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Post by bookworm1225 on May 1, 2015 20:18:32 GMT
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Post by snacky on May 2, 2015 2:12:42 GMT
Still wish I could tolerate the weather to move to Canada, lol.  |
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Post by Hodge on May 2, 2015 2:19:01 GMT
Still wish I could tolerate the weather to move to Canada, lol. I think you'd be surprised to find out how difficult it is to move to Canada. If you're coming from the US you not only need a certain number of points, yes they do use a points system, but you also have to have a minimum amount of money - and it's not a small sum! |
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Post by snacky on May 2, 2015 3:58:52 GMT
Still wish I could tolerate the weather to move to Canada, lol. I think you'd be surprised to find out how difficult it is to move to Canada. If you're coming from the US you not only need a certain number of points, yes they do use a points system, but you also have to have a minimum amount of money - and it's not a small sum! What are the points for? I can see why the money would be required, considering the reputation of Canada's social services. Is that requirement controversial? |
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Post by Fallenbelle on May 2, 2015 4:17:33 GMT
Hmmmm, I wonder if I can extend my stay on that side of the world to include those dates...I was planning on being Stateside in July-is anyone else planning on going? Or is anyone planning on making any shooting location visits in July that I could drop in for? As for immigrating, hubby and I were discussing just this morning that we'd like to summer in Canada and winter in Mexico when we retire.  We looove Canadian summers! As for the points thing, it's pretty similar to the States...if you're in a high demand field, the more points you get, or if you have enough money to where you won't need a job, you can get a visa easier. Pretty much like that in almost any country really, though the sum required for a retirement visa may differ. At one time, I know you needed to show that you had $50,000 USD liquid in your bank account for Mexico, but I'm sure that's gone up now. Of course, this is all speculation...I'm not retiring anytime soon! |
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Post by lovemondays on May 2, 2015 4:24:45 GMT
Hmmmm, I wonder if I can extend my stay on that side of the world to include those dates...I was planning on being Stateside in July-is anyone else planning on going? Or is anyone planning on making any shooting location visits in July that I could drop in for? As for immigrating, hubby and I were discussing just this morning that we'd like to summer in Canada and winter in Mexico when we retire. We looove Canadian summers! As for the points thing, it's pretty similar to the States...if you're in a high demand field, the more points you get, or if you have enough money to where you won't need a job, you can get a visa easier. Pretty much like that in almost any country really, though the sum required for a retirement visa may differ. At one time, I know you needed to show that you had $50,000 USD liquid in your bank account for Mexico, but I'm sure that's gone up now. Of course, this is all speculation...I'm not retiring anytime soon! , I think several of us are going. As for location excursions, we can make something work around your dates if you're here! |
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Post by Fallenbelle on May 2, 2015 5:05:29 GMT
Hmmmm, I wonder if I can extend my stay on that side of the world to include those dates...I was planning on being Stateside in July-is anyone else planning on going? Or is anyone planning on making any shooting location visits in July that I could drop in for? As for immigrating, hubby and I were discussing just this morning that we'd like to summer in Canada and winter in Mexico when we retire. We looove Canadian summers! As for the points thing, it's pretty similar to the States...if you're in a high demand field, the more points you get, or if you have enough money to where you won't need a job, you can get a visa easier. Pretty much like that in almost any country really, though the sum required for a retirement visa may differ. At one time, I know you needed to show that you had $50,000 USD liquid in your bank account for Mexico, but I'm sure that's gone up now. Of course, this is all speculation...I'm not retiring anytime soon! , I think several of us are going. As for location excursions, we can make something work around your dates if you're here! I should have some more firm dates soon-I'll get back with you. I'll also check to see if I can stay until August although that may be a bit too late for me.  |
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Post by Hodge on May 3, 2015 0:44:21 GMT
I think you'd be surprised to find out how difficult it is to move to Canada. If you're coming from the US you not only need a certain number of points, yes they do use a points system, but you also have to have a minimum amount of money - and it's not a small sum! What are the points for? I can see why the money would be required, considering the reputation of Canada's social services. Is that requirement controversial? Several things, family, occupation etc. Only with the people that want to come here I'd guess. |
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Post by snacky on May 3, 2015 7:05:53 GMT
What are the points for? I can see why the money would be required, considering the reputation of Canada's social services. Is that requirement controversial? Several things, family, occupation etc. Only with the people that want to come here I'd guess. I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. |
