Hi CD's,

I was thinking of moving from Toronto, ON to some other province where I can sponsor any of my family. I was reading about the Alberta Family Nominee Program, it seems I can sponsor my family members if I live in Alberta for two years, just wanted to find out if other Provinces have something similar to that. What you guys say moving to Alberta is a wise decision or not, what about the jobs…and which city one should think of moving. Any thing else which would be helpful in making my decision. Appreciate your response.

Thanks

icecube,
Job wise, it all depends on the field that you are in. With Oil less than $ 40 a barrel, I doubt if you will get any kind of jobs in Alberta. Remember that during the boon time of around 2 years, a lot of people sold off everything and moved to Alberta. Alberta is the Dubai of the Middle east. Now that the price of crude it down, you will see great unemployment and an exodus of immigrants out of Alberta.
What is your reason of thinking of moving from Toronto to Alberta? Cannot you sponser your family from Ontario? Will the alberta nomination programmes allow you to sponser family members even if you are in a labour job / social assisatance program?
As far as cities are concerned, there are only a few in Alberta. Calgary is by far the best. Edmonton is second. Fort MacMurray is seeing an exodus of people out of its city limits. Also remember that the cold will be brutal there. Again the choice of the city depends on the field that you are in.

hope this helps.

Peace by TK

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Thanks TK...

I am currently doing an Accounting job, the reason I want to move is I want to sponsor my sisters - one is in India and other is in the US. I don't think there is a family stream sponsorship program in Ontario. Don't you think it would be easier for me to find a similar job either in Alberta or Saskatchewan(Regina).

All I want to do is try to bring my sisters here, and for this reason I am thinking of moving. If you know of any other means like work permit please do let me know. With the recent changes to federal immigration program it has become harder to apply in the Independent skilled worker category.

As you mentioned, cold is one factor that I am concerned about more than the job. I am pretty optimistic about finding a job but cold...ah.. you think it will really tough to handle it....

Suncor has stopped almost plant in Alberta, so lot of layoff in oil field and related sectors. Try to find out job first and then think to move.

Again even after 2 years of living in Alberta and sponser your sibling, it will take 3-4 years (total 5-6 yrs). Manitoba also have nominee program. If you live in Manitoba for a year, you can sponser your sibling and it will take less time than Alberta.

you may also wanna check Saskatoon

it is consider fastest in Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Saskatchewan PNP - Family Members
To qualify as a under this category, an applicant must have a family member in Saskatchewan who is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and has been residing in Saskatchewan for at least one year. Supporting family members include: parents, sisters/brothers, daughters/sons, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews, grandparents, first cousins, step-family members or in-laws of the same relationship. The applicant must:

* Have a signed affidavit of support from one or more family members in Saskatchewan that indicates they will provide settlement assistance;
* Be between the ages of 18-49;
* Have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship and have received a diploma, certificate or degree;
* Have at least one year of work experience in their field of education/training;
* Have sufficient language capability to be employable in Saskatchewan; and
* Have a full-time permanent job offer from an employer in Saskatchewan or, intend to find work in Saskatchewan and have adequate funds to live in the province after arrival.



http://www.canadavisa.com/saskatchewan-provincial-nominee-program.html

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'Some goals are so worthy, it's glorious even to fail.' (Param Vir Chakra awardee Lt. Manoj Pandey)

sorry spelling mistake : Saskatoon ( we speak like that ) but its Saskatchewan

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'Some goals are so worthy, it's glorious even to fail.' (Param Vir Chakra awardee Lt. Manoj Pandey)

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Originally posted by Blue_Peafowl

sorry spelling mistake : Saskatoon ( we speak like that ) but its Saskatchewan

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