Immigration Resources

This Immigration Resources page is a directory of companies and service providers who are there to help with your move. This will cover everything from shipping companies, immigration consultants and educational assessments to currency transfers and pensions.

The accommodation section holds information about and a means of contacting exceptional relocation specialists and realtors. Whether you are new to the area or new to the country, by using a realtor for your accommodation needs you have access to a phenominal resource.

Please feel free to suggest anyone that has given you great service. If you are thinking of going it alone, the following Step By Step Immigration To Canada guide by Alex Berez has a great reputation.

Accommodation

Just click on the graphic or Just Here! to learn more about relocation to British Columbia and be able to make contact with Sue and Frank for further information and assistance.

If you are a newcomer to the Calgary area, thinking of selling your current property or buying somewhere new then we are pleased to recommend one of the top realtors in the Calgary area whose service is second to none. Darin has a wealth of local knowledge and expertise and if you are a buyer then his services come at no cost. Just click on the picture or the text links to contact Darin for even more information about his premium Calgary Real Estate services.

One, fantastic option you have is for all the latest listings to be emailled to you before they are made available to the public at large. Just simply click any of the links above and fill in the contact form with your house "requirements". Darin will then set up an email alert system that automatically sends you the latest listings within hours of them being made available by the MLS® service. Please ensure you include your price bracket, area of choice, house style/size, number of bathrooms or bedrooms you require and any other pertinent information to help refine the search for you.

As with all service providers associated with this website, your private details will not be divulged to any other parties. Should you wish to be delisted from the email service just click the appropriate link on the email you receive and your instructions will be followed.

Here is a testimonial from one of Darins many happy customers:

"Darin's exceptional service has been a breath of fresh air. We put our trust in him and we were rewarded with regular progress reports, honest opinions and up to date information on a very fluid market. He listened to our needs and made sure we were satisfied - a true professional in all regards who we thoroughly recommend to all our friends and family for their Calgary real estate needs."

Mr & Mrs Irvin, Calgary

Through the multi-listing service, Renate has access to all properties listed for sale in a huge geographical area covering Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, and all surrounding areas. Just let her know what type of property you wish to purchase and the preferred area and she will find it for you!

To learn more about Renate and the comprehensive service she offers just Click Here!

Currency Transfer, Mortgages and Pensions

"I made my first transaction with the competition and was disappointed with the level of service received. I followed your recommendation to use HIFX and was thoroughly impressed. We've made two more transactions of different sizes and are now looking into the regular payments options. It's great to see a company live up to its promises consistantly - vital when you are moving your life savings around the world!!"

Mr and Mrs Shipton - moved to the Calgary Area, June 2006.

Click on on this Currency Transfer link for more detailed information on this exceptional service.

TransAtlantic Transfers - If you have an occupational or personal pension plan in the UK you should be aware that in certain circumstances the capital gains and income in those plans could be subject to taxation (even though you do not have access to the monies to pay the tax).

There is a way to transfer the plans tax-effectively to Canada but you must act before the pension starts to pay out. Transferring the plans can be complex and time-consuming but there is a specialist company which can help you:

They can help you transfer your personal and occupational plans and > avoid a potential tax liability

> avoid exchange risks

> grow your pension faster

TransAtlantic Transfers has a special offer for visitors to OneStop immigration-canada.com. If you enter the code osc101 on the "Order" page of the Transatlantic Transfers site, you will receive a substantial discount on the price of their comprehensive guide to transferring pensions to Canada.

Education Assessments

It is imperative that you understand what equivalency your educational qualifications will have in Canada. Once you know what level you have you can plan which career path to choose or what you need to improve. Also very important for your visa application.

I would recommend checking with the qualification equivalency agency for whichever Province you intend to move to and find out exactly what you require in the way of documentation. This could be as simple as course transcripts or calenders showing the amount of time you had to study each subject to acheive your qualifications. It is far simpler to obtain all the correct documents BEFORE you leave your home country than it is to find yourself in canada in 5 years time, needing them to apply for a course.

We are facing this at the moment for my wife who has decided to change career tracks as the kids grow up. We've been here 4 years and as I was the main applicant, only I had my qualifications assessed by the Alberta agency IQAS. So, even if you don't actually apply for the assesment, at the very least, make sure every adult that is moving has all the paperwork they need prior to moving! This will save a huge amount of hassle later on as life changes very quickly and you never know when you may need it. If we can't prove the equivalency, she will have to study to requalify!! Thats expensive and time consuming.

To follow the link to all the info on having your qualifications assessed just CLICK HERE

Employment Opportunities

One, often overlooked, option is to secure a work from home income by building your own web based business. Though it may seem daunting, it is made VERY acheivable by the Site Build It system which I have used for this site. With no website building or programming experience at all, I have built over 150 pages of content and one of the most comprehensive resources for Canadian Immigration.

The Immigration process can takes upto 4 years in which time you can build a regular income from a business that you can take anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and you are away. Just imagine starting your new life in Canada with a solid, established home business behind you that takes a lot of the money worries away and provides an extra piece of security during a period of immense upheaval.

Just Hype or sales pitch? Not at all - just click on the TV to watch a short video presentation to learn all about the Site Build It Phenomenon.

	Wait until The 3 Minute Shortcut has finished, or pause it, before touring these visual links... Tube It! Tour It! Join It! Tortoise It! Doubt It? Try It! Videos From The Heart How SBI! Makes You Succeed SBI! Family Bulletin Board SBI! Business Philosophy Ask Anything To An SBI! Owner Risk-Free Test Drive (The middle four links above open a new browser window.)

Financial Services

For more information about BC mortgages or to contact him with a question just use the contact form located by following the link above or just simply clicking his picture.

Health Insurance

Another vital piece of insurance to keep expensive vets bills in check is Pet Insurance - the last thing you need in a new country is to be hit with several hundred dollars worth of vets fee's!

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