moving to the yukon
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moving to the yukon
Hi. Ive just made the decision to move from the UK to what I think is the most beautiful place on earth. im a fully trained fabricator welder / pipe welder and would like any information on job prospects and what will be expected of myself to be able to move to the yukon. Any advice or information will be very helpfull. Thanks
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Re: moving to the yukon
Welcome to BE.
I can't imagine you'll have any problem finding employment! I'm sure with your skills and with so few immigrants wanting to go there you'll be snapped up.
I don't think we've got any forum members in the Yukon, but hopefully others will still be able to give you advice.
Best of luck with it.
I can't imagine you'll have any problem finding employment! I'm sure with your skills and with so few immigrants wanting to go there you'll be snapped up.
I don't think we've got any forum members in the Yukon, but hopefully others will still be able to give you advice.
Best of luck with it.
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That was exactly what I was hoping to hear. Do you know any basic criteria for me being able to move to the yukon. I have spoken to someone who was looking to move to Australia and he said he needed to have £20000 in the bank. Im assuming this is to prove he is financially able to move and not claim any kind of benefits. Im very keen on ensuring I meet the criteria needed to move. Any info would be helpful. Im in the very early stages of moving forward and I want to have as much knowledge as possible. Cheers
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That was exactly what I was hoping to hear. Do you know any basic criteria for me being able to move to the yukon. I have spoken to someone who was looking to move to Australia and he said he needed to have £20000 in the bank. Im assuming this is to prove he is financially able to move and not claim any kind of benefits. Im very keen on ensuring I meet the criteria needed to move. Any info would be helpful. Im in the very early stages of moving forward and I want to have as much knowledge as possible. Cheers
The CIC website also has a good tool to tell you if you'd qualify for a visa or not, so have a look at that too.
Good luck.
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Re: moving to the yukon
the very short days in winter and never ending sunshine of the summer,
This I'm told isn't for everyone and can be a real issue, some peopel find it very difficult to sleep with the never ending daylight and this can result in mental health issues for a few people
Having said all that I enjoyed my visit and can agree that it one of the most beautiful places on earth
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Re: moving to the yukon
You are brave to consider it! Whitehorse is the capital I think. You will get to see the northern lights that's for sure, and plenty of bears.....read Robert Service, who captured the spirit of the place so beautifully.
Good luck and keep us all posted!
Good luck and keep us all posted!
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Re: moving to the yukon
Hi. Ive just made the decision to move from the UK to what I think is the most beautiful place on earth. im a fully trained fabricator welder / pipe welder and would like any information on job prospects and what will be expected of myself to be able to move to the yukon. Any advice or information will be very helpfull. Thanks
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Re: moving to the yukon
This is a key question IMO. Making a success of a move doesn't necessarily require a recce trip - I know because I've made two such moves. However, the Yukon isn't for everyone and it might be smart to play the percentages and do a recce trip if you haven't already done so.
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Re: moving to the yukon
I flew up there for a while, some magnificent scenery. Housing is expensive, rentals not always easy to find though.
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Re: moving to the yukon
Agree with other posters: additional research might be in order if not already done. Cheers.
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It is not a decision im taking lightly and I plan to move in around 5 years giving myself enough time to meet all criteria and to gain as much knowledge as possible. Im hoping my trade skills will be useful as I can practically make anything from metal including welding aluminium. I want to be part of a community where you rely on each other. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated.
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As others have asked above, just out of interest, have you visited before?
And tbh, if you're not planning on moving for 5 years there's little point in researching visa requirements etc. Things change so often in Canadian immigration that in 5 years time the eligibility criteria will be completely different, so unless you want to move sooner I'd just wait and see what is needed in 2019.
Good luck.
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No I havnt been out there yet but it goes without saying that I'll be taking a recce out there.