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PhoenixDown   0

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Hello everyone,

I am a 21 year old female currently residing in Spokane, WA.

This is going to sound like wishful thinking, and I'm sure you all have heard this story at one time or another, but I want to get residency in Canada.

Here's the problem: For the past 5 years I have been bed-ridden. I have had no energy to go to school to learn a Skill or Trade that is considered a necessity in Canada. Now that I am on my feet and working again [i'm a business/sales consultant], I can honestly say I am nooooooooooowhere near the $300,000 Canada requires to move.

I have been looking for work in Canada, since it'd be easiest to get a Visa that way, but with no special skills to show for, no one wants to hire a girl in the US that has no home to go to in Canada, and I don't plan on getting married for the sole sake of being able to gain residency in that country.

So, can anyone please send me some creative suggestions? Has anyone been in this situation and succeeded?

Thank you all for your time.

Best wishes,

-The Dreamer ;)

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misa Experienced

misa   2

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I think you're out of options for being able to live there (actually getting permanent residency status is a whole other issue).

Really there are only a few options to be able to live in any country: work, school, entrepreneur/investor, or family-based immigration.

K3 Timeline - 2006-11-20 to 2007-03-19

See the comments section in my timeline for full details of my K3 dates, transfers and touches. Also see my Vancouver consulate review and my POE review.

AOS & EAD Timeline

2007-04-16: I-485 and I-765 sent to Chicago (My AOS/EAD checklist)

2007-04-17: Received at Chicago

2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

2007-08-24: Welcome notice mailed!

2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

2007-09-01: Green card received!

Done with USCIS until May 23, 2009!

Emancipation Mentor

Emancipation   2

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Why do you want to move to Canada so badly?

Just curious.

Isn't it obvious??? The beautiful people, the socialized Medicare, the amazing cultural diversity and tolerance.. and of course bilingualism!!! Yeah Canada!!!!

tee hee..

AOS:

2007-02-22: Sent AOS /EAD

2007-03-06 : NOA1 AOS /EAD

2007-03-28: Transferred to CSC

2007-05-17: EAD Card Production Ordered

2007-05-21: I485 Approved

2007-05-24: EAD Card Received

2007-06-01: Green Card Received!!

Removal of Conditions:

2009-02-27: Sent I-751

2009-03-07: NOA I-751

2009-03-31: Biometrics Appt. Hartford

2009-07-21: Touched (first time since biometrics) Perhaps address change?

2009-07-28: Approved at VSC

2009-08-25: Received card in the mail

Naturalization

2012-08-20: Submitted N-400

2013-01-18: Became Citizen

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Sprailenes   47

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Why do you want to move to Canada so badly?

Just curious.

Isn't it obvious??? The beautiful people, the socialized Medicare, the amazing cultural diversity and tolerance.. and of course bilingualism!!! Yeah Canada!!!!

tee hee..

'

well besides that :lol:

Donne moi une poptart!

Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

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Here is the test for skilled workers immigration into Canada: test. You don't need to have $300k for that, but it does require that you have adequate funds to support yourself while you look for a job after you land. I heard that the process can take up to 5 years to complete.

Here is a link to a forum that centers around skilled worker immigration in Canada: forum

My blog

10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

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IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

PhoenixDown Newbie

PhoenixDown   0

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Thank you everyone.

I tried to take the Skilled Workers test... Unfortunately, I don't apply for anything there.

I think I'll try the school idea - does it really work? Can I try learning a skilled trade there to stay?

What is the humanitarian/compassion option that I've heard people filing for?

I have wanted to live in Canada since I was 5. It's just so beautiful, and a few of my best friends live in Calgary - there's a magnetic pull. Unfortunately, contracting a chronic illness that knocked me out of work and school [and drained my funds completely] ripped me out of that option - I wanted to be in Canada by this time in my life. It's funny, because when people see what I look like and hear the way I talk, they frequently ask if I am Canadian visiting the US.

I was born and raised in San Diego, and I have lived there up until two weeks ago when I decided to move to Spokane to be closer to Canada [That's devotion, hey?] Extra incentive.

Anyone have an idea for a business I can start overnight? :jest: [i hope someone seriously responds to that. LOL]

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misa Experienced

misa   2

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Here's the link for study permits: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

K3 Timeline - 2006-11-20 to 2007-03-19

See the comments section in my timeline for full details of my K3 dates, transfers and touches. Also see my Vancouver consulate review and my POE review.

AOS & EAD Timeline

2007-04-16: I-485 and I-765 sent to Chicago (My AOS/EAD checklist)

2007-04-17: Received at Chicago

2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

2007-08-24: Welcome notice mailed!

2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

2007-09-01: Green card received!

Done with USCIS until May 23, 2009!

Emancipation Mentor

Emancipation   2

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I would suggest studying the trades.. Carpentry esp.. I know they are hurting for skilled tradesmen in Canada.. or Nursing.. Kinda different levels of the spectrum, but they need 'em.

AOS:

2007-02-22: Sent AOS /EAD

2007-03-06 : NOA1 AOS /EAD

2007-03-28: Transferred to CSC

2007-05-17: EAD Card Production Ordered

2007-05-21: I485 Approved

2007-05-24: EAD Card Received

2007-06-01: Green Card Received!!

Removal of Conditions:

2009-02-27: Sent I-751

2009-03-07: NOA I-751

2009-03-31: Biometrics Appt. Hartford

2009-07-21: Touched (first time since biometrics) Perhaps address change?

2009-07-28: Approved at VSC

2009-08-25: Received card in the mail

Naturalization

2012-08-20: Submitted N-400

2013-01-18: Became Citizen

Emancipation Mentor

Emancipation   2

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Again, thank you everyone, you are all so helpful.

What about being a Naturopath? Is that a demanded profession?

Mine on PEI is book solid.. very hard to get an appointment..

However if you are looking to be in AB to be near your friends might want to check on where the schools are.. looks like the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is in Toronto.

AOS:

2007-02-22: Sent AOS /EAD

2007-03-06 : NOA1 AOS /EAD

2007-03-28: Transferred to CSC

2007-05-17: EAD Card Production Ordered

2007-05-21: I485 Approved

2007-05-24: EAD Card Received

2007-06-01: Green Card Received!!

Removal of Conditions:

2009-02-27: Sent I-751

2009-03-07: NOA I-751

2009-03-31: Biometrics Appt. Hartford

2009-07-21: Touched (first time since biometrics) Perhaps address change?

2009-07-28: Approved at VSC

2009-08-25: Received card in the mail

Naturalization

2012-08-20: Submitted N-400

2013-01-18: Became Citizen

PhoenixDown Newbie

PhoenixDown   0

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Again, thank you everyone, you are all so helpful.

What about being a Naturopath? Is that a demanded profession?

Mine on PEI is book solid.. very hard to get an appointment..

However if you are looking to be in AB to be near your friends might want to check on where the schools are.. looks like the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is in Toronto.

Excuse my ignorance, but, PEI?

Thank you! I will look at that school. Do you think when I obtained a license they'd allow me to stay in Canada? Or is that skill not in high enough demand?

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