Would you move for love?

Or to be more specific; would you immigrate to another country for love? 

Recently I posed a question on LinkedIn asking why people would choose to immigrate to another country. I was surprised that love has not (so far) been on the list. 

While living overseas, I was connected to a strong expat network of individuals from all over the world, not just Canada. Something that was very common in this community were relationships and marriages between different countries and cultures and as well as age groups. I think it was the common adventurous spirits that initially brought people together as all of them shared that desire to experience a new way of doing things and understanding new cultural practices. It’s why I love working in immigration so much, I get to meet and talk to fellow adventurers and hear their stories as we work on their immigration paths for Canada. 

If an expat starts the journey home to Canada with a partner, they are faced with the dilemma of “how can my partner/spouse come with me so we can live together and build a life in Canada? Will they be able to stay permanently? Are they able to work?” All of a sudden, the complexities of immigration become a reality!

I remember well when I sponsored my spouse and brought him home to Canada, it was stressful and challenging. It’s a process most couples are not at all prepared for. It’s an extremely emotional process for people to go through, as there can be long periods of separation, travel visa issues, separation by arbitrary borders,sometimes for years at a time. There are also tremendous financial stressors because they may be maintaining two homes, and traveling is not always possible between countries. 

Even if both of you are in Canada together, there is ongoing anxiety because your fate is at the mercy of a bureaucrat. You think you have done the application process correctly but you don’t know with 100% certainty that the application will be approved and if it isn’t, well – then what happens? 

I understand first hand the frustration that often accompanies this process. It is my job to focus on your application from a clinical perspective and to pinpoint which areas of the law need to be applied. I know the forms and information that the government is looking for and I see the human life behind the immigration process. I understand the need to connect with another human during a somewhat cold and clinical process, and the impact of working with someone who genuinely cares about what you are dealing with. I prefer to be with my clients from  the very beginning of their journey because this process is more than filling out forms— we are a team, we strategize and plan the path together. 

You will likely only attempt to immigrate to Canada once — a professional Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant like myself can help you submit the most effective application possible. We understand the regulations,  immigration processes, and guide you along your path to Canada. 

If you’re seeking an immigration consultant who will provide a deep level of guidance and professionalism, I would be happy to meet with you to understand your immigration goals and how best to start your Canadian Immigration journey. Let me help you build your life in Canada. Contact me and learn more through my website at www.ldpimmigration.ca 

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