Reached Toronto -5th May

[ankit_20]

Finally Reached Toronto on 5th May 2011. Took the long route through Hong Kong using Cathay Pacific Airlines. I travelled alone without my family and plan to get them here after suitable accommodation etc is arranged.

Arrived at Pearson International airport at 1 PM. There was not much of crowd at the airport. First went though preliminary immigration (Customs) and then was directed to immigration counter.  For this stage you need to fill in the custom form which is given in the flight. Form has details like name, address, DoB, flight no. and declarations regarding what u r bringing into Canada.

At immigration counter the COPR was checked and I was asked about total funds that I was carrying including the one that I already transferred to Canada via Scotia bank. I told the officer and offered to show get the proof and she said it is ok and did not see the proof. She verified COPR details from Passport took my Canada address and stapled the copy of COPR to m passport and welcomed me to Canada. I was directed to the welcome area for new immigrants. There two kind ladies greeted me with the smile gave me a bag and bunch of material and was asked to collect the baggage and move to customs for checking. I was also told this is the place where I should declare good to follow list. To help you with the luggage there are porters. You can politely decline their services and use trolleys if you choose to do so. You need 2 CAD for trolleys. CAD 1, 2 and 5 denominations are accepted for trolleys.

At customs I shared the B4, xls sheet backing B4 and photos.  This is same as published on forum many times. The officer was impressed and said her job was done by me already. She called other officer and showed him the paper work and asked him to give me form 15 and stamped copy of B4A. She did not check my baggage at all. Rest all guys around me were asked to open the baggage and get it checked. So there I was out of immigration and at the arrival lobby of the Airport. 

Here I needed to make some local phone calls. Calls cost you 50 cents and if you do not have 50 cents, you do not get the change back. I wasted a dollar because of that 

I did my advance booking in safe home stay along with the airport pick up, so got the pickup and reached the guest house. Was feeling little low to be alone in new country. It is a challenge to land without any job, it sure is and it tells on mind. I pepped myself up, went to nearby mall had my lunch cum dinner and bought a chat-r phone connection for CAD 56 (10 for SIM Card+35 for plan+ takes) it gives me unlimited incoming and outgoing across Canada for a month w/o contract and now am writing this.

Next steps – Get some sleep, apply for the SIN, get the Bank account activated and start the job search........

[canadarace]

Congrats for smooth landing and all good so far. We are landing by 25th May and got book safehomestay in advance. Please share your experience about safehomestay, their room's privacy, service etc. Did you like neighborhood, is that easy to get around place such as Shopping malls etc?

Thanks and good luck.

[fariza]

Heartiest congrats Ankit for making your landing. Wish you all the very best.
You have been so supportive for the forum members. Looking forward to your further sharing and keep on advise/tips on CAN life and opportunities after landing

[Pippin]

WELCOME to CANADA, Ankit!!  I can imagine how tired and lonely you must have felt when you emerged from the Airport.  I hope you will soon connect with others and create your new circle of Canadian friends.  While it is hard finding your way on your own, it sounds as if this is a smart way to deal with finding work and settlement before sending for your family.  With luck that will be soon.  Enjoy Springtime.  A season of promise in your new home.  All the best!

[aaycee]

HEY ANKIT..
CONGRATS FOR THE SMOOTH LANDING FORMALITIES
WISH YOU ALL GOOD LUCK AND GREAT SUCCESS AHEAD

AC

[Victory]

CONGRAT~~

Hope have chance contact with you in Toronto. This is also my first landing in plan.   

[Canadian-dream]

congrats dear
wish u  very happy nd wonderful life in Canada..

[gosho]

congrats dear

[canadaforall]

Congrats Ankit, that was a job well done. I wish you the best of luck in Canada.

[anumatri]

In which field u r looking JOB ?

[laklak]

All the best for your job hunt....

[odin2404]

Welcome to your new home and wish you all the best! 

[phdmaker]

Finally you arrived in Toronto.

Best of luck Ankit. Our prayers are with you. 

[amay]

Finally Reached Toronto on 5th May 2011. Took the long route through Hong Kong using Cathay Pacific Airlines. I travelled alone without my family and plan to get them here after suitable accommodation etc is arranged.

Arrived at Pearson International airport at 1 PM. There was not much of crowd at the airport. First went though preliminary immigration (Customs) and then was directed to immigration counter.  For this stage you need to fill in the custom form which is given in the flight. Form has details like name, address, DoB, flight no. and declarations regarding what u r bringing into Canada.

At immigration counter the COPR was checked and I was asked about total funds that I was carrying including the one that I already transferred to Canada via Scotia bank. I told the officer and offered to show get the proof and she said it is ok and did not see the proof. She verified COPR details from Passport took my Canada address and stapled the copy of COPR to m passport and welcomed me to Canada. I was directed to the welcome area for new immigrants. There two kind ladies greeted me with the smile gave me a bag and bunch of material and was asked to collect the baggage and move to customs for checking. I was also told this is the place where I should declare good to follow list. To help you with the luggage there are porters. You can politely decline their services and use trolleys if you choose to do so. You need 2 CAD for trolleys. CAD 1, 2 and 5 denominations are accepted for trolleys.

At customs I shared the B4, xls sheet backing B4 and photos.  This is same as published on forum many times. The officer was impressed and said her job was done by me already. She called other officer and showed him the paper work and asked him to give me form 15 and stamped copy of B4A. She did not check my baggage at all. Rest all guys around me were asked to open the baggage and get it checked. So there I was out of immigration and at the arrival lobby of the Airport. 

Here I needed to make some local phone calls. Calls cost you 50 cents and if you do not have 50 cents, you do not get the change back. I wasted a dollar because of that 

I did my advance booking in safe home stay along with the airport pick up, so got the pickup and reached the guest house. Was feeling little low to be alone in new country. It is a challenge to land without any job, it sure is and it tells on mind. I pepped myself up, went to nearby mall had my lunch cum dinner and bought a chat-r phone connection for CAD 56 (10 for SIM Card+35 for plan+ takes) it gives me unlimited incoming and outgoing across Canada for a month w/o contract and now am writing this.

Next steps – Get some sleep, apply for the SIN, get the Bank account activated and start the job search........

Hi ankit,

Congratulations on smooth landing! Thank you very much for sharing the exprience. Please continue sharing your experiences - how you find Canada and how to go about the job search. All the best!

Regards,
amay

[manish82]

All the very best Ankit.. And thanks for sharing your landing experience..

Best wishes for the job hunting, and may you get it soon..

-Manish

Finally you arrived in Toronto.

Best of luck Ankit. Our prayers are with you.