I have pondered for a long time moving away from where I currently reside (Ottawa) to a foreign country (most likely european). If this were to happen, it would take place in quite a few years, but there's just alot of things I have no idea about when moving to another country. I have grown tired of this place lol it really does suck. The nightlife is next to non-existant, 4 months of the yr are plagued by a vicious fucking winter and the people here are all government employed fags who have never seen a party in their life. The atmosphere is just gloomy and nobody talks to anyone etc etc. I dunno, if you've lived in ottawa you probably know what I mean when I say there's really not much to it except parliament buildings.
This being said, I have come to the conclusion that living elsewhere could be far more beneficial to my overall well-being. So, let's say, hypothetically, that I was to move to ... Amsterdam or maybe... Berlin. What I'd like to know from you guys is what does a cross continental move like this entail? There's probably alot of things in this area that I'm completely oblivious to and so please guide me in the right direction. Things like citizenship and the like should be considered first I'd imagine. How do I go about leaving my country and beginning to live in another in that sense? Is there a bunch of hidden fees of sorts? Is it difficult to find employment? If I have a degree by then, does it apply in this country? Should I be sure to have a huge financial cussion when leaving? I'm not sure exactly what other issues can arise but I know they must be numerous. I'm kind of ignorant on this issue and would like some guidance! thanks
Feb-13-2009 16:35
MrJiveBoJingles
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Registered: Jun 2004
Location: U.S.
Well, first you might want to think about learning the language(s) spoken in the place you're moving to.
Feb-13-2009 16:37
StanVoid
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Location: NYC, New York
why don't you just move to a real city in the states - that way you can experience all the activity that Ottawa is missing without having to move continents. Try new york, san francisco, austin, chicago, any of those will give you a more exciting life.
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Feb-13-2009 16:41
elFreak
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stop being ignorant and inform yourself.
if you need your hand held to make big decisions like this (by strangers no less!), you probably do not have the tools to succeed at this. why not start by moving to another canadian city first? You don't need to have immigration hassles (they don't just let anyone move in you know, immigration is a long and arduous process that does not guarantee being accepted),if stuff like partying is what you base your decisions on. There is more to life than that, but when you grow up a bit, you will realize this.
Also save money, you are going to need a lot of it to be even considered
for a resident visa (especially in germany).
unless you have 500 000$ in the bank or an employer willing to vouch for you aka hire and sponsor you, you can forget about a US green card. It is harder for Canadians to get this than those from poor countries.
moving a broad is easy. Take the chris brown approach
Feb-13-2009 16:49
samochod
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In order to get a German Visa you must read and take a test on Mien Kampf. Never learn the language of the country your moving to, it is seen as a sign of subservience. Ignore elfreak, he's messing with you. Bon voyage!
Feb-13-2009 17:24
elFreak
Blood Diamonds and Salsa
Registered: Feb 2008
Location: With Juan Pachanga Eating Tacos. Ah Ha Si Mi Gusta.
he is right.
make sure you mention Hitler ALOT, the Germans are proud of ww2 and it will fast track your application. Also make sure you tell them that the holocaust was a myth...yo.
Originally posted by elFreak
stop being ignorant and inform yourself.
if you need your hand held to make big decisions like this (by strangers no less!), you probably do not have the tools to succeed at this. why not start by moving to another canadian city first? You don't need to have immigration hassles (they don't just let anyone move in you know, immigration is a long and arduous process that does not guarantee being accepted),if stuff like partying is what you base your decisions on. There is more to life than that, but when you grow up a bit, you will realize this.
Also save money, you are going to need a lot of it to be even considered
for a resident visa (especially in germany).
unless you have 500 000$ in the bank or an employer willing to vouch for you aka hire and sponsor you, you can forget about a US green card. It is harder for Canadians to get this than those from poor countries.
DING
Feb-13-2009 17:43
Damerchi
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Registered: Nov 2005
Location: .
pay your way into sweden with no documents. then claim your life is in danger in your home country for political reasons. this will require you trying to pass off as if you were from a country that is in shits, so learn the language and go for it!
Feb-13-2009 18:07
pmoisse
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Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Amsterdam, NL (formerly Montreal QC)
I moved to Amsterdam from Montreal almost two years ago and love it (but I have dual Canadian & British citizenship)
If you're under 30, you can apply for a 1 year working holiday visa here in Holland which allows you to get a social insurance number so that you can work legally.
BUT! I don't think too many employers would look too favourably on only having you there for 1 year max (unless you have special skills that are in demand and they sponsor you). You'd probably be stuck working temp jobs / bar / restaurant service.
I'm not sure about Germany or anywhere else but they might have something similar.
Unemplyment is really on the rise too, though that gem of information is kind of hard to miss these days wherever you are.
