Feb 16, 2010
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Feb 11, 2010
Jan 11, 2010
Settlement Fund to carry with you while landing
Dear Friends,
I was having some queries regarding settlement fund which we need to carry with us while landing and I email CHC New Delhi and they were very quick in reply and this is the reply I got which will help to answer many questions on this forum.
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is in response to your recent email enquiry to the Immigration Section of the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi.
The amount of funds you need to have in order to settle in Canada depends on the size of your family. The funds must be available to you and transferable to Canada. They must be unencumbered by debts or other obligations.
Number of family members
Funds required
1
$11,086
2
$13,801
3
$16,967
4
$20,599
5
$23,364
6
$26,350
7 or more
$29,337
Acceptable proof of funds are:
-bank accounts in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable investments in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable fixed deposits in your name of the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner.
Not acceptable are:
-bank accounts in someone else's name;
-bank accounts which are joint in your name and someone else (other than your accompanying spouse/common-law partner);
-bank accounts in the name of your spouse who is not accompanying you to Canada;
-property valuations;
-vehicle valuations;
-jewellery valuations.
You are not required to carry your funds in cash when you arrive in Canada. You are, however, required to show documentary evidence that you have the funds available (in bank accounts or cashable investments), and that they can be transferred to Canada.
A port of entry officer in Canada may seek to confirm these funds before granting you permanent residence along with your dependants. (was in indirect form in this sentence only).
If you have arranged employment in Canada, you do not have to meet these financial requirements. Arranged employment means that you have an offer of indeterminate employment from an employer in Canada. You must be either currently working in that employment on a work permit in Canada, or have been issued a labour market opinion has must have been provided by the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). In order to be exempt from the minimum funds requirement, the offer of employment must be genuine, the employment must not part-time or seasonal, the wages offered must be consistent with the prevailing wage rate for the occupation, and the working conditions must meet generally accepted Canadian standards.
We trust that this information will be of assistance.
I was having some queries regarding settlement fund which we need to carry with us while landing and I email CHC New Delhi and they were very quick in reply and this is the reply I got which will help to answer many questions on this forum.
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is in response to your recent email enquiry to the Immigration Section of the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi.
The amount of funds you need to have in order to settle in Canada depends on the size of your family. The funds must be available to you and transferable to Canada. They must be unencumbered by debts or other obligations.
Number of family members
Funds required
1
$11,086
2
$13,801
3
$16,967
4
$20,599
5
$23,364
6
$26,350
7 or more
$29,337
Acceptable proof of funds are:
-bank accounts in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable investments in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable fixed deposits in your name of the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner.
Not acceptable are:
-bank accounts in someone else's name;
-bank accounts which are joint in your name and someone else (other than your accompanying spouse/common-law partner);
-bank accounts in the name of your spouse who is not accompanying you to Canada;
-property valuations;
-vehicle valuations;
-jewellery valuations.
You are not required to carry your funds in cash when you arrive in Canada. You are, however, required to show documentary evidence that you have the funds available (in bank accounts or cashable investments), and that they can be transferred to Canada.
A port of entry officer in Canada may seek to confirm these funds before granting you permanent residence along with your dependants. (was in indirect form in this sentence only).
If you have arranged employment in Canada, you do not have to meet these financial requirements. Arranged employment means that you have an offer of indeterminate employment from an employer in Canada. You must be either currently working in that employment on a work permit in Canada, or have been issued a labour market opinion has must have been provided by the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). In order to be exempt from the minimum funds requirement, the offer of employment must be genuine, the employment must not part-time or seasonal, the wages offered must be consistent with the prevailing wage rate for the occupation, and the working conditions must meet generally accepted Canadian standards.
We trust that this information will be of assistance.
Jan 8, 2010
Dec 28, 2009
Finding Accommodation
I think sharing apartment with someone is the best way if you can find one.
Regarding accommodation in toronto, you can check on
http://247apartments.com
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/hhh/
www.gottarent.com
http://www.safehomestay.com
www.sunnynewcomer.com/
www.darryhouse.net/dh/index.htm
www.barryhouse.net
Regarding accommodation in toronto, you can check on
http://247apartments.com
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/hhh/
www.gottarent.com
http://www.safehomestay.com
www.sunnynewcomer.com/
www.darryhouse.net/dh/index.htm
www.barryhouse.net
Dec 23, 2009
Employment resource centre
http://www.tcet.com/
Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!!
