My landing experience

[SISH7255]

Hello guys,

By the grace of almighty God I reached Toronto on 4th July.

The immigration process  was easy at the airport since there was not much queue ahead of us. But later on many new immigrants lined up behind us.

At the newly landed immigrant counter, the officer only checked my bank draft for POF but not counted the actual money that I was carrying.

We were neither given any booklets/palmplatets anywhere nor  given any information meant for newly landed immigrants.

At customs, a lady officer asked me about goods to follow list. I told her, I do not have any goods to follow but I have “goods accompanying list” with photographs of gold jewellery. I tried to show her but she said its ok, and allowed us to exit. She did not bother to take one copy of it either.

SIN Card application: When I arrive in Canada, myself and two kids were terribly sick. After rest of 2 days  I went to nearby services Canada office and applied for SIN card for all of us. We had pre-filled SIN card application forms ready but they do not require that. We did not take kids with us (13yrs and 10 years old) for SIN card application and no signature is required anywhere.
The only important is ur COPR(landing papers) and passports.

Took "Public mobile" connections for me and my wife. Just 15$ per month plus taxes but no caller ID. If you need caller ID 5$ more per month ( I came to know later). It is unlimited free local calling within Canada. For unlimited international calling (many countries including India) it is 30$ +taxes.

Got internet connection from Rogers since they have promotions going on.

Some aftershocks:

1) Since I had plenty luggage (8 big suitcases+ 4 small) my relative had organised a big vehicle  to pick me up from the airport. When I was heading towards my apartment I came to know that the van driver itself is a qualified electrical engineer(B.Eng.) with many years of experience in his home country. He said, he could't get a job so driving a van for time being (?). He landed 7 years ago. It was relatively big shock for me because I am also an Electrical Engineer

But hold on-
I met one Indian lady who came to visit my relative,   @   40 years of age, landed 10 years ago, now working as a Director in a big American company (based in Canada)

Met one Mecnanical Engineer, landed 6 years ago, doing menial job for 2.5 years after landing, got upgraded his education in Canadian university and now working in a govt. with very high salary.

This is all about my landing and experiences.

You guys need any help ? Please PM me, I will do my best to help you out.

God bless you all.

Regards,
SISH7255

[explorer101]

welcome to Canada. Plan, work hard and success would be definately waiting for you to hug you.

[bugsnette]

Thanks for sharing

[Mezo2009]

Thanks for sharing SISH, your experience is definitey valuable to others. Wish wonderful life in Canada.

[ankit_20]

Welcome to Canada

You will find mixed stories of success and struggles but as explorer said that anyone who works hard and in right direction, success will embrace them

[goodwill]

Congratulations on your successful landing.
Best of luck for future.Where r u planning to stay?Have u rent an apartment before landing.
Keep up posted for the upcoming days!!

[omm]

Great, like about driver B.E , hmm May be from some Bihar state university, I met 1 bihari here in the USA he is civil.engineer from Bihar state india, working as security guy in the USA, but now he have govt.job since last 10years, he is staying here  in the USA since last 16years family based immigration. he is 60 years old now still working becauseof insurance and helping to family but he never got good job in the USA on his civil degree , its depend on person to person and what experience they have, sorry bihari log burra mat lagayiyo.. some people working and earning nice, but some lazy to find work or area where they lived is not good to find job.

anyway have a wonderfull life in Canada.

OMM

[SISH7255]

Dear explorer, Omm, goodwill,Ankit_20, Mezo, bugsnette

Thank you very much for your good wishes.

Looking forward to meet you guys.

Regards,
SISH7255

[SISH7255]

Congratulations on your successful landing.
Best of luck for future.Where r u planning to stay?Have u rent an apartment before landing.
Keep up posted for the upcoming days!!

Currently I am living at East York area, close to all amenities. It is good for newcomes since we do not have a car to go around.

[Classical_beat]

Thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!

[jandox]

Hello guys,

By the grace of almighty God I reached Toronto on 4th July.

The immigration process  was easy at the airport since there was not much queue ahead of us. But later on many new immigrants lined up behind us.

At the newly landed immigrant counter, the officer only checked my bank draft for POF but not counted the actual money that I was carrying.

We were neither given any booklets/palmplatets anywhere nor  given any information meant for newly landed immigrants.

At customs, a lady officer asked me about goods to follow list. I told her, I do not have any goods to follow but I have “goods accompanying list” with photographs of gold jewellery. I tried to show her but she said its ok, and allowed us to exit. She did not bother to take one copy of it either.

