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Expats in Canada Sharing Information

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Are you expats in Canada? Or maybe you are planning on moving to Canada ?

If so, then this is the place for you.

You are welcome to ask questions, provide tips, and to submit stories about life in Canada:

  1. Check if your question is already answered. You can find previously submitted general questions and answers here.

  2. If you have a question about anything that is related to living in Canada, moving to Canada or Canada employment you can simply submit it in the form bellow.

    Note that the fields for name and location are optional. You can stay anonymous if you prefer. If you do fill out your name then it will appear when the question is published.

    Providing your email is also optional. You will be prompted for it AFTER submitting the question itself. Your email will NOT appear on the site. However if you provide your e-mail, I will be able to notify you when your question is answered.

    Where will you find the response to your query?

    Just under your question, on the same webpage. You can find an example right here.

    Should you have a follow up question or if anyone else has something to add to the answer then simply click on - add your comment button, and submit it

  3. You can submit tips about living in Canada, moving to Canada or any other information that can help other expats to adjust to their new country.
  4. Share personal stories about your expatriate life in Canada. You can add some photos to spice up your story by simply uploading them to the form.

I hope that together we can build a community for expats in Canada who come to share information and to assist each other.

Enjoy, and Have Fun

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Details about Applying to Study in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

I am a student from Sri Lanka.

I am planning to study in Canada and my uncle is sponsoring me.

I want to know how many months bank ...

Student Spouse Visa for Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

Please give details about rules and regulations for students spouse visa for canada

Thanks
Manjinder Kaur Sahota

Canada Study Visa with Spouse  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I want to do study in Canada. I have done my b-tech.

I want to apply for higher studies. I am married. Can my husband go with me as a ...

About studying in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I have done the 12th class this year and got 6 bands overall - 7 bands in listening, 4.5 in writing, 6 in speaking and 5.5 in reading.

Can ...

Sponsring my Family to Come to Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

I became permanent resident of Canada on 27th Sept, 2007, but then stayed in India for extended period as economic condition was stiff. Meanwhile ...

I Have a Visa for Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I got this visa through an agent.

I am not sure if it is real or not

Regards
Gurdave Singh

Work Temporarily in Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am currently studying my third language and have an agriculture background specifically in the potato business being here from the state ...

Immigrating to Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi

I am Ali Muddin I have done GNM and have 12 years experience.

I want to get a permanent residence in Canada. My wife is also a GNM.
Kindly ...

US expat returning to U.S. from Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

When we moved to Vancouver from Chicago five years ago, the Canadian gov't gave us an allowance on moving our stuff to Canada in which we ...

Relocating to Canada and School Admission in Toronto   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon,

I am moving to Toronto from Dubai with my family in Feb 2011.

My son will be in Grade 3 at that time.

Do canadian schools admit ...

Student Visa to Canada and Fund Proof Requirements  starstarstarstarstar
Hey!

have applied to university of Manitoba Canada and have received a letter of offer and am in the process of paying the tuition fees.

But before ...

Moving to Canada and a School for my Kid  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon good day!

I will be moving to Canada by September-2010 with my family.

My elder daughter age 6+ (Date of birth is 15-01-2004) study at ...

How can I join my Spouse who is a Student in Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

My wife is a student at centennial college in a 2 year post graduate program.

At the beginning she got a 1 year visa, and then she extended ...

Do I need to legalize my kids School Certificates before moving to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am from South India, coming in from Oman, the Middle East.

We're already permanent residents of Canada, but just about to make our Canadian ...

How to Immigrate to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

I have a MA in English language teaching and I have been teaching for more than ten years.

I am learning Spanish now.

I am going ...

Study Permit to Canada was Refused - What should I do?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I have been in Canada as a tourist before, and I never stayed more than the period that was authorized to me which was really short.

More ...

Cold Canadian Winters  starstarstarstarstar
Hello Everyone

I have just recieved great news regarding a job in ottawa, which means My family and I can come and enjoy hopefully a wonderfull life ...

Spouse Visa to Canada  starstarstarstarstar
I am from India and I am studying in Australia at present time.

If I apply for a student visa to Canada, can I get a spouse visa?

I am married and ...

Work Permit for a Spouse of a Canadian Student Visa Holder  starstarstarstarstar
Hello ,

I have few questions reg type of visa for Spouse while having CANADA student visa.

Can spouse work full time in CANADA during visa period?...

Can I work in Canada as a Male Nurse?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I have completed my general nursing in Delhi.

I have no experience.

I have got 8 bands in ielts.

Can I work as a male nurse in Canada?...

How to Become a Permanent Resident in Canada
after Graduating from a Canadian University?
  starstarstarstarstar
Hello Sharon,

I want to study in Canada and for this I had also given IELTS and got 6.O Bands (Reading-6.O, Listening-6.5, Speaking-5.5 , Reading-5....

How to Search for an Employer in Canada?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

How to get an employer in Canada?

Where and how I can find them?

