Applications after 26/6 in any NOC CONNECT HERE TO GET THE STATUS

[JasonBourne]

You were unlucky.......There were atleast 2-3 NOC 1122 applicants whose application reached in early November and were still considered for processing.......I'm not sure whether they are in the tracker or not but I specifically remember responding to their posts.......

Chk this
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applications-after-266-in-any-noc-connect-here-to-get-the-status-t49421.0.html;msg583542#msg583542

and this

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applications-after-266-in-any-noc-connect-here-to-get-the-status-t49421.0.html;msg613108#msg613108

JasonBourne

Hi , I got my kit back in Jan and yesterday I noticed that though they had sent mine back due to the cap having been reached, they have actually opened my kit analyzed all the papers, punched it and put tick marks etc. Is it the same case with others whose kits have been returned?  
My kit reached on the 28th of Oct and the last app considered this year was for the 27th oct in 1122 category.

[Cappuccino]

Congrates indira,
I have just figured out that i never predicted on your application.
So here it is : Indira Prabhakaran most probably get her VISA between 29 th May -31 th May.
by the way, stick to Toronto, as i heard british drunk ppl are planning to settle in British columbia  (& you r not into it)..lol

regards,
Dr.Hasib

Wow Dr Hasib - you changed "his VISA" to "her VISA" so fast I didn't even get time to reply to trip you up on it!

Wayne.

[Advance123]

OK, so in Toronto/Suburbs, for rent it's about 900CAD and the same for Vancouver/Suburbs . I guess the 2000CAD should work in both places then.

But is there a difference in the pay-scale as the minimum wages are different for both cities?

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Canada is not even listed among the top 50 places with high cost of living in the world.

Living in London, I can appreciate the difference.

http://www.mercer.com/costoflivingpr#City_rankings

[Dr.Hasib]

Wow Dr Hasib - you changed "his VISA" to "her VISA" so fast I didn't even get time to reply to trip you up on it!

Wayne.

lol...Mr. wayne, i might just have your cup of "Cappuccino"  

[Advance123]

Since I'm starting page 2012, I will be starting 2012 in Canada!

[thebeast184]

Wayne,

What suburbs of Vancouver do you think are good for settling? Vancouver is my first choice and Calgary (just for the jobs) is second.

Thanks,
Rod

OK I think for family of 2 it is much cheaper. On the suburbs of Vancouver can get an apartment with 2 bedrooms (so enough for a guest room) for $600 to $800 per month easily enough.

Wayne.

[CB]

You sure want to start off expensive when you land in Canada.

100 for mobile? 1000-1200 rent? Internet 50? 600-800 food?

Having spent some time in Canada last year, let me assure you that you can find things much cheaper. Just need to find out from people who know.

Your estimates will work better for a family of four.

Hi advance...i know i am bit on higher side,But its wise to plan unforeseen factors beforehand..these are close estimates....lets plan extravagent live miser...

[Advance123]

Hi advance...i know i am bit on higher side,But its wise to plan unforeseen factors beforehand..these are close estimates....lets plan extravagent live miser...

To start miserly is a good thing at times.

If you start small then move up you will be praised. Even if you fall, you are already on the ground so it won't hurt.

On the other hand, if you start big and you fall, great will that fall be.

[indira_prab]

Hi Indira,

Oh god no!. It won't definetely cost you $ 800 if you are cooking indian style food. I would say 200 - 300 per person with all five days of meat food. Which is what I am paying now a days but I am 4 hours from toronto and here groceries are little costlier than toronto. But definetely if you are cooking then it would be around 500 for 2 member and for a kid it is highly based what you feed him.

For rent in toronto, my friends live there it is costing them 1100 for 2 bedroom apartment. I know you can get $700 - $800 for a decent 1 bedroom apartment in a decent location as a start.
Hope this helps!
Thanks,
Pradeep

Pradeep,

Thanks so much So, yes, i will cook

So, we are looking at

Item                                                              Vancouver:                  Toronto
Rent - 1 bedroom                                             800                             800
Food - Indian cooking for 2 adults and a kid          600                             500
Travel - Public Transportation for 2A & 1 K            ---                             250
Phone * 2 and Internet                                      ---                            100
Daycare/after school day care                            ---                             ---

It would be great if someone can provide inputs on the blanks above. I welcome people to edit the above table and bring us to a better picture.

Apart from this, how much do we spend on education, healthcare, miscellaneous stuff etc., during the initial days? I know the schools and health care is kinda free, but I'm sure there must be some minimal costs involved?

How about having a car in both cities?

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[indira_prab]

Congrates indira,
I have just figured out that i never predicted on your application.
So here it is : Indira Prabhakaran most probably get her VISA between 29 th May -31 th May.
by the way, stick to Toronto, as i heard british drunk ppl are planning to settle in British columbia  (& you r not into it)..lol
regards,
Dr.Hasib

Thanks Hasib That would be superfast let me see if this prediction brings you some great clients here

Well, for your next point, Prab prefers to be around some nice drunk Britishers

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[Advance123]

Pradeep,

Thanks so much So, yes, i will cook

So, we are looking at

Item                                                              Vancouver:                  Toronto
Rent - 1 bedroom                                             800                             800
Food - Indian cooking for 2 adults and a kid          600                             500
Travel - Public Transportation for 2A & 1 K            ---                             250
Phone * 2 and Internet                                      ---                            100
Daycare/after school day care                            ---                             ---

It would be great if someone can provide inputs on the blanks above. I welcome people to edit the above table and bring us to a better picture.

