Averett

Okay here's the deal. Occassionally I think about moving to Canada. I'm sure there would be quite a process involved, but I'm not sure what. I haven't really looked into it yet, but I'm interested...

Has anyone here moved to another country? If anyone has moved from the US to Canada I'd love to hear about that.

Thanks in advance


I'm insane for even considering it...

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GuttersnipeXL

I'm moving to Alaska...it's not another country but still a big move. I think if you planned on staying awhile, you might need to gain citizenship. As far as working there goes, you could probably get a work visa easy enough...that, or work under the table. The citizenship part is easy if you get married to someone who is already a citizen from Canada. A buddy of mine llives in Vancouver, but I don't know what he has to do to remain there. I'll see if I can find out some info for ya....

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rockzilla

Here's a link to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. They should have most of the information you need about getting in the country. Maybe you are kinda insane for considering it, but I toy with the idea of moving south to the States sometimes, so maybe I'm crazy too.

splck

woo hoo...I'll marry ya'

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Cynthetiq

I lived in Singapore for 1 year....
I'm trying to figure out a way to move to Europe or South America... real target... Iceland...

you'll need to make sure you have some sort of work permits.. it's a circle. You can't get a work permit without having a job secured, no one will give you a job without a work permit...

but there are ways.. check out the consulates of the countries you are interested in. talk to the local consulate members and they can advise you.


Or you can do how I got to Singapore which is have a company expatriate you to another country. you'll be there for a contracted time.

I've also explored the Foreign Service, people who work in the US Embassies around the world...

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bundy

to move to where i´m from you pretty much have to be born there. or on a temporary entry permit.
but i doubt you´re considering moving to Norfolk...
as for Australia, well our government would welcome you with open arms... being a yank, it´d be no trouble at all.
as for Canada, i couldn´t imagine it would be too much trouble moving to one of the greatest places on earth.

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Jam

Well I live in Canada and I have never lived anywhere else, but i regularily deal with Canada Customs... .. cough assholes cough... but yeah, I would recomened calling immigration. I know my boss is a landed immigrant, hes sometimes had problems crossing the border,... just a hasle no real problems... but then thats what customs does.. sigh... a question to the americans here, do you know when Canada Day is, because the US border gaurd that basicly works in Canada didnt know.. sorry im ranting, i hate the government. I also know a guy who got his citezenship, there is some hassles, but I imagine its not too bad.

Averett

Canada Day = July 1st

Was that my offical test for citizenship?


Theres an immigration office in my city so I think I'll go talk to them someday. This is in the very early stages and I'm not sure that I'll even go through with it. But it's something to think about...

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oberon

Is there a particular reason you want to do this? Getting tired of New York City or something? Move to the midwest.

Seriously though, I'd like to know why, if that's ok.

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Averett

Well, I don't live in NYC, I live upstate... And yeah, I'm tired of it.

I always do the safe things. I took this job knowing it was part time and not what I wanted, only because I had bills to pay. I'm staying at this job because the pay is good and the economy sucks. I don't want to quit because I fear that my next job won't pay as well. I'm sick of playing it safe.

Why Canada as opposed to somewhere else? Well, I do have friends in Alberta (I'd look into moving to Calgary) so that would be nice. And it would be a challenge to me. A challenge to move so far from home. To a different country.

I want to shake my life up. I'm tired of always doing the safe things. I want to take a risk and see what turns up.

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la petite moi

That seems like it would be a lot of fun. My dream is to move to France one day, and work there, since I love the culture and people and language. =) Your question was an awesome one since I would like to know early how I could go about moving.

What I would probably say is to secure a job in Canada first- then move. Make sure you know where your house is and stuff and get everything organised before you leave. It would be a little awkward to get there and have nothing... Heh...

Sleepyjack

sorry, i know i am taking it out of context, but i found that extremely funny.

ANyway, risks are good. You only live once (i tihink) so go for it. As long as you can get a reasonable job and somewhere nice to live, the change will probably do you good.

Also Canada sounds like a really cool place to live.

Cynthetiq

housing is easy... one can always find temporary housing in just about any country...

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Averett

I think it's just going to be a matter of finding work and the appropriate visas.



I really want to do this!

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Cynthetiq

most demand work around the world:

professionals in finance, programmers, bankers, medical RNs, LVNs, Hotel people...

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Sparhawk

As a FS brat, I've been to a lot of places, and met some damn cool FS officers. You don't have to know a foreign language to join, which is usually the biggest misconception.

Anyway, GO FOR IT!!!

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Jam

:O...

here, let me show you what alberta looks like.... :



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see that, thats it, it is flat, if I were moving to Canada, which would be wierd since i live in Canada anyways.. I would look into either Toronto, or BC, BC has alot, you can be in a small town but near bigger ones, Vancouver was the number one place to live for i forget how many years, (tho it isnt anymore) its still pretty cool... but Ive been to alberta, I bet youd get bored there... unless you lived by the west edmonton mall

numist

all hail Averett... she who knows the truth and follows the light to the motherland!!!

*kneels at Averett and proceeds to sacrifice a goat*

Anyway, I immigrated the other direction (Canada --> USA) and after college I'm moving back, but the procedure is not terribly difficult.

