Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently
May 9th 2009, 11:58 am
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Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently
Hi, all
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true?
Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.
So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true?
Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
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May 9th 2009, 12:06 pm
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I was 30 and I went on my own.
May 9th 2009, 2:27 pm
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I left at 20.
May 9th 2009, 2:58 pm
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May 9th 2009, 3:31 pm
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May 9th 2009, 4:08 pm
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Emigrated 2 years ago as a family (then) aged 43, 50, 12 and 16.
All of us took to NS like ducks to water
All of us took to NS like ducks to water
May 9th 2009, 4:49 pm
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May 9th 2009, 8:11 pm
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58, 66 and an 18 year old. 
May 9th 2009, 8:45 pm
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Re: Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently
Hi, all
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true? Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.
So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true?
Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
I then re-applied when I was nearly 28 and am finally having my application processed at the age of 30. It will be harder to go this time as I am more settled than I was when I went the first time.
May 9th 2009, 8:53 pm
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Re: Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently
Hi, all
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true? Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.
So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true?
Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
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May 9th 2009, 8:55 pm
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Re: Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently
Hi, all
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true? Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.
So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
It is said that " the younger you immigrate to a new country, the better you will adapt it", is it true?
Perhaps, when we go older, we will not have the same courage to leave the homeland and start a new life in another country for the rest of life time.So I am curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate as independent immigrant to canada/or other countries like USA, Australia (excluded those who go with their parents/common law partners)? And what is the best age for immigration in your opinions? 20's, 30's?
Edit. Here it is... http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=599653
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May 9th 2009, 9:10 pm
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My wife and I were both 27 year old newlyweds when we applied, but were 30 years old with 2 kids by the time we landed in Canada. That's what happens when you have 3 years to kill some time. 
For us, the late 20's/early 30's were a good time to emigrate. We were mature enough to handle emigrating and everything that comes with it, but still young enough to start over.
I think it's also a good idea to move before you have kids or when they are really young. That way they don't have the wrench of leaving their friends, changing schools etc. They might even get a cool Canadian accent. Saying that my 3 year old has lived in B.C. for a year and he sounds like a Londoner! That must be my fault!
For us, the late 20's/early 30's were a good time to emigrate. We were mature enough to handle emigrating and everything that comes with it, but still young enough to start over.
I think it's also a good idea to move before you have kids or when they are really young. That way they don't have the wrench of leaving their friends, changing schools etc. They might even get a cool Canadian accent. Saying that my 3 year old has lived in B.C. for a year and he sounds like a Londoner! That must be my fault!
May 9th 2009, 9:24 pm
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im 37,OH 27, kids 14, 8, 2..all adapted very well
May 9th 2009, 9:37 pm
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29, 35, 6 and 2
May 9th 2009, 9:43 pm
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i was 48,oh 47 ,daughter 11,adapted no prob..