IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS!

[rachtate]

Hi all,

Im an English film industry professional working in London, looking to make the move to Canada and although there are some helpful websites I still have a few questions I really cant find the answer to (apologies for the wordiness but its hard to abbreviate):

1) I have enough points to gain a skilled workers permit, as does my boyfriend, but we want to apply together. How do we do this? Do we wait untill we technically become common-law partners (12 months of living together)? Even then, what do we do?

2) If only my name is on our lease, how can I prove my boyfriend has been living with me for 12 months? Do I need several forms of proof?

3) The application form asks for 'unencumbered' funds available... does this mean you cannot include monies available to withdraw on a credit card? How much money is the magic figure they are looking for?

I think they are the main 3 for now. If there are any lovely people out there who have been through this or happen to study the legislation (!?), Ill buy you a beer if you help me with all this crap!

Cheers

Rachael.

[Richter]

The answers to your common-law questions should be here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/familymembers.html

With regards to unencumbered funds - it is my understanding that these are funds that you own outright and are not subject to any loan or ongoing credit arrangement, ie positive equity on property and savings. Money available on a credit card would not, I believe, qualify.

Deatils of minimum funds required are here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-4.html

I'm no expert but I hope this is of some help.

[lmc1978]

I want to relocate in Toronto, or surrounding areas.

I am 29 years old, I speak 4 languages and I have a doctorate degree in International commerce.

I have been reading about different options about work permits and the skilled worker programme would take about 4 or 5 years.

Could you tell me if there is any other chance of going there without waiting so long?

I am living in the UK at the moment, I am italian.

I would like to go to Canada at the latest May 2008.

[jes2jes]

I want to relocate in Toronto, or surrounding areas.

I am 29 years old, I speak 4 languages and I have a doctorate degree in International commerce.

I have been reading about different options about work permits and the skilled worker programme would take about 4 or 5 years.

Could you tell me if there is any other chance of going there without waiting so long?

I am living in the UK at the moment, I am italian.

I would like to go to Canada at the latest May 2008.

Go to canada as a visitor and look for a job there. When the you find a job you can apply for skilled worker (with AEO) which currently says it takes 6 months to review but can be longer or apply for a work permit for the same job and later to the SW application. Sorry there is no short cut.

Check if Italian's qualify for WHV (working Holiday Visa) to Canada.