Immigration Writer
People on the Move/Success Stories
*John Davies
“I was 23 living at home with my parents, finishing up my apprenticeship as a heavy duty mechanic and trying to gain entry into the police force in Ireland. My life was planned out until I met a girl from Vancouver B.C. Life was good until the time came for her to go home. There were tears but Ireland was where I belonged, or so I thought. We kept in touch and found it difficult being apart. We decided that it was for the best until we found out we were pregnant. What was important before was not so important now. My feelings of where I belonged changed.”
Would you like to migrate to Canada? consider *John's sucessful experience...
How did you start the migration process?
My father found an advert claiming The Immigration Unit could get me a skilled workers visa in less time than the 5 years the high commission had mentioned on their website.
How long did the process take?
It took about six months. After consulting an IU rep I decided that because of my trade and the need for skilled workers in BC that I would apply for a skilled workers visa.
You’re living in Canada with your family. Are you happy with your decision?
It was a decision I felt I had to make. I was getting very frustrated with filling out forms and getting no closer to Canada, but it would have been worse without IU. I would have struggled with the mass of paper work and the know-how.
How long have you been in Canada?
I’ve been here since August 2007. I’m enjoying life here. The traffic isn't bad. The weather is better. I joined a soccer club to help meet new people. I also make frequent trips back home to help me feel less homesick. I’ve been busy with my new job and my new baby, who is not so new now, he’s 2 with a little brother aged 6 months.
Do you have any advice for those wanting to migrate?
Don't set a specific date to be in Canada. It will only frustrate you. When one form is filled be prepared to complete another one.
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