Are you still dreaming of finding yourself working
in another country? Do you have thoughts of being on top of
your career and working with excellent people in world-class
institutions? Do you know what it takes to immigrate, settle and
succeed in your chosen profession? This article talks about some
of the ‘to do’s’ of new immigrants in the world’s second largest
country, in terms of land area, Canada.

Here’s a touch of Canadian immigration history:
According to studies, the first aboriginals were found to have
settled and lived in Canadian soil as early as 24,500 BC. Until the
first European explorers arrived in the 15th-16th century, some
of these cultures collapsed. Immigration policies have started in
the early 1900s when immigrants from the British Isles, the USA,
and Russia began to arrive. Few of their reasons for moving to
the country are too much people, too little land and no freedom.
In the present times, these reasons are still true yet added with a
few more. With the not-too-long-ago discovery of the oil sands in
Northern Alberta, the country’s growth has been progressing and
promising, ranking at 11th of the world’s strongest economy.

But what does it take to immigrate to Canada?

Before you pack all your bags and place one foot out of the
homeland, here are some tips that might be helpful to succeed in
the newly considered land of dreams:

1. Good Education: Canada’s immigration strategies include
attracting the world’s best human resources. Professionals from
different fields of science, health, business, trade and etc. are the
top priority of the Citizenship and Immigration of Canada, providing
them with 6 months to a year of processing their permanent resident
statuses, and granting 10,000 approved immigrant statuses per
year in the Federal Skilled Worker category. Therefore, people
with college degrees and post-graduate degrees will have ease
in building their careers in Canada. To find out more, visit www.
cic.gc.ca.

2. Good Tongue: Canada has 2 official languages, English and
French. Communication is always the number one tool for any
successful business. In order to thrive in the business arena,
getting your head on the game by knowing how to translate your
abilities and potentials into words to prospective employers will
put you on top of the rest. Remember, more than 200,000 people
immigrate to Canada every year, and not all of these new legal
residents speak English as their first language. Well, learning
French may have to be considered next. Bilingualism will give you
an edge among others.

3. Good Experience: A good number of years of experience
would mean quality skills. It also gives you a higher value than fresh
graduates. More years mean more pay. However, more companies are
also considering certificates with or aside from experience as primary
requirement to good paying jobs. Clients of these companies would
want to be reassured that who they are working with are qualified and
legally competent individuals.

4. Good Faith: Every circumstance of immigrants is different. Some
get to win the lucky streak, some get the hard cheese. It’s not
always a happy ending to be in the country you dreamed of for so
long. Success is always hard work and careful preparation combined.
When you start off in a different world, you literally start with sweat in
order to progress. Some people start with manual labor jobs and save
up to be able to pay for their certifications and degrees. Nevertheless,
the experience in the real world is the best persisting teacher any one
could have. Have ample faith in yourself, your support systems, and
most especially, to God Almighty.

So after all the preparation and of course, the determination to
succeed, all is worth it when you’re already at the top. Bring all
what’s necessary: good education, good tongue, good experience
and you’ve got to have that faith that moves mountains to live the
Canadian dream.

“Prepare all your transcripts, school records, employment
records before coming to Canada. You will definitely need them
for employment and continuing education…”
P.J.G. York University Student, CDUCN Alumnus

“Finish your degrees and get a good education to attract the best
employers…”
R.R. BScN, RN, CDUCN Alumna

“Get good experience. Never be afraid to try…”
J.S. BScN, RN, CDUCN Alumnus

“Start researching and processing your credentials evaluation
with the respective professional regulatory body in Canada as
soon as your resident status is granted…”
C.V.B., BSN, MAN, CDU Alumna

“One needs to prepare himself/herself psychologically and
spiritually. Learn as much as you can about Canada. Spend lots of
time with the people you’re about to leave. Expect less and pray
more. Go with God and then you’ll be fine…”
L. J., BSN, MAN, CDU Alumnus