Life in Canada: Immigration, Money, Accommodation

For some Russians, emigration to a foreign country is almost an obsession. They can be understood, since the standard of living in their home state does not suit everyone. Well, the proverb "Fish is looking, where is deeper, and man - where is better" has not been canceled yet. A large part of our compatriots are looking for a better stake in a country like Canada. And experts say that the degree of influence of Russian culture in this state, bordering on the US, is growing every year. But is it easy to assimilate a compatriot in a "maple" country? Is it comfortable for Russians in Canada? How do they live there? What do you need to immigrate to this state? Consider these issues in more detail, and most importantly - find out why Canada is so attractive to our compatriots.

Why?

It is not the first year or even more than one decade that the above-mentioned country is considered prosperous and prosperous. Russians in Canada can see here with their own eyes high labor productivity, a measured way of life and social security of citizens who inhabit the "maple" state.

In addition, the kingdom has one of the lowest crime rates, and a huge selection of street cafes and restaurants creates all the prerequisites for a comfortable stay. But is life in Canada easy for our compatriots? At first glance, yes. The thing is that this country occupies one of the leading places in the world in terms of quality of life: citizens enjoy a variety of social programs, free medical care, authorities maintain high environmental standards, provide security, take real steps to fight unemployment, assist migrants in Social adaptation.

But, on the other hand, life in Canada for a newcomer is not so cloudless and iridescent. Why? It's simple: the one who emigrated to Canada in search of a better share for himself, may long enough to find a suitable job for himself. And if it is not, then there is no income.

As a result, newcomers are forced to accept unskilled labor. And yet it is generally accepted that the kingdom has the highest salaries.

In general, the standard of living in Canada has attracted, attracted and will attract visitors from other countries.

Price list

This criterion also determines the degree of well-being of citizens of the "maple" kingdom. Prices in Canada vary depending on the region. For example, the cost of goods in Vancouver is two orders of magnitude higher than in Toronto. If you go to the supermarket, then you will be offered a choice of two types of food: on a natural basis and grown with the use of "chemistry". Naturally, eco-friendly food costs more than, for example, a chicken, which was fed with artificial additives.

As for household appliances and electronics, the prices are lower here than in the EU zone, but higher than in the US. But the cost of cars corresponds to the American level.

It should be noted that price tags in stores are usually fixed without taking taxes into account (in order to lure the buyer), so the client needs to be prepared to fork out for a large amount (15-20%) than indicated in the price list.

Language

For Russians, life in Canada without knowledge of foreign is very, very difficult. And it will be better if the visitor has several languages: English and French.

The first is most often used in technical and scientific fields, and the second - in everyday life. Thus, every migrant should know the language in Canada. Note that in Quebec you can not do without the French, and in Montreal without French and English.

It is necessary to emphasize that in Quebec for those who came to the kingdom for the purpose of employment, state courses of the French language are provided free of charge.

Do you want to work in Canada?

As you know, the kingdom, neighboring with the United States, has long established itself as a stable employer. This is explained not only by the development of the economy and the availability of social guarantees. The authorities are aware of the high need for foreign labor, so encourage those companies that hire migrants.

So, what needs to be done to make work in Canada not a myth, but a reality? You can achieve this in several ways. Their choice should be carried out on an individual basis, depending on the specific situation. It will not be easy to understand the common man in them. The fact is that in a number of provinces the requirements for hiring migrants are somewhat different from those prescribed in federal laws. And, despite this, immigration to Canada is an ongoing process. And if difficulties arise, it will not be superfluous to resort to the services of specialists who will help you collect the necessary package of documents and make contact with representatives of the consulate.

And remember: if you count on a high-paying job in the kingdom, then you must have a profile education and experience. A diploma issued in Russia will need to be confirmed.

Professional or entrepreneur

You can obtain a visa to Canada (to work) for Russian citizens through the federal program to attract labor migrants. Here it is necessary to distinguish several categories. Let's dwell on each of them in more detail.

Skilled workers

The Kingdom has long provided a list of specialists who are invited to the country in the first place. We are talking about those who have diplomas of technical, medical, pedagogical universities. And preference is given to specialists who already have experience. How to get a visa for this category? A win-win option is to first find a vacancy, talk with the employer and get an invitation from him, and then collect documents for issuing a badge. Then you can assume that working in Canada is almost "in your pocket". In addition to the original invitation (indicating the position and amount of salary), it will be necessary to submit two questionnaires (one for a work permit and the other for information on the marital status, education, experience of the candidate).

