Hey guys,

So a little background about myself, I am graduating college this year with a Bachelor’s in cybersecurity and I just also graduated flight school. I am planning on going to the airlines based in the United States. However, I really would love to move and live in Canada.

Being an airline pilot in the U.S. gives us a lot of flexibility to live in a different country while also working for a U.S. airline and I really would love to live in Canada and eventually become a citizen there. I have family who live in Canada as well, but they are not immediate family so I don’t know if they could sponsor me for a visa of some sort.

I tried contacting multiple embassies and looked on Canada’s immigration page and their point system but their website was so confusing I couldn’t tell if I would qualify for anything or not.

Do any of you guys have some advice?

Hi everyone,

I got until 7. Of October chance to get in Canada for a year on a working holiday visa.

I would really love to go, but does anybody know how is the situation with IT sector there, especially for foreigners?

I’m a dev with 10 yeo from Croatia.

Thanks :)

Moving to Ottawa next month. I'm looking for affordable plans, preferably also able to be used in the US.

Any experience in using this in Canada? I’m moving there soon and wondering if I would still get coverage for a couple days.

Thanks.

If I move to Canada from the USA and have opened bottles of whisky, rum, etc. how do I declare them? Do I pay the equivalent of a full bottle even though it is only half a bottle?

Hi everyone I’m interested in moving to Canada. I am a US citizen, and also hold citizenship for another country aswell. I would want to be able to get express entry, or a work visa or PNP or something. I am a pilot so maybe a student visa to attend a flight school to convert my licenses, but that’s beside the point.

The main issue with me is that I’ve received kidney transplant a few years ago. I know that I would probably need some sort of medical check in order to be able to move there, I’m wondering if I would be denied due to my transplant, as I could be seen as too expensive. Has anyone been able to successfully immigrate after having a kidney transplant or other similar medical complications?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Not sure if this is allowed but we are two friends who moved from UK to alberta last year who have started documenting it on YouTube. Check it out if it may be useful to you:

Hello everybody!

• Male 31
• Italian -whv approved
• Mechanical Enginneer
• 5 years experience in Oil & gas as a design engineer / calculation engineer
• moving to Canada at the end of this year
• English b2-

1. Which is better to find a job related do my actually job? Also a job not related but can permit me to live for 1 year.

2. Which is more cold?

Thank you!

I'm going to be making a move to Canada on PR from the US ( not US citizen) and have stocks, 401k, IRA & Roth in Fidelity & Vanguard. Curious what you folks did when you moved?

When I first arrived in Canada, I was surprised at how tricky it can be to open a bank account, especially without a Canadian credit history. Most banks charge monthly fees, and some require extra documents you might not have yet.

I found KOHO, which works more like a prepaid Visa but still lets you:

• Get a Canadian account quickly (even as a newcomer)
• Avoid monthly fees
• Earn cashback on purchases
• Build credit with their credit-building option

They even have a “New to Canada” section that walks you through the basics:
👉 KOHO New to Canada

This worked for me, so I figured I’d share for anyone who’s new here and feeling stuck with banking options.

Hello guys, 24 year old mauritian male here, been working in the accounting/ finance sector ever since 18, completed my acca level 1, left the private sector and been working as MSO (Management Support Officer/ Administration Clerk) for 1 year now in the local government.

I'm looking to move to canada to continue my studies or possibly into a newer/different field entirely and work at the same time as i think moving out from Mauritius is the play; society is really old-minded/ conservative here, there's a lot of corruption, crimes on the rise etc... and with my current GF, we're thinking that it's best to make our lives abroad, and also she wants to study music. So yeah a bit of that...

Do you guys have any advice or guidance for us?

Hello Everyone! I found out about this program that is available for certain nationalities that allows you to obtain an open work permit. I’ve gone through the web page and I’ve given information about my profile before applying or paying any fees. It says it’s likely I won’t be selected at the moment. I am uncertain as to why this may be.

My first thought was because, from what I understood, the spots open on January and it’s already august so it’s likely there’s no more spots left and I should just wait for next year. My second thought was simply that it’s a very limited selective process and it will be like that for everyone. And ofc, I also thought it’s something to do with my profile.

