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Mar 25, 2010
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Hi, my mom (from India) is going to complete the pr landing process at pearson.

I have a few questions:
1. Proof of funds - does bank account passbooks count?
- Or does she needs to have a draft/cash?
- Or PGP does not require to show proof of funds?

2. Does PR card and SIN applications get processed at the same time (@ the airport)?
- how long did it take to get the pr card?

3. List of items to bring / follow - does jewellery require a rough price estimate? Or they need to be officially valued by a jeweller?

4. Health insurance - does my mom immediately become eligible for ohip?
- If she has to visit a doctor (till she gets her card), do i pay cash?
- any recommendatiins on getting supplimental health insurance till she gets ohip coverage)?
- what documentation did you provide to get ohip coverage?

5. If someone has gone through this process recently, would appreciate if you could share your experience.

Thanks for your help!!
 
2. Does PR card and SIN applications get processed at the same time (@ the airport)?
- how long did it take to get the pr card?

PR card - yes, 30-120 days. SIN: can be done at airport if the service canada kiosk is open, you'll have to check the hours. If not, can be applied for online, doesn't take that long, perhaps a month.

4. Health insurance - does my mom immediately become eligible for ohip?
- If she has to visit a doctor (till she gets her card), do i pay cash?
- any recommendatiins on getting supplimental health insurance till she gets ohip coverage)?
- what documentation did you provide to get ohip coverage?

-Currently the 3 month waiting period has been waived, they can apply immediately, although will need to show place of residence (check the OHIP requirements).
-If you can apply right away, they will issue a temporary card on spot. I don't know what the procedure is if you need to go before you can make it to one.
-We used a lease.

Key point: figure out whatever quarantine requirements may apply, based on vacciation status. They may ask about this in detail at airport.