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[jpv2212]

You will have to study and pass multiple exams for sure! They ain't going to let u practice with what you currently have for sure. I have friends who are doctors and all they do till the ripe age of 40, is study constantly! LOL

Yes, that's exactly the very true scenario with medical doctors, and I'm completely aware of this fact.
That's the reason why I'm NOT going to pursue any clinical practising career once I land there.
On the contrary, I'm planning & preparing for the alternative career for medical doctors in Canada, i.e. job related to my own work experience.
I have work experience in clinical research field. So, I'll try on this career, instead of practising medicine.

Hope nature lends me fair chances to do well in this!
(Fingers crossed.)

 

[johnsyk]

Yes, that's exactly the very true scenario with medical doctors, and I'm completely aware of this fact.
That's the reason why I'm NOT going to pursue any clinical practising career once I land there.
On the contrary, I'm planning & preparing for the alternative career for medical doctors in Canada, i.e. job related to my own work experience.
I have work experience in clinical research field. So, I'll try on this career, instead of practising medicine.

Hope nature lends me fair chances to do well in this!
(Fingers crossed.)

Sounds good!

 

[johnsyk]

Yeah once to Australia, on businesses, that too 4 years ago.

Why dont you call them? Its a hassle but if I were you, I will take the time and call them up! Call them tonite! Call them around 8 am EST.

 

[johnsyk]

Yes, that's exactly the very true scenario with medical doctors, and I'm completely aware of this fact.
That's the reason why I'm NOT going to pursue any clinical practising career once I land there.
On the contrary, I'm planning & preparing for the alternative career for medical doctors in Canada, i.e. job related to my own work experience.
I have work experience in clinical research field. So, I'll try on this career, instead of practising medicine.

Hope nature lends me fair chances to do well in this!
(Fingers crossed.)

On the flip side, if money is a driving factor, nothing like being a doctor! I know someone who is a cardiac surgeon. Studied all his life. He is about 47 now and based in the US. And has a massive home with his own indoor swimming pool and 3 sports cars!

 

[jpv2212]

Hey guys,
Since we've already filed our application and waiting for our PR, all we can do at present is to wait & watch, nothing else.

I was thinking, instead of predicting IRCC's processing timelines or other things, why don't we consider something else to discuss with one another?

I mean, if you guys don't mind of course, why don't we discuss & plan for our landing?
That's to say, it might be a matter of 6 to 8 weeks for us to hold visa in hand, and it might be difficult to prepare for landing at the last minute, we could discuss our own planning & preparation for landing. This way we can help one another for landing, and most importantly, we could spend this irritating time also.

We could start pre-arrival prep. What say?

 

[johnsyk]

Hey guys,
Since we've already filed our application and waiting for our PR, all we can do at present is to wait & watch, nothing else.

I was thinking, instead of predicting IRCC's processing timelines or other things, why don't we consider something else to discuss with one another?

I mean, if you guys don't mind of course, why don't we discuss & plan for our landing?
That's to say, it might be a matter of 6 to 8 weeks for us to hold visa in hand, and it might be difficult to prepare for landing at the last minute, we could discuss our own planning & preparation for landing. This way we can help one another for landing, and most importantly, we could spend this irritating time also.

We could start pre-arrival prep. What say?

Once you get COPR, my suggestion is do the following:-

1 - Register with PREPCAN and CIIP. Both are pre-arrival services which you can register with once you get COPR.
2 - Start working on the Goods to Follow. You can do that now itself.
3 - Decide where you want to live? Decide the city and area. If you have kids, this is a big step since you have to figure out school catchment areas etc.
4 - Do research on Internet, mobile phone services etc. However a lot of that info is already on the forum and you can easily find that.
5 - Figure out adult learning centres, post arrival services and way to get a job. These are all there on the CIC and Ontario Government website.
6 - Also check voluntary work websites too since its better to do some voluntary work related to your field than do nothing while job hunting. Voluntary work also adds to your Canadian experience.
7 - If you need to do survival jobs, by all means, do it. But I also recommend doing voluntary work since they will carry more weight. When u go to a IT job interview, they will be more interested and impressed with your IT skills used in Canadian Red Cross as a volunteer and the reference letter you get from there compared to your work at Timmies!

 

[astralsource]

Hey guys,
Since we've already filed our application and waiting for our PR, all we can do at present is to wait & watch, nothing else.

I was thinking, instead of predicting IRCC's processing timelines or other things, why don't we consider something else to discuss with one another?

I mean, if you guys don't mind of course, why don't we discuss & plan for our landing?
That's to say, it might be a matter of 6 to 8 weeks for us to hold visa in hand, and it might be difficult to prepare for landing at the last minute, we could discuss our own planning & preparation for landing. This way we can help one another for landing, and most importantly, we could spend this irritating time also.

