Young professionals visa with family

[Drabbitte2005]

Hi all.

This is my first post and we are based in Ireland. Myself and my partner are applying for the 2 year IEC visa with myself applying for the young professionals visa with sponsorship/employment from a Canadian company.
My question is if myself and my partner travel to Canada with our IEC visas and bring with us our 3 children who will be travelling on ETA's, will our children be able to stay with us for the 2 years that our IEC visas last for? And will they be eligible to attend public school without paying international student fees?
Thanks.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi all.

This is my first post and we are based in Ireland. Myself and my partner are applying for the 2 year IEC visa with myself applying for the young professionals visa with sponsorship/employment from a Canadian company.
My question is if myself and my partner travel to Canada with our IEC visas and bring with us our 3 children who will be travelling on ETA's, will our children be able to stay with us for the 2 years that our IEC visas last for? And will they be eligible to attend public school without paying international student fees?
Thanks.

When you enter, ask for Visitor Records for the kids to match the validity of your work permit. They can attend school without paying fees.

 

[Drabbitte2005]

When you enter, ask for Visitor Records for the kids to match the validity of your work permit. They can attend school without paying fees.

Thanks very much for the advice, it's much appreciated. Cheers.

 

[Drabbitte2005]

When you enter, ask for Visitor Records for the kids to match the validity of your work permit. They can attend school without paying fees.

Hi canuck_in_uk
Would you know what amount of proof of funds we would require to show to the border officer when we land?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi canuck_in_uk
Would you know what amount of proof of funds we would require to show to the border officer when we land?

There is no set amount beyond what is required for IEC. With 3 children, I would suggest you have several times the required amount. Also make sure you have full insurance for all of you for the entire 2 year duration.

 

[Drabbitte2005]

There is no set amount beyond what is required for IEC. With 3 children, I would suggest you have several times the required amount. Also make sure you have full insurance for all of you for the entire 2 year duration.

Yes we will have 2 year insurance for all 5 of us just to be on the safe side. We will probably be bringing $20k, which should be enough we hope.
When we land and are being interviewed by the border officer will we need to tell them that we plan to put our children into school or do they ask, just worried about what is said on ircc site saying that the kids will need to apply for stidy permits before we land.
Thanks for your help.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Yes we will have 2 year insurance for all 5 of us just to be on the safe side. We will probably be bringing $20k, which should be enough we hope.
When we land and are being interviewed by the border officer will we need to tell them that we plan to put our children into school or do they ask, just worried about what is said on ircc site saying that the kids will need to apply for stidy permits before we land.
Thanks for your help.

$20k should be fine.

CBSA will know your children will be attending school. They don't need study permits. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/guidelines-on-minor-children.html

 

[Drabbitte2005]

$20k should be fine.

CBSA will know your children will be attending school. They don't need study permits. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/guidelines-on-minor-children.html

Ok brilliant news. Thanks again for the help and advice it has put alot of stress and worry at bay. Cheers.

 

[canuck78]

Yes we will have 2 year insurance for all 5 of us just to be on the safe side. We will probably be bringing $20k, which should be enough we hope.
When we land and are being interviewed by the border officer will we need to tell them that we plan to put our children into school or do they ask, just worried about what is said on ircc site saying that the kids will need to apply for stidy permits before we land.
Thanks for your help.

Depending on where you plan on living you may want to plan for more. Since you have 3 kids things like going not having a car until you established credit or securing a rental without credit or jobs often involves offering to pay a few months in advance especially in some cities. Also just basic furniture, kitchen stuff and linens for a family of 5 adds up quickly. Much easier for a young person or young couple to camp in a room for multiple months. Kids tend to need a bit more routine and comfort if they are used to it Maybe you are lucky and can stay with friend or family for a while or already have jobs. That would make things easier.

 

[Drabbitte2005]

Depending on where you plan on living you may want to plan for more. Since you have 3 kids things like going not having a car until you established credit or securing a rental without credit or jobs often involves offering to pay a few months in advance especially in some cities. Also just basic furniture, kitchen stuff and linens for a family of 5 adds up quickly. Much easier for a young person or young couple to camp in a room for multiple months. Kids tend to need a bit more routine and comfort if they are used to it Maybe you are lucky and can stay with friend or family for a while or already have jobs. That would make things easier.

We plan to move to Calgary and I will have a job organised before I land. From my calculations I would say the $20k won't last too long after renting a property and buying a car. Would it normal for a landlord to ask for multiple months of rent upfront including a deposit? I'm condisering coming over for a week by myself to organise a car and a house and then fly home to bring my family over, hopefully it will make the move a bit easier and less stressful. Have you any advice on the above?

