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[Alysson]

Insurances are expensive in Canada. After doing my research, I have dropped the plans to bring my car to Canada and I am comfortable using the public transportation (provided I move to Vancouver or GTA). With public transportation, we will save money.

Yeah, I’m taking the g2 road test this week just to get the license, but gave up on getting a car for now. It comes in handy, but 400$ a month just on insurance is ridiculous. Considering I would be buying a used, I would be paying the same price of the car in 2 years for insurance. While unlimited bus pass is 100$ a month. Once my contract ends, if it it’s not renewed, I plan on moving to another province.

 

[Fiji_Islander]

Yeah, I’m taking the g2 road test this week just to get the license, but gave up on getting a car for now. It comes in handy, but 400$ a month just on insurance is ridiculous. Considering I would be buying a used, I would be paying the same price of the car in 2 years for insurance. While unlimited bus pass is 100$ a month. Once my contract ends, if it it’s not renewed, I plan on moving to another province.

That's what i plan on doing too...trying out 3 different provinces in 3 months and settling in one I most like and find more success. What province are you planning to move to next bro

 

[Alysson]

That's what i plan on doing too...trying out 3 different provinces in 3 months and settling in one I most like and find more success. What province are you planning to move to next bro

Still have no idea lol. It will depend on where I find work, but Alberta really seems to be less bureaucratic and cheeped in every sense, and it’s not a horrible market for chemist/chemical engineering. I’ll be working for one year on my field, so it might help start out in another province, in case I don’t continue with the company. A lot of Brazilians from my WhatsApp group went to Calgary and it all seemed simpler there.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Yeah, I’m taking the g2 road test this week just to get the license, but gave up on getting a car for now. It comes in handy, but 400$ a month just on insurance is ridiculous. Considering I would be buying a used, I would be paying the same price of the car in 2 years for insurance. While unlimited bus pass is 100$ a month. Once my contract ends, if it it’s not renewed, I plan on moving to another province.

Mate I just did one of those online car insurance rates, mines came out to 561$/month without any collision or comprehensive included. Like wtf? lol

 

[FurioGiunta]

Question is, when one has a temporary(?) SIN starting with 9, like those they give you when you arrive on a study permit, does one need to get a new SIN after landing as a PR? I remember reading something like that somewhere.

Yes, you need to apply for a new SIN once you become a PR (this will be a permanent one). The Service Canada person also asked me for my old SIN (probably to record it against my new SIN on their system, maybe to track taxes and stuff). You should also update your SIN with your bank, employer etc

 

[Deleted member 1050918]

Yes, you need to apply for a new SIN once you become a PR (this will be a permanent one). The Service Canada person also asked me for my old SIN (probably to record it against my new SIN on their system, maybe to track taxes and stuff). You should also update your SIN with your bank, employer etc

Thanks so the process is as if you never had a SIN. What's the fastest way nowadays? Back when I got my first one it took me 5 minutes to get it from a Service Canada that wasn't in the airport.

 

[Alysson]

Mate I just did one of those online car insurance rates, mines came out to 561$/month without any collision or comprehensive included. Like wtf? lol

Welcome to Ontario ahahah. You pay a car a year in insurance.

 

[FurioGiunta]

Thanks so the process is as if you never had a SIN. What's the fastest way nowadays? Back when I got my first one it took me 5 minutes to get it from a Service Canada that wasn't in the airport.

Yeah you just have to let them know about your old SIN since it is not clear they will ask if you don't let them know. You can apply online which will take at least 3-4 weeks, but you need an address proof. If you go in person you can get it same day (no address proof needed, just passport + COPR), but might have to wait in line for a few hours (this really depends on the province and the Service Canada location). I went to a Service Canada in GTA on a Tuesday morning and ended up waiting 2 hours, not too bad.

 

[Ultraxion]

Hmm, what’s the minimum French you would need? Lol. The way they focused on French, it seems that there will be at least one French draw a year to clear out the pool, so that would be a good route for new applicants. Take less time than doing masters and getting 3 years of relevant experience if that happens.

My fear is that they are gonna make every FSW draw into one of these so called catagories, French, NOC, or whatever..

 

[Alysson]

My fear is that they are gonna make every FSW draw into one of these so called catagories, French, NOC, or whatever..

From the post, it seemed like it. They can easily create a category draw. CRS will be less relevant now. It will be, as long as you achieve minimum express entry points, what’s important will be to match the categories.

 

[Ultraxion]

From the post, it seemed like it. They can easily create a category draw. CRS will be less relevant now. It will be, as long as you achieve minimum express entry points, what’s important will be to match the categories.

It is a shame to see the CRS system they have been developing and polishing all these times just goes down the drain. Now I can only wish that they are not implementing the catagories this year so I can get an ITA before the doomsday.

 

[wonderbly]

Question is, when one has a temporary(?) SIN starting with 9, like those they give you when you arrive on a study permit, does one need to get a new SIN after landing as a PR? I remember reading something like that somewhere.

Yes.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

It is a shame to see the CRS system they have been developing and polishing all these times just goes down the drain. Now I can only wish that they are not implementing the catagories this year so I can get an ITA before the doomsday.

Expect the unexpected with regards to Immigration (anywhere, really). 5 years ago, you could get in via FSW with 450s 460s. That is unthinkable in 2022.

 

[Temidayo_]

Congratulations and welcome to Canada!!! You came at a good time - the weather is great. I'm also glad to hear you got your SIN. Mine came 4 weeks later in the mail.

Thank youuuuuu. .

 

[James D. Ryan]

Lads, first Many Congratulations to all of you who received their PPRs. I have seen your journey through memes and rants, I am happy it came to an end. I am a Jan 2021 AOR, UAE resident. Last update on my profile was meds extension on Feb mid. Post that, IRCC went awol. I got nothing, no ADR, no Ghost updates. Ordered GCMS from CBSA, they asked for extension post 30 days, it hasn't arrived yet.

Raised a webform, no reply, London VO lol. It's now a 16 months wait for me, tbh I wasn't expecting more than 10-12 months. Realistically, is there anything I can do at this stage. Feels like can't even live my life properly. Cannot make a single long term decision knowing I have one foot already out the door.

Apart from memes and rants, how did you lads cope during this long wait.

I studied for a professional certificate to forget about the long wait. Few days after I passed the test, I received re-med request, ADRs and then PPR.