I've thought about immigrating to Canada...?

Question

I want to get my associates degree in USA first while I am still a citizen here and then I would like to immigrate to Canada. I have no criminal background and really I don't want one. Otherwise could anyone give advice on immigrating to Canada at age 19-20 (so I wouldn't be a skilled worker) and/or is it possible? Any details that would further help your answer go ahead and ask, I while gladly edit and post facts. Thank you for your time...

Answer 1

learn french first, cause you'll need it in quebec, and in canada in general. I wanna go there too. maybe... idont know... wee'l see.

Answer 2

At your age and work experience level it would seem best to start with a student visa.  You could finish your studies in Canada and get more time in Canada to see if it is what you want to commit to.  A student visa is only temporary and you will have to leave Canada when it is over.  You will then begin to pursue another class of visa if you wish.

The CIC website wil give you all the information and you can even view and download the appropriate forms.  www.cic.gc.ca

Good luck!  

Answer 3

check the canadian consulate website. they have ton of information on migration. would also recommend to go there for a week or 2 and see if you will like living there.  

Answer 4

I'm not sure of the procedure. You can check with the Canadian Work Force board and see what's available. Here's a link:

http://www.4icj.com/ca/01-job-boards.htm

Be prepared for cold winters! You also have to register with their Selective Service. Why have you decided to leave the US? Their taxes are higher, their money is only worth about $.90 American, and they sell gasoline by the liter not the gallon.

Answer 5

Here's the procedure:

http://www.goingtocanada.gc.ca

You will get in more easily with a qualification and work experience in the USA.

Answer 6

Get more education and some job experience, it will increase your chances greatly.  Try to get a summer job in Canada at Banff or some place.  And right now the Canadian dollar is below the US one.

Answer 7

If you really want to immigrate to Canada, you can check out the BC PNP at http://www.ecdev.gov.bc.ca/ProgramsAndSe... and the AB PNP at http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration...

Both of them offer immigration options for semi-skilled workers but you would need a job offer.

As for some of those other answers.. hmm.. no, you do not need to speak French to live in Canada.  I have lived in Canada for over 6 years and even been to Quebec on vacations and I have done fine without it.  It can be helpful if you want a job in the tourist industry though or in government.  You have to register for selective service?  There is one?  US males have to register for selective service but I have never heard of that in Canada.  As for cold winters, depends on where you live.  In Alberta the winters are cold, in BC no.  For example, the weather in Vancouver is very similiar to Seattle.

Also, when you say you want to finish your degree "while I am still a citizen here", you will not lose your US citizenship for immigrating to Canada.  If you live in Canada long enough to apply for Canadian citizenship, you will be a dual citizen.