Thanks
Flora

Study Permit to Canada for Short Term Courses  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

My sister is planing to take English courses in Canada for 3 to 4 months period.and then join one of the collages in Halifax for 1 year diploma ...

Canadian Student Visa Requirement (Proof Of Funds) Query  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

My name is Haseeb and I intend to study in Canada. I have applied to the Ryerson University Canada and hope fully will get the admission ...

Canada Live in Caregiver Program  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

my name is Elizabeth, I was working in Utah, USA for 6 years as a caregiver,

I came back to Peru on December 2009 because my authorizacion ...

My Fiancé Applied For a Study Permit to Canada, Can I Join Him?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

My fiancé just applied for study permit, he was admitted by Centennial college in Toronto for a 2 year certificate program as social service ...

Visa for Accompanying Spouse to Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I applied for a student visa to Canada and included my wife in the application.

I got my visa and I think my wife is supposed to get ...

Renewing Caregiving Visa in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

If a caregiver is living in canada for over a year and she has to change jobs because of various reason but her permit is still valid and ...

Sponsoring a Family Member to Immigrate to Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am in Australia right now. I came on 2008 on a spouse visa, but I separated from my wife.

My visa is valid till 30th may and I want ...

Can I Work as a Registered Nurse in Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon,

Actually I'm very much eager to know whether my sister can get job in Canada or not...

She got the ielts test and score is 6.5

She ...

I need to find a job in Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am a single mother with two kids. As of now I am working in Kuwait as a flowers designer.

I just want to know if I have a chance to ...

How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am a TY BBA student from India and I want to study for MBA in Canada.

Please can you tell me what procedure should I follow, and what ...

Can I join my husband who is Studying in Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi All :)

My husband studies in Canada under a student visa for six months.

We got married last week and now I don't know whether I can join him ...

How to Request a Police Certificate to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Mam,

I have received the approval letter from the Canadian Embassy.

One of the requirement is to provide police clearance from the country where ...

Can I apply for a spouse visa to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

I am kulwinder. My wife wants to do study in Canada and I want to go with her for all kind of help.

Is it possible to apply for a ...

Working as a Nurse in Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

How can I work as a nurse in Canada?

I don't have NCLEX yet but I am a registered nurse both in Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

Is ...

Admission to a College in Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am a citizen of India currently residing in United Kingdom.

I have completed my post graduation. I have a 2 years work permit and am ...

Can I study in Canada if I hold a Spouse Visa to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am a student of hospitality management. I almost finished my studies.

I have done three years of nursing diploma in India and three ...

Canada Student Visa - Can my Spouse Accompany me to Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I am soon applying for Canada study visa.

I have cleared IELTS and wanted to know if I can take my spouse along.

Thanks
Jass

Am I Eligible to Work as a Caregiver in Canada?  starstarstarstarstar
I wanted to ask if I'm eligible to apply as a nanny/live in caregiver in Canada.

I had only attended 1 year of midwifery.

I have 3 years experienced ...

Canada Student Visa Applications - Tips and Suggestions   starstarstarstarstar
Hi to all

I applied for a Canadian study permit on December 2010 and received a Student Visa to Canada. I am now studying at the University in Vancouver,...

How to Obtain a Police Clearance to Canada?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Ms. Sharon,

I would like to know the procedures in requesting a police clearance to Canada.

I worked in Qatar and Saudi Arabia as a contract worker ...

Canada Visa Application   starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon

I want to apply for a visa to Canada.

I'm a MA Hindi, NTT, post graduate diploma in computer application.

Which form can I fill out ...

Can a Diplomat's Family Member Work in Canada?   starstarstarstarstar
Hi

My father is a diplomat , and I was querying if I could work in Canada whilst visiting if I have the authorization or does my father have to be ...

Canada Primary School Admission Guideline Request  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon,

Greetings!

I am expected to travel soon from India to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada with my family (my wife and my 9+ years old son). I will ...

Student Visa Application to Canada – Delay in Processing the Visa   starstarstarstarstar
I have applied for a student visa on 15th October...

As per the website commitment the process will takes minimum of seven business to maximum 28 business ...

Can I Work in Canada as a Nurse?  starstarstarstarstar
Can I work in Canada as a nurse even if I don't have any hospital working experience?

I took the IELTS just this Dec. and I got 6 band score. Do you ...

Immigration process made easy  starstarstarstarstar
After working with different Indian Corporates for over a decade, I have worked with an immigration company for 4 years.

Now I am running my own show ...

Canadian Student Visa Refused  starstarstarstarstar
Hello everyone,

I am a student from INDIA. I applied for a Canadian student visa in November. I paid college fee 6000$ and I got medicals but sadly ...

Canada Immigration Information   starstarstarstarstar
I am a Malaysian who has a pending permanent resident immigration application as a skilled worker to Canada since late 2007, and would like to expedite ...

Studying in Canada and bringing my mother and brother with me  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon!

