Stories from new immigrants
People from all over the world have moved to Alberta to start a new life. Their stories and experiences are useful if you are considering a move to Alberta. Here are some first- hand stories sharing experiences of new comers.
Sameena Arif and FamilySingle mother from Pakistan creates a new life in Alberta for her family.
A safe, friendly environment with an excellent education system for her children – that’s what Sameena Arif, a teacher from Islamabaad, Pakistan, was looking for when she chose to immigrate to Canada in 2004.
Phillip DengUnited Nations volunteer from Sudan thinks Alberta has a lot to give.
An ideal culture – that’s how Sudanese immigrant Phillip Deng describes Canada. He chose to immigrate here in 2006 through the federal government’s Skilled Workers Program, which is designed for newcomers who have education, work experience, knowledge of the English or French languages, and other abilities that will help them establish themselves as permanent residents of Canada.
Raul Carlos Cota Elizondo and Ameli Pereira
Engineer from Mexico plans future in Alberta.
Raul Carlos Cota Elizondo describes his experience immigrating to Calgary, Alberta, Canada from Monterrey, Mexico in one word - excellent. With a background in chemical engineering, Raul chose to come to Alberta because the oil and gas industry is the main industry in the province.
Sergio Manrique and FamilyAccountant credits government programs and friendly communities for making Alberta a good choice for newcomers.
Adjusting to new surroundings is not difficult for Sergio Manrique. That’s one of the reasons why, in 2005, he chose to immigrate to Canada with his wife and two children from Monterrey, Mexico where he had been living for 20 years.
Jamil, Neesa and Farista Mohammad
Engineer from Bangladesh builds new life for his family in Alberta.
Jamil Mohammad of Dhaka, Bangladesh has seen the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the London Bridge, the Himalayas in Nepal, Taj Mahal in India, Niagara Falls in Canada, Pataya Beach in Thailand and many beautiful destinations – but his favourite has been Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. And now he lives just a few hours away from them.
Brima MohammedAccountant from Sudan balances school and work in Alberta.
Brima Mohammed is a very busy man. He studies English full time through the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton and works part time as a security guard at the University of Alberta.
Seung Duk Rha and FamilyKorean cook finds recipe for success in Calgary.
Seung Duk Rha and his wife Mihyang of Seoul, Korea were looking for a fresh start in a new country – and they found it in Canada. While searching on the Internet one night, Seung Duk came across a website all about the province of Alberta, and it didn’t take long before he was hooked.
Eugenia Bravo Alvarez and her husband, Miguel
Colombian refugees with farming background see Alberta as the land of opportunity
Safety, the education system and jobs are three reasons Eugenia Bravo Alvarez and her husband, Miguel, immigrated to Canada in 2006 from Colombia. Both had been working on a farm near Bogota, the capital of Colombia, when the situation in the country changed and made employment impossible for them.
Date Updated: Apr 01, 2009
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