Is it pretty much impossible for an American to live in Canada if they aren't rich or degreed? (living in, move to)
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It seems like if you don't have a 4 year degree and can't speak French fluently it's pretty much impossible for an American to live in Canada unless they're rich enough to start a company or make a huge investment there. The points system is extremely strict.
It seems like the only other options would be marrying a Canadian or working in the United States for several years in one of the handful of fields Canada accepts migrants in. Unless there's some loophole I'm unaware of it seems like it would take me at least 5 years to attain the things I'd need to qualify to live in Canada.
You don't need to speak French in immigrate to Canada. Outside one Province, Quebec, very few people speak French in Canada.
Out point system is "strict" because we only want people we need. If you think immigrating to Canada is hard, try to research the difficult of immigrating to the US - you guys don't even have a point based system, and having a phD in engineering is hardly enough no to say a BS degree.
Isn't there some program in effect right now that basically lets you in as long as you know a trade? That's easier, cheaper, and less time-consuming to get start ed on than a degree and comes with a lot better financial prospects.
Isn't there some program in effect right now that basically lets you in as long as you know a trade? That's easier, cheaper, and less time-consuming to get start ed on than a degree and comes with a lot better financial prospects.
Yes but from what I understand the trades accepted are extremely limited. And honestly it doesn't seem worth it to spend 5 years learning to be a carpenter or whatnot just to move to Canada. As much as I'd love to live in Vancouver or Toronto with the point system being strict as it is I'm probably better off just living in America.
Yes but from what I understand the trades accepted are extremely limited. And honestly it doesn't seem worth it to spend 5 years learning to be a carpenter or whatnot just to move to Canada. As much as I'd love to live in Vancouver or Toronto with the point system being strict as it is I'm probably better off just living in America.
Most likely. I guess that's just the way to cookie crumbles sometimes!
Yes but from what I understand the trades accepted are extremely limited. And honestly it doesn't seem worth it to spend 5 years learning to be a carpenter or whatnot just to move to Canada. As much as I'd love to live in Vancouver or Toronto with the point system being strict as it is I'm probably better off just living in America.
There are quite a bit of skilled trades out there actually if being a Carpenter isn't up your alley.. Who knows there may be just one that not only strikes your fancy but is also in demand up here and has shortages. Might be worth exploring and heck you might kill two birds with one stone - find some career direction and ultimately the opportunity to work and live here.. 5 years is far from being a long time and time flies..
It seems like if you don't have a 4 year degree and can't speak French fluently it's pretty much impossible for an American to live in Canada unless they're rich enough to start a company or make a huge investment there. The points system is extremely strict.
It seems like the only other options would be marrying a Canadian or working in the United States for several years in one of the handful of fields Canada accepts migrants in. Unless there's some loophole I'm unaware of it seems like it would take me at least 5 years to attain the things I'd need to qualify to live in Canada.
If you are American and serious about immigrating or staying back in Canada - then just speak to an immigration lawyer. Canada is one of the most immigrant friendly countries in the Western World and there are literally a million ways to become a Canadian resident.
If you are American and serious about immigrating or staying back in Canada - then just speak to an immigration lawyer. Canada is one of the most immigrant friendly countries in the Western World and there are literally a million ways to become a Canadian resident.
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