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Hello all, I was advised to this site in hopes of finding info and advice on moving to Canada. I am American and have a girlfriend and friends living in northern Alberta Canada. After many visits there, I have decided I would like to live and work there and be closer obviously to my gf.

I am currently a truck driver with a Class B license and most people there say Alberta is in need of truck drivers and theres plenty of good paying jobs there. Should I apply for a work visa first? If so whats the best way to go about that?

Thanks for any help in advance

forget the girlfriend... come to BC. :) we are desperate for truck drivers!!!!!! (just kidding about the girl friend, not kidding about the truck drivers)

welcome to RTC!

Hi Fir Na Tine, welcome to our little family. :) Alberta does need drivers. I cant give you advice on the work permit thing,(sorry, not experienced in that area,lol) I know someone on here will be able to answer your question. Just wanted to say welcome!!!!!!!

If you are not married, and not common-law (lived together for one year) then you need to come to Canada under your own merrit, either temporarily as a temporary worker (until you qualify for spouse / partner sponsorship) or permanently as a skilled immigrant:

Temporary Workers:
http://cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp

Skilled Immigrants:
http://cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

Matthew

Check the Alberta PNP program, but you need to get a qualifying job offer.

http://www.alberta-canada.com/immigratio...cking.html