British Carpenter thinking of moving to Canada, any advice?

[Mattingalls]

Hi there,

I'm a British male thinking of moving to Canada next year, i'm a qualified carpenter and my girlfriend of 3 years is a qualified beauty therapist.

We're both currently living and working in Cyprus but feel like this country is just a stepping stone to something better......any advice?

Which visa would be best? How much roughly do they cost? And where do I get one without being ripped off?

My heads abit confused after reading through different agency websites and doing assesments lol

Thanks,

Matt

[Auld Yin]

Originally Posted by Mattingalls

Hi there,

I'm a British male thinking of moving to Canada next year, i'm a qualified carpenter and my girlfriend of 3 years is a qualified beauty therapist.

We're both currently living and working in Cyprus but feel like this country is just a stepping stone to something better......any advice?

Which visa would be best? How much roughly do they cost? And where do I get one without being ripped off?

My heads abit confused after reading through different agency websites and doing assesments lol

Thanks,

Matt

Hello Matt and welcome to the site,

There are really only two ways to enter Canada. You must either have an occupation on THE LIST of 38 Canada deems essential or have pre-arranged employment. It appears your occupation is on the list so go to
Quick Search - Results
for more details and description. If you qualify you can apply for a PR (Permanent Resident) visa and if approved be here in 6-9 months. Assuming you and your girlfriend are in a common-law relationship she can come with you under spousal sponsorship.
The costs are all applied by the Canadian Government so no rip-off is involved. You should stay away from so-called Immigration Consultants. That can certainly be a rip-off.

[Mattingalls]

Thanks very much mate

[Mattingalls]

By the way, If I get the PR Card do I still need to get a work permit? It might sound like a stupid question but im just making sure :-)

[Auld Yin]

Originally Posted by Mattingalls

By the way, If I get the PR Card do I still need to get a work permit? It might sound like a stupid question but im just making sure :-)

No, with a PR card (visa) you are Permanent and if desired you can proceed to citizenship after 3 years, if you so desired. It allows you to come to the country with no employment in place and settle in any part you choose. Once you have activated the status you must spend at least two years out of five in the country to retain your status. Those two years are cumulative not consequitive.

[samirbhoir]

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[samirbhoir]

Originally Posted by samirbhoir

hi friend, i m from mumbai, i m in to internet marketing field since 3 years and wish to do 7 months Search engine marketing program in Victoris or vancouver BC, and with that i want to work part time in internet marketing related job or any suitable job initially to support my living there, so can u suggest me that is this my decession correct, will i be able to support my self there if i take this 7 month course , please do reply me my friend.

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