Immigration to Canada from Scotland?

[BillyBoy_1983]

Hi. I am 26, live in Glasgow, Scotland & I am looking to immigrate to Canada within the next couple of years. I don't know if I qualify though. I have a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design but don't have a career in this field. My family & friends live in Barrie & Smith Falls, Ontario. My ambition is to move to Canada permanently & start a new life there, hopefully gaining entry to the Fire Department. Does anyone know if I have a good chance of achieving this goal? Billy

[galluch]

Look into getting sponsered from a family member. Or are you trained in a skilled trade?

[Leon]

There's no family support under the Ontario PNP and at 26, you don't qualify to be sponsored federally so you need to qualify on your own.  Go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp and try to find something you can qualify for. 

[colsy]

Everything is possible Billy! All the best with this!

[alishan]

There is also a chance for you to initially visit Canada with a work holiday programme which allows you to work in Canada while you stay there. I think WHP lasts up to 12 months. Once you are in Canada you can find an employer who can sponsor you for a work visa and if after 2 years of work in Canada you will have several options to immigrate to Canada.
The info on work holiday programme is here : http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/missions/unitedkingdom-royaumeuni//youth_jeunes/youth_mobil_jeunes-UK-RU-eng.asp
Best of luck !

[BillyBoy_1983]

Thanks guys! No I dont have a trade etc. This may prove very difficult! I'll give it a bash though. Billy