***Living in Toronto***

[DigitalDestiny]

+1 .... God bless you @Rossei for this wonderful and detailed information. Almost a bible for new immigrant .....

Thanks a ton buddy ....

 

[Donald Trump]

what all documents do I need while doing my soft landing besides the one I submitted along with my application? Can anyone tell me where can I find B4 form?
Thanks,

 

[Rossei]

what all documents do I need while doing my soft landing besides the one I submitted along with my application?

You shold read qorax's sticky: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/landing-in-canada-all-you-need-to-know-t36735.0.html

Can anyone tell me where can I find B4 form?

B4/B4A forms have been replaced by BSF186/BSF186A. I've already shared the link here under To-Do List > Before Landing.
Here it is again: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/menu-eng.html

 

[Rossei]

+1 .... God bless you @Rossei for this wonderful and detailed information. Almost a bible for new immigrant .....

Thanks a ton buddy ....

Thanks a lot.

I'm glad that you found it useful.

 

[maged_mmh]

All the large cell service providers (Bell, Rogers, Telus, Fido etc.) will cost you $55 -$75 + fees + tax per month for your criteria. Their service is pretty much same.

Freedom Mobile seems to have pretty good deals for GTA. But I'm not too sure about their reputation though.
Have a look at their plans: https://www.freedommobile.ca/plans-and-devices/plans

if you're an engineer you get a big discount with telus through ospe

 

[Donald Trump]

You shold read qorax's sticky: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/landing-in-canada-all-you-need-to-know-t36735.0.html
B4/B4A forms have been replaced by BSF186/BSF186A. I've already shared the link here under To-Do List > Before Landing.
Here it is again: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/menu-eng.html

you gave me a goldmine. thanks

 

[hsinxh]

Excellent post, very informative.

 

[Donald Trump]

Excellent post, very informative.

agreed...Rossie shud be an immigration lawyer.

 

[Rossei]

agreed...Rossie shud be an immigration lawyer.

I'm an engineer, can't be a lawyer at the same time, would be too conflicting.

At best, I can be an "Immigration & Settlement Consultant".

 

[Donald Trump]

Does anyone have any idea about "automatic revalidation visa" to enter USA from Canada after expired visa?

 

[Rossei]

Does anyone have any idea about "automatic revalidation visa" to enter USA from Canada after expired visa?

I think it only applies to F / J type visa (students). If you're an int'l student in US (with F or J type visa) and you travel to Canada/Mexico for less than 30 days; you may get ARV to re-enter US provided you have valid Passport and I-94.

Similar thing applies to Canada re-entrance as well provided you have a valid permit (student or work).

 

[blacky]

Many thanks rossei for this very informative post...

 

[pkshaji]

I think it only applies to F / J type visa (students). If you're an int'l student in US (with F or J type visa) and you travel to Canada/Mexico for less than 30 days; you may get ARV to re-enter US provided you have valid Passport and I-94.

Similar thing applies to Canada re-entrance as well provided you have a valid permit (student or work).

Thanks Rossei.+1 ony because I cant give you +10

I just received the PPR and my passports on the way for stamping. Thanks a lot for such informative posts. Though I have been to Canada before and stayed there for months as tourist / temp residence etc... Still , I find these posts so informative...
Keep it up mate..

 

[rainbow00]

t-of-living/in/Toronto
Most prices listed below are monthly-based unless otherwise specified.

Accommodation
1-bed apartment: $900 - $1150 (low to avg scale, outside city centre)
1-bed apartment: $1100 - $1500 (avg to upscale, outside city centre)
1-bed apartment: $1600 - $2500 (upscale, near city centre)
2-bed apartment: $1000 - $1300 (low to avg scale, outside city centre)
2-bed apartment: $1200 - $1800 (avg to upscale, outside city centre)
2-bed apartment: $1800 - $3000 (upscale, near city centre)
- If parking is not included, then it’s $25 - $75
- If Hydro (electricity) is not included, then it’s $60 - $120
Basement: $800 - $1300 (depends on size, condition and location)
Entire house: $1700 - $2400 (low to avg scale, outside city centre)
- If Hydro (electricity) is not included, then it’s $200 - $300 for entire house

Apartment rent (online tools): kijiji, craigslist, gottarent, viewit, torontorentals etc.

Hi Rossei,

Can you give me an idea about approximate rent for 1 bedroom furnished apartment in Scarborough? I have checked the mentioned sites, the prices varies and most of the apartments are not furnished and mostly basements are listed. We prefer apartment/condos over house. Thanks.

 

[Rossei]

Hi Rossei,

Can you give me an idea about approximate rent for 1 bedroom furnished apartment in Scarborough? I have checked the mentioned sites, the prices varies and most of the apartments are not furnished and mostly basements are listed. We prefer apartment/condos over house. Thanks.

Honestly, you will seldom find a full furnished condo in Scarborough region. There are some available in Toronto area, specially at/near downtown. The price varies from $1600 to $2500 for 1-bed. However, these buildings are medium to upscale that come with underground parking, secured facility, gym/pool, concierge etc. Most apartment buildings are managed and rented by property management companies and hence they are not furnished. Furnished condos (privately owned) are partly/fully rented on shorter terms.

If you need to stay in Scarborough, then it's better to rent an apartment and gradually buy furniture.
If you ought to have a furnished condo, then your safest bet would be Scarborough basements or Toronto / North York / Mississauga area.