survival arrival

[fly7251]

A4Architecture, you must really be an onward fellow, very inspiring, informative and interesting. I wish u well. Can someone pls tell me how to rate this posts/thread? thanks

 

[a4architecture]

Just trying to help out to the extent i can as our seniors helpd us in getting us so far.....

 

[a4architecture]

A4Architecture, you must really be an onward fellow, very inspiring, informative and interesting. I wish u well. Can someone pls tell me how to rate this posts/thread? thanks

On your left column you have the option to grade the post

 

[prmalr]

Excellent post indeed!
Cheers!!

all the best!

 

[canadian2013]

Excellent post!!

 

[Liony]

Nice work dear..... May Allah reward you with countless blessings for having becoming a source of true helpfulness and guidance....

 

[pvkks2000]

gud posts, a4architecture, very informative, i have a question, can we pass the US border having PR card

 

[GoCunnaeda]

Stupendous job a4architecture! Your name will become immortal on this forum now. May you get all you wish to!

 

[a4architecture]

Things to do first


when you land plan to get the below three thing before you do anything else ( you cannot work or do anything without these things )
1: Social insurance number http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/
2: Health Card OHIP http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/
3: Drivers License or a Local ID http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/drvlicen.shtml
4: Bank account
few banks www.tdcanadatrust.com (best for international transactions )
www.pcfinancial.ca (free bank no charges this will be best for you this is also my bank )

For all the above things and your landing process at the airport they will ask you to provide a mailing address. My suggestion is to use one address for all your paperwork so nothing gets lost in the mail and save you confusion.

 

[a4architecture]

Important sites to compare prices from home country

This will help you decide what items to bring with you and what can be bought directly from Canada(your new home)

www.ikea.ca (cheap furniture and home stuff dasi ppl love this )
www.thebay.com bit expensive

www.canadacomputers.com (this is my store )
www.tigerdirect.ca (this is my second store )
bestbuys.ca
futureshop.ca
www.amazon.ca ( electronics kids books and home ware stuff )
www.gapcanada.ca clothes
winners.ca out of season brand clothes
thechildrensplace.ca Kids clothes
walmart.ca ( anything and everything cheap you will be living in this store
costco.ca ( everything in bulk and better quality )
kijiji.ca ( to buy, sell used stuff for the house rent a place advertise for your local business )
craigslist.org same as kijiji.

MUST BRING
you will need DARK suit for job interviews

Education
if you guys want to study further check the site below for assessment and bring required papers with you.

http://www.cicic.ca/415/credential-assessment-services.canada
http://www.cicic.ca/502/good-practice.canada

check the below university sites for requirements

University
www.ryerson.ca
www.utoronto.ca
uwaterloo.ca
www.uoguelph.ca


New Immigrant Services
there are lot of free resources available to help new immigrants so plan to make use of them. As you guys will be living in city of Mississauga which is in the PEEL region it has some what decent benefits. check out the site below of what you can expect

http://www.immigrationpeel.ca/


Job Interview and Job sites
Indeed.ca
monster.ca
www.workopolis.com
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca


as for the job interviews please do Google "Behavioral Interviews" as first interview is always on behavioral questions and then your skills

http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/behavioral.htm

 

[a4architecture]

Out Of Country Drivers


Applies to:

All applicants from jurisdictions that do not have a reciprocal1 licence exchange agreement with Ontario; and are unable to provide written authentication of their driving experience.

Reciprocal exchange agreement exist between Ontario and: other Canadian provinces, Canadian Forces Europe, U.S.A., Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Germany, France, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
Requirements for all Out of Country driver's licence applicants:

All applicants must declare their driving experience on the driver's licence application form.
All applicants for an Ontario driver's licence at the time of application are required to;
present a valid foreign driver's licence (if it is not in English or French, it is to be accompanied by a written translation from a qualified translator)
present written authentication of their foreign driving experience from the originating licensing agency, or from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioner’s office representing the jurisdiction, in order to get credit for their driving experience.
pass a vision test and a written knowledge test regarding Ontario's traffic rules
pay all applicable fees
Provide acceptable proof of identity.
PLEASE NOTE:

An applicant who applies for an Ontario driver’s licence and only presents a valid out-of-country driver’s licence (if it is not in English or French must be accompanied by a written translation from a qualified translator) may declare up to a maximum of 12 months of driving experience.

