Stuck in a rut? Hoping to make a big life change in 2020? Looking to put the UK firmly in your rearview mirror?
You’re not alone, as Google searches on ‘How to move to Canada’ have spiked as of late.
This makes sense, given the country came third place (behind Sweden and Denmark) in the US News & World Report’s 2019 Best Countries List for women, which took into account human rights, gender equality, income equality, progress and safety of 80 countries.
That’s not to mention its lush landscapes and the fact that one of the country’s two official languages are English.
But how exactly does one go about moving to Canada, and what administrative and bureaucratic hurdles have to be overcome in order to get there?
Find out here.
How to immigrate to Canada
Okay, so it’s not quite as easy as just packing a bag and taking off. First of all, you need to figure out the legal requirements to make the move.
Have you got family in Canada? Your relatives may be able to sponsor you, as long as they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
If you’re a skilled worker, you can also apply via the Express Entry route, which uses a points-based system.
You’ll be asked questions about your nationality, age, language ability (namely, French language), education, work experience and information about any job offers.
After this is completed, you will be assessed and given a score out of 1,200.
Unless you have a job offer lined up, your chances largely rest on whether or not your job is on their shortage list.
If you’re looking for a shorter-term move and are aged between 18 and 30, you may be able to apply via the government’s International Experience Canada scheme.
Once your application is submitted, you’ll enter a pool and then it’s pot-luck whether or not you get picked.
If successful, you can get a working visa for up to 2 years.
What other countries have free healthcare?
When thinking about moving abroad, it’s important to think about what priorities are important to you.
Is it more sun? (Canada might be out in that case). Is it better food? (Canada has poutine to its name, which is saying something)
For many people, the offer of free and good healthcare is a big factor in whether or not they choose to move somewhere.
Unsurprisingly, Canada tops the list when it comes to this factor too.
According to the Healthcare Access & Quality Index, which looks at health infrastructure, basic mental and physical health, and the availability of preventative care, the following countries have the best healthcare:
- Canada
- Qatar
- France
- Norway
- New Zealand
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- The Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Singapore
- Luxembourg
- Japan
- Sweden
Is it worth battling the bureaucracy? We think it might be.
For more information, you can go to the official website of the Canadian Government or check out this helpful ‘how-to’ infographic.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/13/move-canada-uk-11902451/
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