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Old 4th August 2006 | 15:35
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GreatCircle
 
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From: A normal Northern Land, with Uncle Sam's anarchy to the south...
Kitty,

20Driver gives good advice as does Atiplano.

You are not going to get an IMM1000 (Permanent Residency Status - no-one is an Alien in our friendly land ) at the drop of hat. It will take -

1. A job offer first - given you have the unique skills as HRDC would say, that makes you a unique candidate above either a Citizen or Perm Resident. Don't think TN applies here, although I might be wrong. Anyone able to correct me ? Landed Status is usually given after a long and arduous process, and sometimes a limited work visa, tied to one employer would be a precursor and allow you to work, and apply for Perm Status.

2. Family ties. If you have provable family ties, and those ties are legit, then that is a huge bonus. Without them, things become ultra tough, and even then, success is not guaranteed. Plenty hours building jocks out here in the great white North looking for the career steps.

Irrespective of the hours required (read minimums - and plenty are taken on way above the mins - or they are known, if you see what I mean), it'll be tough there too.

Lots of research required before even contemplating it. Also, if you plan to come here to do flight training, you need a visa allowing you to do just that. You would not be allowed to work I believe - simply study. After training, you would normally be expected to leave. Not a great idea this!!

Right now, your best option, stay with Uncle Sam, and build the hours.
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