Got Passport stamped. Need help with planning

[nitingpt09]

Hi All,

I have got my passport stamped. Planning to fly in 2018 March. Need to know what all things do i need to start planning from now on.

1. Like stuff to take along with me
2. Things to do
3. After I land , what all formalities are required . What all offices to visit?

Any information is highly appreciated.

Also is there a whatsapp group for people who have already got visa and waiting to land or recently landed?

 

[angelistamaria]

Hi! Congratulations! I am planning to land around the same time as you.

Have you attempted taking any pre-arrival services? There are lots, and they are funded by IRCC so they will be free for you:
1. prepareforcanada.com (I have been reading the free e-books and attending the webinars)
2. newcomersuccess.ca (I just completed the classroom style GO and My Action Plan sessions, which were extremely helpful)
3. NextStopCanada.ca I was invited to try this one just today, looks promising...

 

[mf4361]

Visit Service Canada to get SIN issued to you, apply for health card and driver license (if applicable). If you have driving history in your home country before, you could bring a prove of that and may get a discount on insurance premium.

All 5 of big banks has new comer package for a free chequeing and saving account and credit card. Ask for newcomer mortgage plan if you need one.

Buy a lawn chair and enjoy the early spring.

 

[next2015]

Congratulations!

For your landing, be sure to do/have the following:
1. Passport (with visa)
2. COPR
3. GTF lists
4. Proof of funds
5. An address to which your card will be mailed. If you don't have one, thats fine; you can always provide within 180 days after you land.
6. Book affordable accommodation ahead of time. I suggest (a) airbnb (b) Uber for airport pickup (assuming its authorized at your port of entry) and (c) stay at the place for 1 month to give you self time to get familiar with the place and gather info to make an informed decision on where you'll settle.
7. Depending on the province you'll be settling, you may need to buy a health insurance policy covering you for 3 months.

After landing:
1. Obtain SIN. Once you have this your ready to start looking for work. You may get it at the time of landing as some airports, like Toronto, have Service Canada point to process this.
2. Apply for provincial health insurance
3. Apply for driver's license (optional)
4. Enroll in a newcomer support service
5. Start pushing out job applications

All the best

 

[Dr cox]

Hi, i am also plnning to land around march 2018. Above mentioned list is very useful thanks for sharing that.
I would second the idea of getting an apartment for a month initially, just to evaluate the overall situation i.e job/ school etc then choose an apartment/area based on that

Please let me know if there is any watsapp group for people planning to land in earlier half of 2018

Best of luck !

 

[nitingpt09]

Congratulations!

For your landing, be sure to do/have the following:
1. Passport (with visa)
2. COPR
3. GTF lists
4. Proof of funds
5. An address to which your card will be mailed. If you don't have one, thats fine; you can always provide within 180 days after you land.
6. Book affordable accommodation ahead of time. I suggest (a) airbnb (b) Uber for airport pickup (assuming its authorized at your port of entry) and (c) stay at the place for 1 month to give you self time to get familiar with the place and gather info to make an informed decision on where you'll settle.
7. Depending on the province you'll be settling, you may need to buy a health insurance policy covering you for 3 months.

After landing:
1. Obtain SIN. Once you have this your ready to start looking for work. You may get it at the time of landing as some airports, like Toronto, have Service Canada point to process this.
2. Apply for provincial health insurance
3. Apply for driver's license (optional)
4. Enroll in a newcomer support service
5. Start pushing out job applications

All the best

Thanks! Do you mind explaining what is GTF list?

 

[next2015]

@nitingpt09 GTF list is the Goods To Follow form.

Basically, there's an assumption that PRs may wish to move to Canada with their property e.g. furniture, vehicles, electronics etc. To make it easy for PRs, the Canadian gov't exempts these items from taxes at the time of their importation into Canada. However, for any PR's property, to qualify for the tax exemption, the PR is required to present a list of these items during their landing. This list should be laid out on an official gov't form, the Goods to Follow form. When the PR presents this form to a CO, the CO reviews it and approves it; the PR is then issued a receipt/blue slip which should be presented to customs at the time of clearance. The blue slip confirms to the CO (at clearance of the consignment), that the consignment is exempted from taxation. If you do not have the blue slip, you will be required to pay taxes on the consignment before customs can release it.

So, if you do plan on moving your property, make sure to complete the form.

Hope this clarifies.

 

[chikoo1985]

This thread should be renamed as March 2018 landing.

I myself is planning to land in march 2018. I am waiting for my passport to be back in my hand and do a short landing ASAP and then will try to wrap things up by March. Let see.

 

[chikoo1985]

Congratulations!

For your landing, be sure to do/have the following:
1. Passport (with visa)
2. COPR
3. GTF lists
4. Proof of funds
5. An address to which your card will be mailed. If you don't have one, thats fine; you can always provide within 180 days after you land.
6. Book affordable accommodation ahead of time. I suggest (a) airbnb (b) Uber for airport pickup (assuming its authorized at your port of entry) and (c) stay at the place for 1 month to give you self time to get familiar with the place and gather info to make an informed decision on where you'll settle.
7. Depending on the province you'll be settling, you may need to buy a health insurance policy covering you for 3 months.

After landing:
1. Obtain SIN. Once you have this your ready to start looking for work. You may get it at the time of landing as some airports, like Toronto, have Service Canada point to process this.
2. Apply for provincial health insurance
3. Apply for driver's license (optional)
4. Enroll in a newcomer support service
5. Start pushing out job applications

All the best

Why SIN is important for Jobs?

 

[mf4361]

Why SIN is important for Jobs?

Company needs your SIN for tax reporting purposes. DO NOT reveal your SIN until you are hired.

 

[chikoo1985]

Company needs your SIN for tax reporting purposes. DO NOT reveal your SIN until you are hired.

Oh ok. Makes sense. To practically there is no point in applying for jobs before one gets SIN!!

 

[jaaziniah_67]

Hi, may i ask if Canadian Immigration officers would still check pre-departure requirements from your home country? Eg. for philippines - PDOS.

thank you.

 

[next2015]

Oh ok. Makes sense. To practically there is no point in applying for jobs before one gets SIN!!

You may apply for the jobs, but you're expected to provide the SIN once you start work. Some employers may ask for it the moment you accept their offer.

 

[next2015]

Hi, may i ask if Canadian Immigration officers would still check pre-departure requirements from your home country? Eg. for philippines - PDOS.

thank you.

Immigration officers focus on you complying with the rules set by CIC. If CIC does not require it, they don't care, they won't ask.

 

[elzsb]

Hey guy we are also planing to land March 2018, thanks for all the information. Where are you guys planing to land?