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I got mine after 8 or 9 weeks of landing. No big deal.

They'll fill out your COPR and let you sign it and have you keep it. You would need your COPR to apply for a SIN, open a bank account, apply for health insurance, driver's license, etc. It would be your proof of being a PR while you still don't have your PR card. Regarding going out and back...

It is a myth that the weather in Vancouver is "better" than other places in Canada. Yes, it is warmer compared to say, Edmonton hehe. But it's still definitely not "warm." Plus it rains more often there.

I know this is irrelevant, but I loved Germany more than Canada haha. The people are nicer (or maybe because I'm a tourist), public transit was 1,000x better, food and drinks are cheaper, taxi's were Mercedes Benz, Yogurt was awesome. I would put Canadian beer with German beer together there at...

It depends on what YOU want. Network engineers, Sys admins (MS or Linux/Unix) or programmers (Java, .NET, etc), there's always a job for any of these. They also have generally similar salaries. Don't be too worried about the job market. There's always a job for a specific specialization...

You just need a SIN. You don't even need a SIN card, just the number. Companies will ask for your SIN (and a void personal cheque, so they can auto-deposit your salary) when you're actually hired. They won't need this before you're hired unless they're doing something shady. Your PR card, you...

In my experience, if you're a "specialist," you'd have much easier time getting hired than a "generalist." I myself am a generalist. I came from an IT Manager position in a small-medium sized company but I ended up getting a specialist role here in Canada; I simply could not find a generalist...

On the other hand, I wish I brought more small Asian crap with me, like LED flashlights, mobile chargers, portable luggage weigh scales, blank CD's/DVD's, gel pens, USB drives, car lighter USB adapters, etc. Although I can find these crap here, they are a lot more expensive compared to when...

It depends. PM roles involving "Canada only" things like local policies/laws, etc. it will be difficult and obviously inappropriate. "Enclosed" PM roles like PM'ing for a software development project, managing programmers, that's no different anywhere in the world, I don't see anything...

I live in Mississauga, ON. I found work in Toronto, ON, about 30 km from my apartment. Field of work is in IT. I left the Philippines as an IT Manager, I found work in Canada as a Technical Specialist. About 2 ranks down, as I will be reporting to a supervisor/officer who reports to a...

I would have to strongly disagree on this one. During the my first 3 months, I was EXTREMELY busy even without a job. Driving lessons/tests, renting, moving, familiarizing in where you live (where to buy stuff, etc). These on top of daily routines; laundry, taking care of baby, etc. I would...

I can now say this, because I just signed a job offer letter, from internet job searching, after 3-months of landing. My advice is DO NOT listen to ANY job-hunting advice from friends and family who were here first in Canada. Most of them will tell you to get a survival job right away while...

I may be wrong, but the way I see it here in Ontario: 1. Pass G1 written exam 2. Pass Full G road test (if you qualify to skip G2) 3. Pass the AZ test Once you're a qualified AZ truck driver, there are many job openings. It might also be helpful if you have a valid US visa, since many AZ...

You'd need some kind of document to prove that you are the same person. For example, my wife was using her married name in her passport, but her maiden name appears in her driver's license (because she got it before we got married). She needed to show the MTO a marriage certificate.

Yes you may skip the G1 exit test and go straight to G2 exit test for a full G license, if you provide them with more than 24 months of driving experience.

Everybody from a non-exchange agreement country MUST take the road test to either get a G2 or G. My certificate states 13 years driving experience and I needed to take the G1 Knowledge Test, Road Test for G2 (G1 Exit Test) and Road Test for a Full G (G2 Exit Test). What you can do is take a...

Bring a certificate of driving record from your home country's land transport office. I got my G1 after my 1st week of landing. Just take the review quiz on the internet. Or buy the $16 MTO Handbook. On my 2nd week of landing, the License Photo Card arrived in the mail. I now have a valid ID...

I know these may be silly questions, but I'll be flying to Canada tomorrow as a FSW PR. 1. In the Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report - Individual (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf), what address do I put in the "Permanent address of person"...

Just email CIC and tell them your scenario. They usually respond quickly with specific details.

I'll be landing on YYZ on July 25, 2013, from Manila. I have I Bank Draft from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), which is drawn in Canada from Scotia Bank. CAD $15,000 I have 2 questions: 1. Should I try to open an account with Scotia Bank, how long would be the clearing time? 2. If...