I don't want to scare you off, but be wary of immigration lawyers especially one who say they can get you to Canada through the PNP.

Since arriving here in Canada, i have met quite a few people that used immigration lawyers for the PNP route to Canada, and they were ripped off, getting here. Alot of the immigration lawyers/relocation experts etc, promise you the earth because they know it's your dream and then charge the earth for it, when there is no need for it.

If you go through the proper PNP process, you will have an employer, the employers gives you a copy of the LMO, applies and pays for your work permit, the employee's return flight, and sometimes hotel accomodation till you find a place of your own. But experts rely on you not knowing this, as there is less info on the cic.gc.ca website. Family members usually pay for their own flight and sometimes accomodation etc.

My husbands flight, hotel accomodation (6weeks), work permit was all paid for him by his employer. We just paid for out my flights, but i was lucky my husbands employer also paid for my accomodation too. My temporary Visitor visa was free (gave immigration officer copy of my husbands work permit) when i arrived at Calgary airport.

If you wish to stay in Canada permanently, you can apply for your province nomination, then your permenant residency, once you have arrived in Canada, its cheaper that way!!!

Immigrataion lawyers/relocation experts(those in the yellow pages/internet/immigration shows), charge a fortune for your dream, the bigger the family the more you pay out, cost get added on and on and on............!

If you haven't been recommended a immigration expert, let me know and i will recommend you a good one if you like (I personally know of a company that have a good reputation, and lots know lots of people who have used them). I just hate seeing people ripped off, and their dreams taken away before they have a chance to realise them.

Good luck from Shazza151

[louiseg]

I'd agree with Shazza, be careful of immigration consultants be sure you are clear in what they are offering you, and you know how much it is going to cost. Have all info confirmed by alternative sources. The forums are great resources too, but very often it is one persons opinion and may not suit your situation.
I'll be at the Sandown Emigrate Show too, make sure you come by and let us know how you are getting on. Good luck with your dream

[ocsi1968]

It is very expensive here and you pretty well can't even rent. It is about $1700 to $2000 minimum for a 3 bedroom home that is just basic and Vancouver is even more. Lowest unemployemnt in Canada but the economy will eventually shift. Cost of food and gas is about 20% more than anywhwere else but natural beauty you can't match anywhere. Rarely do we have any snow but from Nov to Mar overcast almost everyday.

I am a Canadain married to a Brit with two children 8 and 5 and we moved here from the UK.