Hi folks new to here looking for some help and information
i am from scotland and work in Africa,Angola and thinking of moving to nova scotia but dont know what i need to emmigrate as i wont be working in canada but want to live there with my wife and son can any one advice what i need to do to apply to emigrate

A Job in Canada

You'll need a visa to live there, even if you won't be working.

Have a look at the Wiki (on blue bar at top of page) to figure out which visa you'd be eligible for - this page is a good place to start. http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Quick_...an_Immigration

Once you've had a good read and understood the basics, then shout with any questtions.

i am on an iternational contract so working and dont need a job
is there any other way to get into nova scotia

Possibly, but read the Wiki or the CIC website (www.cic.gc.ca) and you'll soon figure out if you are eligible for any visa without a job offer.

on the list my job comes under 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
so what do i need to do next
thanks in advance

You need to go on the CIC website and read the Wiki and take it from there.

Tim

Make sure with your current job that you can satisfy the requirements to keep your Permanent Residency. You'd need to be in Canada for at least 2 out of every 5 years. So on average it looks like as long as you're not out of the country for more than 31 weeks per year, and you can get your visa without needing a job offer, you could be fine.

I'm no expert so hopefully somebody will be along to clarify

Next, you get onto the CIC site, print out the forms, fill them in, send them off.

But he doesn't have a job offer from Canada ? As far as I can tell, he is planning on sticking with his 'international' job and it is not clear from his posts how this fits with the immigration criteria.

thanks that is exactly what i was trying to say i have an international position which i am doing but would like to live in nova scotia and not uk
is it still possible or would i have to get a job in canada

If you meet the criteria of NOC code 8222 (as you've said above) then you DON'T require a job offer as you would be eligible as a Skilled Worker (category 1).

Do check that you definitely meet the criteria though - firstly, that you do at least half of the 'main duties' listed under that NOC code (and would be able to prove it), secondly, that you get at least 67 points on the self assessment test, and thirdly that you have the required proof of funds.

If you can say yes to all of the above, then you can apply now (do it asap as there is a quota of 1000 applications per NOC code, and once that quota is reached no further applications will be taken) and wouldn't need a job offer to do so. You and your dependent family members would get Permanent Residency and be able to live anywhere you like in Canada. You can also retire, work, study, set up your own business etc - just because you are applying under 8222 doesn't mean you have to stay working in that job when you get there.

Hope that helps, have a read of the downloadable guide from the CIC website as well to understand how you can apply.

Good luck.