hi would just like to thank you for you're reply. we haven't started the process yet as we didn't know it could take so long! so we're going to do it as soon as possible, i have distant family over there, my mum's cousin moved to toronto about 25 years ago but i've never met them. we'll have to look into the best place for work first before we choose a place then. hope everything goes well for you good luck. Lyndsey