Living in a large city in the midst of
nature? It is possible in Winnipeg. With Canada becoming a Mecca for people
looking for a place where they can live a better life, Winnipeg is one of the
best places to go.
Immigration to Winnipeg – What You Need To Know
This largest city of Manitoba is nestled
between bodies of water and lush plant life. The entire area is a flat terrain
between the Red River and the Assiniboine River. It is so flat that people
often tell stories of seeing a horse run straight for three days and still be
visible in the horizon.
The borders of the city of Winnipeg are
tall grass prairies (to the west and south of the city), and aspen parkland (to
the northeast). However, most of these prairie grasses were removed to pave way
for urbanization and agriculture. Winnipeg is also close to many bodies of
water- to Lake Winnipeg and to most of the Canadian Shield lakes. Lake Winnipeg
is the considered as the 11th largest freshwater lake in the world.
Along its shores are the Grand Beach and the Winnipeg Beach, which have white
sands that tropical beaches are better known for, and are only within short
driving distance from the city. Aside from the two rivers where the city is
located, Winnipeg also has the La Salle River and the Seine River flowing
through it. In North America, Winnipeg has the largest mature elm forest
located in an urban area.
The Winnipeg city earned the names “Winterpeg”, “Waterpeg”,
and “Windypeg” for its climate and weather patterns. Winters are cold and dry,
like most of Canada. The snow would often last for six months in a year,
despite the city enjoying a four-season climate. In some years, winters can
reach as cold as -40˚C (-40˚F). There is also a short transitional period
between summer and winter. Summers are generally hot, typically with several
thunderstorms. Spring and autumn are pleasant times, with better temperatures
to allow walks by the river walkway beside The Forks or along the many lakes
and parks.
The city is prone to flooding because of
its nearness to several bodies of water, the extremely flat terrain and the
amount of annual rainfall. Floods were so devastating in the past, which
prompted the city to build a flood control system. In addition, Winnipeg is
believed to be in North America’s windiest corner.
Policies and
Requirements on Immigration to Winnipeg
The wonderful city and the pristine
nature in Winnipeg is so attractive, but how to apply to live and work here? A
few things should be understood.
When a person wants to migrate toWinnipeg, and in other Canadian provinces for that matter, an application has
to be made. Applying for an immigrant visa will give the applicant a permanent
resident status. After a few years of having a permanent resident status, an
application for a citizenship can be made. Applying for permanent residency can
be as a skilled worker, as an entrepreneur or investor, as a nominee of one of
the Canadian provinces, as a sponsored family member, or as a political
refugee. In any of these categories, several papers are needed, mostly to prove
net worth, background information, criminal records (if any) and medical
history. Upon submission, these papers will be double-checked and deliberated
upon, whether to be granted a visa or not.
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