I'm actually surprised that no one has responded to your post as there are lots of interracial couples here. There is even an organisation ISAG which meets regularly for socialising and also helps with problems faced by people married to Ghanaians in the areas of immigration, resident's permits etc. I am married to a Ghanaian and have been here for four years.
I am also married to a Ghanaian and am trying to immigrate him to Canada. It's been a lengthy process so far. The way things are going now with the currency would you recommend that I move to Ghana if he can't come here? I have an income of $30,000 Cnd. a year. Can we live comfortably there or not?
Would you have accommodation? If you have your own house here then you should be OK but if you have to rent and want to live in an expat area you are probably looking at US$2-3000 per month depending on the size and you will pay for a year or more up front. You can probably live on US$ 1-2000 per month if you eat Ghanaian food and don't eat out. Not sure if you will have your own car as that too will be an expense. However I think you probably should be able to live a reasonable lifestyle on your income
Good day to everyone here on this interracial couples thread!
A special thank you to the folks that are in the conversation. I do appreciate any and all information and comments. I'm in an appeals process at the moment trying to bring my husband to Canada. It's not our wish to live in Ghana because of the living conditions there; problems with power, water and high cost of living. I do love the climate over in Ghana as long as the air conditioning holds out. Regardless, I have a house here and we would like to live here where there will be more opportunities for my husband.Â
One of our most pressing issues is that my husband does not have employment in Accra. How does a young man in Ghana without a post secondary education and little job experience find a job? If he could begin working it would help our application and situation so very much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Finding employment for unqualified and qualified people is a problem. I suggest you try and get him some form of apprenticeship or a place on a course so he can have more opportunities.
Thanks. That was the direction I was thinking and have done some research on it. Most apprenticeships are 4 years but a few are shorter like chef training or welding. My being here in Canada makes it rather difficult to do any of this.
