catconquest999 · 03-05-2005, 02:59 AM

To whom may help me:

My name is Christina I live in Illinois, U.S. , In July 2004 I met someone online that lives in victoria BC Canada. We have been dating since, I have visited and he has visited me. I am looking to move there in December 2005 or January 2006. My problem is I dont know where to start and what I need to move there. Also How do I classify myself. Im moving in with him and when i get there im finding a full time job or also whats the best way of going about finding a job should I start looking while im living in the U.S. or wait until I get settled there. My Resume Im going to paste it here can someone tell me whats missing if anything is missing that is????? Is this as hard as it seems........ If someone replies thanks for your help and advice in advance........

Christina Email: Kittybowler979@aol.com

PROFILE
Qualified for six years in most office atmospheres.
Ranging from Customer Service, Reception, & Sales.
All with a variety of fast paced duties.

EDUCATION
1994-1998 Diploma, Willowbrook H.S, Villa Park, IL

WORK HISTORY

Apr. 2004-Current Customer Service/ Admin. Asst The VISIONS Network, DesPlaines,IL

Responsibilities:

� Client Communication
� Computer Use
� Busy atmosphere
� Various office duties

Oct.2003-Apr.2004 Customer Service/ Sales, Curves for Women, Elmhurst, IL

Responsibilities:

� Sales Presentation
� Showing Proper use of Equipment
� Giving proper Customer Satisfaction
� Clerical Duties

Jun.2002-Aug.2003 Customer Service/ Reception, Addecco Temp Co., Willowbrook, IL

Responsibilities:

� Client Communication
� Computer Use
� Busy atmospheres
� Various office positions

Aug.1998-Jun.2002 Para - Educator, Glenn Ellyn School Dist. & Ladse, LaGrange, IL

Responsibilities:

� One on One With students
� Asst. Teacher w/ lesson plan
� Asst. w/ clerical tasks / Computer Use

SKILLS
� Strong interpersonal skills
� Use of windows 95 � XP � Microsoft Word � Some Excel
� Strong internet knowledge

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request

Sincerly, Christina

kenola · 03-10-2005, 08:21 PM

My suggestion is that u contact a Canadian immigration law firm. There are many on the web one example is www.canadianimmigrationlawyer.com.. Good luck

luv4_1canadian · 04-14-2005, 04:32 AM

Christina,

First, your best bet is to do some research on http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/index.html. On this page, you will be able to take a "Skilled Workers" self-assesment test. This will help give you an idea of whether or not you have the skills required under this type of immigration. Also, you may be able to get a "temporary visa" that will allow you to stay in Canada for up to six months. After six months, you will be required to leave (if you don't you could face persecution or deportation). However, during this time, you may be able to apply for an extention, although I don't think so. www.cic.gc.ca/english is a very good place to start your research. It will help give you some basis on where to start. I am in the same predicament as yourself. I too met someone online 2 years ago, and we have been in a monogamous relationship ever since. It is now coming to the point where we would like to be married, but have faced many obstacles due to "how to immigrate". Marriage is a good way to go, but ONLY (an I emphasize ONLY) if you BOTH are sure that this is the way you want to go, because once it's done, turning back can cause major problems. Including your being forced to leave.

You can't just "go to canada and find a job". In order to do so, you must first be approved for a work permit. Working without one can cause very serious problems for both you and the employer. Most employers will not even look at your application without proof of ability to work in that province. Start your research on the site I provided, and also, speak to a lawyer IN canada. Most are pretty willing to give you a consultation by phone free of charge. Best of luck to you.

~*~Luv4_1Canadian~*~