Newcomer to New Brunswick

[immi_bird]

hogiamisan, immi_bird,

I don't think that it is a big deal what we are wrote as destination. The field was called "Intended destination'' and I believe it hasn't mandatory caracter. We have an obligation to reside in the province not in particular city.
I also wrote Fredericton and I also intend to land in Moncton. I see our jobs are similar - my noc is 2282.
Immi_bird, why low rate job? You have doubts if you will find job in IT sector or?

i believe that experience is the most important factor, and to gain a Canadian experience you may except low rate job, in the same noc, in order to find a better one in the future.

 

[LupitaDLR]

hogiamisan, immi_bird,

I don't think that it is a big deal what we are wrote as destination. The field was called "Intended destination'' and I believe it hasn't mandatory caracter. We have an obligation to reside in the province not in particular city.
I also wrote Fredericton and I also intend to land in Moncton. I see our jobs are similar - my noc is 2282.
Immi_bird, why low rate job? You have doubts if you will find job in IT sector or?

Hello Svetlanka!, did you already landed in NB? Which city did you finally choose? My NOC is 2282 too.

 

[Svetlanka]

Hi LupitaDLR,

No, still not landed. What about you? At which stage of procedure are you or already landed?

 

[paolo1967]

Hi all, I landed in Moncton and it was very good experience, I just like it; nice small town, peaceful, clean, a lot of greenery, relatively cheap and the most important people are very nice. I am planning to live in Moncton.

 

[NetMecca]

I live in Halifax but have lived and worked in several cities around Canada. If you are not accustomed to Canadian winters, this will be one of the hardest parts to endure. And even if the cold does not bug you so much, the social life all around Canada changes dramatically like the seasons. Winter season a lot of people tend to hibernate, summer everybody comes out. The colder the climate in general the shorter the summer (and connected social life is) Notably in colder areas winter sports tend to also show up but to a somewhat lesser extent. Also a challenge for since I grew up in a sub tropical country. Dont know how to ski, and not particularly good in ice skates and a little old to break bones at this point. This tends to limit you.

For job purposes bigger is usually better. For social life the same rule applies. If you are from a bigger city, chances are the smaller cities will frustrate you somewhat. If you like a simpler life. Smaller cities in Canada are just fantastic for that.

To help you with your decision, if you have any sense of a timeline I would suggest that you already start to look for prospective employers before you land (unless you have loads of money to keep you going or plan to do medial interim jobs).

The people all across the Atlantic provinces are very friendly and I love living in Atlantic canada. Here's the rule. If you want to be a part of the community you live in, it will however fall to you to actively seek those personal connections. Jobs are fairy easy, life is good, safe. People are kind and tolerant. But you have to make an effort to connect either way.

Anyway. Canada is awesome. I love living here. Good luck with your journey.

 

[paolo1967]

Netmecca, very good, nice +1 for you. how do you describe Halifax? and what does make you choose to live there?

 

[LokiJr01]

Hi guys. I enjoyed reading your exchanges here

I'm planning to migrate to New Brunswick around 2nd quarter of this year and I am considering Fredericton or Moncton. I work in the insurance industry and was wondering which of the two has a more thriving industry that will get me a good job for the role I'm used to.

Thanks in advance

 

[canadiandream2018]

Hello,

Somewhere in the summer I am going to arrive to New Brunswick (I hope ). I will have to settle there as provincial nominee. I haven't any friends or relatives there, therefore I will appreciate any advise or sharing about live there.
In which city (Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John) is better to stay and where will be easier to find a job? I am working in IT area.

Hey I am in the exact same situation right now. Can you please share your experience.

 

[NetMecca]

Netmecca, very good, nice +1 for you. how do you describe Halifax? and what does make you choose to live there?

Smaller city, weather second only to Vancouver. Best summer weather in the world. Social connection requires a lot of effort but possible. Just takes time. Work opportunities are limited but not too bad. Cost of living is low so that's a big plus. Lifestyle is slow and good. Lots of outdoor things to do in summer especially, ocean closeby. I admittedly miss the big city (being a big city boy) but all things consider this is a good place to live. Vancouver aside this is probably the only place in Canada I would willingly live given a choice.

 

[newimmigrantionc]

Hi! I need some help.. I live in Moncton and would need to cross the border for my permanent residency. Could anyone of you guide me as to which is the closest one that I could go? Thanks for any info i get.

 

[foodie69]

Hi! I need some help.. I live in Moncton and would need to cross the border for my permanent residency. Could anyone of you guide me as to which is the closest one that I could go? Thanks for any info i get.

5 seconds of google: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154956-i833-k195074-Border_Crossing-New_Brunswick.html

 

[newimmigrantionc]

5 seconds of google: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154956-i833-k195074-Border_Crossing-New_Brunswick.html

Thanks for sharing this info! Yes. I did read this but I also heard from another friend that he went to Fredericton. I am unable to reach that person and hence thought would ask in the forum here.

 

[nksk]

Hi, my port of entry is mentioned as "Fredericton" in COPR. But thought to land in Moncton. Will it be a problem?