Migrating to a different country holds its excitement and apprehension for unexpected occasions. However, with proper planning, preparation, and organization, we can drop anxiety and enjoy migrating. What information do you need when moving to Canada for a career?
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Visa Requirements
Every country has its rules and regulations that apply to migrant workers. It’s important to know if you need a work permit in Canada. The work or business permits might apply to some nations or countries.
For example, because of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), EU citizens, depending on particular jobs or trades, can work temporarily (12 months) within Canada without undergoing a Labour Market Impact Assessment or a work permit. Americans can do business in Canada without a permit for up to six months.
Canada Immigration offers various work permit categories for those who wish to work within its borders. A quick way to fast forward your move to Canada is through Express Entry PR for instance. This will help you jump-start the immigration process.
Depending on the country you’re from, you may be required to provide translation of legal documents that meet legal authenticity and compliance standards.
Research the visa that best meets your needs.
Know the Official Languages
You need to speak English or French if you want to work in Canada. The visa entry requirements include a language test assessment of one or both languages. For instance, if you want to work in the French-speaking part of Canada, knowing or being conversant in French is crucial to your ability to communicate.
Have Sufficient Health Insurance
Research on the health plan benefits available to migrants or permanent residents. Some provinces avail provincial health insurance to new permanent residents. In other places, one waits for about three months for the health plan benefits to mature. So, get international health insurance in case of medical emergencies until you get a health care plan in Canada.
The Canadian Work Experience
Many employers want to work with someone who has worked in Canada. This means a limited chance of recognition of your foreign skill or professional experience. Be ready to serve in other work service areas as you work towards gaining your Canadian work experience. You might be skilled, but you might need to undergo accreditation. The accreditation for specialized work will take some time before you can apply for or continue your qualified professional career. Bring with you your education transcripts, work achievements, and awards to support your record of work experience.
Canada’s Credit Rating
A good credit rating or score establishes your financial trustworthiness in your ability to pay your debts. To get a car, house loan, or any other loan, the creditors will check your credit score as a benchmark for repaying them. Thus, it is paramount to establish stable financial activities based on your credit cards, lines of credit, loans, and so forth. Some employers might review your credit record as a precondition for getting a job. Some landlords might want to see your credit score before they allow you to rent their premises. Aim to make full payments on your bills on time or meet the minimum payment requirements to improve your credit score. Better yet, try not to apply for credit and live within your means.
Conclusion
Before making your move or deciding to migrate to Canada, conduct conclusive research on what will meet your requirements and ease your way to settle quickly. Canada has a diverse immigrant community. Out of the 38 million population, approximately 21% of its people are immigrants. Thus, the diverse culture and mix of the population make for less division by race or caste system.