SIN Card application: When I arrive in Canada, myself and two kids were terribly sick. After rest of 2 days  I went to nearby services Canada office and applied for SIN card for all of us. We had pre-filled SIN card application forms ready but they do not require that. We did not take kids with us (13yrs and 10 years old) for SIN card application and no signature is required anywhere.
The only important is ur COPR(landing papers) and passports.

Took "Public mobile" connections for me and my wife. Just 15$ per month plus taxes but no caller ID. If you need caller ID 5$ more per month ( I came to know later). It is unlimited free local calling within Canada. For unlimited international calling (many countries including India) it is 30$ +taxes.

Got internet connection from Rogers since they have promotions going on.

Some aftershocks:

1) Since I had plenty luggage (8 big suitcases+ 4 small) my relative had organised a big vehicle  to pick me up from the airport. When I was heading towards my apartment I came to know that the van driver itself is a qualified electrical engineer(B.Eng.) with many years of experience in his home country. He said, he could't get a job so driving a van for time being (?). He landed 7 years ago. It was relatively big shock for me because I am also an Electrical Engineer

But hold on-
I met one Indian lady who came to visit my relative,    @    40 years of age, landed 10 years ago, now working as a Director in a big American company (based in Canada)

Met one Mecnanical Engineer, landed 6 years ago, doing menial job for 2.5 years after landing, got upgraded his education in Canadian university and now working in a govt. with very high salary.

This is all about my landing and experiences.

You guys need any help ? Please PM me, I will do my best to help you out.

God bless you all.

Regards,
SISH7255

Hello SISH7255!

Congratulations to your journey!

I have a question in mind. What is the best bank for new immigrants?

Thank you and God bless!

[Om_sai01]

Dear Friend,

good luck to you & your family.

Thanks to SAI

OM SAI RAM

[oluism]

Hi House,

Been a follower of this blog for a while, I was in Accra last week Monday to pick my visa and that of my wife. We should be landing sometimes in December. Anybody with useful information on the following

1. Cheap short stay accommodation In Calgary and Ontario e.g website

2. what is the required Proof of funds for two people at the entry point.


If you are on the waiting list, please hang in there it takes a a while, ours took two years, we started our application September 2009.

[SISH7255]

Hello SISH7255!

Congratulations to your journey!

I have a question in mind. What is the best bank for new immigrants?

Thank you and God bless!

Hi jandox,

I have account with scotia bank. It is good for new immigrants since there is no fee for one year. Again you will get $1000 visa credit card in  @ 2 weeks.

[ashique_tas]

Hello guys,

By the grace of almighty God I reached Toronto on 4th July.

The immigration process  was easy at the airport since there was not much queue ahead of us. But later on many new immigrants lined up behind us.

At the newly landed immigrant counter, the officer only checked my bank draft for POF but not counted the actual money that I was carrying.

We were neither given any booklets/palmplatets anywhere nor  given any information meant for newly landed immigrants.

At customs, a lady officer asked me about goods to follow list. I told her, I do not have any goods to follow but I have “goods accompanying list” with photographs of gold jewellery. I tried to show her but she said its ok, and allowed us to exit. She did not bother to take one copy of it either.

SIN Card application: When I arrive in Canada, myself and two kids were terribly sick. After rest of 2 days  I went to nearby services Canada office and applied for SIN card for all of us. We had pre-filled SIN card application forms ready but they do not require that. We did not take kids with us (13yrs and 10 years old) for SIN card application and no signature is required anywhere.
The only important is ur COPR(landing papers) and passports.

Took "Public mobile" connections for me and my wife. Just 15$ per month plus taxes but no caller ID. If you need caller ID 5$ more per month ( I came to know later). It is unlimited free local calling within Canada. For unlimited international calling (many countries including India) it is 30$ +taxes.

Got internet connection from Rogers since they have promotions going on.

Some aftershocks:

1) Since I had plenty luggage (8 big suitcases+ 4 small) my relative had organised a big vehicle  to pick me up from the airport. When I was heading towards my apartment I came to know that the van driver itself is a qualified electrical engineer(B.Eng.) with many years of experience in his home country. He said, he could't get a job so driving a van for time being (?). He landed 7 years ago. It was relatively big shock for me because I am also an Electrical Engineer

But hold on-
I met one Indian lady who came to visit my relative,    @    40 years of age, landed 10 years ago, now working as a Director in a big American company (based in Canada)

Met one Mecnanical Engineer, landed 6 years ago, doing menial job for 2.5 years after landing, got upgraded his education in Canadian university and now working in a govt. with very high salary.

This is all about my landing and experiences.

You guys need any help ? Please PM me, I will do my best to help you out.

God bless you all.

Regards,
SISH7255

Thanks SISH for your wonderful sharing..