Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Newbie]

It's something I'll be doing in the near future so looking for some help. The application seems pretty straight forward but there are a few things I would like clarification on.

Has anyone here been through it and have advice? Or does anyone know of a good site/forum for finding stuff out?

Any help is much appreciated!

[Newbie]

She's visted twice (Toronto) and absolutely loves it.

I'm Canadian. She's Korean. Look at the options smart guy.... where would anyone with half a clue go?

Thanks for the helpful info, though.

[Captain Corea]

My wife is looking forward to one day moving to Calgary... right after the real estate bubble bust of course.

[ttompatz]

[yawarakaijin]

My only advice would be not to automatically assume everything is going to fall right into place. No matter how much you are into each other or how much both of you think Canada rocks, there can be problems.

Don't get me wrong, I love Canada but there are difficulties adjusting.

Example one: A good friend/co-worker of mine travelled to cuba often. Met a lady and the formed a serious relationship. Time came to marry her and everything was fine while they were living in Cuba getting ready to move . After one year she was begging him to come BACK TO CUBA! with her. Her English was quite good and she had a fair level of education, she was just bored and missed immensely the more laid back lifestyle of Cuba.

Example two: Well basically the exact same thing happened to a friend who married a Brazillian girl.

[Newbie]

[Sophocles]

Jeez, you guys...

Getting back to what Newbie was asking...

I have similar questions about bringing someone back. Like, how hard is it for them to find a job in the west and what if they just wanna give a western country a test run? Do people do that?

[mindmetoo]

[Hollywoodaction]

All and all, my wife has spent 6 months total in Canada over the years. She loves it.

[ttompatz]

[Zebra12]

That's great that your wife enjoyed TO--it's a beautiful city with many opportunities available for hard-working individuals. And, if I understand your concern correctly, you're now interested in knowing about Canadian immigration procedures etc. (?) Essentially, you'll need to follow the [online] guide pertaining to Landed Immigrant procedures, etc. This is the URL: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/faq-spouse.html It provides a review of new policy changes and addresses all the classic questions which deal with sponsoring family members. The page also has a link to the application kit. Note: the process is "not a cup of tea" by any means. You will need to provide a lot of [critical] information and follow all the prerequisite steps outlined in the application package.

With respect to some of the snide and rather racist comments mentioned on this post...ignore that trail of garbage. unfortunately, there are a number of dim-witted expats here, who lack some very 'very' basic insights about life in general. It simply may be, though, that they grew up under the sludge of London Bridge or, [possibly] in one of the many social slime pits scattered across the States. Canada is a good choice! The country is a clear example of how to build a nation free of social injustices and one that's principally based [politically] on global peace initiatives. Fortunately, my ancestors left the 'good old USA' for better climes...namely: New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

I'm married to a Cuban national. We met on the island, and eventually were married there. The complications that we had to contend with were many--mainly due to the complexities, legal and procedural issues: connected with a Communist society. I speak Spanish and understand most of the social variables that naturally exist between an English and/or Spanish/Cuban milieu. Cross-cultural differences are normal; you simply need to have great communication skills with your partner. My wife and I now run a business located in Ottawa (and Miami) although I'm currently doing a teaching assignment here in SK. We are enjoying the best of both worlds (house in Canada and two in Cuba)--just hoping now that Cuba retains its independence and arms-length policy with respect to its future relationship with the United States. The Americans seem to have a bent for meddling into other people's affairs. A 'bulldozer' style democracy...that may run out of steam (oil) at some point

If you have any questions about the application kit and the various hoops we had to jump through--PM me.

Best, James

[shaunew]

My wife has a Master's degree from Korea University and could not get a job. The job market is so bad for new people to the country. She was offered jobs a t Mcd's and tim's. In Korea she is making 5 million won+ a month. I love Canada, but life is not all rosebuds. I had a good job, but only one income and high taxes kills you. Here in Korea we both earn over 5 million won and taxes are so low. Also the health care in Canada sucks now. Long waits and if you don't have ohip it is super expensive.

[congee]

I've also heard about Canadians having a lot of problems with their Korean spouses when they try and settle back in Canada. A lot wind up eventually going back to Korea (or getting divorced). Let's face it people, Canada is boring. Have you ever watched the CBC? I went to university in Toronto and the Asian students that I knew there thought the place was frigging dull (which it is, compared to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, or even Seoul).

I'm Canadian myself, proud of it, but have lived in quite a few other places (Scotland, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Zealand) and I've got to say that I'm getting sick of hearing Canadians climbing on their high horses and lecturing on and on to some poor guy about how great Canada is (especially in relation to the US) or generally acting like obnoxious asses.

[Captain Corea]

[The Soju Hoju]

To the original poster, I just married a Canadian girl, you need to go to http//www.canada.gc.ca/ and download the forms. You need a crime check report, family pictures...etc...etc...there's a lot of them but get started early and good luck.

Now to matters of those with little sensory apparatus...e.g. koala. First off knobcheese.....we will allow you the child like mistake of using ' broud ' and we assume you meant proud. So are we to believe that you've travelled extensively throughout Canada and met thousands of Canuks with which to make your biased, ridiculous and wide sweeping generalisations? Or are you just another sad hagwon retard sat at home disgruntled, drinking Soju in a ' billy no-mates ' frame of mind because you have no social life?

If one took your stance we could say that the spelling mistake is perfectly acceptable as Australians are nothing more than a bunch of beer swilling, sexist, strategically shaven monkeys in tracksuits whose only claim to fame is being (British originally and unfortunately) placed on ships and transported across the seas for their inablity to live a crime-free life (Western Australian Convicts 1850-1868... I believe). However, most people withan I.Q. above 40 wouldn't do that.

Cretins like you who hijack genuine threads should be taken back to chimpsville and given a good kicking (though I'm sure you've had your fair share of those judging by your comments).

Lay off the soju, STFU and get out more.

P.S. My wife could knock you out.