Real Experience of Landing in Toronto
This Post is taken from fellow member of Canadavisa forum babutv2000
I landed at pearson international airport toronto on 18th Dec 2009. Here is my experience...
Received customs declaration forms on the plane. Filled it in and remembered to tick the box for "goods to follow". Upon arrival, passed through a counter who checked the declaration form and passport, returned without any stamp. Proceeded to immigration. Few people in the queue. Lady at the counter was very helpful. Gave passport, custom declaration, copr forms. She returned customs declaration forms. Asked when will the rest of the family will join me. Asked how much funds I will be relocating with? Did not ask for proof. Asked for local address, gave her pre printed slip. She made me sign on the copr form and informed me that, it will be the same signature appearing on the PR card when issued. That's it, she welcomed me to Canada and returned the passport and one copy of the copr form. I asked about PR card and I was told it will be sent to mentioned address in 3 to 4 weeks time. If I do not receive by that time, I have to call the service centre. I was then directed to "welcome to canada" counter for new immigrants. I was given some printed material and a bag. Passed through another counter where I was given information on Ontario health card application. I strongly recommend all to read the material as I found them extremely useful. Then proceed to collect the check in baggage. It was a long long wait and queue. First the flight was A380-800 from dubai, lot's of passengers. Then there were many other flights arriving at same time. Almost after an hour , I was with customs official. He took the "Goods to follow" list in duplicate, declaration form. Asked which are the few highest value items in the list. Stamped the list and returned to me along with customs receipt showing the total value of the goods I have declared as "to follow". Next day, it was saturday. Visited city hall centre for sin registration. I was told they work mon to fri. Hence I had to visit another office near my residence on monday for sin registration. Reported at the reception with copr form , passport and duly filled in sin card application. I was given back the documents and was asked to wait. There were many computers, sat and completed three profiles for the job bank. I was called in by another lady. I was then assisted with sin registration. It took about 20 minutes to get letter with my sin number. I was told that the sin card will be sent to the address mentioned in 10 working days. Went back to the terminal to check some job matches. Again I recommend that you try creating profile in the job bank, atleast it was useful for me to get an idea on what skills, the employers in canada looking for in my profession. website link ishttp://seekers.jobbank.gc.ca/common-commun/login-connection.aspx?redirect=true&target=6&lang=en-CA
My next stop was at "Toronto Centre" Employment resource centre. Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!!
Then proceeded to apply for OHIP (Health card). I could not complete the process as I did not have acceptable address proof ie lease agreement or temporary drivers license or monthly bank statement which would have arrived by post. I will work on possibly getting the temporary driver's license.
This is it for now...........
Received customs declaration forms on the plane. Filled it in and remembered to tick the box for "goods to follow". Upon arrival, passed through a counter who checked the declaration form and passport, returned without any stamp. Proceeded to immigration. Few people in the queue. Lady at the counter was very helpful. Gave passport, custom declaration, copr forms. She returned customs declaration forms. Asked when will the rest of the family will join me. Asked how much funds I will be relocating with? Did not ask for proof. Asked for local address, gave her pre printed slip. She made me sign on the copr form and informed me that, it will be the same signature appearing on the PR card when issued. That's it, she welcomed me to Canada and returned the passport and one copy of the copr form. I asked about PR card and I was told it will be sent to mentioned address in 3 to 4 weeks time. If I do not receive by that time, I have to call the service centre. I was then directed to "welcome to canada" counter for new immigrants. I was given some printed material and a bag. Passed through another counter where I was given information on Ontario health card application. I strongly recommend all to read the material as I found them extremely useful. Then proceed to collect the check in baggage. It was a long long wait and queue. First the flight was A380-800 from dubai, lot's of passengers. Then there were many other flights arriving at same time. Almost after an hour , I was with customs official. He took the "Goods to follow" list in duplicate, declaration form. Asked which are the few highest value items in the list. Stamped the list and returned to me along with customs receipt showing the total value of the goods I have declared as "to follow". Next day, it was saturday. Visited city hall centre for sin registration. I was told they work mon to fri. Hence I had to visit another office near my residence on monday for sin registration. Reported at the reception with copr form , passport and duly filled in sin card application. I was given back the documents and was asked to wait. There were many computers, sat and completed three profiles for the job bank. I was called in by another lady. I was then assisted with sin registration. It took about 20 minutes to get letter with my sin number. I was told that the sin card will be sent to the address mentioned in 10 working days. Went back to the terminal to check some job matches. Again I recommend that you try creating profile in the job bank, atleast it was useful for me to get an idea on what skills, the employers in canada looking for in my profession. website link ishttp://seekers.jobbank.gc.ca/common-commun/login-connection.aspx?redirect=true&target=6&lang=en-CA
My next stop was at "Toronto Centre" Employment resource centre. Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!!
