Moving to Canada Canada Listed as Top Relocation Destination for People Moving Internationally

Canada was recently listed as the top internationally destination for people moving in the U.S., according to moving services company Relocation.com. The ranking is based on Relocation.com's database of international moves in the past 12 months. Canada was followed by the United Kingdom, Mexico and India. "Canada has been and will continue to be a popular place to move to for several reasons: a relatively strong and diverse economy, a common language, and proximity to the United States, which make relocations quite simple," said Ron Asher, founder of Relocation.com. "However, no move to a foreign country is easy, so it's important to do your research before moving." A sister site for Relocation.com, http://www.moving2canada.net, offers a wealth of information about moving to Canada, including the following tips: Moving to Canada – Getting Work>/b> Americans who want to move to Canada to live on a short-term basis receive preferential treatment over other countries. If you're planning to work in Canada, you need to get a work visa. Before beginning the application process, you must first have a job lined up, and your employer must demonstrate that you're filling a specific need, and that existing Canadian residents would not be affected by your employment, ie, no other qualified Canadians should also want this position. There are some exceptions: employees of charitable organizations, some spouses, and workers under international agreements. The next step is the application, which you can request from the government. Evidence you'll need to file an application: signed application forms, including two pieces of recent photo ID for you and your family, and fee payments, For more information on moving to Canada, check out this Website: http://www.moving2canada.net Moving to Canada – Students Americans need student authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to study in Canada. Upon being accepted to a Canadian university, you can apply for student authorization at a CIC Office in the U.S. or at any Canadian port of entry (border crossing). When applying, you should have the following documents: •   Valid I.D. (passport, original birth certificate, etc.); •   Letter of acceptance from the Canadian educational institution; •   Evidence of enough money to cover tuition and living costs for your entire stay in Canada. Moving to Canada: Other Useful Information: Largest cities: Toronto: 5.1 million Montreal: 3.6 million   Vancouver: 2.1 million   Ottawa: 1.1 million   Calgary: 1 million Major religions in Canada: Christian: 77% (Roman Catholic – 43.6%; Protestant – 29.2%; Christian Orthodox – 1.6%) Other: Muslim 2.0%; Jewish - 1.1%; Buddhist - 1.0%; Hindu - 1.0%; Sikh - 0.9% No Religion: 16.2%


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The Relocation.com network is a leading provider of moving quotes for people who are moving domestically or overseas. Its sister sites include http://www.moving2canada.net

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