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kionne 
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 Topic: thinking of moving to canadaPosted: 12 Aug 2008 at 10:42am |
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Hi! I am a 28 yr old who is considering moving to Canada.should I look for a job whilst still in SA? How are the living conditions? What is the rent like? Is public transport a problem? What is the average salary for one to survive? How are the people especially in working enviroments? Please help with any advise. Thanks
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microlighter
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Posted: 12 Sep 2008 at 9:04pm |
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Hi there We decided in Feb this year that we had had enough, and that we were going to Canada.
Three months later we were in Canada - so far very happy and dont regret move.
The easiest (and quickest) way is to have a job offer from a canadian employer.
My wife managed to track down a job in the optical industry. She did two interveiws with the employer on Skype (its free).
The employer must give you written confirmation of your job offer. That done you must instruct the employer to get a LMO (labour market opinion) from the HRSC. In the application your employer must motivate why they are offering the job to you and not someone locally. It does help if your skill falls within the skills shortage category. It will take two weeks to get the LMO back and this must be forwarded to you. The LMO must be postive.
That done you need to get a police clearance and submit this with your job offer, LMO, photos, passport etc. with application to the embassy. After about two weeks they will instruct you to go for a medical at a specific doctor. Once this is done you should have your work permit about 5 weeks later. (It took us ten weeks from start to finnish)
Living conditions here are good. Things are more expensive than SA if you compare directly but definately easier to have a good quality of life. A 1 bedroom flat will cost between 500 and 1000 CN$ per month lights, water and heating incl. (depends where you stay of course). Public transport is fantastic in the bigger centres (busses, trams, tubes etc.) and even trains and busses between towns are reliable and well organised. Difficult to comment on salaries - but even a street sweeper can live and eat.
Technicians earn from 2500 - 4000 per month , a geologist earns between 3200 and 5500 and a bus driver between 1800 and 3000. Middle management is about 4500 per month. The tax here is higher than SA as you pay both federal and provincial taxes BUT schooling and medical here is FREE. (and its first class!) It costs about CN$450 per month to feed a family of three (and we eat like kings). People her are generally very friendly and South Africans are very welcome. Canada is basically a community of immigrants!
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Lauren
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Posted: 23 Jan 2009 at 7:11am |
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Hi, Microlighter
I have googled the internet in order to find some info on immigrating to Canada, but find it all quite confusing. Your posts have really helped, but have also made me nervous.
I have browsed the internet and have played with the idea of moving to Vancouver, British Columbia, as the temperatures seem more normal. My uncle, who is a canadian citizen, has warned us against the rain. They live in Toronto.Which area would you recommend in terms of climate? We are currently living in Somerset West (Cape Town).
Then, i would also like to know of some good website to go job -hunting on. My husband is an IT nerd (programmer) for about 7 years with a diploma from Cape Technikon and i have a 4 year Honours degree in educational psychology (teaching and counselling) from Stellenbosch University. I have taught for 1 year. Englsih First Language to secondary school learners and i have done admin work for a company that registeres brokers with the Financial Services Board for about 9 months.
I would REALLY appreciate your input.
Thanks!
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microlighter
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Posted: 24 Jan 2009 at 7:54pm |
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Hi Lauren
With you and your hubbies skills, you wont have a problem getting here from a visa standpoint. You both have post matric qualifications in fields that are experiencing skills shortages. You (yourself) would have to play the psychology thing more than the teaching side. To teach and council you would have to register with a relevant association here before you could work, but that would just be a formality. My work visa specifically states that I may not teach or be employed in the health sector. I dont know why...but I assume its to do with registering with these associations first. All district school boards here have student councillors etc.
Regarding employment websites..there are hundreds! They are all google'able. Just search "it jobs" or "teaching jobs" and then try and narrow it down. Try workopolis.com, employmentontario.ca, ospreycareers.ca, mployed.ca, careermine etc and youll always find links to others.
Also try finding the websites of the individual district school boards eg "Hastings and Prince Edward County Schoolboard" and they usually have an employment link on their pages.
I am very confident that the two of you would pick up jobs within 2 weeks (once you were here.) I doubt that someone will employ you whilst you were still in SA as it would take another 3-4 months before you would be of service to them.
Regarding where to stay...who knows...Im just out of Toronto. Ontario is the most powerful province economically, but yes the weather can be extreme. We are minus 17 as I write this, but its only for about 4 months that we suffer and the rest of the year we have great weather. The western seaboard probably has the nicest weather (but it can also get cold!!)
Generally everything happens in the south of Canada - east to west. A lot of the mining areas are to the north tho. (Some good IT jobs there as well and the pay is better - but the weather is a killer!)
Regarding Visas - I would suggest applying in the skilled worker category. All info is on the Canadian Immigration web. If you can prove that you can look after yourselves financially untill you can find jobs (enough for about 3 months I think - about CN$6000) then I doubt there will be problems. Ask for concurrent processing at your own risk to speed things up.
Might be a good idea for one of you to come over first, find a job, start working and then scout around for opportunities for the other. This would probably make the move slightly easier on the budget.
DONT get involved with an immigration lawyer - lot of scam artists out there!, there is no guarantee, and they dont get any prefferential treatment from Immigration Canada. They also charge the earth!