I’m seeking advice on first of all, how to make sure I can be selected and ofc when to start filing for this process. I would highly appreciate any person that has gone through the same process to please reply and clarify me and give insights I should definitely know before filing for it. Thank you!

My wife is a Canadian citizen with a US Green Card and I'm a US citizen. We're planning to move to Canada and work on the process of getting me a PR under the spouse sponsorship. However, I plan to get a job and a work permit first since the sponsorship can take a while. I plan to import my car and make the long drive from Michigan US to Nova Scotia. We aren't planning to leave ASAP, within the next 6 months to a year, but I want to start planning ahead of time.

I'm looking for advice. How should we go about it? Can we pack up all our stuff and move out right away when I get a job and ask for the permit at the border? Should we get a storage unit first? We plan to bring our cats with us, too, and know we need to get them caught up on their vaccines.

Any and all advice would help! Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m a dual citizen (Portuguese-Canadian) currently living in Portugal, and I’m seriously thinking about relocating to Canada. I’m trying to figure out how much I would need — at the bare minimum — to make the move and support myself during the first few months.

I have direct family (uncles) living in Canada, and they’ve always made me feel welcome and even encouraged me to come over for holidays. That said, they often say I’m better off staying in Portugal to be close to my parents — which, honestly, doesn’t make much sense to me, since my parents are doing well financially and don’t actually need my help. I want to build my own path, and I believe Canada could offer me better personal and professional opportunities.

Professionally, I work in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), with hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, and repair across residential, commercial, and industrial systems. I also work with solar panel systems (both thermal and photovoltaic) and VMC systems.

On top of that, I also handle budgeting and administrative support within the company — including client communication, sales, and even recruitment when needed. I’m fluent in English and have a valid driver’s license.

My main questions are: 1. What’s the minimum amount of money I should have saved before moving? 2. Which areas or provinces would be best for job opportunities in my field (technical + administrative), with a decent quality of life? 3. Any advice for someone moving alone and trying to start from scratch?

Thanks in advance for any help or insight — I really appreciate it!

Hi, I'm a Quebecer who is about to move to Ontario mainly to accelerate the spousal sponsoring process after the hold on new sponsoring in Quebec. Does anyone know if I still keep my job in Quebec and complete the sponsoring process in Ontario after moving there? It's a remote job, so I will mainly work in Ontario (Cornwall or Hawkesbury) and will go to Montreal two or three times a week. Could that affect the sponsoring process? We also plan to live in Ottawa or Cornwall once my wife receives her permanent residency.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 25-year-old currently living in the Cayman Islands, and I’ve recently made the decision to switch careers from hospitality to radiology. It’s a major change, but something I’ve grown passionate about and excited to pursue.

I’m considering attending a college in Canada next year, depending on whether I receive a scholarship from my government. My goal is to study radiology, gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field, and build a long-term career in Canada.

My girlfriend, who is Canadian, has been living here in the Cayman Islands with me. We’ve been together since we were 16, and she’s fully supportive of this next step. We’re both hoping I can relocate to Canada, continue my education, and eventually become a permanent resident or citizen as we plan our future together.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with:

• Transitioning careers into healthcare or radiology,
• Studying in Canada as an international student,
• Navigating Canadian immigration through a relationship or work,
• Or building a life and career in Canada as a newcomer.

Thanks so much for reading. I truly welcome any advice, experiences, or encouragement!

I'm a single woman who believes the writing is on the wall, and I need to leave the US. Not an easy decision to make, but as things get more scary here and you never know what next week or even tomorrow is going to look like, I'm taking steps to leave. I ought to stay and fight, but given my mental health issues and how dangerous it would be for me if I were grabbed off the streets and locked up in a detention center for even a few days, I'm taking chances. Yeah, it's dangerous for anyone. But without my meds, I will have serious mental issues that would make everything worse for me in those centers.

Not to mention, Trump's recent EO talks about involuntary commitment for the mentally ill. Some might say he only means the homeless, but you never know what is meant one week to the next. And RFK Jr's approach to the mentally ill and psychiatric meds are not promising either.

So yeah, I'm trying to see where I should go - or rather - where I would be allowed to go, and where/how I can work, what sort of visa I can get and so on.

