Tips On Immigration To Canada

By Nora Jennings


Moving to another country is a very big step. It can often take many months or even years to get the final approval and make the move. This is a time fraught with anticipation and concern. Most applicants are very anxious and find the waiting time very difficult. Once they have made their decision to move and filed their paperwork they really want everything to happen as fast as possible.

People come from all over the world to enjoy the wonderfully high Canadian standard of living. There are many economic opportunities, along with great schools and state of the art hospitals. There is also an amazing diversity of landscapes and places to live. For these reasons immigration to Canada is as popular now as it has been for decades.

In addition to the economic opportunities there are also excellent schools and access to universal health care. Canada is a beautiful place with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. The Atlantic coast is home to delightful fishing towns and incredible beaches. The west coast is famous for its rugged coastline and ancient forests. In between is almost three thousand miles of mountains and prairies with every possible outdoor sport and activity all year round.

Other aspects of life that make the country so desirable are low crime rates and affordable housing. In many places it is still possible to purchase a home at a reasonable price. Families who would never be able to consider home ownership in their home country can often purchase a place of their own and put down roots.

Getting settled can take quite a while. Many newcomers are quite surprised by how much there is to do. They must find a place to live, either renting or buying, purchase vehicles, buy furniture and find a job. All this cannot be accomplished in a week and they must be prepared to work hard and remain optimistic through those first few months. Others are surprised to find themselves homesick.

Once the individual has decided which province they wish to live in they might want to consider the provincial nominee program as the fastest way to complete their application. Each province runs its own program to recruit the type of settlers they need. It is a three step process that begins with a relatively informal application to the local immigration office.

Once they have received their local level approval they can then submit their paperwork to the province. This stage usually moves quite fast. Finally the application goes to the Federal level for the final approval. This stage takes several months and the applicants will be required to have a medical examination.

Anyone considering moving to Canada should realize there is some work and expense involved in the process. Each application will pay a processing fee along with a payment to cover the costs of permanent residency. Other expenses include the cost of police clearance certificates and the mandatory medical examinations which must be done by a board certified doctor.




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