Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

My current circumstances:

Still saving an 'efficient' amount of money before I consider moving.
I am a 27 years old and will be planning on making the move by my self.
I have BSC honours in Computing and currently work as a data analyst for about 4 years now.
My desired place of move is to British Columbia in Surrey or Vancouver.
I have been to Canada three times, and maybe the 4th in August if we are permitted too.

In your opinion:

What area of BC, would be the best value for rental? What should I be expecting?
Would it be better to get a job confirmed first, or make the move and get a retail job for example before I get something permanent?

I am reviewing what path may be the best for me, but would like to get a better view.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

What is your citizenship? If a UK citizen I would be looking at the IEC programme for 2021. Why? If accepted you get a 2 year open work permit to work anywhere in Canada. If you find Canada not your thing then you just simply return home. The IEC also opens up other avenues to become a PR. Nothing to lose everything to gain unless not accepted into the IEC.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

I would be surprised and a little concerned if quarantine restrictions were lifted by then in BC.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

I made the move to Victoria BC in 2013 from London UK. It probably did take me at least 2 years to settle into they new way of life: less stress, more free time and super friendly people. Feel free to send me your details directly and we can connect and I can let you know more.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

I would appreciate that mate, what platform would be best?

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Platform 3 Euston Station.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Don't pack your bags just yet, OP. Do you have a visa??

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Any particular reason for Vancouver and/or Surrey?

Surrey is becoming built up as city - it’s pretty large. Rental prices will be slightly cheaper there than in Vancouver I would assume (I don’t rent anymore so I’m not sure on the markets), however it is still considered high cost and it’s not uncommon for 25-50% of a person’s income to go towards rent

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

I have family in BC, they are spread across Surrey, Vancouver and Victoria. Victoria is a bit quiet for me. I mean even the surrounding areas would be fine as well. I am researching jobs and wages as well just to get an idea of what I would need to be earning to live independently. I want to save some money on the side as well, and see how things go.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Do you have a visa already?

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Hi,

No not yet. I am still assessing which one would be best. I am still considering which Visa would be best.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

What you think might be best might not be as easy as you think. IMHO the IEC is by far the easiest by far but again you are not answering questions posed by members to help as I asked in post #2.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

I am a UK Resident. I looked at the requirements for an 'IEC' however you need confirmed employment. I was possibly looking at coming over without having a job confirmed but with enough capital to survive.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Nope. It's a 2 year open work permit, no job offer required when applying.

You say you're a UK resident, but what is your citizenship?

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Apologies, I am a British Citizen, I was born in England.

I was reading this link, and I quote "6. During the 20 day period, your employer needs to pay the CAN$230 employer compliance fee through the employer portal". It then says after that "the employer will send you an employment number to apply for your work permit". I read that as you needed a job first in order to then get the IES.

So is it possible to get an IES without conformed employment, go to Canada and then find a job?

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Below that it says 'Applies to Young Professional and Co-op Categories Only'. The IEC is neither of those.

HTH.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Hello,

Thank you for clearing this up! Sorry if this will sound silly, but by young professionals I assume they are referring to recent college/university graduates?

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

You would apply under the Working Holiday Visa as found in this link

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

No, it's also for anybody aged 30 and under, for those with job offers who wish to gain professional experience in Canada. It's just a different category, but you could apply under the IEC Working Holiday Visa program which would get you the 2 year open work permit and for which no job offer is required.

Only thing to be aware of is that it's a lottery for a certain number of visas, and this year's program has been paused after very few invites were sent out. So there are far more people waiting for visas than visas available at the moment, and they may roll over in to next year's quota. But all you can do is apply and hope you get lucky.

HTH, good luck.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Hi,

Thanks for clarifying that up. I will research this further.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Hi

1. For citizens of the UK there is only the working holiday visa, there is no Young professionals nor Co-op.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Did you read the text?

International Experience Canada for UK nationals is for Working Holiday Work Permit only.. neither of the other 2 categories. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp
:)

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

When you guys applied for a visa, did you do it through the Canadian Government Website or use any agencies? If so would you recommend any agencies.

Re: Ready to pack my bags, and make the move in 2021
 

Unless you have a complex background - criminal past / medical issues etc., there is really no need to use an Immigration Consultant for a Permanent Resident application - you will need to give them all the same documentation as you will if you do it yourself - and they cannot sit the IELTS or obtain your Police checks or Education Assessment - you will have to do that and pay separately for them as well.

For an IEC application there is absolutely no need to use one.

:)