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Post by Hodge on May 3, 2015 13:52:36 GMT
Several things, family, occupation etc. Only with the people that want to come here I'd guess. I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. I don't see it as discrimination, there's nothing to say that a country has to let ANYONE in, it's up to them. Every country should have the right to pick and choose who they want to let in. Living in another country isn't a right, it's a privilege. |
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Post by lizmc on May 3, 2015 21:31:45 GMT
Several things, family, occupation etc. Only with the people that want to come here I'd guess. I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. Actually, I think you will find that immigration to the US is just as restrictive and difficult, if not moreso.......and restrictions are also governed by what treaties you have with specific countries. I used to do a job which required a lot of business travel, including some international travel. The US was the only country which required confirmation that the job I was doing, for a whole 2 weeks, could not be done by an American and that I would be paid in Canadian dollars in Canada.....and that I would be leaving when I finished..... |
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Post by Hodge on May 3, 2015 21:40:57 GMT
Several things, family, occupation etc. Only with the people that want to come here I'd guess. I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. The US appears to be the most massively racist country there is in regard to immigration. If you're Mexican forget it! |
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Post by snacky on May 4, 2015 9:06:06 GMT
I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. The US appears to be the most massively racist country there is in regard to immigration. If you're Mexican forget it! I'm not going to argue with you there. That's why I was finding it ironic that it was Canada that was setting this high cash bar. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on May 4, 2015 10:53:11 GMT
I guess it depends on what countries are on your border, too. In the US, I think it would be considered massively racist to have such a requirement. Also we have that whole "give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." things, so we like to pretend we don't discriminate on the basis of class - and money is certainly a class barrier. This is a joke, though, because some visas do involve job development aspects, which basically make them pay-to-play. Actually, I think you will find that immigration to the US is just as restrictive and difficult, if not moreso.......and restrictions are also governed by what treaties you have with specific countries. I used to do a job which required a lot of business travel, including some international travel. The US was the only country which required confirmation that the job I was doing, for a whole 2 weeks, could not be done by an American and that I would be paid in Canadian dollars in Canada.....and that I would be leaving when I finished..... Actually, I've had to sign similar statements here in Japan as well. Of course native English speaking U.S. state certified teacher is not an endorsement that most Japanese nationals have, so I don't have any problems getting Japanese visas. However, I do know a Canadian couple with teacher certs from Texas (like me) and so they're also here with me on the Int'l school circuit.  Previous jobs have paid me in JPY, but my current gig pays in USD. Which given the current exchange rate, is more than fine with me. But these immigration policies actually make sense to me-most countries really only want immigrants with high in demand job skills or lots of $$$ in the bank account that you won't be competing with host nationals for jobs-unless it's a skill that host nationals don't have- like my situation- or why there are so many South Asians in the U.S. on H1 visas. Mexicans or other minorities aside, it's actually quite difficult as a whole to immigrate right now. I know plenty of white Europeans who have trouble getting a visa or can't get a green card outside the lottery. At least we have the lottery to allow for some immigration, but it is limited to 50,000 per year, which isn't much. It's not perfect, but I think that's pretty much the standard across the developed world right now. That said, I've always wondered how so many Canadians have gotten US visas to work as actors-as there are a lot of them. I'm not complaining mind you-just curious. To bring this back on topic, I'm looking into being in town for the MM fan day. My employer is buying my ticket for me, and while I don't think they've bought it yet, I don't know if they'll let me change my dates-which I've already submitted.  I'm hoping I can pull it off! |
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Post by Hodge on May 4, 2015 15:06:04 GMT
The US appears to be the most massively racist country there is in regard to immigration. If you're Mexican forget it! I'm not going to argue with you there. That's why I was finding it ironic that it was Canada that was setting this high cash bar. I guess we don't want people from the US.... |
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We looove Canadian summers! As for the points thing, it's pretty similar to the States...if you're in a high demand field, the more points you get, or if you have enough money to where you won't need a job, you can get a visa easier. Pretty much like that in almost any country really, though the sum required for a retirement visa may differ. At one time, I know you needed to show that you had $50,000 USD liquid in your bank account for Mexico, but I'm sure that's gone up now. 
I'm hoping I can pull it off!