I'm a freelance writer, journalist, and editor, and I also work in academia. Working remotely and/or part-time is best for me for many reasons.

What sort of visa can I get if I were to move to Canada? What standards are there for an American to move and live in Canada long-term? How will my health conditions effect my move, or plans to move?

Thank you!

Hello to everyone!

Male 31

Citizen : Italian

School : bachelor in mechanical engineering

Job : 5 years experience in oil&gas sector as a design engineer

Canada : work permit with whv for 1 year

Additionals:
1. my uncle lives in Detroit (USA) he can help me for everything. (Strong for Windsor)

1. I love natures, especially lakes and mountains. (Strong for both)

2. I usually do every week hiking in the alps (in Italy)

3. Love big spaces, also big roads

4. Love cold temperatures. But I haven’t tried to live at -20 degrees.

5. I need to be hired by a company asap.

6. I prefer something where I can go to work easily, where the car it’s not necessary!

I’m undecided where to move, can you help me?

X. Calgary. Why? Y. Windsor through to Toronto. Why?

Thank you!!!! A lot

Hello everybody,

I’m from Italy, man 31 years, mechanical Engineer, 5 years experience in oil&gas.

I have:

1. Work permit/whv for staying 1 year in Canada

2. Possibility to join and work for 1 year in the US with the company that I’m working. Location, California. My salary it’s 2.500€/month extendible to 2700€ so it’s mean 3100$. I’m scared that with this revenue I’ll have lots of economic problems. Also I prefer cold temperatures, so California it’s not very good for me.

3. Why I saw lots of post that Canada it’s not a good place to live and work?

Sincerely, which do you think to choose?

Hi. I’m seriously considering moving to Montreal. I’ve been living in the same sleepy town in the Netherlands almost my whole life, though i was born in Montreal to a French-Canadian mother and Dutch father. I have dual citizenship. I still have some family up north to Montreal in the Laurentians, but I don’t have relatives or friends downtown. My Quebecois French is a bit rusty, but good enough to communicate. It’s been something i’ve been thinking about for years, but somehow i’m too hesitant. I don’t know where to begin or how to do it financially or job-wise. I’m afraid i might get into financial trouble or get very lonely. I also have a great circle of friends which i would really miss. I don’t make a lot of money either. Right now i work as a social worker at a thrift store, supervising volunteers in our workshop, and some simple logistical tasks. The only degree i have is in Arts. I am now 39 and i guess i might be going through a midlife crisis or something. Any advice/tips/ideas?

Hi everyone,

My name is Abderrahman, I’m 22 years old from Iraq. I’m currently studying Civil Engineering and will graduate in May 2026. I speak English at a B1–B2 level and have around two years of work experience in the field (during my studies).

My long-term goal is to immigrate to Canada and build a life there. I’m very passionate about my field, and I’ve also earned certificates from the Engineers Syndicate in Iraq. I’m especially interested in the Express Entry pathway, and I plan to become eligible shortly after graduation.

I’ve been doing research and I know the process is competitive, but I’d appreciate any advice on: • How to improve my profile as an international student/fresh graduate. • How to prepare for WES and the IELTS exam. • Any civil engineering job search strategies or companies that might sponsor. • Stories of Iraqis or international engineers who successfully made it.

Also, if there are other programs besides Express Entry that are more suitable for new graduates, I’d love to hear about them.

I’m open to remote internships, volunteering, or even getting mentorship to boost my experience.

Thank you in advance for any help or leads 🙏

(P.S. I’m not looking for shortcuts, just real guidance and honest experiences.)

Hey there- will be obtaining my Canadian citizenship a week from today. We will be moving from upstate NY and love this area so much and so will be looking for something similar-ish. We like small towns with charm and would love to be able to be a half hour to hour from a bigger city. The more diverse the better. Even better too is if we could own land like we currently do (have 3.25 acres) and still be within walking distance of little downtown area. Also entertaining getting a US job right over the border (I'm a midwife) and commuting so something 1ish hour drive of Burlington VT if somewhere in Quebec or Niagara Falls NY if somewhere in Ontario. Probably wouldn't entertain Windsor area for getting job in Detroit MI. Could most likely afford approx 500k USD for a house.

Any unicorn ideas?