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Moving abroad is an exciting thing to do, there is a lot to figure out and learn along the way. Things that you didn’t think much about at home now have to be relearned in your new country. The best thing to do is jump in and keep on moving forward with you plans, there is no better expereince for learning about a place than to live there and emerce yourself. If you are moving to either England or Canada and feeling nervous, read on and find out what you can expect living the life of an expat. It can be a roller coaster of a ride, and a life changing experience you won’t regret. You will find information and links around the website to make your move (long term or short term) easier, along with stories from those of us that have made the move. I hope you find it a fun, helpful site.
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BluenoseGirl
I've been living in London, England for 6 years now, moved here from Nova Scotia. I've been exploring lots and enjoying having Europe at my doorstep. I also blog about me experience at http://bluenosegirl.com
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  • Hey I was wondering, can you tell me the steps you took to move to England? I am set on moving there as well but I'm pretty young and I read thats it's almost impossible to move to the U.K. unless you have a legitimate cause, such as a job transfer or something. So please tell me the process you took, much appreciated.
    By Sarah 2012-06-29, 00h31
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    • Hi Mario and Pascale,
      Thank you for the comments!

      My current visa is a resident visa which was obtained via marriage.

      There is an ancestory visa so if you have a UK born parent, or grandparent that is an option, as well you could look at your options if you have parents of an EU country.

      Things have gotten more strict over the 5 years I've been here and that is due to the poor economy.

      Perhaps the location independent life might be the way to go. Or doing freelance work for a UK company that might potentially sponsor you in the future could be another route.

      Good luck!
      BluenoseGirl
      By BluenoseGirl 2012-05-07, 21h37
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      • I fell on your blog while researching ways to move to England. I'm curious, you mentioned in one of your entries you managed to get a visa - what kind? My current research shows that as Canadians unless we are experts in a given field it would be difficult to get a visa that would allow us to apply for jobs in the UK, although I have a placement right now that would allow me to work from anywhere in the short term I cannot see myself keeping that job in the long term and ultimately would need to find something in the UK, how were you able to get around that? I should mention I don't fit in that 'student' or 'under 30' special area that would allow for a mix of work and travel visa for 2 years. :) BTW that information on de-cluttering and ways to find friends in a new place - very useful for a move anywhere.
        By pascale 2012-05-04, 21h24
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        • Hi. I went twice to england with my wife and we just love the place but, do you think it's possible to become Brit citizens if were not professionals like say, lawyers or someone like that?


          Looking forward for your answer.


          Mario and Fouzia (that hates Quebec, laugh )
          Quebec city Canada.

          By Mario 2011-12-09, 22h52
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