Then proceeded to apply for OHIP (Health card). I could not complete the process as I did not have acceptable address proof ie lease agreement or temporary drivers license or monthly bank statement which would have arrived by post. I will work on possibly getting the temporary driver's license.
This is it for now...........
Dec 22, 2009
Dec 21, 2009
Great Site If you are looking for some bridging courses
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/
If you are moving to Ontario and looking for some bridging courses then this is very useful website which gives all college program information at one place.
When and how to settle ourselves in this new found homeland Canada
This Post is taken from fellow member of Canadavisa forum Qorax
Hi friends,
I had been contemplating to write this for quite sometime. I also think I'll post it as a new thread. But, presently this is in reply to the previous poster; & many more who dwell on it, regularly.
With regards to the job scenario for us (FSW w/out AEO) in Canada, if we plan as per below, we'll sail thru satisfactorily. Our jobs in Canada, post landing, shall come under 3 stages:
Stage-1. Survival Jobs:
The moment we land [whatever city we chose], we must catch-on any opportunity that may arrive. At this stage, we must importantly keep our Ego at home. The idea is to safeguard the 'landing funds' and plan our regular expenses on any vocation based earnings. At this stage, it'll be potent to be frugile. Cut costs at all angles & get our daily meals thru whatever job that we can take. This is the most important phase of our newcomer life in Canada. If we can plan it well, we'll avoid the 'josh story', else depression shall set-in. In this phase, I might be a IT proff, an Engr, a Doctor, whatever, or of any age bracket... I'd do well to take a job as a FedEx Helper, DtoD Salesman, MacDonald Teamer, Night Watchman, Office Boy etc.
Stage Criteria: Whatever our homeland profession be, take any job to start earning.
Remember: Till now No one knows us & No one is bothered abt us.
Job Search: No further search, till we get settled in this present vocation.
Timeframe: 0-3 months.
Stage-2. Tertiary Jobs:
Now we are fairy aware of the city & the Canadian concepts. This is the time to foray into our 2nd job. Start seraching, but remember that it'll not be an actual 'job hunting' yet. In this phase, due to our awarness, we might land into an Ok job, which'll be better than the survival stage. But we are still not into our choice occupation. Again it should be taken as a challenge & pursue a job that will increase our earnings from the previous one. We may not yet be satisfied with what we are doing, but shall start some savings hereon. That'll get reflected in our bank a/cs. We are actually now building our credit history, an important thing that'll hold us in good stead later. Some of the Tertiary Jobs can be Office Assistant, Hypermarket Cashier/Teller, Warehouse Assistant, Industrial Labour Controller, Store Keeper, Security Officer/Supervisor, Courier Deliveryman etc. All of these being higher paid than minimum wages.
Stage Criteria: Try & get a better paid job than the previous. Any field. Complete all PR documentation.
Remember: We are still in our nascent stage. No one yet cares abt us.
Job Search: Yes, keep looking. Classifieds, Online, HR Agents, Networking, Prospective Employer visits etc.
Timeframe: 3-6 months.
Stage-3. Intermediate Jobs:
By now we have smartenned up. We are no more a novice. We have developed our links. Bank position is OK. Probably, the 'landing funds' is still not fiully depleted. Our networking & friend circle has started paying. Thus, hereon we shall, most likely, get our 'first satisfactory job'. Something in our related field. No, not yet what we actually have been doing in our homeland, but in the same department. The idea is to land a job within our specialty field. Eg. if I'm a IT professional, I'll get a job in the IT dept. of a company, as a first-level operator or a team leader (if I'm lucky). If I'm an Engr. I'll be landing the job of a technician in the engineering dept of a company. If I'm an Accountant, I'll catch hold of a Asst. Bookkeeper's task, or a financial data entry operator, or a departmental assistant. The combinations can be many. The requirement is, now start building your career. Opportunities shall commence.
Stage Criteria: Land a job in your related field. The designation be anything, be much lower -but must be taken.
Remember: Ppl will start knowing us in our field & thus professional growth is imminent.
