Dual Citizen (Filipino-Canadian) wanting to move to Canada

[Neil_D'Steel]

Good day if you happen to read this, I'd be so grateful if I could just get some advice.. :/

Quick background:
Me and my sister are currently residing in the Philippines. Our father is a Dual Canadian Citizen, our Mother is not. My sister and I are both also Dual Citizens, and we are in possession of Canadian Passports. We've both graduated from College level here, and are hoping to try to move to Canada later this year. Our Aunt is a Canadian Citizen and is a PR in BC. We have visited Canada before for vacation/leisure.
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I'm not sure if some of the questions have been asked before, but if they have I'm not sure how recent some of the answers of people are. I have been trawling the internet to look for answers to our specific situation and though I have found some answers, luckily enough I was able to stumble onto this site.

I have several questions in general, but would also greatly appreciate any additional tips or info you could pass on. (I'm just really confused with our status..because we grew up here, and I don't know if we'll have problems moving there or getting through the border or what..)

Questions:
1. Should we book a One Way Ticket to Canada if we plan to live there?
2. If we go through Customs/Immigrations, are we considered as "First Settlers" or not?
3. Do we have to declare upon Landing to someone that we intend to stay?
4. Where or how to start establishing official documents/records? (Medical, Tax, etc.)
5. Do we need to bring any specific forms/documents/proofs when we go there? (Medical, Educational, etc.)
6. I'm aware that cost of living is high in BC, any suggestions for temporary residence and would there be any requirements needed to enter into a lease contract?
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So far, that's all I can think of.. this might be an incomplete set of questions, but this will be a big change in our family's lives so there's many aspects that we haven't been able to go over and talk about..

If anyone could share perhaps similar experiences, it would be very welcome.
Again, thank you for reading and I hope you could help us out!

 

[russ6970]

If you have dual citizenship, you do not need to worry about travel. Use your canadian passport.

 

[jddd]

Questions:
1. Should we book a One Way Ticket to Canada if we plan to live there?
2. If we go through Customs/Immigrations, are we considered as "First Settlers" or not?
3. Do we have to declare upon Landing to someone that we intend to stay?
4. Where or how to start establishing official documents/records? (Medical, Tax, etc.)
5. Do we need to bring any specific forms/documents/proofs when we go there? (Medical, Educational, etc.)
6. I'm aware that cost of living is high in BC, any suggestions for temporary residence and would there be any requirements needed to enter into a lease contract?

1. You are a Canadian so it doesn’t matter if you book a one way or two way ticket. You have the right to leave and enter Canada as you please.

2. My spouse was away from Canada for about 12 years. She was considered a returning resident but her maximum allowable goods on entry (and to follow if needed) were as if she was a new immigrant.

3. No

4. All Google-able. Important ones are SIN, provincial health care, drivers license.

5. All transcripts, red ribbon drivers abstract and certificate of no record from LTO are all I can think of that are vital.

6. Landlords usually require credit score information or a guarantor if you cannot provide one. I am in Ontario so I will let BC residents speak further on this.

 

[steaky]

Your aunt is either Canadian Citizen or PR, but not both.

1) you and/or sister can book a one way ticket
2) If you and your sister had lived in Canada before, you would be returning residents. If not, then "first settlers".
3) No, but you need a import address in Canada
4) You go to Service Canada to get SIN number, go to relevant website to arrange medical, etc.
5) Perhaps, you are talking about your vaccination and education records?
6) Take a look at https://www.pandapod.ca. They might be one of the legal inexpensive temporary accomodations in the lower mainland of BC!

Good day if you happen to read this, I'd be so grateful if I could just get some advice.. :/

Quick background:
Me and my sister are currently residing in the Philippines. Our father is a Dual Canadian Citizen, our Mother is not. My sister and I are both also Dual Citizens, and we are in possession of Canadian Passports. We've both graduated from College level here, and are hoping to try to move to Canada later this year. Our Aunt is a Canadian Citizen and is a PR in BC. We have visited Canada before for vacation/leisure.
---

I'm not sure if some of the questions have been asked before, but if they have I'm not sure how recent some of the answers of people are. I have been trawling the internet to look for answers to our specific situation and though I have found some answers, luckily enough I was able to stumble onto this site.

I have several questions in general, but would also greatly appreciate any additional tips or info you could pass on. (I'm just really confused with our status..because we grew up here, and I don't know if we'll have problems moving there or getting through the border or what..)

Questions:
1. Should we book a One Way Ticket to Canada if we plan to live there?
2. If we go through Customs/Immigrations, are we considered as "First Settlers" or not?
3. Do we have to declare upon Landing to someone that we intend to stay?
4. Where or how to start establishing official documents/records? (Medical, Tax, etc.)
5. Do we need to bring any specific forms/documents/proofs when we go there? (Medical, Educational, etc.)
6. I'm aware that cost of living is high in BC, any suggestions for temporary residence and would there be any requirements needed to enter into a lease contract?
---

So far, that's all I can think of.. this might be an incomplete set of questions, but this will be a big change in our family's lives so there's many aspects that we haven't been able to go over and talk about..

If anyone could share perhaps similar experiences, it would be very welcome.
Again, thank you for reading and I hope you could help us out!

 

[canuck78]

Agree vaccination record and current medication list would be helpful for continuing your care. More detailed records are needed if you have an chronic condition.

For leases you will need to show proof of employment and credit score. Newcomers are often asked to provide proof that they have adequate savings if they aren’t working. The Vancouver rental market has a very low vacancy rate so there is a lot of competition especially at the somewhat affordable level.

Since you have not settled yet I would encourage you to read about the residency requirement to qualify for health coverage. You may get a job in another province and move before the 6 months is over.

 

[bellaluna]

OP, are your parents also planning to move to Canada? Does your mother have any Canadian status?

 

[Neil_D'Steel]

OP, are your parents also planning to move to Canada? Does your mother have any Canadian status?

My Mother is a full Filipino Citizen, though we will try to petition her later on once we've established oursleves. Our father will be staying with her in the Philippines in the meantime.

 

[Neil_D'Steel]

Thank you to all those who replied, I truly appreciate the swift responses. We are aware that some of them are likely basic questions, but we'd rather be sure now rather than later.

 

[Neil_D'Steel]

Your aunt is either Canadian Citizen or PR, but not both.

1) you and/or sister can book a one way ticket
2) If you and your sister had lived in Canada before, you would be returning residents. If not, then "first settlers".
3) No, but you need a import address in Canada
4) You go to Service Canada to get SIN number, go to relevant website to arrange medical, etc.
5) Perhaps, you are talking about your vaccination and education records?
6) Take a look at https://www.pandapod.ca. They might be one of the legal inexpensive temporary accomodations in the lower mainland of BC!

Thank you, just to clarify however
3) Does it necessarily have to be under our name or could it be under a relative's or friend-of-the-family's?
4) It would also be possible to do it once we are there, yes? (Just thinking if it'd be easier physically or online..)

 

[steaky]

Thank you, just to clarify however
3) Does it necessarily have to be under our name or could it be under a relative's or friend-of-the-family's?
4) It would also be possible to do it once we are there, yes? (Just thinking if it'd be easier physically or online..)

3) yes, put them under your name, such as

Your name
123 Boulevard, Calgary, AB T5N1H2

4) Yes, you need to be in person to complete things. (Read the relevant websites for details).