 

[Copingwithlife]

We plan to move to Calgary and I will have a job organised before I land. From my calculations I would say the $20k won't last too long after renting a property and buying a car. Would it normal for a landlord to ask for multiple months of rent upfront including a deposit? I'm condisering coming over for a week by myself to organise a car and a house and then fly home to bring my family over, hopefully it will make the move a bit easier and less stressful. Have you any advice on the above?

Depends . One thing they’ll ask for, which I was asked for when I rented recently was a copy of my credit report . As well a confirmation of my employment. I’m in Toronto, so it’s a ENTIRELY different rental market versus Calgary .Supply versus demand . Calgary is a going thru a prolonged “slump”, so landlords may give prospective renters more leeway on what would be required in let’s say Toronto, or Vancouver
I’d definitely get something ahead of time from your employer confirming employment, and salary. If you try to rent empty handed, regardless of how depressed the market , landlords might just tell you to take a hike
I went thru a real estate agent , i had the funds, a lot of identification, and knew the city of what was a good area, or the dicey ones
I’m originally from Calgary and visit there a lot . Calgary is very car oriented. If you’re going to get a car , great . I’d highly recommend getting something that’s good in the snow, and higher up. Those snow rutts in the street are a killer if your car is set low . Good block heater .But also investigate the transit system , and connections to the LRT from where you live . The transit system is not 24/7

 

[Drabbitte2005]

Depends . One thing they’ll ask for, which I was asked for when I rented recently was a copy of my credit report . As well a confirmation of my employment. I’m in Toronto, so it’s a ENTIRELY different rental market versus Calgary .Supply versus demand . Calgary is a going thru a prolonged “slump”, so landlords may give prospective renters more leeway on what would be required in let’s say Toronto, or Vancouver
I’d definitely get something ahead of time from your employer confirming employment, and salary. If you try to rent empty handed, regardless of how depressed the market , landlords might just tell you to take a hike
I went thru a real estate agent , i had the funds, a lot of identification, and knew the city of what was a good area, or the dicey ones
I’m originally from Calgary and visit there a lot . Calgary is very car oriented. If you’re going to get a car , great . I’d highly recommend getting something that’s good in the snow, and higher up. Those snow rutts in the street are a killer if your car is set low . Good block heater .But also investigate the transit system , and connections to the LRT from where you live . The transit system is not 24/7

Great advice thanks. So I will have my employment contract and salary details arranged before I land and I hope to make contact with a few real estate agents beforehand to make arrangements. Hopefully buying, registering and insuring a car won't be too much hassle, I've budgeted for approx $6k for vehicle, registering and first 2-3 months of insurance, something cheap and reliable to do us until we settle.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Great advice thanks. So I will have my employment contract and salary details arranged before I land and I hope to make contact with a few real estate agents beforehand to make arrangements. Hopefully buying, registering and insuring a car won't be too much hassle, I've budgeted for approx $6k for vehicle, registering and first 2-3 months of insurance, something cheap and reliable to do us until we settle.

It just makes it easier to filter out what you want or don't want in a place to live to deal with someone familiar with the city ,like a real estate agent . Doesn't cost you anything one less headache
(not a real estate agent here ) They can check to see what schools are nearby , if they are at capacity, or your children would have to be bussed
Just a thought Good luck

 

[Drabbitte2005]

It just makes it easier to filter out what you want or don't want in a place to live to deal with someone familiar with the city ,like a real estate agent . Doesn't cost you anything one less headache
(not a real estate agent here ) They can check to see what schools are nearby , if they are at capacity, or your children would have to be bussed
Just a thought Good luck

Brilliant thank you I will take on your advice and hopefully things work out as I have planned. Thanks again. Cheers.

 

[canuck78]

We plan to move to Calgary and I will have a job organised before I land. From my calculations I would say the $20k won't last too long after renting a property and buying a car. Would it normal for a landlord to ask for multiple months of rent upfront including a deposit? I'm condisering coming over for a week by myself to organise a car and a house and then fly home to bring my family over, hopefully it will make the move a bit easier and less stressful. Have you any advice on the above?

Agree with @Copingwithlife that being in Calgary will make renting much easier. There is a supply of rentals available and the prices will be a lot more reasonable than in other areas. With a job lined up you will likely be fine with first and last month's rent. 6K might be a tight budget. Not sure how old your kids are but you may need car and/or booster seats which don’t always fit in some 5 seater cars. You will also need to budget for those seats and things like winter tires. Hopefully that is 6K+tax as well. Would also suggest coming out early to set everything up before your family arrives. All depends on how old your children are since there can be rules about kids needing an adult sitting with them on flights depending on age, airline, flight length, etc.