| Relocating can be exciting and daunting at the same | | | | learning or brushing up on the French language. |
| time. Some employers' offer financial, planning and | | | | Although English is the predominate language, French is |
| organizing your move. Proper planning goes a long | | | | widely spoken. |
| way to alleviating the stress involved with a major | | | | The application results will be available online and upon |
| life-changing event such as a move to another | | | | approval you'll receive a confirmation email called a |
| country. | | | | COPR, you'll need this and a current passport. You'll |
| To relocate to Canada the first thing to do is | | | | have to show both at the port of entry and will |
| determine the classification that is best suited for your | | | | receive your permanent residency card (PR). |
| situation. For the skilled worker classification, you'll need | | | | Another thing to think about is what time of year you |
| 67 points. People are scored by ranking their skills and | | | | are going to relocate to Canada in. Try to plan your |
| abilities. To establish themselves as successful | | | | application so you can move in between the rains of |
| residents of Canada, the ability to speak English or | | | | spring and the heat of summer. |
| French, job skills, and work experience are the factors | | | | Take enough money with you for a few months' |
| considered. | | | | expenses, but wait until you've established banking and |
| When filling out the application, be accurate and | | | | credit accounts in Canada before closing your US |
| complete. Don't forget to include the fees with the | | | | accounts. Visit the local bank as soon as you can |
| application; they can be hundreds of dollars. Oh and do | | | | after arriving, open an account and apply for credit. |
| yourself a favor: write legibly! | | | | Since each province administers its own health |
| You'll also need a medical exam; this is to determine if | | | | insurance, so apply as soon as you can. You will have |
| you will be an excess demand upon Canada's health | | | | to pay a monthly fee and the insurance doesn't pay |
| social system. Your exam is only good for one year, | | | | for prescriptions, dental service, ambulance services |
| after that you'll have to be re-examined. | | | | and glasses. |
| While you're waiting for approval to relocate to | | | | One more thing to remember when you relocate to |
| Canada, you should be looking for a new home. You'll | | | | Canada, it the culture shock, learn about Canadian life |
| need to keep in mind the schools, shopping, and the | | | | by getting to know your neighbors, talking to people at |
| distance from work. You can use this waiting time | | | | church or at your children's schools. |
