Can I work after landing in canada even before my PR card arrives

[shy_guy]

Hi
Can applicant work in canada before his PR card arrives. I mean how long he has to wait after landing to start job or working?
And what other documents are required to start work...

Any help, coz I am going to land soon and dont know how to proceed..like SIN card or driving licence, health card etc...

 

[mekima]

Hi
Can applicant work in canada before his PR card arrives. I mean how long he has to wait after landing to start job or working?
And what other documents are required to start work...

Any help, coz I am going to land soon and dont know how to proceed..like SIN card or driving licence, health card etc...

yes you can start workin right after you land as long as you apply for the SIN card after you land. You dont have to wait for the Card to arrive before you can work.

 

[Leon]

You apply for a SIN at Service Canada. You can do that right after you land. You will get the number right away and can start applying for jobs.

You can apply for a health card at some point after that. They will ask for proof that you live in the province such as a utility bill or similar. You can open a bank account and get the bank to send you a statement right away and use that. Some provinces have a waiting time for health care. You should have travel insurance for emergencies until you get coverage.

Depending on the province, you have in most cases 60-90 days after moving to take care of your drivers license. If your country has an exchange agreement with your province, you can swap it. If they don't, you will have to take the written test and road test in order to get your Canadian license.

 

[shy_guy]

You apply for a SIN at Service Canada. You can do that right after you land. You will get the number right away and can start applying for jobs.

You can apply for a health card at some point after that. They will ask for proof that you live in the province such as a utility bill or similar. You can open a bank account and get the bank to send you a statement right away and use that. Some provinces have a waiting time for health care. You should have travel insurance for emergencies until you get coverage.

Depending on the province, you have in most cases 60-90 days after moving to take care of your drivers license. If your country has an exchange agreement with your province, you can swap it. If they don't, you will have to take the written test and road test in order to get your Canadian license.

Thanks alot Leon..
How easy is to open a bank account and how much time does it take usually.. do they ask for additional documents, like credit histroy and bank statement of my previous banks in other country...

 

[Leon]

Thanks alot Leon..
How easy is to open a bank account and how much time does it take usually.. do they ask for additional documents, like credit histroy and bank statement of my previous banks in other country...

It's easy to open a bank account and you don't need to show any documents.