Job Search: Full-fledged 'job hunting'. This hunting now is in our choice occupation.
Timeframe: 6-12 months.
Friends, hereafter we will most likely, be in our selected field of work. And we'll be aware of the job market within our profession. Hereon, we'll know what to look for & where to look for. Thus, can apply for jobs smartly & keep growing satisfactorily. It is expected that after a yr at Canada, we should be able to establish ourselves nicely. Be professionally motivated and quite possibly grow well into our Canadian settlement process.
Job hunting, obviously will continue until we are self-satisfied. But man... we have arrived... & arrived well ! In a couple of yrs we'll be sailing in our Original Position, that we left in our homeland. And remember, we'd be still earning better than before, even if the residential costs are higher in Canada. Our margins will be much higher too. Unless we really goof-up, in 2-3 yrs time we'll be calling the shots.
A thing to remember is that, since our 2nd stage, we should start developing our skills, by way of gaining qualifications/certifications to enhance our selected profession. As most occupations like IT, Accounts, Engineering etc. will not get us a job of that field, unless we have a Canadian Recognized Certificate. The only exception is of Doctors, who might face tremendous difficulty due to the 4 yrs. requirement of Canadian Medical studies.
The above 3 phases is also important to gain a Canadian Experience. Something we cannot do without if we want to succeed in our professions. The previous jobs can be anything, but when we try to apply for a job in our field the employers will always ask/look for a Canadian Experience. They wouldn't bother what we did, but will want an "employer's reference". This is to see our employability & people management skills. And we can't blame them as well, 'coz they need to doubly ensure that who they are employing is of 'good standing', as they have no clue of our occupations/designations in our homeland. It reminds me to advice, to do good in those previous Canadian jobs. 'Coz, we'll need those employer's references, whether in writing (best to take) or telephonically by the next employer.
Plz note that in some cases the 1st & 2nd stages may be interlinked. Some may get promoted within the 1st stage itself & thus avoid/require a seperate 2nd stage. While there are also many situations/actual cases where some PRs have settled-down well in their Tertiary Occupations itself. There is this case of an Electrical Engineer, who carried-on with his Warehouse Supervisor's job and settled down as businessman of 'Custom Bonded Warehouses' forever. There are scores of other examples.
I hope the foregoing shall lead to a proper understanding of our job-worth, vis-a-vis our aspirations in Canada. And help us to get hold of ourselves in a timeframe wise & market scenario wise assimilation of what, when and how to settle ourselves in this new found homeland. (I have deliberately avoided the Credit History & House Building scenarios, 'coz this post is directed to job market only).
Thanks & all the best to everyone !
Capt. Stan Dutta
(Member: Canadian Society of Industrial Security)
Hi friends,
I had been contemplating to write this for quite sometime. I also think I'll post it as a new thread. But, presently this is in reply to the previous poster; & many more who dwell on it, regularly.
With regards to the job scenario for us (FSW w/out AEO) in Canada, if we plan as per below, we'll sail thru satisfactorily. Our jobs in Canada, post landing, shall come under 3 stages:
Stage-1. Survival Jobs:
The moment we land [whatever city we chose], we must catch-on any opportunity that may arrive. At this stage, we must importantly keep our Ego at home. The idea is to safeguard the 'landing funds' and plan our regular expenses on any vocation based earnings. At this stage, it'll be potent to be frugile. Cut costs at all angles & get our daily meals thru whatever job that we can take. This is the most important phase of our newcomer life in Canada. If we can plan it well, we'll avoid the 'josh story', else depression shall set-in. In this phase, I might be a IT proff, an Engr, a Doctor, whatever, or of any age bracket... I'd do well to take a job as a FedEx Helper, DtoD Salesman, MacDonald Teamer, Night Watchman, Office Boy etc.
Stage Criteria: Whatever our homeland profession be, take any job to start earning.
Remember: Till now No one knows us & No one is bothered abt us.
Job Search: No further search, till we get settled in this present vocation.
Timeframe: 0-3 months.
Stage-2. Tertiary Jobs:
Now we are fairy aware of the city & the Canadian concepts. This is the time to foray into our 2nd job. Start seraching, but remember that it'll not be an actual 'job hunting' yet. In this phase, due to our awarness, we might land into an Ok job, which'll be better than the survival stage. But we are still not into our choice occupation. Again it should be taken as a challenge & pursue a job that will increase our earnings from the previous one. We may not yet be satisfied with what we are doing, but shall start some savings hereon. That'll get reflected in our bank a/cs. We are actually now building our credit history, an important thing that'll hold us in good stead later. Some of the Tertiary Jobs can be Office Assistant, Hypermarket Cashier/Teller, Warehouse Assistant, Industrial Labour Controller, Store Keeper, Security Officer/Supervisor, Courier Deliveryman etc. All of these being higher paid than minimum wages.
