Moving to Canada permanently

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Ahmad.Mousa Member

Member since 05 November 2015

Ahmad.MousaMember05 November 2015 09:03:42

Hello,

I am writing this post with hopes that some of you may be able to offer some help. I want to move to Canada and live there permanently and I need help with the steps and procedure. I keep hearing that immigration is now made easier since Canada has become liberal.

I'll begin with a short introduction about me. I was born in Saudi Arabia, I hold a Saudi passport. I have traveled to Canada to study and stayed there for almost 5 years - mainly in Montreal. I speak English fluently, French not so much but I can ask where the restroom is. I do not hold an academic degree, I have a high school diploma, work currently as a freelance graphic designer and actively seeking a job. I have some work experience, but not enough to grab attention from companies that are welling to bring workers from abroad. I'm 28, male, married with no children yet.

I want to immigrate because I'm tired of living in Saudi Arabia; the rules are too strict, I'm not allowed to speak my mind, work opportunities are too rare, there's no support of any kind at all and my people (Shia'as) are being targeted by a terrorist organization (ISIS). I might as well live in captivity. I'm too reluctant to have kids because I cannot deal with all of this, and I do not want my children to have to experience and deal with this pain and shitty lifestyle. I doubt that this qualifies me as a refugee, but I need to find a way to move to Canada; for the sake of my wife and my unborn children.

I need help, please.

philipyeo Serial expat

Member since 28 May 2014

philipyeoSerial expat05 November 2015 12:26:23

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No offence, but for a young 20 something male from middle east with no degree but only high school diploma is already a though way to start out applying for a Canadian PR. However what you say is right. Given that Liberal is now in power, things may change. But you might not feel the effect immediately. It'll take some time. The new immigration minister, John McCallum (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department … callum.asp), hasn't even warm up his seat. Plus he has a host of problems to worry about http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ … -1.3304602

I would say the best way for you is to get an actual immigration consultant to help you out. NOTE: Beware of fake ones. Check and verify their license before engaging. I can recommend 2 to you, http://www.abicrcic.com He's based in Toronto though. And here's another also based in Toronto, http://www.wanassociates.com
They all will be able to work with you through the phone or via email or for the former, through Skype as well.

All the best.

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP05 November 2015 12:29:02

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Hello Ahmad.Mousa and welcome to Expat.com

Sorry to hear about life there in Saudi Arabia for you and yours.

I invite you to read the articles we have in the Living in Canada Guide to gather some infos to help you prepare your expatriation project.

Wish you all the best

Regards
Kenjee

Ahmad.Mousa Member

Member since 05 November 2015

Ahmad.MousaMember06 November 2015 08:59:01

Thanks guys, I tried the self assessment on CIC, but apparently I don't qualify for Express Entry.
Can a fried with a Canadian PR do something to ease the process?

philipyeo Serial expat

Member since 28 May 2014

philipyeoSerial expat06 November 2015 17:37:52

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Ahmad.Mousa wrote:
Thanks guys, I tried the self assessment on CIC, but apparently I don't qualify for Express Entry.
Can a fried with a Canadian PR do something to ease the process?

Not that I know of. Sorry pal.
It probably be easier to come in as a student with a study permit. Go for the fastest course through community college (make sure its a minimum of 2 years course) and then once you graduate, you'd be able to apply for a work permit. After which you can easily apply for a PR.

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