I like Canada and I want come to this country. How do I get started?

by Suresh
(Sri Lanka)

I'm 26 years old. I am currently unemployed in Sri Lanka. I have some experience in house keeping. Please help me.
Mary Joan's Response to this Question

Hello Suresh,
You are young and you already know some English, so those are two things in your favour.

To begin, you will need to be willing to improve your English. Study English every chance you get. When you come to Canada you can take a course called English as a second language. It will take you through several levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced.

If you are lucky enough to have family or relatives in Canada, they can sponsor you. If that is not open to you, there are two other options:

1) Applying as a trained professional. This is not a good option, because there are many delays in that route. It can take years.

2) Applying as a student. This option gets you into Canada as soon as you find a program. It gives you training in Canada. You choose a school program with a work experience option and come to Canada and learn English and get Canadian work experience.

The best way to come to Canada is as a student.

Please Note: You must select one route only, so that is why I'm suggesting the best route for you to take.

There are 3 pages on this site about Immigrating to Canada. Go to the page called Getting Work Experience As a Student. Read and follow the links there, and you will find out how to come to Canada using that route.

On that page, you will be given a lot of information. Take your time and read it carefully.

Plan your entry into Canada.

Save your money and choose your school wisely.
Be sure to select schools which have a work experience option. Apply to several schools, and you will be able to choose which one you like. Then come study in Canada.

While you are here, you can then apply under the Experience Class option to be accepted into Canada.

I wish you and all those who want to immigrate to Canada the best of luck.

Mary Joan