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  1. shakira2009

    which bank is best in canada for new immigrants

    Qorax, Explorer101, Wilson, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your insights! Wish you a great weekend!
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    which bank is best in canada for new immigrants

    Hi, Thanks for this thread. What's everybody's opinion about "President's Choice Financial"? They have this non-fee bank account: http://www.banking.pcfinancial.ca/a/products/chequingAccount.page?region=ON&language=en&signinop= plus, you can buy at their economical stores.
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    How difficult is it to get a credit card from major retailers?

    Hi, Can someone please share HOW TO GET THE FIRST CREDIT CARD WHEN YOU GET INTO CANADA AS A NEW IMMIGRANT? Assuming that: you have some savings but no job, and no credit history in Canada. Thanks!
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    Experiences of hispanic people after landing...

    Hola, There are many Latinos in the West side of Canada -never heard of the confusion with First Nations people! Here are some other links that may be of your interest: http://www.laenca.com/ http://holacalgary.com/ Buena suerte!
  5. shakira2009

    How long can you be out of Canada?

    Hi a_wonn, So you sponsored your wife, she got the PR visa but hasn't done the "landing" (has never entered Canada on her PR visa), is this correct? In that case, she could fly to Canada to do the landing procedures, stay for a week and then fly back to England. This is what many people do...
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    Forwarding "Stupid Questions about Canada" - Let's have a laugh!

    Hi there, I thought of posting this forwarded text to make everyone laugh a little bit while waiting for notifications, answers, etc. Enjoy! --------------------------- Believe it or not these questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website (frightening, isn't it!)...
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    Landing and going back - Question on SIN Application

    shekhawatmx and CharlotteJ, Many thanks for the information! So, no need to fill out more forms and actually no need to even apply for a SIN card... well, that makes things really easy then. Kind regards!
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    Landing and going back - Question on SIN Application

    Hi PMM, Thanks a lot !!! :)
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    Landing and going back - Question on SIN Application

    Hi all, I'll be landing in Toronto next month, staying there for 3 weeks and coming back to my country of residence. I'm gonna apply for my first SIN card and have this very simple query: In the application form (NAS-2120) there is the question "Are you currently residing in Canada?" - Should...
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    Landing in September 2010

    Hi Nanji, I have a plan and questions that are quite similar to yours -landing in Sep. in Toronto for 15 days and then coming back to my country of residence. Perhaps we'll be in the same line at Pearson :) It seems that things are getting a little stricter at the ports of landing, re: proof...
  11. shakira2009

    How to be transfer my case from CHC London to CHC Tokyo

    Hi, I don't mean to contradict PMM since he/she is very knowledgeable about immigration and a respected poster here, but MAYBE there's a possibility to transfer the file... even if there's a tiny little chance, it's worth continuing to ask around. Have you tried inquiring at the Tokyo Office...
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    Tokyo Embassy Applicant

    Hi Gulshan, You can see my timeline in my profile. When did you (or are planning to) submit your documents? Best of luck! Wpc71, Long time no see... sorry to hear that your friend is still waiting... Did she send an inquiry to the Tokyo office about her case?
  13. shakira2009

    Stock investing in Canada

    Hi Toby, Thanks a lot for the info. Regarding TD AMERITRADE... residents from certain countries are restricted from opening an account, and one example is Japan where I live :( Anyway,,, I asked around and found International Brokers which seems decent in terms of commissions and investment...
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    Visa rules for adopted children of Canadian skilled worker visa holders

    Hi, Have you asked the Canadian Consulate in Japan? http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/japan-japon/visas/contact-visas-contactez.aspx?lang=eng Maybe they can answer your questions quicker than people in this forum (they usually reply within 3 business days). Since your case is very...
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    Stock investing in Canada

    Hi, I'd like to know where/how people invest in stocks in Canada... is it through banks like TD or HSBC? What other services (preferably online trading types) are available? Thanks!
  16. shakira2009

    Sending GOODS TO FOLLOW by Post (sea or air)

    Hi there, Thank you for your replies. I also thought about doing this, but am unsure because I plan to do the landing procedures, stay 2-3 weeks and come back. Since I'm gonna send stuff to a friend's address and may not be present in Canada when the box arrives, would my friend have to go to...
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    HOW SOON AFTER PAYING RPRF BY ATM DOES THE VISA OFFICE GET IT AND ISSUE VISA

    Hi Okshan, I just noticed this post you wrote a few days ago. The Embassy always asks for the original receipt that comes out of the ATM. I guess that's just a rule. When I applied for TRV (visitor visa) they also asked for the original. In certain countries it's common practice to falsify...
  18. shakira2009

    MY LANDING EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATIONS

    Hi, Thank you for posting this useful info ! Wish you the very best in Toronto! And take good care of yourself (re: cold weather). It should get better in a few weeks ;)
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    Sending GOODS TO FOLLOW by Post (sea or air)

    Hi JPonmove, From what I read on this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/landing-time-limit-on-goods-to-follow-t40466.0.html ... this is what I understood: 1) Yes, regular post is fine, although I'm not really sure whether the main applicant has to be in...
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    Sending GOODS TO FOLLOW by Post (sea or air)

    Hi all, Forgive me if this was asked before, but I couldn't find the info upon searching. 1) Is it possible to send your Goods To Follow by regular post, i.e. in a package by air or sea, without the principal applicant being present in Canada? 2) If yes, how do Canada Post and Customs know...