Stage Criteria: Try & get a better paid job than the previous. Any field. Complete all PR documentation.
Remember: We are still in our nascent stage. No one yet cares abt us.
Job Search: Yes, keep looking. Classifieds, Online, HR Agents, Networking, Prospective Employer visits etc.
Timeframe: 3-6 months.
Stage-3. Intermediate Jobs:
By now we have smartenned up. We are no more a novice. We have developed our links. Bank position is OK. Probably, the 'landing funds' is still not fiully depleted. Our networking & friend circle has started paying. Thus, hereon we shall, most likely, get our 'first satisfactory job'. Something in our related field. No, not yet what we actually have been doing in our homeland, but in the same department. The idea is to land a job within our specialty field. Eg. if I'm a IT professional, I'll get a job in the IT dept. of a company, as a first-level operator or a team leader (if I'm lucky). If I'm an Engr. I'll be landing the job of a technician in the engineering dept of a company. If I'm an Accountant, I'll catch hold of a Asst. Bookkeeper's task, or a financial data entry operator, or a departmental assistant. The combinations can be many. The requirement is, now start building your career. Opportunities shall commence.
Stage Criteria: Land a job in your related field. The designation be anything, be much lower -but must be taken.
Remember: Ppl will start knowing us in our field & thus professional growth is imminent.
Job Search: Full-fledged 'job hunting'. This hunting now is in our choice occupation.
Timeframe: 6-12 months.
Friends, hereafter we will most likely, be in our selected field of work. And we'll be aware of the job market within our profession. Hereon, we'll know what to look for & where to look for. Thus, can apply for jobs smartly & keep growing satisfactorily. It is expected that after a yr at Canada, we should be able to establish ourselves nicely. Be professionally motivated and quite possibly grow well into our Canadian settlement process.
Job hunting, obviously will continue until we are self-satisfied. But man... we have arrived... & arrived well ! In a couple of yrs we'll be sailing in our Original Position, that we left in our homeland. And remember, we'd be still earning better than before, even if the residential costs are higher in Canada. Our margins will be much higher too. Unless we really goof-up, in 2-3 yrs time we'll be calling the shots.
A thing to remember is that, since our 2nd stage, we should start developing our skills, by way of gaining qualifications/certifications to enhance our selected profession. As most occupations like IT, Accounts, Engineering etc. will not get us a job of that field, unless we have a Canadian Recognized Certificate. The only exception is of Doctors, who might face tremendous difficulty due to the 4 yrs. requirement of Canadian Medical studies.
The above 3 phases is also important to gain a Canadian Experience. Something we cannot do without if we want to succeed in our professions. The previous jobs can be anything, but when we try to apply for a job in our field the employers will always ask/look for a Canadian Experience. They wouldn't bother what we did, but will want an "employer's reference". This is to see our employability & people management skills. And we can't blame them as well, 'coz they need to doubly ensure that who they are employing is of 'good standing', as they have no clue of our occupations/designations in our homeland. It reminds me to advice, to do good in those previous Canadian jobs. 'Coz, we'll need those employer's references, whether in writing (best to take) or telephonically by the next employer.
Plz note that in some cases the 1st & 2nd stages may be interlinked. Some may get promoted within the 1st stage itself & thus avoid/require a seperate 2nd stage. While there are also many situations/actual cases where some PRs have settled-down well in their Tertiary Occupations itself. There is this case of an Electrical Engineer, who carried-on with his Warehouse Supervisor's job and settled down as businessman of 'Custom Bonded Warehouses' forever. There are scores of other examples.
I hope the foregoing shall lead to a proper understanding of our job-worth, vis-a-vis our aspirations in Canada. And help us to get hold of ourselves in a timeframe wise & market scenario wise assimilation of what, when and how to settle ourselves in this new found homeland. (I have deliberately avoided the Credit History & House Building scenarios, 'coz this post is directed to job market only).
Thanks & all the best to everyone !
Capt. Stan Dutta
(Member: Canadian Society of Industrial Security)
Dec 19, 2009
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