Young couple curious about canada
Dec 9th 2014 | 11:21 am
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Young couple curious about canada
Hi we are a young couple(22&24) from uk wanting to move to canada. We have been looking at toronto area, But havent really decided properly on an area yet, We have started looking into visas and was wondering if anyone has done the temporary work visa then after being there for a while applied for the permenent resident one? Is that possible? We was a bit concerned about us not being approved for permanent visa because we don't seem to be in the skilled jobs? We are a dance teacher and a barber.We have a house and decent jobs here in the UK so we have got a lot of researching to do and be 100% sure before we lose everything 😠got to start somewhere ay! it's the 'dream' at the minute! 😠TIA x
Dec 9th 2014 | 11:30 am
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Why Canada? Why Toronto? What is it that appeals to you? Have you ever visited before?
Dec 9th 2014 | 11:33 am
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Hi we are a young couple(22&24) from uk wanting to move to canada. We have been looking at toronto area, But havent really decided properly on an area yet, We have started looking into visas and was wondering if anyone has done the temporary work visa then after being there for a while applied for the permenent resident one? Is that possible? We was a bit concerned about us not being approved for permanent visa because we don't seem to be in the skilled jobs? We are a dance teacher and a barber.We have a house and decent jobs here in the UK so we have got a lot of researching to do and be 100% sure before we lose everything ������ got to start somewhere ay! it's the 'dream' at the minute! ������ TIA x
Dec 9th 2014 | 12:49 pm
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Re: Young couple curious about canada
Hi we are a young couple(22&24) from uk wanting to move to canada. We have been looking at toronto area, But havent really decided properly on an area yet, We have started looking into visas and was wondering if anyone has done the temporary work visa then after being there for a while applied for the permenent resident one? Is that possible? We was a bit concerned about us not being approved for permanent visa because we don't seem to be in the skilled jobs? We are a dance teacher and a barber.We have a house and decent jobs here in the UK so we have got a lot of researching to do and be 100% sure before we lose everything 😠got to start somewhere ay! it's the 'dream' at the minute! 😠TIA x
I would suggest you look at the International Experience Canada Working Holiday stream - it's a 1 year open work permit (which can be applied for a 2nd year) and would be ideal for you to test the waters. There is a very limited amount available each year and it will be opening soon, so you need to be prepared.
Travel and Work in Canada | Temporary Work Visa For Work Holidays in Canada for Students and Youth | International Experience Canada
Dec 9th 2014 | 10:11 pm
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Yes have been on holiday there before, just love the feel of the place. We need to go there for a few weeks and do some research I think. On the IEC can you then apply for permanent once we have Canadian jobs? Ideally we would like to apply for permanent residency straight away but with us being a barber and dance teacher and both being self employed is it going to be too difficult? Or is it easier to get a temporary one to start with?
Dec 10th 2014 | 12:34 am
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Yes have been on holiday there before, just love the feel of the place. We need to go there for a few weeks and do some research I think. On the IEC can you then apply for permanent once we have Canadian jobs? Ideally we would like to apply for permanent residency straight away but with us being a barber and dance teacher and both being self employed is it going to be too difficult? Or is it easier to get a temporary one to start with?
Getting an employer prepared to go to the hassle/cost/wait of applying for your LMIA without much experience or specialist skills could be tricky, so I agree with Siouxie and think that an IEC would be far and away your best option.
Do also look in to what your partner would need to do to become licensed in the province you wish to move to, as I believe hairdressing is a regulated trade in Canada.
HTH, good luck.
Dec 10th 2014 | 2:44 am
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Following this post as me and my partner (23&27) but with 2-2 year olds in tow are interested in a move to Canada x
Dec 10th 2014 | 3:43 am
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It might be better for you to start your own thread though, as the advice given to the OP may not have any relevance to your own situation, unless you also happen to be a barber and dance teacher (which would be a heck of a coincidence!).
Good luck.
Dec 10th 2014 | 3:55 am
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Thanks christmasoompa, ill have a nosey on round a bit more then put a post on.
Dec 10th 2014 | 3:57 am
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Good luck with it.
