There are plenty of sites offering information on how to apply for a Canadian Immigration Visa and many more offering services (paid of course) to help you do it. One of the major issues I had during the immigration process was the actual move itself and what happens when you arrive. I have received plenty of emails through my information website, onestopimmigration-canada.com, asking for additional help and advice about what forms are required, what to expect at the Canadian customs and what to do when they first arrive in Canada.
I wont pretend this article will answer all questions for everybody, but Ill be giving as much background as I can with more, detailed information backing it up from the website in the text or by links to the appropriate authority. Ill start with one of the biggest headaches the house sale (if you own) and packing up for the move.
Packing Up
When it comes to moving house there are several theories as when to put the house up for sale. Basically, we were told to wait until called for medicals as at least then you are over half way through the process. We were lucky in that we had somewhere to go, so we put the house on the market...