Immigrating to Canada as a nurse without selling house first?
I am 51 and have spoken to the immigration board in Canada and they say that i must sell all of my possessions first in order to take the exam. But if i don't get the job then i have to buy another house. I don't really want to take this risk. Is there not another way to get a job as a nurse without selling my possessions?
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1 :
There is no "immigration board" in Canada. Are you sure you have not been talking to a private agency who want to tie you down? You don't have to sell your house or possessions. Sounds like a scam..
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No you don't have to sell anything before taking the exam. If you wish to be licensed as a nurse in Canada you have to contact the college of nurses in the province in which you wish to work. They will evaluate your education and experience and decide if you qualify to write the exam for licensure. Most provinces require that you have your BSN degree to be licensed as an RN but there are some exceptions. For more information check out the International Forum at www.allnurses.com. Also be aware that in most areas nursing jobs are scarce right now. Besides getting a nursing license you also have to obtain a visa allowing you to work in Canada.
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That's weird and I've never heard that stipulation. However. Do you have a friend or family member you trust, that you could 'sell' your house to for $100? Then if you need to come back, you could buy it back for that amount. If you immigrate successfully and decide to stay and then want to sell your house, your friend, or any real estate agent, can sell it and forward the money to you.
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You are getting very incorrect information and you need to contact the real 'Immigration Canada.' Try Citizenship and Immigration Canada here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp Canada does require financial support to be in place for immigrants, but they are unlikely to ask you to sell all your possessions based on a job interview. Be sure you are not being scammed. Do not send anyone a money order and do not give your credit info over the phone or by email. Talk to someone at Immigration and remember: If they can't speak French, too, you are probably not talking to a Canadian federal government official.
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