A guide to the most important criteria to remember regarding visa and immigration laws when relocating to Canada
Provided you have the relevant documents, gaining entry to Canada on a work visa should not prove much trouble.
The most important documents to remember include a valid passport, a detailed list of personal/household items which you are bringing into the country and a Canadian immigrant visa.
You will also need a Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each member of your group. In some cases, this may include an employee’s family so it is important to be clear on this issue before you make the journey.
There have been a number of positive vibes lately relating to companies who have benefitted from a relocation from the UK to Canada.
One UK based outsource firm have suggested a recent relocation to the country has ultimately enabled them to reduce prices on a number of goods.
Babel Media, an outsourcing services provider to the games manufacturing industry, recently relocated approximately thirty staff to North America.
Babel CEO Richard Leinfellner was particularly enthusiastic over the merits of relocation, and how it had brought tangible benefits for customers.
“Investments in new translation processes and technology, coupled with (tax breaks) has resulted in costs being at an all-time low.”
He added that the company were “pleased to be able to pass on these savings as continual price reductions to its clients.”
It certainly serves as an interesting case study regarding the multitude of benefits associated with relocation to Canada.
Obviously there is a multitude of potential benefits to any relocation, there is equally a great many things which must be sorted out before leaving.
Different continents and countries have different laws and practices which have to be followed. It is important to be as aware as possible of any differences to UK practice in this regard, particularly in relation to tax and immigration.
International relocation companies can assist you with these issues and guide you through the relocation process to help things run as smoothly as possible.
