Some general questions

[nm110]

Sorry if these questions been already asked and/or answered.

I got the visa stamped yesterday, and there are many questions in my head which are keeping me from thinking straight, maybe I am nervous now.

Without further ado I would like to ask Seniors of this forums about some doubts.

1. Visa Category is S-1, does that mean I will have to wait for 6 months before starting to work part-time off campus ?
2. What happens at port of entry ? Can they deny me entry their ? This question is eating my mind inside out since I got the passport request and turning my happiness into worry.
3. Do I need to carry my bank statements too, in addition to GIC docs ?, I have shown some 30k extra funds, some of which I may need to spend, before I move to Canada.
4. What should be the best time to travel, I mean how early do I have to be their, accommodation should not be a problem as my friend lives in Toronto and we will share an apartment.
5. Do I need to open ScotiaBank account before I reach their ?
6. Is their any way I can reach at college with some academic preparation in advance, I have been out of study for a very very long time, and I suppose my studying "skills" are rusty.
7. Lastly, being 34, should I expect some kind of social isolation from fellow (younger) students.

PS: I am going to Seneca College (Markham Campus) for Creative Advertising, September Intake. Is this a good choice of college/program keeping PR in mind ?

Thank you for the answers in advance.

 

[selvakk]

Sorry if these questions been already asked and/or answered.

I got the visa stamped yesterday, and there are many questions in my head which are keeping me from thinking straight, maybe I am nervous now.

Without further ado I would like to ask Seniors of this forums about some doubts.

1. Visa Category is S-1, does that mean I will have to wait for 6 months before starting to work part-time off campus ?
2. What happens at port of entry ? Can they deny me entry their ? This question is eating my mind inside out since I got the passport request and turning my happiness into worry.
3. Do I need to carry my bank statements too, in addition to GIC docs ?, I have shown some 30k extra funds, some of which I may need to spend, before I move to Canada.
4. What should be the best time to travel, I mean how early do I have to be their, accommodation should not be a problem as my friend lives in Toronto and we will share an apartment.
5. Do I need to open ScotiaBank account before I reach their ?
6. Is their any way I can reach at college with some academic preparation in advance, I have been out of study for a very very long time, and I suppose my studying "skills" are rusty.
7. Lastly, being 34, should I expect some kind of social isolation from fellow (younger) students.

PS: I am going to Seneca College (Markham Campus) for Creative Advertising, September Intake. Is this a good choice of college/program keeping PR in mind ?

Thank you for the answers in advance.

1. No, the 6 month waiting period is an old rule, you can now work as soon as your classes start, but not before. S-1 is just an internal designation.
2. Port of entry is any road, sea or air border into a country, in this case Canada. If you haven't misrepresented your case, then you have nothing to fear. However, to answer your question, they have the rights to send you back to your home country/ country you departed and have legal status to stay.
3. You can carry your latest statements with you if you would like, as long as the information was true when you submitted your visa then it should not be an issue. Your GIC should be enough.
4. Since you are living with your friend you can come just before orientation starts in your college. If you want to go around Toronto before starting your studies then you can come a few days before. If you are coming before your classes start then you will need to state why you are coming early and have the funds for your stay.
5. You can only open a Scotiabank account once you reach Canada.
6. Get your hands on the reference books ahead of time. Probably ask your program coordinator for the same.
7. That honestly depends on the students themselves, so not something to generalise.

PR wise it's a 2-year program which will give you a 3 year PGWP which is more than enough time to get into PR for the Canadian experience class in Express Entry.