I intend to study at a Canadian university next year, and I want to bring my mother (45) and brother (24) along with me. I am 22 years old....

Can I and my daughter travel to canada with
my wife who will be studying in Canada?
  starstarstarstarstar
Hi There.

I will grateful to you if you can let me know the following:

My wife is planning to study in Canada. Can I and our 4yrs daughter travel ...

Student Visa to Canada Refused  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I had applied for a student visa to Canada (BC) through an agency.

2 days ago I got a visa refusal from Canadian High Commission in India ...

Canada Student Visa with Wife  starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon,

I am planning to apply for Canada student visa and I am married.

Is it possible to bring my wife with me to Canada if I am going to ...

Student Visa for Canada Refused   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I applied for student visa in Canada,but unfortunately Canadian Visa Officer refused my student visa application.

The Embassy gave me ...

Canada Student Visa Validity  starstarstarstarstar
Hi

I would like to ask about the validity of a student permit in Canada - How many years a student visa is valid in Canada for Masters Program.

I ...

Studying in Canada and Bringing My Family With Me   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon!

If ever I am a student in Canada, can I bring my family along while I am studying there?

Can my husband work and can my son enroll in ...

Schooling in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi all

We would love to know if our children would be allowed to enter into the schooling system in Canada if we were to stay there for a six/twelve ...

Cost of Living in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

My family is planning on moving to Canada.

One of the things we are trying to find out is the cost of living in Canada and especially ...

Canada Study Visa + Spouse  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

It is really great to find some guide like this website.

I have got admission in Univ of Manitoba in PhD Physics (first year will be Masters)...

Amercians Living in Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

Do Americans living in Canada have to pay Canadian Taxes?

Thanks
Richard

Canada Visa Information   starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I was accepted into University in Canada, and was wondering if my spouse can accompany me to Canada and do I have to include her on my Canadian ...

Canadian Student Visa  starstarstarstarstar
Hi

I am a student.

I would like to study in Canada, but I don't know how to apply for a Canadian student visa.

I would appreciate your assistance
...

Canadian Visa Refused  starstarstarstarstar
Dear Sharon,

Hi!

I applied for a student permit to Canada for MBA.

My application got refused as i was not able to satisfy the Visa officer ...

Health Insurance Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Hi,

My girlfriend and I have recently moved to Canada from Australia on a 2 year work visa and have been lucky enough to get job’s as lefties on Whistler ...

Visa to Canada   starstarstarstarstar
Can my 19 year old son apply for a student visa to go to college in Canada?

My son will be 20 in May. He Moved to Canada from USA, Pennsylvania with ...

From Seattle to Ottawa  starstarstarstarstar
Hello Sharon,
Lovely site you have built!

I'm doing a "relatively" simple, (yet complex to me, since it's my first time) move from the US to Canada ...

Canada Student Visa  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to inquire about a certain situation for some people.

If someone visits Canada as a visitor and then he decides to study in Canada, Can ...

Visa Canada  starstarstarstarstar
Canada Work Permit

Hi

I'm a dutch citizen and i would like to work in canada.
My question - Is it possible to apply as soon i enter Canada (Montreal)...

Can a Canadian Study Visa Holder Bring Her Spouse to Canada?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon,


I am on a study permit in Canada. I got married before I came to Canada, but because the marriage certificate was not issued at that time,...

Canada Immigration Sponsor for a Spouse  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I found your website informative regarding getting information, hope you will help me out..

I am a Canadian citizen living in Canada for ...

Work Visa for Canada - Nurse  starstarstarstar
Hi!

I am a Filipina nurse presently residing in Doha,Qatar.

Can I possibly apply for a work visa upon arrival in Canada, even if i do not have an ...

Can a Zimbabwe Citizen Study in Canada?  starstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

My daughter is 25 and is in Zimbabwe.

She wishes to study in Canada. Is it possible?

Thanks
Nyasha

Renewing a Canadian Work Visa for Live-In Caregiver   starstarstarstar
Hi Sharon good day!

Can I renew my Canadian Live-In Caregiver Visa? And how long does it take? Do I need to provide again the requirements that I sent ...

Studying in Canada - Bringing spouse and Dependent child  starstarstarstar
I want to study in Canada and at the same time can I bring my spouse and my child?

Canada Visitor Visa - Changing Status   starstarstarstar
Hi Sharon

I will be entering Canada on a visitor visa, and was wondering if I can change my visitor visa to a student visa while I am in Canada?

Thanks ...

Moving to Toronto?  Not rated yet
Move to Oakville, a very attractive suburb of Toronto with a vibrant American expat community of men, women and children, an hour drive to the US border....

Living in Canada... the latinamerican way  Not rated yet
I wanted to introduce you to InmigrantesCanada.com .

This website is a blog directory devoted to list the blogs of latinamerican immigrants living ...

Toronto Events  Not rated yet
I love the fact that you have something to do every week in Toronto, that is something I was missing in Venezuela, and not only you have something to do,...




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