Landed Immigrants: Share Landing, Job hunt, house hunt & other experience

[rocky272727]

hi rocky
i want to ask u few questions abt post landing.
first what would be the monthly expenditure for the family of three(couple & a kid of 5 years) in toranto?
second we have E71-nokia, an iphone, & nokia 6303. will these work in canada?
third can we manage without the car? i have heard maintenence & insurance is very costly there.
one more thing, if there is any uniform & school bags r there for kids? i mean to say should i carry some sort of white uniform shirts or socks or shoes etc.
next is can we bring some sort of spices & grocery or some ready to use packs with us?
thanks in advance
ramneek

1. For 7 people total I would say
- Rent basement/apartment in Toronto can be 1000-1500.
- Food cost depends but average 1000 - 1200.
2. Yah they should work either on Bell or rogers. Just check the compatibility as Bell has moved to 3 G HSPDA
3. Yes you can the transport system is well managed here and 1 way ticket city costs 3 CAD and has a windows of 3 hours which means you can come back within 3 hours and travel as much as you want and it will only be 3 CAD.
4. No uniforms in govt school private schools some have some dont.
5. Yes you can but you will have to declare it at customs

 

[rocky272727]

awaiting dear rocky....

Also i heard a odd news thro my relatives that most banks are just advt on job sites but they donot tend to recruit people....mostly recruitment is done thro refrences only in banking sector...kindly let me know your feedback...

I heard the same but I have got calls from banks without having reference so I would say be positive but yes references help a lot here

 

[YellowTopaz]

Good job....

 

[sifarsen]

Hi Rockey,
Currently I am in Kolkata. May be travelling in around November to Toronto.
I saw online, flights are from Delhi and Mumbai so I am planning to take any of this route. One of my friend told me that booking air ticket through Agents gives more discounts (they directly get it from Airlines), is it true? If you know some good agents, please let me know.. From Kolkata I don't find any difference from Agents rates.
Sanjay

Hi Sanjay,
I would suggest you also try expedia. You may get airticket far cheaper as compared to Airlines website.Try KLM as well...Good Luck

 

[arjo1977]

Hello landed immigrants,

Pls share the info regarding receiving of PR card? Pls inform, how many days it takes to receive your PR card.

Thanks & regards
ARJO

 

[steaky]

Hello landed immigrants,

Pls share the info regarding receiving of PR card? Pls inform, how many days it takes to receive your PR card.

Thanks & regards
ARJO

30 days to 7.5 weeks

 

[sifarsen]

Hi Everyone,
I take this opportunity to thank all of you who have always helped others voluntarily.
I have recieved our PR Cards on 51st day of applying at the airport.
May God Bless You All...Good Luck

 

[docv]

hi everybdy,
reg. checked in baggage frm india it should be 2x23 kgs suitcases only or can be one suitcase and one carton etc like for bringing some kitchen utencils.
regards
docv

 

[lucky786]

hi everybody

i am new to this thread . i want to know that whether we can carry presription (medicine of diabetes/BP etc.)with us in

 

[CBI]

hi everybdy,
reg. checked in baggage frm india it should be 2x23 kgs suitcases only or can be one suitcase and one carton etc like for bringing some kitchen utencils.
regards
docv

Hi Docv,

It can be carton also, but sum of L+W+H should not exceed 158 cms (62 Inch)

Check Jet Airways Website....

http://www.jetairways.com/EN/MY/PlanYourTravel/BaggageAllowance.aspx

 

[docv]

@CBI

thanks a lot.

docv

 

[Honolulu]

Hi All,
Just a clarification.
I understand one get a SIN number immediatly after the SIN card application.
Can one get a (survival) job on that basis or does one have to wait until the real card arrives?
Thanks

 

[qorax]

Hi All,
Just a clarification.
I understand one fet a SIN number immedicatly after the SIN card application.
Can one get a (survival) job on that basis or does one have to wait unti the real card arrives?
Thanks

For your appointment the HR/Accounts Manager of the Employers just need the SIN (number), not the SIN Card. If at all an employer is adamant to see it physically, s/he can always be requested to view it once it arrives. This is accepted Canada wide.

Qorax

 

[rocky272727]

Dear Rocky,
I am from Bangalore, Please suggest if you have any idea for Bangalore!!

Thanks!!
Nad

Hi

Sorry for replying late, Bangalore not aware but can suggest you to look for prices in this manner.

1. Goto the airline website and check out the prices for tentative date when you want to travel
2. Goto makemytrip kind of wesbites and see the price
3. Check the prices with local agents and you will have a fair idea.

 

[rocky272727]

Hi All,
Just a clarification.
I understand one get a SIN number immediatly after the SIN card application.
Can one get a (survival) job on that basis or does one have to wait until the real card arrives?
Thanks

Yes you can. Some companies insist on looking at the Sin Card but it is flexible and they might term your offer as conditional as it is already subject to background checks.

best of luck