LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[mayankpandya]

Thanks Qorax for your reply.

I think its better for me to take one Bank Draft instead of TC ( both end need to pay conversion charges).

Also i am planning to take some USD with me. How is that option ?

Need to know why scarbourgh is not good place for settle down ? Please elaborate in details if possible.

Regards
Mayank

1. They'd debit u some conversion charges [again].
2. Not a good place to settle down... avoid if u can.

[qorax]

Thanks Qorax for your reply.

I think its better for me to take one Bank Draft instead of TC ( both end need to pay conversion charges).

Also i am planning to take some USD with me. How is that option ?

Need to know why scarbourgh is not good place for settle down ? Please elaborate in details if possible.

Regards
Mayank

Scar[e]borough ?
-better be avoided unless u have no other choice...

1. The largest neighborhood of Toronto,
2. Older developments - aged housing,
3. Congested streets - parking headaches,
4. The only neighborhood which has 3 divisions (Stns) of Toronto Police [take the hint!],
5. In 2009, the largest predawn operation [in Canadian History] fetched 84 criminals here, many hardened ones!
6. Quite a few gangs operate here (but ordinary folks aren't affected much),
7. The Bikers' Gang r a menace,
8. Closer to U of T,
9. Some pockets r good, especially the North - nearer to 401(Expressway),
10. Few locations have multi-million$$$ homes [Bayview],
11. Locations bordering Pickering r far from Toronto-Downtown, but nice/newer developments there,
12. Some areas have cheaper housing, but also the menace that comes with it,
13. Locations closer to DVP r Ok - advisable to reside for newcomers,
14. Kennedy Street is a safe bet for residential purposes,
15. If it has to be Scarborough - nothing much wrong with it,
16. If Scarborough is not a must - Avoid.
17. If u have friends/relatives there - go ahead.
18. North York (similar distance from Toronto-Downtown) is a better place,
19. So would be the suburbs of Mississauga, Brampton & Markham (closest to Downtown).
20. Oh, every day there is  @  least one [1] fatal shooting here [if that's a/ny point to be considered!!!].

Think about it !
Qorax

Ps.: No hard feelings to anyone - it's just a personal opinion - & I could be wrong.

[WPG Canada 11]

Dear Qorax

I got my Visa recently and planning to land soon in Manitoba where I am planning to live.
the issue that I will be landing for 2-3 months to get the PR card then get back home for 1 year to prepare finalize my business there and move permanently to Canada.

My plan was to rent a car temporary for 2-3 months which I will spend in my first landing, but I found that car rental for this period will cost like 4-6 Thousand dollars if not more, So I am thinking to buy a car and use it for this period then store it in my friend parking until I will be back after one year from my leaving.

My question: am I able to buy and register a car in Manitoba (get it insured as well) before getting my Canadian (Manitoba driving license), also to ask if I can drive with my international UAE driving license until I get my Manitoba one (I am not sure how long it will take me to get the driving license there)

 what do you think about the idea of buying a car in this way, don't you think it is better to pay the above 4-6 thousands as part of car cost instead of give it away to the car rental company.

Note: I have 2  driving license since more than 5 years (Saudi and Emirates one).

Thanks for your help

[CANPK]

Hi, Members,

I am new to the forum. I am planning to land next month can anyone help me in selecting the good area in Toronto.
What is the average rent for 1bedroom apartment or house in center city?


Thank you

CANPK

[jirehrajan]

Hi CANPK,
  me too landing on 19th of October at Toronto, staying till 31st of October and returning to resume duty in Kuwait. Still to find an accommodation. tried with safehomestay, overseashome, torontorooms4u etc. but no positive result. Im keep searching,God wil make a wayout. thanx.

Hi, Members,

I am new to the forum. I am planning to land next month can anyone help me in selecting the good area in Toronto.
What is the average rent for 1bedroom apartment or house in center city?


Thank you

CANPK

[CANPK]

Hi CANPK,
  me too landing on 19th of October at Toronto, staying till 31st of October and returning to resume duty in Kuwait. Still to find an accommodation. tried with safehomestay, overseashome, torontorooms4u etc. but no positive result. Im keep searching,God wil make a wayout. thanx.  

Yes brother I think we will find the accommodation. Check all short term accommodation. Also check with forum members.
I will stay permanently. I am leaving my job and coming to Canada. I am in Sharja, UAE.

Thank you

CANPK

[Luvdubai]

Hi Qorax,

First of all, thank you for the gr8 effort you put in here. It sure is very helpful.
I have  questions though regarding the b4 and b4a forms.

What's the difference between those two forms, because I do not really know which one to fill.
Secondly, Do I have to put in there everything that I carry along, even clothes? like the details of jackets, shirts, etc.. (hope that doesn't sound like a silly question!) but I really need to know what to put on the form and what not to.

Many Thanks.

[DELHI INDIAN]

Mayankpandya, you can also open scotia bank account from india and transfer your funds and save all hassles of tc/bd/conversion charges etc.

