A Travelers Complete Guide to Living Overseas in Canada

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According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada is the number one place to settle in terms of employment, educational facilities, life expectancy and cost of living making it a very popular residential destination for those desiring the leave the United States.

While most people live in the large cities bordering the United States, many of these cities have certain drawbacks for US immigrants such as the main language spoken such as in Quebec and Vancouver where French is the predominant language used for communicative purposes.

Even though the 8 unemployment rate is currently lower than that of the United States, the most critical need in the job market is in the field of engineering. The 3-step work permit process requires proof of employment.

Basic entry consists of initiating paperwork which can take up to three years for processing. In addition to a meticulous listing of all items both personal and household being declared on initial entry, an additional listing of all items being shipped is required as well. Financially, each person must demonstrate the ability to maintain their cost of living expenses for 6 months. Based on Canadian wage scales, this can amount to approximately 18,000 per person.

 

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