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Dear guys Thanks a lot for your help, u really have made some great points, however 1. Regarding Leon, he mentions that Ontario might take my native country license in exchange for the canadian one -- i have read that there are certain countries like the US or europe with which canada has this...

Thanks a lot guys !!

Dear Im doing short landing (2 months) in ontario and have all necessary documents to go directly for the tests for final G license. How long normally does it take to get a date for the driving test and have the DL mailed to my canadian address ? How long is the DL valid for ? Finally, later...

Dear All I recently have landed for 2 months in Toronto Ontario. I know the rules and obligations of OHIP. I wish to know: If I apply for OHIP, it will come in 3 months in mail, I will be out of country but will have the card couriered. When I return later after one year I would not have...

Dear I have all necessary documents to apply for G (final and complete) driving test directly -- if i pass and am given a G drivers license, normally what is the validity on this ? Is it recommended to get one, even though currently im coming for 2 months short landing ? Thanks

Dear Should we print and complete SIN card application forms from outside canada or when we land we should do it at Service canada Centre ? Thanks

thanks steaky but what about original birth certificates or id cards or academic certificates

Dear I will be short landing with passport, copr, proof of funds, B4 GAL and GTF, Address in canada, photos Is there any other documents we need to carry, originals or copies for ex. Birth certificates National ID cards of native country Academic Degrees & Certificates etc This is keeping in...

True renting a car is good idea, but ill be in a new place and will need map and directions and stuff -- after long flight wont be able to drive properly, i guess Thanks

Dear Scylla, I was referring to proof of funds required at first landing for the FSW program. The letter I received from cic mentioned " bring supporting documentation with you - current bank statement, updated bank book, securities, negotiable instruments in bearer form etc " The CIC website...

Scylla Im sorry ! I mean the Proof of funds for immigration in the FSW category that we have to show upon our first landing at the airport . . . Thanks

Dear Is bank statement along with cash sufficient as proof of funds ? No one seems to have clear answer, half the people say take cash and Demand Draft, other half say bank statement and cash is fine How come there is so much confusion on this, seniors please clarify using cic source if...

After main guy finds new place, it wont be hard to move, we just sit in car and go -- and we will save hundreds of CAD --

It wont be troublesome because you will have a place to stay for the first week, then the main guy can go out ALONE to find the place which is lot easier ..

Dear Ive heard taxis at toronto airport are a rip off and uber is not allowed there -- so whats the cheapest way to get from airport to north york, we are family with kids and luggage, so will need bigger car. Is there any private service we can book ? Thanks

Dear If someone has about 2 M cad in funds, whats the best place to invest in canada, and what sort of returns can one expect ? Thanks

One thing is for sure, never fall into trap of people who advertise their services on this forum specifically targeted towards newcomers -- newcomers for them are like cows to be easily milked for monetary gains. Theres a whole world out there, book someplace temporary for a week, then go and...

Dear If we take our mobile charger, or mp3 charger etc -- do they need a voltage converter or they will work with normal socket adjusting plug ? How about if we take larger electrical appliance like grinder and chopper will they need voltage adapter ? Thanks

One solution is to stay initially at a place like Safehomestay or other newcomer hotel that has the added facility of couriering you the cards later. You can ask them and give their address. Check for other such services on google or this forum Thanks

Dear Qorax For any items that we would be taking back, is it necessary to file in the yellow form ? And this filing would be done at point of entry or exit ? Why cant we just repeat those items in GTF ? Thanks