[mayankpandya]

Thanks Qorax for your reply on Scarbourough , right now i have no option. Will change it later.

Thanks Delhi Indian for advise. But Scotia need 21 days to open account & i am running short of time.

Regards
Mayank

Mayankpandya, you can also open scotia bank account from india and transfer your funds and save all hassles of tc/bd/conversion charges etc.

[qorax]

Hi, Members,

I am new to the forum. I am planning to land next month can anyone help me in selecting the good area in Toronto.
What is the average rent for 1bedroom apartment or house in center city?

Thank you
CANPK

17. Toronto Neighborhoods:    - Which are the 'good locations' for residence'...
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t66734.0.html

[qorax]

Hi CANPK,
  me too landing on 19th of October at Toronto, staying till 31st of October and returning to resume duty in Kuwait. Still to find an accommodation. tried with safehomestay, overseashome, torontorooms4u etc. but no positive result. Im keep searching,God wil make a wayout. thanx.  

Yes brother I think we will find the accommodation. Check all short term accommodation. Also check with forum members.
I will stay permanently. I am leaving my job and coming to Canada. I am in Sharja, UAE.

Thank you

CANPK

Since most of the "ShortStay Accoms" r running full till end of this yr I'd suggest u guys to touchbase with Studio6 & Motel6.

Qorax

[steaky]

I know you can buy a car, register and use it in the period in Ontario and BC with your UAE license, but I'm not sure whether you can in Manitoba.

Have you think of the cost of getting insurance for your car also at the time of registering?

Read this website for info:

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_licensing/ForeignDL.html

Dear Qorax

I got my Visa recently and planning to land soon in Manitoba where I am planning to live.
the issue that I will be landing for 2-3 months to get the PR card then get back home for 1 year to prepare finalize my business there and move permanently to Canada.

My plan was to rent a car temporary for 2-3 months which I will spend in my first landing, but I found that car rental for this period will cost like 4-6 Thousand dollars if not more, So I am thinking to buy a car and use it for this period then store it in my friend parking until I will be back after one year from my leaving.

My question: am I able to buy and register a car in Manitoba (get it insured as well) before getting my Canadian (Manitoba driving license), also to ask if I can drive with my international UAE driving license until I get my Manitoba one (I am not sure how long it will take me to get the driving license there)

 what do you think about the idea of buying a car in this way, don't you think it is better to pay the above 4-6 thousands as part of car cost instead of give it away to the car rental company.

Note: I have 2  driving license since more than 5 years (Saudi and Emirates one).

Thanks for your help

[steaky]

Hi Qorax,

First of all, thank you for the gr8 effort you put in here. It sure is very helpful.
I have  questions though regarding the b4 and b4a forms.

What's the difference between those two forms, because I do not really know which one to fill.
Secondly, Do I have to put in there everything that I carry along, even clothes? like the details of jackets, shirts, etc.. (hope that doesn't sound like a silly question!) but I really need to know what to put on the form and what not to.

Many Thanks.

B4a is just a continuation of B4.  If you are not sure how to fill it out, just prepare a list of items on separate piece of paper (preferably in excel format) and then handover them to the customs officer with the uncompleted forms.  The officer will help you complete.

The list shall be in this format:

S/N    Description    Category   Remarks    Make     Quantity   Value for duty (CAD)   Years of Possession
1       IPAD2           Appliance   Ship          Apple       1            200                           6 months

[WPG Canada 11]

 @  Qorax

please i am still waiting your response for my above question.

[qorax]

Dear Qorax

I got my Visa recently and planning to land soon in Manitoba where I am planning to live.
the issue that I will be landing for 2-3 months to get the PR card then get back home for 1 year to prepare finalize my business there and move permanently to Canada.

My plan was to rent a car temporary for 2-3 months which I will spend in my first landing, but I found that car rental for this period will cost like 4-6 Thousand dollars if not more, So I am thinking to buy a car and use it for this period then store it in my friend parking until I will be back after one year from my leaving.

My question: am I able to buy and register a car in Manitoba (get it insured as well) before getting my Canadian (Manitoba driving license), also to ask if I can drive with my international UAE driving license until I get my Manitoba one (I am not sure how long it will take me to get the driving license there)

 what do you think about the idea of buying a car in this way, don't you think it is better to pay the above 4-6 thousands as part of car cost instead of give it away to the car rental company.

Note: I have 2  driving license since more than 5 years (Saudi and Emirates one).

Thanks for your help

We have dealt with this query, earlier, in the DL thread...

1. With your IDL/IDP u could drive for 3 months in Canada... only a "rented car" -- not your personal vehicle.

2. With your overseas license u can buy a car here, but u can't get it registered... thus, technically the car "won't" move-out from the dealer's/seller's premises... thus, factually u haven't bought the car.

3. With your 5yrs' overseas driving history u'd have a wait-time waiver -- thus, u could get your Canadian DL in 7-14 days... max 1-2 months even if u fail the [once allowed] direct 'G' r/test.

Qorax