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3/15/2001 17:45 EST
" I''m a disillusioned college-age woman trying to figure out just /how/ I''m supposed to move to Canada. It seems that the only way I can move there is if I magically become a brain surgeon. I''m attempting to obtain employment, but as my age is but 20, it seems there''s little chance of me passing the independant ''test''. Does anyone have any suggestions? "
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3/15/2001 17:45 EST
" Leigh, Are you a citizen of a commonwealth country? (i.e. Australia, New Zealand, UK etc.) You should be eligible for a one year working holiday visa. This will give you the opportunity to spend a year in Canada, move around to try living in a few different cities, try different jobs and just get a general feel for the place. You will have to leave the country after one year, but by then you will have a good idea as to whether you really want to emigrate. You may also have found an employer by then who is willing to help you obtain a temporary work permit which can then in time be converted to a perment resident visa. It is not the most direct way to get what you want, but it is ideal for a young person because you do not need a lot of money and it gives you a chance to ''try things out'' for a year, then go home and apply for something more permanent when you have a good feel for the country. Good luck! "
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3/15/2001 17:46 EST
" Hi Ruth - What if the individual is coming from the United states ... that''s not a commonwealth country right? I know we have relatively free borders between us - they don''t log us in and out so while we technically can visit each other''s countries for as long as we like (though legally no more than 6 months, right? with an appropriate vacation visa) there is no way they can track it if you are self sufficient and do not rely on each other''s countries for anything .... medical, employment, etc. Now say an American wants to work in Canada, they have to get a work visa too, that would be for a year? and then would have to follow the same procedure? or because we''re not part of the commonwealth, or are we? we would need to find an employer if we want to change citizenship between US and Canada. Do you know anything about dual citizenship? Just curious, Tom "
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3/15/2001 17:47 EST
" As far as dual citizenship goes, the US embassy told me that here is no loss of US citizenship, unless you choose to revoke it. After completing the 3 year residency period in Canada one can apply for citizenship in Canada.The work permit is in effect as long as you have employment, during which time you can apply for residency.I know from personal experince that it is time consuming and expensive to go through the application process, and is much easier if you already have employment secured.As a young person it is often easier to move here if you are a student. Check the immigration Canada website for more details http://www.cic.gc.ca/ "
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3/15/2001 17:47 EST
" I am not an expert on Canadian immigration, but I do know that you can find further information on the options available to US citizens at www.cic.gc.ca - this is the Canadian Government''s ''Citizenship and Immigration Canada'' website. The site includes information for everyone from visitors to temporary workers to those interested in becoming citizens. I can also confirm for you that the US is not part of the Commonwealth, the term refers to countries that were part of the British Empire which is now called the Commonwealth (I guess because it doesn''t sound so condescending). However, under NAFTA there are special agreements that make it easier for US and Mexican citizens (and in some cases US permanent residents) to work in Canada. Read all about it at the CIC site! You can also check with your nearest Canadian consulate, embassy or high commision to see if there are any special programs for citizens of your country wishing to live or work in Canada. "
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4/24/2001 09:58 EST
" I''m both American and Canadian after living here in Ontario for 20 years. Why on earth do you want to come to Canada at such a young age???? As an emigrant, you must take a medical exam (your own $$), pay about $1,200 fee, find a sponsor while here, prove your financial worthiness, you can''t take courses unless you are a student, etc. Think about it and ask Can. Immigration all your questions MORE than once. Different stories will be told. ANY medical maladies at all and you won''t qualify. They don''t want to have to take care of you here. "
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6/16/2001 11:38 EST
" If you can offer some help, please e-mail me at wrjharvey@aol.com I am fed up with only hearing from people who want to sell me a house for their help! many thanks Rachel "
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