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At the moment house prices in GTA are beyond the reach of common buyers. Ontario government took some measures to cool down the extremely hot housing market which includes 15% tax on foreign buyers. Interest rates are also on a hike and it is getting more and more difficult to get a mortgage...

Hi folks I am back. The good news is that I have bought my first house. So from an immigrant to homeowner is a long story which I will share with u guys soon. But finally with little bit of efforts and licensing and certifications I am able to buy my own house one and a half years after arrival...

Sorry for late replies guys. I was pretty busy last month.

I got the card the same day I opened an account with TD bank. It was given by bank manager. Here it is called access card and you must have it even if you do any transaction inside the bank. Regards Salman

Best answer of this question was posted by qorax http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/proof-of-landing-funds-t39318.0.html

No I dont think so.

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Don't waste money for WHIMIS and OHSA. Its employer responsibility. But if you work with a small business owner than he will not pay you for these certifications. I got both of these from Bell. First aid and CPR costs $250 with security guard training. Fall arrest training costs $200 Boom lift...

If u have a ready option there then don't wait. If u don't then start sending resumes online. Check how many replies u get. What I have heard on radio and other ppl that western provinces are not in a good shape due to falling oil prices

That's only for bursaries. Bridging programs offer bursaries for new immigrants. That depends upon ur household income. If ur income is less there is form for reimbursement which is to be filled online. First of all u have to pay the fee then u will get ur student account number and password...

So Salman how are you able to withdraw from this US dollar account and convert to Canadian dollars? And if you've still not done it, what will you do in the future insha Allah when required? You can convert online, by phone, or at the bank. The problem is you will never get the international...

Here is a copy paste of my bank statement for Nov and Dec 2015. I have 10 grands US in a saving account. PAY BILL TRANSFER DEPOSIT THU, DECEMBER 31, 2015 ACCT BAL REBATE $4.95 MONTHLY ACCOUNT FEE -$4.95 INTEREST CREDIT $0.13 MON, DECEMBER 21, 2015 LQ402 TFR-TO 6395574...

in addition to all the answers given by Canada11 I don't recommend opening a bank account from abroad. My lawyers also sent me offer from NBC but i didn't. There is no advantage. In most of the bank branches in GTA lockers are not available. They will simply excuse. Interest rates for keeping...

Actually there is no requirement of Canadian experience for a license in Ontario. Acedemic assessment is the real problem. Its like doing your engineering all over again. With a Washington accord accredited degree you have to be aware of provincial regulations and code of ethics. Thats a simple...

Hi Myat My expertise are limited to Ontario. I think that trade certification requirements have nothing to do with Professional Engineering. A lot of engineers hold both licenses and job prospects of hands on professional engineers are better than just licensed engineers. I have 3 memberships...

Best place to live is where u have some refrence feom back home. If u dont have a reference than choose a hotel or a guest house like safehomestay. Regarding funds you can bring a mix of cash and demand drafts of Canadian and US dollars. I brought CAD in cash and USD demand drafts. please...

if you get Canadian money from an ATM the exchange rate will be interbank (4 cents less than xe.com) plus bank fees on every transaction. I dont recommend that. Money exchange here is also very costly. I went to money mart with US $ cash. They offered me international rates but charged $2...

Perfect Answer I advice everyone landing in Canada to land once and for all. I havent seen anyone settling here With a splited mind and having backup options.

A master degree definitely increases your chances to get jobs but for me it wasn't a good option at 38 years of age. thats why i consider professional certifications as a faster way forward. Generally speaking immigration is definitely better than a student visa. If you qualify for immigration...

Your family doctor is the best guide for what to bring and what not to. But panadol (kids and adults) is Acetaminophen or Tylenol available cheap over the counter here so no need to bring it in huge number. Antiallergics like citrazine for adults are available OTC. The real problem is...