The fact that you have a relative here will also help your application.
You can contact me on horwoodphilip@yahoo.co.uk for any other queries that you might have if you wish.
Good luck
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DanBloch
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 at 4:56am |
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Living conditions are fine, but its suggested that you have a job especially in this economy!
Please contact me if you have any questions: Daniel Bloch Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. (905)764-7111 Office (416)666-0311 Cell www.DanielBloch.com Email: daniel@danielbloch.com |
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twakkie
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Posted: 19 Mar 2009 at 7:08pm |
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hi i am thinking of moving to canada i got a job offer in High Prairie in AB.
My offer is 32$ a hour, will that be enough to live by and save in canada?
Is it Cheaper to travel there?
i hope you can help.
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nschreiber
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Posted: 29 Sep 2009 at 8:57pm |
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hello microlighter i would like to immegrate to sa i am a cabinetmaker with 15 years exp
what visa should i apply under could u advise
dont no where to start can u advise been on many sites some say i qualify others say i dont
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immigrationVIP
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Posted: 06 Apr 2010 at 4:08pm |
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Dear South African , you are thinking of moving to Canada . VIP Business Immigration offers you two programs
IF you have a diploma and experience under one of the 38 Canadian National occupations you might Immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker without any work Visa
If you are a Business Person , a Director or a Manager with a High Net Worth you might Immigrate to Canada as an Investor under the Immigrant Investor Program with no age limit, no language requirements , no diplomas required. Approval in 4 to 6 months and full immigration Visa in 12 to 14 months
For Investors visit http://www.vipbusinessimmigration.com
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Perseptia
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Posted: 03 Jul 2010 at 11:30pm |
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Good day everyone, For those of you who might be wondering about the immigration process and what is like living in Canada, and in particular in Toronto or its surroundings, you might want to take a look at the "Immigrating to Toronto" online course offered by Perseptia Canada at:
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This one of a kind course created by immigrants for immigrants will teach you about the key aspects every immigrant should know such as applying for a permanent resident visa, preparing the trip, job searching, services available for newcomers, basics of Canada and the Greater Toronto Area, banking, shopping, housing, transportation, media, telecommunications, health care, education, recreation, etc. Being ourselves former newcomers, we know what is like to start a new life in a new country and we have compiled our own experience in this course to provide you with an effective and exciting tool that will help you to get better prepared to adapt to a new life in Canada. The course includes 2 modules. You can view an online demo of each module here: Demo Module 1:
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Juice
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Posted: 11 Aug 2010 at 3:09pm |
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Hi Everyone I am 30 years old and working in SA as a qualified professional Civil Engineer. I have a family (three kiddies, all under 3 years old) and would like to move to Canada. I have done some research, and it seem to me that the only way to move to Canada is to get a job from SA, but how do I get a Canada Employer to consider me if I am still in SA? If there is any SA engineers, working in Canada, who can supply me with info as to where to start, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Juice |
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immigrationVIP
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Posted: 11 Aug 2010 at 3:59pm |
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Hello Juice ,
For your information , there are several issues here.
First of all , your profession is regulated in Canada therefore your chances of receiving an offer from a Canadian employer are slim. In general , your occupation is not admissible under the Current Canadian skilled worker program therefore you cannot apply directly.
Once again , I will repeat that there is the Quebec Skilled worker program that allows much more possibilites of immigrating to canada but is more complex to understand for non immigration consultants.
Some info on the program
Quebec loves children , therefore you receive points
All professions and trades are accepted ( but receive different points)
The are no obligations of speaking french as 50% of the Province is bilingual
You can move and work anywhere in Canada once accepted by Quebec
We always find a solution for immigration in most cases.
Sometimes , when a person is really dedicated to improve it's conditions and provide a better futur for their children, we will set a plan for their immigration after 12 months as we will provide them with advice on what to do to improve their chances.
For Federal skilled workers application - http://www.skilledworkersimmigrationcanada.com/index.html
For Quebec skilled workers Open immigration write to
All members are welcomed to ask any question on Canadian Immigration to benefit all members . Private questions should be adressed to the email above.
Max Donzella , CCIC, ID M105995
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Max Donzella
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Aeloff
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Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 9:59am |
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Hi there! i have been reading and trying to get as much info on this affair as possible! so this page does help alot! Im from Cape Town and are trying to go to canada as my girlfriend is over there and we are trying to get together, i am 27 and have been working in accounting for more +-5 years (accounts payable and receivable :( ) i know this is not a nessasary skill on that list but im willing to do anything, please help!
Thanks
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N3TT4
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Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 1:11pm |
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Hi there all! We have an opportunity to go and visit some friends in Okotoks. We both worked in the UK and would now like to go and settle down in Canada. My partner got his Marketing Degree and owned his own business in SA (Marketing and Business Consulting, POS and ERP implementation) I have Hospitality experience (UK as well as in SA) and Managed a couple of Game Farms in SA. We would like to live in Alberta (Calgary, Airdrie or Okotoks) Would it be worth it to go and visit or should we look at Vancouver or Toronto with our experience. We would like to be gone before June next year.
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