Besides, no matter what the trouble, its worth it, as long as the cold doesnt get to you

Best of luck.

Averett

Yeah Alberta is quite flat! But it's amazing when you travel west and the mountains just jump up at you..

I'm not a huge fan of the cold, but living in Upstate NY I'm used to it.... Although hearing about the recent cold stretch that Alberta went through, it makes me a bit nervous!

That Foreign Service thing sounds like an interesting idea...

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Sparhawk

Check it out at <a href="http://www.careers.state.gov">DoS Careers</a>. Lots of cool opportunities available there.

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oberon

You could consider serving in the Peace Corps. Sounds to me like that would really shake up your life. And you'll finally have an opportunity to meet lots of cute, intelligent guys.

* oberon preemptively signs up for Peace Corps...

Um... so what project did you say you were going to work on?

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Sunrise

I'm in Australia, and I've also considered moving to Canada in 2-3years or so. (Once I finish my degree, and worked a bit to get the money to be able to move). But it doesn't seem exactly esay to get in. Apparently having relatives there makes it much easier.

Averett

Yup it does. That or marrying somebody there!

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prosequence

THere's a huge demand for construction workers right now and for the next seven years. As well as programer and IT specialists.
Is there a certain field you are interested in?

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Sunrise

:O I'm currently getting computer science degree, I'll have it in 2 years. I'm more interested in game development though.

KnifeMissile

When immigrating, it helps to have an expensive education or a lot of money. Someone posted a link to immigration Canada, which was a good idea.

Are you sure you want to move to Calgary? I used to live there and let me tell you, Ralph Klein is premiere, it only pretends to have socialized medicine and the Bigotry (Allicance) party governs.

Wouldn't you much rather move to Waterloo, Onatrio! It wouldn't even be a timezone change! Oh, right, you're looking for change...

Sunrise

What's Toronto like? If I was to move, I'd prolly move there.

Averett

Just bumping to see if anyone else has any info.

I've been looking around and getting myself all confused.

There are some books on Amazon that I'll order when I get paid tomorrow. Hopefully those will help as well.

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prosequence

Toronto is not bad if you like the busy lifestyle. Down side is that rent is very high and if your just entering a career field you may have a hard time financially. A roomy would definately be an asset.
If pace isn't a issue, try the Maritimes, New Brunswick to be exact.
In the Marimichi (Mare-a-mich-ee) there is a lot of work done for major projects such as "Final Fantasy", "Toy Story" and a bunch of games that I don't really know (not much of a gamer), overall the lifestyle is pretty laid back, everyone is friendly.... the down side is that we have a tendacy to get you drunk frequently.

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jay-g

Hey Averett, I'll move with you(hehe). My girlfriend lives in Calgary,AB and I am considering making the big jump too. I know it is a pretty crazy thought but then again I am pretty crazy myself. Also pretty damn crazy about my girlfriend.

Peetster

I think the language profeciency test would be the biggest moose, eh?

diddagirl

Averett, I am from Calgary and I just wanted to let you know a few things. Calgary is AMAZING! Seriously...I dont think I could ever live anywhere else...been to Toronto, Vancouver, and they are quite different and dont even compare to Calgary. And no..Calgary is not all that flat. You drive like 15 minutes out of the city and you are in the mountains. Not to mention you can see the mountains from most parts of the city, and let me tell you they are beautiful. Also, the job market in Calgary right now is huge. Seems everyone is moving to Calgary now adays, because of the jobs, and the really nice people. Seriuosly- I work for an airline, and people who call me and are visiting in Calgary from Ontario, and the US ect... tell me, "wow, the people here are so friendly, and so nice..I was shocked". Anyways, thought I would just give you my thoughts and opinions......

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Averett

Thanks, diddagirl!

I've been out there twice, the first time was last New Years and then over last 4th of July weekend. I didn't spend too much time in Calgary but from what I did see I liked. And you're right, it's beautiful. I was lucky enough to go to Banff and I was amazed.

I've got immigration books on order and I'm eagerly awaiting those so I can do some more research.

And you're right, everyone was friendly to me that I met there

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diddagirl

Yes Averett- Banff is incredible. I'm glad you got to experience that. Good luck with your research and if you have any other questions about Alberta I would love to respond!!

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ubertuber

Wow Averett - you're not just all heart... You're really brave too! I say go ofr it.

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Averett

I just got the immigrant information books in the mail yesterday. Let the research begin!

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Jam

I still dont like Alberta :P

bugs there are huge... there was likea 1 inch fly biting me... and ants like crazy

diddagirl

A fly was biting you? That sounds strange. With all the good things that Alberta has to offer... I dont think the bugs are much to worry about

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Cheesebreath

I moved from Canada to America... there is a shitload of stuff to do, and the best thing to do is go and talk to an immigration lawyer. I dunno if anyone said that... I just skipped through the comments.

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Cheesebreath

Actually, I'm from Calgary, and it is beautiful... Ontario is just like the states though. I've lived there too. But British Columbia is beautiful as well, either by the mountains or by the coast... it depends on how much cold you can deal with.

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