MY LANDING EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATIONS

[hmisabpk]

Hi, Aquib,
Commenting on a reply after 50 days, doesn't make senses. May the inquiring person have made the decision already. I have stated my opinion in reply based on my personal & work experience.

hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Hi Hmisabpk & other senior member,
I would like to request you please provide any insight / reviews about below short term accommodations in Toronto:
1. Sunnynewcomer (http://www.sunnynewcomer.com/)
2. On Shore B&B at St Catharines
3. Comfy Guest House (http://www.comfyguesthousetoronto.com/index.html)
4. Overseashome at Mississagua (http://www.overseashome.ca/)
5. Neill Wycik (http://www.neill-wycik.com/)
Are these first of all “SAFE” to live for short term, I'm landing very soon in Toronto with my hubby and at least 7 big suitcase.....
Look forward for your guidance & reply,
Thanks
TINA ;D

Hi, Tina,

1. All are same average short term guest houses
2. St. Catharines is a small city about 120 KM from Toronto (near to Niagara fall, Ontario)
3. Check following short term site also
4. All are safe, no worry about safety and security, in fact Canada is very Safe country.

Following is the list of reasonable short stay:
http://www.safehomestay.com/index.html
http://www.staystudio6.com/
http://www.darryhouse.net/dh/index.htm
http://www.alisaguesthome.com/
http://www.overseashome.ca/index.php
http://www.alfredfurnishedapartments.ca/
http://sunnynewcomer.com/

list of cheap hotels in Toronto

http://www.canadianhotelguide.com/ca/Ontario-hotels/Toronto-hotels.html

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[waseem855]

Dear hmisabpk

Please reply my PM when covenant for you.

Thanks

Waseem

 

[hmisabpk]

Dear hmisabpk

Please reply my PM when covenant for you.

Thanks

Waseem

Hi, Waseem,

Your PM is replied,

hmisabpk

 

[australiatocanada]

Hi, Tina,

1. All are same average short term guest houses
2. St. Catharines is a small city about 120 KM from Toronto (near to Niagara fall, Ontario)
3. Check following short term site also
4. All are safe, no worry about safety and security, in fact Canada is very Safe country.

Following is the list of reasonable short stay:
http://www.safehomestay.com/index.html
http://www.staystudio6.com/
http://www.darryhouse.net/dh/index.htm
http://www.alisaguesthome.com/
http://www.overseashome.ca/index.php
http://www.alfredfurnishedapartments.ca/
http://sunnynewcomer.com/

list of cheap hotels in Toronto

http://www.canadianhotelguide.com/ca/Ontario-hotels/Toronto-hotels.html

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

Hi hmisabpk,

Thanks for your reply, appreciated +1 for you !!

Can you also guide me when I book any of the above mentioned cheap hotel / accomodation, what is the best reliable payment method, in a sense should I made the full or half payment in advance or should i pay when i land and reach over these hotel.....don't know about the general culture of payment and didn't want to be fooled by other's on the other side.

Thanks

TINA

 

[hmisabpk]

Hi hmisabpk,
Thanks for your reply, appreciated +1 for you !!
Can you also guide me when I book any of the above mentioned cheap hotel / accomodation, what is the best reliable payment method, in a sense should I made the full or half payment in advance or should i pay when i land and reach over these hotel.....don't know about the general culture of payment and didn't want to be fooled by other's on the other side.
Thanks
TINA

Hi, Tina,
Thank you for your kind appreciation.

You can book as soon possible, summer is a peak session and chances are many hotels will not have the available vacancies. Some hotel will ask you to pay initial deposit and some requires full payment. You can pay online by pay pal or visa it is quite save. You can also check directly with hotel staff if they have option of pay on arrival.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[Heliosdz]

Salam dear brother hmisabpk,

I've been on this thread for the past couple of days and I must admit its one of the best information sources for Toronto new comers, thanks so much for all your help and dedication.

Keep it up

 

[hmisabpk]

Salam dear brother hmisabpk,

I've been on this thread for the past couple of days and I must admit its one of the best information sources for Toronto new comers, thanks so much for all your help and dedication.

