LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[qorax]

Dear Quorax & Others

I am a indian CA, currently working with a MNC Co in Dubai and planing to re locate to Calgary in March, wanted to have an idea about the job market for Accountants in calagary.
I am aware that i do not have candian expierence need to be certified....etc etc. which will take any time between 6mths to 1 year. Would appreciate any feed back or advice , which will be very helpful so as to survive till then.

Would also like to have an idea about where to stay and the avg cost of living in calagary is , we ar family of 4,including 2 kids aged 9 & 11.

Thanks in advance for your reply

Hi,

1. W/out a CGA, CMA or CPA it'd be pretty tough to get into the same level of position in accounts as u r now. U may enter the field in a junior level (I've seen many get a 'job' in accounts dept.) but rising up will be nearly impossible w/out those quals.

2. As reg. Accounts Jobs in Calgary -- rest assured it'd be the same as in any other province. There r plenty of vacancies everywhere.

3. Staying in Calgary: Unfortunately I'm not aware of any temp. accoms. there for newcomers. Off course "motels" r galore & r a safe bet usually. I've noticed some threads on this forum specific to Calgary -- u may like to log-on there for this info.

All the best.

Qorax

 

[bestpal]

Friends,

Had obtained the IDL from Karama GPO, last month.

Then, today I got my RTA -Dubai-certificate from Al Ramool-Rashidiya (60 AED -2 minutes-only copy of DXB D/L reqd). It is all OK and in English (bilingual). Is it necessary to obtain the attestation from Ministry of Interiors on the certificate?

Best Wishes!

Bestpal

 

[qorax]

Friends,

Had obtained the IDL from Karama GPO, last month.

Then, today I got my RTA -Dubai-certificate from Al Ramool-Rashidiya (60 AED -2 minutes-only copy of DXB D/L reqd). It is all OK and in English (bilingual). Is it necessary to obtain the attestation from Ministry of Interiors on the certificate?

Best Wishes!

Bestpal

Not required.

 

[bestpal]

Not required.

Thanks Captain Sahib, for your prompt response!

Much apprecited, saved me a futile trip tomorrow morning. at OPC.

Best Wishes n Regards,

Bestpal

 

[Strong-can]

Hi all and qorax.

We got our passport in end of dec and got only time for two month as my wife passport was expiring.Having no option to go urgent for two days as I'm not ready to move straight away.I am flying on 17 this month for two days and following are my question if u guys can help me .

1. As I mention I am going for two days shall we write 2 days on D.card?does it make any effect?
2. My agent offer me to get service in which I can use ther Canadian address for PR,however I have my relative (but not close )address as well.Which option is safe in terms of fraud or misuse of I'd.
3.what is the best way to get toronto downtown from Pearson Airport?
4.Do they ask for travel insurance at airport if yes where I can get cheap travel insurance online .
5.Do I have to take picture for goods to follows.?

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[humsafar]

In My COPR. under "Dependant information" the name of both my wife and son is written whereas in my Wife's and Son's COPRS only my name is written, is it okay, or do I need to request LVO to add the name of my Son in my wifes COPR and my wife's name in my Son's COPR.

any one with same problem who have landed successfully?

I will appreciate the replies any one of the forum memebers.

 

[an74]

In My COPR. under "Dependant information" the name of both my wife and son is written whereas in my Wife's and Son's COPRS only my name is written, is it okay, or do I need to request LVO to add the name of my Son in my wifes COPR and my wife's name in my Son's COPR.

any one with same problem who have landed successfully?

I will appreciate the replies any one of the forum memebers.

yes

 

[humsafar]

yes

an74 can you please elaborate you reply a little more.

 

[LKetchup]

Hi,

1. W/out a CGA, CMA or CPA it'd be pretty tough to get into the same level of position in accounts as u r now. U may enter the field in a junior level (I've seen many get a 'job' in accounts dept.) but rising up will be nearly impossible w/out those quals.

2. As reg. Accounts Jobs in Calgary -- rest assured it'd be the same as in any other province. There r plenty of vacancies everywhere.

3. Staying in Calgary: Unfortunately I'm not aware of any temp. accoms. there for newcomers. Off course "motels" r galore & r a safe bet usually. I've noticed some threads on this forum specific to Calgary -- u may like to log-on there for this info.


Thanks Qorax for your reply

 

[Rawat anil]

Dear Mr Qorax,

hope you are doing great, i'll be landing tommorow at toronto airport and will be staying in temp accomodation for a month and will be looking for JOB and permanent accomodation. can i give my temp accomodation address for PR card.
any suggestion on which temp insurance(post landing) to buy for first 3 month.

thanks for the help, looking forward to meet you some time in toronto.

 

[qorax]

In My COPR. under "Dependant information" the name of both my wife and son is written whereas in my Wife's and Son's COPRS only my name is written, is it okay, or do I need to request LVO to add the name of my Son in my wifes COPR and my wife's name in my Son's COPR.

any one with same problem who have landed successfully?

I will appreciate the replies any one of the forum memebers.

It's Ok... that's how it is. Relax!

 

[qorax]

Dear Mr Qorax,

hope you are doing great, i'll be landing tommorow at toronto airport and will be staying in temp accomodation for a month and will be looking for JOB and permanent accomodation. can i give my temp accomodation address for PR card.
any suggestion on which temp insurance(post landing) to buy for first 3 month.

thanks for the help, looking forward to meet you some time in toronto.

Hi,

1. Yes, u can (If it's a motel/hotel -- pls remove it's name & place ur name instead in the topmost line of the address).
2. For Temp. Health Ins. pls read my thread on it: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39920.0.html

Bon Voyage!
Qorax

 

[RAC1987]

Hope to find answer from you guys. Which do you think is a better place to go when you are an Accountant: Calgary or Winnipeg?
IF possible could you differentiate the two in terms of:
Job availability:
Work related:
Related but with lesser level:
Survival Job:
Cost of Living:
Public Transit:
Child's schooling:
Weather:
Posibility of being stable:

Also I have 3 kids and thinking whether to bring them with us intantly or just wait for a few month so we, my husband and I, can settle before bringing them over.

Any answer would be highly appreciated.

 

[Ovais Zafar]

Dear Qorax,
I would like to get your help in a vary important issue, your guidance is much appreciated;
I received my passports and COPRs back from CHC Islamabad, there is a mistake in the COPR of my two sons, eroneously they have pasted my little son's pcture on the COPR of my elder son & wise vera, I don't have time for the rectification as the medical of my family & mine will expire on 30th January'2013, we will flying on 27th January'2013. I emailed to CHC Islamabad & seek their advise, but they did'nt responded my email. Kindly advise, what to do ?
Regards,
Ovais

 

[humsafar]

Dear Qorax,
I would like to get your help in a vary important issue, your guidance is much appreciated;
I received my passports and COPRs back from CHC Islamabad, there is a mistake in the COPR of my two sons, eroneously they have pasted my little son's pcture on the COPR of my elder son & wise vera, I don't have time for the rectification as the medical of my family & mine will expire on 30th January'2013, we will flying on 27th January'2013. I emailed to CHC Islamabad & seek their advise, but they did'nt responded my email. Kindly advise, what to do ?
Regards,
Ovais

In my opinion this is mess up on identity issue which might cause you problems, may be you can resend the mail with urgent inthe subject or try to call them if you could find any number of Canadian embasu in Isalamabad and try to explain them the problem.