Apart from this, how much do we spend on education, healthcare, miscellaneous stuff etc., during the initial days? I know the schools and health care is kinda free, but I'm sure there must be some minimal costs involved?

How about having a car in both cities?

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Daycare cost depends on where you live. Ontario has one of the most expensive but the government gives subsidies if you qualify.
http://www.toronto.ca/children/subsidy.htm

Also read http://relocatecanada.com/daycare.html

[Cappuccino]

Pradeep,

Thanks so much So, yes, i will cook

So, we are looking at

Item                                                              Vancouver:                  Toronto
Rent - 1 bedroom                                             800                             800
Food - Indian cooking for 2 adults and a kid          600                             500
Travel - Public Transportation for 2A & 1 K            ---                             250
Phone * 2 and Internet                                      ---                            100
Daycare/after school day care                            ---                             ---

It would be great if someone can provide inputs on the blanks above. I welcome people to edit the above table and bring us to a better picture.

Apart from this, how much do we spend on education, healthcare, miscellaneous stuff etc., during the initial days? I know the schools and health care is kinda free, but I'm sure there must be some minimal costs involved?

How about having a car in both cities?

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

I love Indian food - if you move to Vancouver can I come round your house for tea some time?

Seriously though home-cooked food is going to be cheaper and healthier than eating our or junk microwave food anyway.

I can't imagine a food bill for the month coming to $800 even for a family of 4. That's like £600 per month, which is insane! In the UK we spend maybe £150 to £200 per month on food (admittedly that is just 2 of us) so that's like $225 to $300 in CAD.

Wayne.

[pradeepkumar_v]

Indira,

For driving. My recommendation. Get a letter from your local RTO saying your license # and year of experience and also a attested copy of your license to prove it is original.

If you show this letter to local lisencing office they will let you take G road test licese(which is the latest you can go)(and also you need to have more than 2 year experience) but if you dont have the letter some ministry office will accept your indian driving licese and some don't. So letter is important.

You can get a decent used car for around $10000, which will easily go for few years.

Insurance is highly based on your age , experience and car model and year. In this case you dont have experience so you wil probably looking around $250 for insurance  and Fuel atleat $100. So if you want a car it will atleast cost you 350 for a month but you will have the comfort as you have a small kid.

Thanks,

Pradeep

Pradeep,

Thanks so much So, yes, i will cook

So, we are looking at

Item                                                              Vancouver:                  Toronto
Rent - 1 bedroom                                             800                             800
Food - Indian cooking for 2 adults and a kid          600                             500
Travel - Public Transportation for 2A & 1 K            ---                             250
Phone * 2 and Internet                                      ---                            100
Daycare/after school day care                            ---                             ---

It would be great if someone can provide inputs on the blanks above. I welcome people to edit the above table and bring us to a better picture.

Apart from this, how much do we spend on education, healthcare, miscellaneous stuff etc., during the initial days? I know the schools and health care is kinda free, but I'm sure there must be some minimal costs involved?

How about having a car in both cities?

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[Raj04]

Hey folks,

My research on cost of living in Toronto is something as below:-

Monthly Rent
$850 to $1100 for a one or two bedroom apartment

Transportation
$90 to $180 This amount is for public transportation for the wife or the person who doesn't
drive, and it depends on where you go, one city or GTA.

Gas (Fuel)
$200 to $300 Depends on your usage

Home Parking
$40 to $50 Outdoor parking is cheaper

Other Parking
$10 to $30 You some time need to park in a paid parking inside the city

Car Insurance
$183 to $300 Depends on the coverage and the insurance company

Grocery
$350 to $500 Depends on the luxury level you want

Household
$20 to $50 Barber, Bank Fees ...etc

Utilities
$145 to $180 this is two Mobile phones (with couples plan, which means unlimited free calls between
the couples), 1 Mbps Internet, and Home Phone. All from Rogers for $145 monthly.
You can add a cableTV for like $30 or $40

Clothing
$50 to $70 That's $600 to $840 per year, it's enough for winter and summer clothes (twice a
year), but again it depends on what you want to buy and from where

Entertainment
$100 to $200 Restaurants, Picnic, Hanging out ...etc. average restaurant cost for a family of three
is $50 to $75 (if it's a fancy restaurant)

Laundry
$40 to $50
 

Total Living Cost
 
$2088 to $3010
Not including the optional expenses below

Pre-School/Day care
$600 to $800
If you want to put your kid in a pre-school or a daycare you would be paying this amount

Electricity & Water
$80 to $150
This is most likely to be included with your rent

Rgds,Raj.

[indira_prab]

I love Indian food - if you move to Vancouver can I come round your house for tea some time?

Seriously though home-cooked food is going to be cheaper and healthier than eating our or junk microwave food anyway.

I can't imagine a food bill for the month coming to $800 even for a family of 4. That's like £600 per month, which is insane! In the UK we spend maybe £150 to £200 per month on food (admittedly that is just 2 of us) so that's like $225 to $300 in CAD.

Wayne.

Wayne, come on, you say you love Indian food and why would you settle down for a tea?

You and your wify are invited for repeated Indian dinners at our place, wherever we are in Canada

Disclaimer: I'm not a great cook, but i can cook some awesome dinners

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.