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Hi there, We landed in vancouver last month. got our SIN, rented a place, and took the necessary documents to the district reception center. They registered our daughter and in one week she was already attending kindergarten in a elementary school. Very simple.... But, if you are interested...

Hi, We filled the list of goods to follow and showed to the immigration officer. He took a copy and gave us a copy and a phone number to call when I goods arrive to release them. Our goods arrived by post and where taxed. So I called the phone number and told them. I was told that they have...

Hi we landed in vancouver and send some goods before arriving by post office. We were ntotified today that they arrived but they were taxed. Is that normal?shouldy used material be taxed? if not how can I collect my goods without being taxed. thank you

Hi, I do not know exactly how its work and need advices. Can I ask a bank draft be on my own name? I hear that I need to name a bank in Canada to draw it on. Since I do not have a bank account in Canada yet is it possible? any bank will be Ok? I also hear that I need an address in Canada. I...

Hi, Did anybody ever used or tried the newcomer banking plans proposed by banks in BC? How hard was it to get a credit card under these plans? Was the application processed as usual or with little ease? Any recommendation? cheers Sato

Hello, Although some banks offer the possibility to open a bank from abroad, some of their branch may refuse the application. It maybe a specific case but it happen to me. The person who answer my call when I inquired about my application asked me where did I learn about such service, even...

Hi, Banks like Bank of Montreal, RBC also offers the possibility to open an account in Canada before landing but your account will be freezed and will only be activated when you visit the branch or bank in person (identify confirmation is a must). just type in the name of a bank and "newcomer"...

Thank you all and thank you Toby your answer was very straightforward. cheers

Thank you! I was more interesting on what to do on landing. Should I tell them that I will be receiving some money later or not? I will ask my bank what I must do when I received the money. Of course the money will be taxed in the country of origin. thanks again

Dear, I am supposed to receive my pension within few months after landing. Should I declare that I will receive it later and its amount, when landing or not necessary. Thanks

Why do you use pirated stuff anyway. Using pirated goods is similar to stealing!

Hi Jes_ON you summarized it ell:too big for me to do by myself, but too small to warrant the expense of a full-fledged moving company. in total 6 suitcases plus carry on luggage. Thanks

Hi, Here, we have the same system as in Alberta; first month rent ahead and damage deposit amounting for one month rent. How about in British Columbia? Thanks

Hello, Thank you Jes_ON. Very clear and straightforward. Earlier in the forum, someone mentioned that for people who cannot prove credit history to rent an apartment or a house like a newcomer, some landlords may ask to pay the amount of the lease in order to rent the apartment or reference...

Hi, Many in this forum mention "lease" what exactly is it? and if a 6 months lease is required to rent an apartment how much is it in relation to the monthly rental fees? or is it an amount independent of the monthly rental? Yours

Hi Karlshammar, Does Rogers have plan for newcomers? I would like a Iphone 3GS but with the current price it is too high. yours

Hi, Are there Shipping companies at the airport of Vancouver that could ship our luggages to our final destination within the city? If so what are their average prices(roughly)? Thanks in advance

Thank you all for the valuable info.

I have two question. 1.It seems that the large majority of hotel in vancouver require a credit card to book a room to say. For newcomer, carrying a credit card is not always possible, like in my case, sicne I have to cancel it before leaving my country of residence. Are you aware of hotels...

bank statement from a bank in canada Dear, Can a bank statement from a Canadian bank be used as proof of funds at landing? If yes, what is the best date to request the statement; one, two, or three months before landing day? Thanks