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    Short landing -- Apply for drivers license ?

    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...
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    Short Landing -- Apply for health card or not ?

    Thanks a lot guys !!
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    Short landing -- Apply for drivers license ?

    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...
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    Short Landing -- Apply for health card or not ?

    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...
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    Short landing - Driver license app recommended ?

    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
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    SIN card application form complete from inside or outside Canada ?

    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
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    Landing, which other documents to take ?

    thanks steaky but what about original birth certificates or id cards or academic certificates
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    Landing, which other documents to take ?

    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...
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    Cheapest taxi ride from Toronto airport to North York . . .

    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
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    Proof of funds ?

    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...
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    Proof of funds ?

    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
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    Proof of funds ?

    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...
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    Best place to stay in Toronto after landing before house hunting ?

    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 --
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    Best place to stay in Toronto after landing before house hunting ?

    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 ..
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    Cheapest taxi ride from Toronto airport to North York . . .

    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
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    Best place to invest in canada for best returns ?

    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
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    Best place to stay in Toronto after landing before house hunting ?

    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...
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    Voltage converter for Indian electrical items

    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
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    Classification type, canadian address in B4 form and diff bw B4 and B4 A ?

    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
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    Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

    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