Keep it up

Hi, Heliosdz,

Thanks for appreciation !!

regards,

hmisabpk

 

[kris905]

There are many service providers, if you need cell phone plan check,

http://mobilicity.ca/
http://windmobile.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.publicmobile.ca/pmconsumer/
http://www.chatrwireless.com/web/chatr.portal
http://www.bell.ca/Mobility
http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless_plan_landing
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/home/

If you are staying at basement apartment there will be signal problem,
so Fido or chartr will be best plan.

http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/MonthlyPlans,

Land line and home phone, many service providers are providing the services,
including internet connection and internet phone they are somehow cheap but,
some need to sign contact, quality and service are vary company to company.

http://www.bell.ca/Home_Phone
http://www.rogers.com/web/Rogers.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=HPH_land
http://www.telus.com/content/standalone/cityplace/index.html

Many net phone / VoIP phone also there but quality..?? Like ...

http://magicjackcanada.us/
http://www.vonage.ca/
http://www.comwave.net/sign-up/1170-2/enhancedtri/?gclid=CNfJxs-Ds6wCFYXrKgodLBJIGw
http://www.primustel.ca/en/residential/offer/s/homephone2/index.html
http://www.telehop.com/homephone/
http://www.yak.ca/
http://www.bramatelecom.com/
http://vintone.ca/Main/Homephone/homephone.htm,
http://www.yesupnet.com/home-phone/,
http://www.rangtel.ca/,
http://www.torontotelecom.ca/,
http://www.webtelecomm.com/home-phone-service-pricing-order/,etc..

Some have the plan like mobilicity etc... add $ 20 unlimited to many contries including India,
some home phone plans are $ 30/month unlimited to 60 countries.
However, many people are using calling cards, value of $1 card will give you
120 – 140 minutes in week expiry, so if $ 4-5 cards will be sufficient to call every day.
Why you have to waste $20-30 CAD every month, while you can manage with $5 / $6 per month
with mobile phone plan? other best one now days is top up card $ 6 , painless, save time, more minutes and best quality.

Now days everyone has messenger, gtalk and sykpe that give you free calling features.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

Nice info. I guess Dialr is great and cheap from toronto for VoIP calls to india and most places
http://dialr.net

 

[kg_bang]

Hi ,

I have 3 questions:

1. Do we have to declare the entire amount of gold that we own or do we just have to declare the gold that we will be carrying along with us ? Do we have to carry the gold in hand baggage or check-in baggage ? Do v have to declare the value of gold which we will be wearing at time of landing ?
2. Do we have to pay landing fees ?
3. At the time when we had applied for PR, the funds requirement was 13000 CAD but now for the new applicants its 14000 CAD. Do we also have to show 14000 CAD as per the new rules or 13000 CAD is fine ?

kg

 

[kg_bang]

Hi,

One more question:

We are sending a parcel which will contain my old books and used clothes on my friend's name at his address. Is it necessary to mention these items in B4A form (Goods to follow) ?

kg

 

[mext60]

Hi, Heliosdz,

Thanks for appreciation !!

regards,

hmisabpk

Hi Hmisabpk,

I just read this informative thread (though not completely) and I was wondering that since you must be in Canada for 2 years now, how settled are you and your family?
Did you get a decent job related to your profession? R ur kids and family settled well? How is your lifestyle as compared to your home country?

Reagrds,

 

[kg_bang]

With reference to B4 form:

STEP-2:
a) Place all jewelry in Groups* & click Pictures [Must, else they'll not be accepted].
b) Title each Sheet. And put a Page No.
c) Take printouts of each Jewelry Group in A4 size paper [2 copies].
d) Make an Excel Sheet, for the Summary of the Jewelry Sheets. And place a Value against each group.
e) Total the Excel Sheet Value, in the end.

*Eg. 1.Rings, 2.Bangles & Bracelets, 3.Chains & Necklaces, 4.Cummerbunds, 5.Diamond Sets, 6.Ear-Rings & Pendants, 7.Head-Bands & Chokers etc. (each in one group/sheet). [the Title Heading can vary as per your choice & requirement]

Does this include artificial jewellery also or only gold n diamond?

kg

 

[hmisabpk]

Hi ,
I have 3 questions:
1. Do we have .at time of landing ?
2. Do we have to pay landing fees ?
3. At the time .........CAD?
kg

Hi, Kg_bang,

1.Only what you are carrying with you, in hand bag, yes all jewellery must be declared, value must be in Canadian dollars,
2.No - You have paid already ( when you submitted your PP for visa)
3.Any one will be fine and will be acceptable. (preferred the new figure)

Hi,
One more question:
We are sending a parcel ......... (Goods to follow) ?
kg

You have to use B4a form for your goods to follow.

With reference to B4 form:
STEP-2:
.....
Does this include artificial jewellery also or only gold n diamond?
kg

Not required for artificial jewellery

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Hi Hmisabpk,
I just read this informative thread (though not completely) and I was wondering that since you must be in Canada for 2 years now,
1. how settled are you and your family?
2. Did you get a decent job related to your profession?
3. R ur kids and family settled well?
4. How is your lifestyle as compared to your home country?
Reagrds,

Hi, mext60,
1. Well settled
2. I’m studying, with some flexible job & business
3. As item # 1
4. Same (no difference)

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk