Hi,
Landed in Toronto Canada on BA flight at 18:30.
The procedure was smooth following are the details
Filled up the Landing form which gives the details of custom rules
1. Landed and proceeded to Immigration counter where in the officer stamped our passports he filled up the COPR forms and we signed it a copy was attached to the passport and we were welcomed to Canada we were told that the PR cards would arrive in3 to 4 weeks.
2. We then proceeded to the Welcome Canada counter where we were given some pamphlets and books and a bag with regards to settling in Canada.
3. We then collected our luggages please note keep change 2 CAD per trolley which can get you the trolleys You could also hire a porter who charges you CAD 10 plus CAD 2 for each trolley. Which can be avoided, as the trolleys are quite good to handle.
4. We then proceeded to customs and the officer checked our passports and asked us for the goods to be followed and the goods carried along list.
5. He also wanted the photograph of Gold and Jewelry which if mentioned in the goods to follow list not much concerned about the Goods carried along..
6. He stamped the Goods to follow list and give us a print out of the value of Goods to followed printed on it also details were mentioned on the COPR which was attached to the passport .we were instructed to keep the COPR form and the printed custom form and the goods to follow list with us when we bring the goods to follow.
7. Landed in Brampton at a relatives place.
8. It is very useful to have some one in Canada to take you around.
9. Next morning went to get my SIN (Social Insurance) and received a temp SIN number for self and family and were informed that the SIN cards would come in a couple of weeks.
10. Next went to the Bank TD trust bank had carried the funds for 3 in Travelers cheques and around thousand CAD in cash. Opened a account with the bank which was a checking account where there is no interest and a tax free Savings account for Self and my spouse (The Tax free savings account allows a person to save max CAD 5000 where in you do not pay tax on the interest however you could move the funds to your checking account when you want the funds but can only deposit them in the Tax free savings account once a year)
11. Got a unsecured VISA credit card for CAD 500 since I had a Job letter with our relatives Dealership business.
12. Wife was given a CAD 500 secured visa, which is secured against your funds in your account.
13. Always advisable to start building your credit history by using your credit cards wisely and paying by due date. The more you build your credit and use it wisely it is advisable as it would help you build up your credit points and would help you in taking your mortgage early.
14. Avoid applying for credit cards left right and center as every time you get rejected it reflects on your credit history unlike in India.as the co issuing the card would pull up our credit history which we do not have and for every credit history check we loose points. Hence avoid.
15. Next went in for a phone connection Post paid Bell Solo connection for 45CAD which gives 400 minutes talk time (Free from 6:00 PM to 8:00AM). Additional 10 CAD for free incoming 6 CAD for Caller ID.
16. There are various schemes for International dialing to India I got a scheme where in with CAD 10 I can speak for 10 Hrs any time of the day excluding Air time hence better to call during the free time (Free from 6:00 PM to 8:00AM).
17. Next checked out a Apt near Citi center in Brampton where in we applied for a 1 year lease with 1st and last cheque as advance.1BHK with den is around CAD 1055 and 2 BHK with den is around 1175.Awaiting confirmation as the larger Apts do a check on your credit history before confirming
18. Continued for the Job search (Please note you would need to modify your Resume to apply jobs in Canada refer www.settlement.org
19. Please note you would start receiving call once you have a Canadian Address and a Canadian contact number on your resume.(I received calls on my cell and the C/O residence number.
20. Scheduled for an interview today with a financial company as per my profile. Looking forward to getting selected.
This was my experience in Canada post landing on the 25th till today 29th April.
Do contact me in case any one has any queries that I could be of any help.
Regards,
Pm48633
Landed in Toronto Canada on BA flight at 18:30.
The procedure was smooth following are the details
Filled up the Landing form which gives the details of custom rules
1. Landed and proceeded to Immigration counter where in the officer stamped our passports he filled up the COPR forms and we signed it a copy was attached to the passport and we were welcomed to Canada we were told that the PR cards would arrive in3 to 4 weeks.
2. We then proceeded to the Welcome Canada counter where we were given some pamphlets and books and a bag with regards to settling in Canada.
3. We then collected our luggages please note keep change 2 CAD per trolley which can get you the trolleys You could also hire a porter who charges you CAD 10 plus CAD 2 for each trolley. Which can be avoided, as the trolleys are quite good to handle.
4. We then proceeded to customs and the officer checked our passports and asked us for the goods to be followed and the goods carried along list.
5. He also wanted the photograph of Gold and Jewelry which if mentioned in the goods to follow list not much concerned about the Goods carried along..
6. He stamped the Goods to follow list and give us a print out of the value of Goods to followed printed on it also details were mentioned on the COPR which was attached to the passport .we were instructed to keep the COPR form and the printed custom form and the goods to follow list with us when we bring the goods to follow.
7. Landed in Brampton at a relatives place.
8. It is very useful to have some one in Canada to take you around.
9. Next morning went to get my SIN (Social Insurance) and received a temp SIN number for self and family and were informed that the SIN cards would come in a couple of weeks.
10. Next went to the Bank TD trust bank had carried the funds for 3 in Travelers cheques and around thousand CAD in cash. Opened a account with the bank which was a checking account where there is no interest and a tax free Savings account for Self and my spouse (The Tax free savings account allows a person to save max CAD 5000 where in you do not pay tax on the interest however you could move the funds to your checking account when you want the funds but can only deposit them in the Tax free savings account once a year)
11. Got a unsecured VISA credit card for CAD 500 since I had a Job letter with our relatives Dealership business.
12. Wife was given a CAD 500 secured visa, which is secured against your funds in your account.
13. Always advisable to start building your credit history by using your credit cards wisely and paying by due date. The more you build your credit and use it wisely it is advisable as it would help you build up your credit points and would help you in taking your mortgage early.
14. Avoid applying for credit cards left right and center as every time you get rejected it reflects on your credit history unlike in India.as the co issuing the card would pull up our credit history which we do not have and for every credit history check we loose points. Hence avoid.
15. Next went in for a phone connection Post paid Bell Solo connection for 45CAD which gives 400 minutes talk time (Free from 6:00 PM to 8:00AM). Additional 10 CAD for free incoming 6 CAD for Caller ID.
16. There are various schemes for International dialing to India I got a scheme where in with CAD 10 I can speak for 10 Hrs any time of the day excluding Air time hence better to call during the free time (Free from 6:00 PM to 8:00AM).
17. Next checked out a Apt near Citi center in Brampton where in we applied for a 1 year lease with 1st and last cheque as advance.1BHK with den is around CAD 1055 and 2 BHK with den is around 1175.Awaiting confirmation as the larger Apts do a check on your credit history before confirming
18. Continued for the Job search (Please note you would need to modify your Resume to apply jobs in Canada refer www.settlement.org
19. Please note you would start receiving call once you have a Canadian Address and a Canadian contact number on your resume.(I received calls on my cell and the C/O residence number.
20. Scheduled for an interview today with a financial company as per my profile. Looking forward to getting selected.
This was my experience in Canada post landing on the 25th till today 29th April.
Do contact me in case any one has any queries that I could be of any help.
Regards,
Pm48633