We could start pre-arrival prep. What say?

Im in. Im thinking about a place to stay in first couple of months. Flat or a hostel/motel, what u say? No kids here. Only criteria is cheap because in the first few months all you do is spend money. Also, we're planning to land in October and a proper winter should start in December so we will spend a couple of thousands of dollars on "Canadian clothing" for sure.

 

[jpv2212]

On the flip side, if money is a driving factor, nothing like being a doctor! I know someone who is a cardiac surgeon. Studied all his life. He is about 47 now and based in the US. And has a massive home with his own indoor swimming pool and 3 sports cars!

Yes, I know.
In fact, money is one of the key driving factors for me to immigrate to Canada, but for 'that much' money, you have to pay for it a lot in terms of time and sacrifices.
So, I guess, what I want is a decent life with a happy family who can eat together, play together and enjoy together!
That I might get within a few years there.

 

[johnsyk]

Im in. Im thinking about a place to stay in first couple of months. Flat or a hostel/motel, what u say? No kids here. Only criteria is cheap because in the first few months all you do is spend money. Also, we're planning to land in October and a proper winter should start in December so we will spend a couple of thousands of dollars on "Canadian clothing" for sure.

It will be more expensive to take up short term rental compared to a one year lease. My plan is to stay in AirBNB for 10 days and use that 10 days to find a home that fits my budget. Staying longer than 10 days in AirBNB or Short term motels/rentals works out way more expensive than living in a cheaper place on a one year lease.

 

[astralsource]

It will be more expensive to take up short term rental compared to a one year lease. My plan is to stay in AirBNB for 10 days and use that 10 days to find a home that fits my budget. Staying longer than 10 days in AirBNB or Short term motels/rentals works out way more expensive than living in a cheaper place on a one year lease.

I was thinking the same. But we must give some address to an officer when we land right so they know where to send PR?

 

[Galaxyshine]

Hahahhh.. At present, I'm just hoping they recognise my degree and at least give me a job which may be, to some extent, relevant or suitable to my education & expertise.

To be able to practice medicine, you need to register with the Medical Council MCC and write their qualifying exams.

 

[johnsyk]

I was thinking the same. But we must give some address to an officer when we land right so they know where to send PR?

There are two options for this.

1 - Give a friends address if you do have a friend in Ontario. This is what I am planning to do.
2 - Option 2 is to give the address of your AIrBNB and then once you move to your permanent home within 2 weeks, you have an option of calling up and changing the address or updating it online with CIC. It takes nearly 60 days to come so you have plenty of time to change the address.

 

[Prats6]

Why dont you call them? Its a hassle but if I were you, I will take the time and call them up! Call them tonite! Call them around 8 am EST.

Think will do this tonight. Does an email help?

What is the usual response on the phone?

 

[johnsyk]

Think will do this tonight. Does an email help?

What is the usual response on the phone?

Email might take time for a response. I mailed CIC 3 days back to find out where my application is and I still have not received anything beyond the automatic response!

Phone - It will take time. You have to keep trying. Try and use some internet calling thing or else it will work out expensive. Keep trying and trying and if you are lucky, you will get through to someone or else they keep bumping you off. Once you get through, you can ask them directly the status of your application. And if the decision is made, they will tell you that decision is made and you can expect your PPR soon.

If you can be patient, then the other option is to wait for a few more days. Tonite in Asia is Monday Morning there. And usually PPR is triggered around 4pm EST as per some posts I see on the forum. So thats evening in Canada. WHo knows, you might get a PPR one of these days too!

All depends on you. If you really want to know, your best bet is to call.

 

[jpv2212]

Once you get COPR, my suggestion is do the following:-

1 - Register with PREPCAN and CIIP. Both are pre-arrival services which you can register with once you get COPR.
2 - Start working on the Goods to Follow. You can do that now itself.
3 - Decide where you want to live? Decide the city and area. If you have kids, this is a big step since you have to figure out school catchment areas etc.
4 - Do research on Internet, mobile phone services etc. However a lot of that info is already on the forum and you can easily find that.
5 - Figure out adult learning centres, post arrival services and way to get a job. These are all there on the CIC and Ontario Government website.
6 - Also check voluntary work websites too since its better to do some voluntary work related to your field than do nothing while job hunting. Voluntary work also adds to your Canadian experience.
7 - If you need to do survival jobs, by all means, do it. But I also recommend doing voluntary work since they will carry more weight. When u go to a IT job interview, they will be more interested and impressed with your IT skills used in Canadian Red Cross as a volunteer and the reference letter you get from there compared to your work at Timmies!

That's a very informative post I must say. Thanks.

Yes, as you told, I have been searching for these. I've registered with 'Nextstopcanada' pre-arrival services. it's a very nice service with webinars and video presentations.