How did you get your G License don't you need your PR to get a license in Canada?
December 2019 Inland Spousal Application (With or Without OWP)
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you can get a drivers license and bank accounts with a worker or student permit, if you can get a SIN you can get all that
You might not need PR.
I got it before my SIN.
Ontario drive test asked for the following documents;
-to submit my drivers license from my country of origin (for G, must have more than four years experience).
-A letter from my country's embassy here in Canada that recognised/validated my licence.
-I submitted international passport.
Afterwards, I paid $106 did my eye test and I was ushered into the computer room to write the G1 Knowledge base computer test (20 questions for regulatory laws & 20 questions for road signs). I got 17/20 & 18/20 in each and passed, got my G1.
-Then I paid $90 & booked the road test for my G-class, went on a road test and got it
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Im in Alberta and all I had to do was book and pah for the written and road test, show my original passport and study permit, a copy of each, and my translated license from my homecountry
Don't know but I think USA agreements with Canada would have some exemptions. Check with drive test Ontario. You might not have to get a validation letter for your licence.
I applied for inland spousal sponsorship +OWP. I got the OWP last week & my sin# was mailed out last week so I should be receiving it within the next few days hopefully. My question is since a Sin# for a temporary resident is only temporary am I allowed to apply for a credit card with that#?
Yes you would be able to get a credit card. While on my TRV, I applied for Capital One Credit card August 2019, without OWP or SIN. You can look it up and do the application if you would want it.
I got a credit card with the temporary sin I got with my student permit, you can get one with a very low credit limit, mine was 500$ and was only bumped up to 1500 after 2 years having it
Inland Spousal Sponsorship Application + OWP Sent Dec 19, 2019
Dec 20, 2019 Application received(OWP received December 13, 2019 according to IRCC)
Feb 17, 2020 AOR
July 31, 2020 OWP Approved
August 14, 2020 Lawyer received OWP
August 17, 2020 Applied for SIN# Online
August 18, 2020 Received OWP in Mail from Lawyer
August 24, 2020 Received SIN# in the mail.
Dec 20, 2019 Application received(OWP received December 13, 2019 according to IRCC)
Feb 17, 2020 AOR
July 31, 2020 OWP Approved
August 14, 2020 Lawyer received OWP
August 17, 2020 Applied for SIN# Online
August 18, 2020 Received OWP in Mail from Lawyer
August 24, 2020 Received SIN# in the mail.
Yes, You can apply for a credit card.
Most banks will give a credit card under newcomer program (if you have a job offer). In case you don't or if banks reject, You can always apply for a secured credit card. I would prefer Capital One Secured MasterCard over TD secured card to build credit score. They report your credit to credit bureau every month (for sure).
All the best!
