However, Canadian employers will often not hire a person without Canadian employment experience, which you cannot get until someone offers you a job. The problem is that so many previous immigrants from countries other than the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand or north western Europe have had false credentials that Canadian employers are wary of hiring people from other places than listed.
The process of moving to Canada can take up to three years and can cost $10,000 in government fees. Permanent residency in Canada is not free.
Also note that you do not need to know any French to immigrate to Canada unless you plan to live in the province of Quebec.
As for getting a job in Canada, because so many immigrants from countries outside the USA and the UK have falsified degrees, Canadian employers generally do not accept them unless they already have Canadian experience in their field with another Canadian employer. It is common for engineers and the like from Asia and the Middle East, even with a PhD, to be taxi drivers or parking lot attendants.
Regardless, after a fast start Canada’s recovery from the recession has slowed down and it is very difficult to find a job in Canada. It will be easier when you see that Canada’s unemployment rate is below 6%.
Do note that it is not possible to live in Canada by yourself or support a family with a minimum wage job.
pianojangee
If you move to Canada or move to another country permanently, you will loose US Permanent resident status and your green card is void. Nobody can tell you whether it would be a good idea or not to moving to Canada except yourself.
Donkey Punch
Be advised that if you move to Canada or even visit for an extended period, you will lose your US greencard.
tuppenybitz
if your only a student you do not qualify to immigrate to canada,you must be a skilled worker.You could go on a student visa but this is temporary
ibu guru
If your family has plenty of money, you might be able to transfer to a college in Canada and get a temporary student visa. Otherwise, there is no way you are going to stay temporarily in Canada or especially to immigrate to Canada at your age and with no education. After you have a degree and experience, you might be able to apply if you have enough points. If your application is approved, the waiting time to enter Canada is now running about 5 – 6 years. See the Immigration Canada website.
tonalc2
There’s a lot of hoops to jump through and lots of paperwork, but hey, go for it.
You cannot just move to Canada. You have to apply to immigrate.
If you want to move to Canada, here is a link to the Canadian government web site with the information.
http://www.goingtocanada.gc.ca/CIC/display-afficher.do?id=0000000000102&lang=eng
You can take this test to see if you might qualify
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assess/index.asp
One of the most popular ways of entering Canada is as a skilled worker. Follow this link to see if you are eligible
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/tool/index.asp
However, Canadian employers will often not hire a person without Canadian employment experience, which you cannot get until someone offers you a job. The problem is that so many previous immigrants from countries other than the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand or north western Europe have had false credentials that Canadian employers are wary of hiring people from other places than listed.
The process of moving to Canada can take up to three years and can cost $10,000 in government fees. Permanent residency in Canada is not free.
If you are a US citizen, an easier to way to work in Canada, at least on a temporary basis may be under NAFTA. However, you must be a member of certain specialty occupations. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp#nafta
These occupations are listed here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TN_Visa
As well, if you are an H-1B visa holder in the USA, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
http://canadaimmigrationlaw.net/Immigration/h1b_visa.htm
Also note that you do not need to know any French to immigrate to Canada unless you plan to live in the province of Quebec.
As for getting a job in Canada, because so many immigrants from countries outside the USA and the UK have falsified degrees, Canadian employers generally do not accept them unless they already have Canadian experience in their field with another Canadian employer. It is common for engineers and the like from Asia and the Middle East, even with a PhD, to be taxi drivers or parking lot attendants.
Regardless, after a fast start Canada’s recovery from the recession has slowed down and it is very difficult to find a job in Canada. It will be easier when you see that Canada’s unemployment rate is below 6%.
Do note that it is not possible to live in Canada by yourself or support a family with a minimum wage job.
If you move to Canada or move to another country permanently, you will loose US Permanent resident status and your green card is void. Nobody can tell you whether it would be a good idea or not to moving to Canada except yourself.
Be advised that if you move to Canada or even visit for an extended period, you will lose your US greencard.
if your only a student you do not qualify to immigrate to canada,you must be a skilled worker.You could go on a student visa but this is temporary
If your family has plenty of money, you might be able to transfer to a college in Canada and get a temporary student visa. Otherwise, there is no way you are going to stay temporarily in Canada or especially to immigrate to Canada at your age and with no education. After you have a degree and experience, you might be able to apply if you have enough points. If your application is approved, the waiting time to enter Canada is now running about 5 – 6 years. See the Immigration Canada website.
There’s a lot of hoops to jump through and lots of paperwork, but hey, go for it.
Info:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/study.asp#need