Emigrate To Canada

Rated as the best place to live in the world by a United Nations study, Canada has much to be proud of. A breathtakingly beautiful country that enjoys high environmental standards and an enviously low crime rate, it scores highly on all the important issues. Education, welfare, economical factors - everything that adds up to a superior quality of life.

For all its vast, wide open spaces, it still has a relatively small population, meaning there's room to grow. That's why you'll find most houses are detached and spacious with huge gardens. The scenery is spectacular but so too are the great cities like Toronto and Vancouver. These are exciting and dynamic places to live, blending cosmopolitan atmosphere with innovative thinking.

Canada accepts more skilled workers and entrepreneurs than other countries, awarding extra points for certain categories, so why not find out if you can make it with Four Corners Quick Eligibility Check.

Comparative Cost of Living

Quality of life in Canada

Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while still retaining some ties to the British crown. Since World War II, the impressive growth of the manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed Canada from a largely rural economy into one primarily industrial and urban.

According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada has the highest quality of life in the world - and with only three people per square kilometre, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.

The cost of living varies from province to province. Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal are the most expensive areas; Charlottetown, Winnipeg and Edmonton are much cheaper.

There are many climatic variations in this huge country, ranging from the permanently frozen icecaps north of the 70th parallel to the luxuriant vegetation of British Columbia's west coast.

The quality of the education in Canada from pre-school to university and beyond is world class and free for all children and students up to the age of 18. The Canadian government also subsidise higher education heavily, making Canada one of the top destinations for families with children.

Canada Skilled - Independent Worker Time Line & Costs (sc136)

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• Skilled Worker
• Business Investor Category
• Family Class
• Provincial Nominee Programme

Skilled Worker

Score at least 67 points on the selection grid, which covers up to 6 attributes:-

• Education
• Language
• Work Experience (in a skilled occupation)
• Age
• Arranged Employment
• Adaptability

and Meet health, language and character requirements

Note: With less stringent age requirements that the Australian equivalent and no need for a job offer, the Canadian skilled worker visa is in some ways more straightforward, but it does take longer to obtain than other visas. However, if there is an offer off a full time job on the table that's cleared by the appropriate authorities in Canada, then processing times are shorter.

Alternatives: Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP)

Business Investor Category

To qualify through the investor route, you must have spent two years in the management of a qualifying business and have controlled a % of equity in the business. You will also need to score at least 35 points on a selection grid, have a net worth of at least CDN$800,000 and be prepared to make an investment of CDN$400,000 with the Canadian Government. The investment is for a 5 year period and is 'interest free'.

Meet health, language and character requirements

Alternatives: Entrepreneur, Self Employed Person and Provincial Nominee Programme

Family Class

You must be related to a Canadian citizen by one of the following means:-

• Spouses (Common law or conjugal partners 16 years of age and older)
• Parents and grandparents
• Dependent children (including adopted children)
• Children under 18 years of age who you intend to adopt
• Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces or Grandchildren who are orphans under the age of 18 and not married.

The Canadian relative must be willing to sponsor your application and agree to support both you and your accompanying family members financially for a period of three to ten years after arrival.

Provincial Nominee Programme

Nomination by one of the Provinces or Territories participating in the programme, typically this involves either receiving a confirmed job offer in the Province in question OR having a skill on the strategic skills list of the Province in question (not all Provinces have these) and/or scoring enough points on a selection grid (Typically, fewer points are needed to qualify than for the Federal skilled worker visa).

The itinerary for each trip is entirely tailored to you - around your needs and the interviews arranged on your behalf. Please see below a sample however, for illustrative purposes only.

Day 1:
On arrival at Vancouver or Calgary airports, you will make your own way to your previously arranged accommodation. Regular shuttle services operate to downtown and of course, taxis are always available. Full details and prices can be found on www.yvr.ca (Vancouver) & www.calgaryairport.com (Calgary).

You will contact Scott Anderson, our Four Corners local representative, who will welcome you and arrange to collect you on Day 2 for a personal tour of the city, lasting 2-3 hours. Scott will be happy to answer any queries you have about your interviews or living in the city itself. According to your interview schedule, Scott will also give you details of when to be ready for collection from your hotel to be taken to each interview venue. Afterwards, he will return you to your hotel.

The remainder of Day 1 should be considered a "free day" to walk the city, familiarise yourself with your surroundings or simply relax in your hotel if you so wish.

Day 2:
AM   City Tour/ Initial Meeting with Scott Anderson
PM   If required, you will be collected to arrange for recognition of your qualifications at the local Institute of Technology. If this is not required, Scott will organise interviews during the afternoon

Day 3:
AM   You will be collected for interviews (usually 2 or 3)
PM   You will attend a meeting with a Real Estate Agent*, followed by a personal tour of prospective housing areas based on your preferences and budget

Day 4:
AM   You will be collected for further interviews (2 or 3)
PM   You will attend a meeting with a Mortgage Broker*

Day 5:
AM   Free Day/ Debrief of visit
PM   Return to the UK

* Please note that meetings arranged above and beyond your interviews are of course optional and will depend on your personal circumstances.

Fast Track Work Program

Want to emigrate to Canada as soon as possible with the least amount of work on your behalf? Then the Four Corners Fast Track Work Program* is for you.

The package includes all of the following services and provides full support from our experienced team every step of the way:

• Advice on CV preparation
• Extensive personalised Job Search programme
• Pre-arranged interviews by your dedicated adviser, including collection to and from your hotel to each venue
• Personal tour of the city
• Advice on bed & breakfast accommodation during your stay in Canada
• Personal advice on best flight options
• Comprehensive Resettlement Guide to Calgary / Vancouver
• Detailed information on property letting and optional meeting with a Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Advisor
• Personal tour of prospective housing areas with Real Estate Agent
• Full Visa Processing service; on receiving a confirmed job offer, we will process your Work Permit which will enable you to move within eight months of application. When the work permit is issued, and whilst you are already enjoying your new life overseas, we will process your Residency permit, enabling you to remain in Canada long-term

For a sample itinerary, please click here.

The Four Corners service doesn't end there either, as once you have re-located, we will provide:

• A further personal city tour
• Help with healthcare, drivers license and mobile phone registration
• A visit to a reputable Rentals Agency to organise short-term rental accommodation
• A meeting with a Real Estate Agent & a further tour of prospective housing areas
• A meeting with a Mortgage Broker
• An introduction to relevant sports / social clubs based on your current interests

And to ensure your kids feel 'at home' as quickly as possible, we will provide:

• An introduction to sports / social clubs according to their interests
• A meeting with the Education Board to discuss education options
• Assistance in registration for schooling
• A detailed list of recommended activities for various ages e.g. amusement parks / zoos etc.

Call us now on 0845 8419453 to find out more about this fantastic package.

* Whilst Four Corners Emigration Ltd cannot guarantee a confirmed job offer, applicable fees for this service are payable in stages. In the event that a candidate is not successfully placed, no further fees will be payable. In this event we can then advise on alternative routes to emigration. Details regarding our full fee schedule are available on request. Four Corners Emigration Ltd accept no liability for clients not successfully securing a position nor will any refund be payable.