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jmg5
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Registered: 11/23/05
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moving from the USA
#5259257 - 02/03/06 01:15 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Before I start, I am eighteen, a high school graduate and will be attending a university in the US for the next 4 years (starting this fall). What I've seen on many message boards is the poster getting shut down instantly when talking about leaving the united states. So, let me say one thing: this is not about drugs. I don't want to relocate to any place because of lax weed laws or whatever. 
I'd love to live in a EU country, but I've heard it's nearly impossible for an American to get in. The exception being the U.K., which (from what I've read, could be mistaken) is considerably easier.
so, truthfully, is it realistic for a young guy with a college degree to attain citizenship in Canada or the U.K.?
I haven't picked a major or minor yet, though for the minor I am seriously considering another language. The school offers several, including french, german, and russian.
majors I am seriously considering: chemistry physics or a choice from the college of engineering, but at this point it could be anything.
Would there be a problem finding a job? I guess I should research growing/ in-demand careers in these countries 
any general information, tips and advice or (positive) words on this would be much appreciated.
thanks guys
peace
jim
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kit_kat
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Registered: 01/05/06
Posts: 249
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Re: moving from the USA [Re: jmg5]
#5259294 - 02/03/06 01:25 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I don't know about Europe, but it is relatively easy for someone to get Canadian citizenship if they have a university education and good job prospects. You would have to first get a working visa, then your landed immigrant status and eventually your citizenship.
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mediman0078
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Registered: 11/14/05
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Re: moving from the USA [Re: jmg5]
#5259313 - 02/03/06 01:28 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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You kinda already answered your own question... alot of EU countries won't grant residency right away unless you are skilled in a field they need people to work in. I've looked into doing anesthesia in Holland and the consulate at the embassy told me that i'd have to pass their medical boards, but that they needed medical personelle so badly that they'd expidite the process if I was serious. So it really depends on what you go into. If your job is a dime a dozen in the country you want to go to, it'll be harder to gain immigration rights. On top of that, the consulate told me that if you don't have enough money to live independently for the time it takes for you to relocate and find a job, they won't grant you immigration. I forget what the exact amount was, something like $20,000USD, but they did say you had to prove it was in your bank account first before they'd process you. That's what I've gleaned from looking into this.
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