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Hi all, I am applying for a GSS 2 weeks processing, but I am having the following issue. When I first log into the govt site I have to go through a questionnaire to get the personal reference code. I go through the answers, selecting that I am applying from outside canada, to work more than 6...

Hi all, I am working in QC with a closed work permit as temporary foreign worker. I will need prescription drugs and physiotherapy, which are not covered by the RAMQ. I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth taking out a private health insurance and in that case, which one. It's hard to...

Hello, I'll need a 3 months visitor health insurance in QC as I am arriving as a temporary worker. Everyone needs to get a private insurance before the RAMQ kicks in 3 months later. This usually covers just emergency health care. I have a pre existing condition requiring...

Hello, I am moving to QC and I'll need a health insurance covering physiotherapy and psychotherapy. Do I understand right that RAMQ doesn't cover any of that? I see conflicting information about physio. RAMQ site states it does, bur private health insurance companies state RAMQ doesn't. Does...

Hi all, I just received my letter of introduction, so the next step is that I will receive the work visa at my place in Canada. Mine is a new visa, not an extension. Any idea of how long this may take? I heard from someone else for a work permit extension took a week. If you can share your wait...

Hello, I applied for a temporary work permit through the Global Skills Strategy. Originally I was supposed to apply from outside Canada (leave for a couple of weeks, apply, come back), but due to the pandemic limitations to travel I was told to apply from inside when this option was available...

Hi all, can I apply for CERB as a visitor? Quick summary of my situation: The pandemic has totally disrupted my work visa application timeline. I worked in Can for two years, then left shortly and came back as tourist for a few weeks (my life and apartment are here, etc). I have a job here in...

Hi all, I am already in Canada on a eta visa and I have a work contract ready to start in May (as a post-doctoral researcher). I am eligible for the 2 weeks processing through the global skills strategy (I already did this 3 years ago for my first contract), if I apply from outside Canada. I was...

Hi all, I would like to get a canadian number, but still keep my sim from europe without having two phones to carry. It seems like dual sim phones are not available here and the only option is to buy one 'unlocked' and hope it works with the canadian carrier. Does anyone have experience with...

Hi all, I have read that the Quebec goverment sponsors free french courses for newcomers to Canada. This seems to be the case for permanent residents, but I didn't find any information for temporary residents (I'm on a 2 years foreign worker permit). Thanks for any info, I really would like to...

Hi all, I am moving to Quebec soon and will sign up for RAMQ health insurance. After the 3 months when I'll take a private insurance, will I still need a supplement to the basic RAMQ coverage? I do not need prescriptions and do not have any special condition that would require me to visit...

Hi all, I will be receiving my salary on a European bank account (this was not negotiable) for the next two years. What's the best way to transfer part of it regularly to a Canadian bank for all my expenses in Canada? Transferwise seems the cheapest option but still changes 0.5%. Related to...

Hi all, I recently received a 2 years postdoctoral fellowship from the EU to work in a Canadian university. My Canadian host applied for LMIA exemption (with the title : Post-doctoral fellow) and sent me the job offer number. I am now applying on the CIC website for the work permit, and I...