Business Representatives

Immigration to Canada is a good opportunity for those involved in entrepreneurship. But!

If a Russian businessman intends to open a business in the kingdom, he will also need to obtain a visa. In this case, the entrepreneur must provide the consuls with evidence that his individual activities are legal. And, while doing business in Canada, the merchant undertakes to pay taxes in time and create jobs for the indigenous people of the kingdom. Also, a Russian entrepreneur must be fluent in English.

To obtain a cherished visa, a migrant worker also needs to undergo a medical commission in a specialized institution. Also, a candidate for a job in Canada must prove his connection with the motherland. The thing is that the authorities of the kingdom should not have any suspicions that the visitor intends to stay in their country longer than will be specified in the employment contract.

Do you want to live in a kingdom?

Many of our compatriots dream of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.

However, it must be taken into account that the immigration system of this country includes both federal and regional programs. And the latter are intended to carry out preliminary selection of future citizens of the kingdom. Federal programs are designed to make individual decisions in each specific case (for example, to issue or not to issue a visa to this or that person).

So, what steps need to be taken to have the right to reside permanently in the kingdom? First you need to decide on the program. Then you need to collect documents for the consulate. The list of papers and references depends on which program you have chosen. Please note also that some of the programs provide for the passing of tests on the knowledge of foreign languages, and they have a limited duration. After you have prepared a package of documents for the consulate, you need to send them and wait for the result. And it can come as in six months, and in two years, again, it all depends on the chosen program.

With a positive outcome of the case, the applicant for permanent residence receives a referral for a medical examination or he is given a provincial selection certificate (immigration according to a regional program). In some cases, a candidate is required to be interviewed at a Canadian embassy. If the results of the meeting were satisfied by the consuls, the applicant passes a medical examination. After that, you can get a visa and begin the completion of unfinished business in Russia: dispose of property, issue documents that may be required in the future, etc.

Simplified procedure for obtaining permanent residence for young people who are studying at Canadian universities.

The fact is that the diplomas issued in the kingdom, allow graduates to remain in it forever. Here again everything depends on the chosen program.

Citizenship

If after three years, life in Canada will be to your liking, you can apply to the authorities with a request to obtain citizenship in this country. If you receive it, you can leave the kingdom for any period of time and come back here when you want.

Education

Study in the Canadian school is free of charge. As for getting education in colleges and universities, parents have to fork out for these purposes (in some cases, part of the costs are borne by the state). However, in the kingdom there are also universities with free education, but more prestigious are private educational institutions.

disadvantages

Of course, it should be noted that, along with the pluses, there are downsides to life in Canada.

Firstly, the kingdom is many thousands of kilometers from Europe and Russia, so it is too expensive to travel to your homeland too often.

Secondly, in the "maple" state there is a rather severe climate prevailing, therefore Russians who lived earlier, for example, in the south of the country or in the middle zone, will not feel comfortable for one hundred percent.

Naturally, potential migrants who intend to work and live in the kingdom do not like that obtaining a visa can be prolonged for a long time, and without any guarantees. We are not pleased with the conditions for obtaining a residence permit and representatives of small businesses from Russia. To obtain authorization documents, they need to confirm that their bank deposits have accumulated impressive amounts of money.

Not all visitors are satisfied with the state of the labor market: only some people manage to find work according to their profile. The rest are forced to engage in "unskilled" activities. Of course, those who have diplomas and work as governesses, waitresses, porters, gardeners, can not but lament the life in Canada. The responses of migrants from our country show that the salary of those who are involved in the sphere of unskilled labor leaves much to be desired.

Not so simple, according to visitors, and in the medical field. Yes, seriously ill people (for example, those diagnosed with oncology) in Canada are successfully cured with modern equipment. But the usual angina doctors can and do not attach special importance: you will write antibiotics and everything, for a more detailed analysis of the patient's condition is not always necessary.

Conclusion

For someone, life in the kingdom will seem very expensive and at the same time boring. Someone will admire the level of comfort and the degree of social protection offered by the neighboring country. To go or not to Canada in search of a better share - everyone should decide for himself. How many people, so many opinions.