Starting at the very beginning...help.
 

Hello everyone

I've found the info on this site very very interesting, however, I feel like I don't know where to begin. I'm a single parent of two children, I work as an Immigration Officer and also have Training and HR qualifications. I've lived abroad before for 10 years, have spent the last 10 years in the UK and now wish to move to Canada. But it all seems so daunting. Although I qualify, I've read on here that it takes 5 years!! Are there any faster routes that people are aware of? I'm also considering employing a solicitor to deal with my application - any advice?

Thanks very much

Daisy x

Re: Starting at the very beginning...help.
 

Hi and welcome to BE - Use the link below to do some research it is really useful and could help you get a better idea of the programmes you need.http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Category:Canada

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Hi Daisy and welcome to BE lots of info on here for everyone,
sure you will find the info you need on the Link

cheers sue

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Nova Scotia has a Community Identified stream - it took us 15 months from start to finish and is free to apply. You need to buy property here, spend 9 months in the "community" then the application took 6 months to process.

Re: Starting at the very beginning...help.
 

Thanks very much for the help, it's much appreciated. Ontheboatout - where can I find more details about this scheme?

Thanks
Daisy

Re: Starting at the very beginning...help.
 

Here is the link to the Nova Scotia immigration website that has the forms you need.
http://www.novascotiaimmigration.com/en-page1095.aspx

Here is a recent news release - they have removed the numbers of applicants restrictions too

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/departm...2007-09-19.asp

If you need any advice about what you need to do just ask away!

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NS should be paying you eh!:rofl:

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I'm starting to think they already do.

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I wish! Do you think they will?

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Absolute rubbish!!! There is no requirement to buy property in NS to apply under this stream. The scheme actually requires that you have "long established connections to a Nova Scotia community" which could mean that you have close friends or family here, have studies here, be a member of religious or community organisation etc. The criteria are fairly flexible but there is definitely no requirement to buy property in NS.

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Hi Paul, Nice to see you back. A touch of sanity in an mad world. You been away?

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No, just a bit busy. How are things going with you (job, house sale etc)?

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Got a sniff of interest in the house - fingers crossed. Waiting for the LMO on the job. I didn't go with the offer I got in October. Going to Eastern Shore Memorial (very rural I know). We hope to live about half way between there and Halifax.

We planned to come over in August but if everything goes well it may be sooner.

Happy New Year

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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

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The Community Identified Stream interview with the Licensed Authority is to demonstrate a commitment to the Province, so that it is not used as an easy stepping stone to another. I would argue that purchasing a property is a good demonstration and although is not essential, you have to live somewhere anyway.

Our "long established connections..." was 9 months.