Hello everyone!
Im smithy(fed up scot) and after much thought ive decided to take the plunge and move to Canada(im a skilled tradesman so hopefully shouldn't have many problems).Im in the very early stages but my brains already fried so im glad i found this site!

Hi Smithy and welcome. Hopefully you will be able to find out quite a lot of information on this site (without too many rude replies - they know who I mean!!).

The answers to most questions can be found by doing a search, but do feel free to ask. We have all been there and know what its like.

Good luck with the whole experience.

Hi IceMaiden
I read it can take up to 42months so i'll probably be on here a lot!

Hi Smithy

Skilled tradespeople are desperately in need over there - why don't you look at getting a work permit or perhaps the provincial nominee programme? Both are significally quicker. Hubby contacted companies out there, explained the situation to them and they sponsored him on a work permit. Took 16 weeks for the approval to come through then we had to apply for the actual permit 3 weeks ago and we're just waiting for that - hopefully no more than another week - then we're going to apply for permanent residency or PNP when we're out there.

Good luck and if you're head's frying how about doing an egg and bacon on it - that way at least you'll have something nice to eat at the same time

If I can be of any help just holler
Ki

Hi Ki76,
Thanks for the advice and im going to look into that.I didn't realise that was an option.Is your hubby a tradesman and if so does he have to sit a trade test prior to beginning work?

You're welcome. Hubby didn't have to take a test cos of his trade - but if you've got any doubts ask someone here, they may know... what's your trade?

Im an electrician.

Probably will then because it's all different - look on the web for the governing body over there which may be able to tell you about taking the test before you apply for a work permit - a good excuse to visit Canada at the same time LOL