Friday 20 June 2014

Tips On Immigration To Canada

By Sally Delacruz


Making the decision to move to another country is huge. However, each year many individuals and families take the huge step of uprooting their lives and relocating to a new place. Most people are looking for better jobs, schools and health care. The Canadian lifestyle is one of the most desirable in the world. It offers great recreational opportunities, diverse career choices and an overall excellent standard of living.

Because of all the positive things the country has to offer it is one of the top picks for immigrants from all over the world. The Canadian government can be very picky about who they allow to move to their country. The standards are very high and before they begin an application potential settlers should realize this. No everyone will be able to achieve their dream of immigration to Canada, but there are steps that will help to achieve the desired outcome.

Traditionally there was only one way to apply for Canadian residency and that was directly to the Federal government. Most cases were based on a points system, with points being awarded for criteria such as age, education, job skills, ability to speak French and English and having family members already living in the country. Many people who wanted to move found that they were just not eligible under this system.

Many of the eastern provinces such as Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick need young families to settle in the rural areas. Over the past twenty or thirty years many communities have seen a rapid decline in their younger population and are literally dying. They are desperate for energetic families to come and settle, to bring life and vitality back to their villages. In many places property prices are very affordable and this is another incentive to immigrants.

The certificate must be issued before any application can begin. In addition each adult named on the forms will also need to supply police clearance certificates from every country they have lived in since the age of eighteen. This can sometimes be a long process and it is best to apply early and have the documents ready to include with the application.

The nominee programs are based at the local level and allow people who would not qualify for the Federal programs to apply for residency. They must still provide all most important documentation such as criminal background checks and pass a medical examination. In addition they must also have enough money to get themselves established and provide for their family for the first few months. It can be hard to find jobs especially in rural areas and new settlers should be prepared for this.

Education and job skills are also very important. The principle applicant of each family will need to have high levels of education and prove that they have been employed for a long time. Often tax returns may be requested to prove that the individual has been employed and has the necessary experience.

It can take anywhere from a year onwards to gain the all important permanent resident status. Even then the family will be required to reside in the country for two out of the next five years to fulfill their residency status.




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