An applicant who:

applies for an Ontario driver’s licence without presenting a valid out-of-country driver’s licence and a translation of that licence into English or French (if required), AND
did not declare his/her driving experience at the time of application, AND
obtains a G1 licence
will not be eligible to return at a later date to be credited with any driving experience either by self-declaring or by presenting an authentication document. These applicants will be required to serve all GLS (Graduated Licensing System) mandatory wait periods.

Applicants who fulfill these requirements may obtain a G1 licence - This policy only applies to applicants for Class G licenses.

Length of Experience:

Applicants declaring less than 12 months driving experience within the preceding three years:

The ministry will recognize the amount of driving experience declared on the driver's licence application.
Applicants must have 12 months driving experience before attempting the G2 road test.
If an applicant successfully completes a ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education course, the mandatory waiting time, prior to taking the G2 road test, will be reduced from 12 to 8 months.
The 8-12 months may be a combination of driving experience in the foreign jurisdiction and experience in Ontario.
Applicants declaring more than 12 months driving experience but less than 24 months within the preceding three years:

The ministry will recognize the amount of driving experience declared on the driver's licence application.
Applicants declaring more than 12 months driving experience but less than 24 months within the preceding three years will receive 12 months driving experience and may proceed to take the G2 road test without having to fulfill the mandatory 12-month G1 wait period.
If the applicant passes the G2 road test, they will be issued a G2 licence and will not be subject to the six restrictions of the G1 licence, including the requirement to have a fully licensed driver accompany them in the vehicle and prohibition from driving on 400-series expressways.
To obtain recognition for more than 12 months driving experience, applicants are required to obtain written authentication of their foreign driving experience from the originating licensing agency, or from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioners' offices representing the jurisdiction. The authentication letter must be on official letterhead and be written in either English or French. The letter of authentication must be dated within six months preceding the date of application for an Ontario driver's licence. If the Authentication Letter is in a language other than English or French, it must be accompanied by a Letter of Translation from a qualified translator.
The ministry will recognize the applicant's foreign driving experience as certified on the authentication letter.
Recognized driving experience will be applied towards the G2 12-month waiting period prior to taking the G road test.
If applicants do not provide a letter of authentication, applicants must fulfill the 12-month mandatory waiting period prior to taking the G road test.
Applicants declaring a minimum of 24 months driving experience within the preceding three years:

To obtain recognition for more than 12 months driving experience, applicants are required to obtain written authentication of their foreign driving experience from the originating licensing agency, or from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioners' offices representing the jurisdiction. The authentication letter must be on official letterhead and be written in either English or French. It must be dated and cannot be more than 6 months old. If the Authentication Letter is in a language other than English or French, it must be accompanied by a Letter of Translation from a qualified translator.
The ministry will recognize the applicant's foreign driving experience as certified on the authentication letter.
Applicants have the option of attempting either the G2 or G exit road tests (mandatory wait times are waived) when a valid "Letter of Authentication" indicating a minimum of 24 months of foreign driving experience is submitted.
If the applicant chooses to attempt the G2 road test and successfully completes it, the applicant will then be eligible to attempt the G road test.
Upon successfully passing the G exit road test, applicants will be issued a G licence.
If applicants do not provide a letter of authentication, applicants must pass the G2 road test and must fulfill the 12-month waiting period prior to taking G road test

 

[jonaj]

A4architecture, i really appreciate your contributions and explanation on how to survive in Canada but i need some explanation;

1} Please what is the house rent in Toronto...1 room and 2 bedroom
2} Concerning the issue of returning back to country of origin after initial landing, please how many months can one leave Canada , some re saying max of six months...
3} How do they value international certificate? is it compulsory that u must have their certificate b4 u land a good job? and i need schools that are offering diploma courses minimum time and wht is the fees for kost of these diploma courses?

Thanks

 

[jnathan]

jonaj,

House Rent varies from $1000-1500 depending on quality; 1 Bed Room, 1 Living Room
usually less than 6 months with valid reasons
Very little/No value of International; Indian, Pakistani Certificates; For white collar Jobs you must have their education.

Which City are you gonna land? Whats your NOC ?

 

[nand kishor]

excellent and informative thread.....

keep it up///

 

[a4architecture]

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