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Wendopia26545
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 06:53
It seems you should plan to head to Saskatchewan (Canada). http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/saskatchewan-faces-enviable-problem-too-223454627.html "As much of the world grapples with stubbornly high unemployment and overwhelming debt, the Western Canadian province of Saskatchewan is facing an enviable problem -- it has more jobs than it can fill." ;) <em>edited by Wendopia on 18/10/2012</em>
drownedinthenil...
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 21:46
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though! I would really really like to know why Actually, I believe it has something to do with the desire to protect those considered at risk from persecution - and much easier to prove persecution from the Middle East than, say, Germany!
Goose
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 19:51
There have been a number of recent changes regarding immigration /permanent residency and work permits. Your best bet would be to contact a immigration broker/attorney. Sorry can't recommend one,but hopefully someone on EW can. If person has the time on thier hand, everything is on the Canadian Goverment website.Otherwise proff.help. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp :)
SueB
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 19:38
I don't know why either, but I wouldn't argue with it. DH gets so wound up as a true born-and-bred Canadian when he meets people who originally held ME passports (not GCC) who grin at him and tell him they're Canadian too. They usually spend the minimum amount of time in Canada then come back here with a passport that allows them to travel far more freely than their original one. I understand that this does not apply to every Canadian passport holder born in the ME, but there are a fair few of only a few nationalities who this does apply to. and the true 2nd language in Canada is actually not french,but......mandarin chinese!!!! surprise lol
highland lass30162
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 19:22
Have a few ME and Indian friends that have chosen to give birth to there children in Canada. I presume it's so the child can apply for a Canadian passport. I've never asked. In my experience America is not hard to get into either (speaking as a westerner) Doesn't matter what school qualifications you have as long as you have relevant experience in your field and a job offer. Know lots of people that aren't particularly qualified scholastically but have the work experience, Transferred to the States and decided to stay and make it home. Have lived and worked there without a long list of qualifications, just fit the job. Found living there very much like the UK but with a different accent :)
Sanddy_Dogg
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 19:00
I don't know why either, but I wouldn't argue with it. DH gets so wound up as a true born-and-bred Canadian when he meets people who originally held ME passports (not GCC) who grin at him and tell him they're Canadian too. They usually spend the minimum amount of time in Canada then come back here with a passport that allows them to travel far more freely than their original one. I understand that this does not apply to every Canadian passport holder born in the ME, but there are a fair few of only a few nationalities who this does apply to.
SueB
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 18:54
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though! I would really really like to know why I would also love to have an answer to this comment....took my very educated SIL over 2 years to get into Canada :)
Nomad
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 17:53
There have been a number of recent changes regarding immigration /permanent residency and work permits. Your best bet would be to contact a immigration broker/attorney. Sorry can't recommend one,but hopefully someone on EW can.
louisedvs49280
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 17:15
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though! I would really really like to know why Apparently several ME nationals are having their Canadian citizenship stripped I am sure i read this somewhere recently. It is due to them not actually studying in the country when they said they were
Happy3558101
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 17:13
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though! I would really really like to know why
Happy3558101
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 21:59
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though! That is interesting! Why is it easier with ME passport? Thank you all for the replies!
RuthM
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 20:08
I believe Canada is easier than the US. With the US you need to come in on a professional visa realistically and with a job offer. DH is working towards getting into the US within the next five years. He has two degrees, two post graduate diplomas, is a specialist in his field and looking at completing a PhD before trying to get in. He has some trade published articles and aims to publish more as he studies for his PhD. He is also likely to be working for a US company that will transfer him. The US have a set number of visas per type of worker, the more highly qualified the entrant the easier it will be to get in: EB-1 (First Preference) These visas are designed for certain multinational executives and managers; outstanding professors and researchers; and those who have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics EB-2 (Second Preference) This category is for foreign nationals professionals with an 'advanced degree' (masters degree or higher) and with a job offer from a U.S. company; for foreign nationals with 'exceptional ability' in the sciences, business or arts and with a job offer from a U.S. company; and for foreign nationals with exceptional ability, or an advanced degree, who can show that their activities will substantially benefit the U.S. national interest EB-3 (Third Preference) This category is for 'professional workers' with a U.S. bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree and with a job offer from a U.S. company; for 'skilled workers' for positions that require at least two years of training or experience and with a job offer from a U.S. company; for 'unskilled workers' for positions that require less than two years training or experience and with a job offer from a U.S. company
simpleasabc
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 19:34
My brother works in IT and moved his family to Vancouver from London (UK) 10 years ago. He started on a temporary contract but now is in permanent employment with local government. They are settled and happy there, but did a lot of research before taking the plunge. They, and the authorities, were certain he would find and keep a job. Many hoops to jump through before going. They are now Canadian citizens, and proud of it.
karabalta64530
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 19:11
It's easy to settle in Canada if you hold a Middle Eastern passport ... not so sure about you Europeans, though!
Expatriate62065
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 19:10
Maybe try the green card lottery? As Asti said, the market is so competitive there and unemployment is so high, so unless you have some extremely highly specialized skill, settling there could be quite difficult.
Asti
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 17:24
Theres a limit on the amount of work permits given out per year. Most work permits go for highly qualified medical professions and highly qualified IT professionals. There is severe work shortages in the US currently and people are still being laid off. My cousin who is a senior quantity surveyor was laid off last week as the company didnt have money to pay him anyomore. He doesnt have any other job offerings as most companies are reducing staff to reduce costs. Bad times currently there.
Happy3558101
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 17:16
Just thinking about the options after UAE. would be interested to know what it takes to get a work permit and to live there permanently. Maybe someone has more info. Thanks!
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