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:
I hope that together we can build a community for expats in Canada who come to share information and to assist each other.
Do you have questions, tips or any great story about living in Canada ? Share it!
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Details about Applying to Study in Canada





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





Dear Sharon
Please give details about rules and regulations for students spouse visa for canada
Thanks
Manjinder Kaur Sahota
Canada Study Visa with Spouse





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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?





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?





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?





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?





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





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





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





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?





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?





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?





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





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





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





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?





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





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





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





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?





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





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?





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?





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?





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?





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





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





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?





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?





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?





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





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?





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





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?





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





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





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?





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





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





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





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





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?





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





Hi Sharon
Do Americans living in Canada have to pay Canadian Taxes?
Thanks
Richard
Canada Visa Information





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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?





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





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




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?




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




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




I want to study in Canada and at the same time can I bring my spouse and my child?
Canada Visitor Visa - Changing Status




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?
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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
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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
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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,...