seanipops

Hi all!

I'm currently in the UK and will be moving to Toronto with my Canadian girlfriend next year, I'm currently a police officer in the UK and will be applying for a post as a police officer over there. I'll be eligible to apply for permanent residency in in October and popped on here to see if I can chat to people who have been there and done it already!

Jerseygirl

Hey and welcome to our cyber world known as BE.

Good choice of location ...my daughter lived in T.O. and we spend quite a bit of time there. We have many, many expat members living in the Toronto area. They are a lively bunch of folk...so I'm sure you'll have fun posting in the Canada Forums. The link I have given you will direct you to the index page of the main Canada forum. At the top of the page you will see a list of sub forums...the top one being the Immigration Forum. Any questions relating specifically to the immigration process should be posted there. The main forum is for topics relating to Canada and the Maple Leaf is for general chatter. Please take a few moments to read any sticky threads or announcements that may be posted at the top of each forum's index page. Also take a look at the BE Wiki...there's loads of useful information in there about moving to The Great White North.

If you have any problems finding your way around the many BE forums AmyDavid and The Aviator are concierges for the Canada forums...they will be act as your BE tour guides to help you find your way around.

For any other questions, problems or concerns please contact a moderator. The mods for the Canada forums are Iaink and Christmasoompa...although any mod or admin will be pleased to help you.

Please give me a shout if you need any help.

seanipops

Thanks!

I've been over there loads and would move over now if I could but the missus wants to stay in the UK a bit longer. I love my job so hopefully I'll be able to continue with it over there as well!

Jerseygirl

If she hasn't already she should try to get UK citizenship before moving back to Canada. Makes life much easier if she ever wants to ping pong.

seanipops

Unfortunately she'll have only been in the UK for four years by the time we're leaving. I'm not sure but I think you have to be here for 5 years before you can apply.
I've suggested we stay for a bit longer but she's got her heart set on going back at the end of 2011. She's probably holding out for a marriage proposal

Jerseygirl

A year will soon pass...

Aviator

This sounds complicated, one and the same or one of each?

Welcome to BE. Loads of great folks in the Canada forum who can offer suggestions and advice. Take a look through the Wiki section as well, some really good articles in there that may be of help.

There are a few on here who are in the police depts. Dboy is RCMP in Vancouver, as well as a few others.

dreadsoc

Hi Seanipops

Welcome to BE.
I see some of the otehr good folks have pointed you towards the Canada forum, where you will find lots of people who have done the move.
Whereabouts in the UK are you a police officer?

You may be interested in getting onto another of the forums, which is for expat police officers. There are some good threads going on there at present. You will find this forum on the main Forum index page under the working abroad section.

Have fun.

Dread - x