My Opinion of Being here in Canada for 5 Months

[Cherry Manandhar]

Hello Guys, I was like all of you before, frustrated of waiting for my visa to be released etc etc. It was nov 21 when i had my application sent and I got my Visa in February and I flew here in March 28 and now will be on my 5th month, guys, all I want to say is, enjoy your time while waiting, dont be in a hurry coz your life whe. u get here will be totally different, in everything buy there will always be GST added of 5%, cost if living is very expensive, mobile phones doesnt have a caller ID you have to pay additional 10 dollars + GST to avail. For sure you will miss what you have now, so have fun and dont be in a rush.

 

[goldbank]

Hi Cherry,

My visa application was rejected for only one reason: purpose of visit and I am thinking to reapply or not, thinking that maybe Canada is not for me.
To be honest, my salary now as a general manager of a casual dining restaurant chain outside Philippines is much more than the salary I will be getting as a Food service supervisor in Canada.
I know that each one of us have our own underlying motives in working in Canada but as of now hearing from quite a lot of TFWorkers in Canada about living condition, I think I will think further of reapplying as TFW there.
Please share more of your experience.
Btw, may i know what are the deductions from you and how many percent of your gross income?
Thanks

 

[lianacona]

Hello Guys, I was like all of you before, frustrated of waiting for my visa to be released etc etc. It was nov 21 when i had my application sent and I got my Visa in February and I flew here in March 28 and now will be on my 5th month, guys, all I want to say is, enjoy your time while waiting, dont be in a hurry coz your life whe. u get here will be totally different, in everything buy there will always be GST added of 5%, cost if living is very expensive, mobile phones doesnt have a caller ID you have to pay additional 10 dollars + GST to avail. For sure you will miss what you have now, so have fun and dont be in a rush.

True, true...! Hope many can read this post, not mentioning the sometime unbearable weather. In what part of Ca are you?

 

[Cherry Manandhar]

Hi Cherry,

My visa application was rejected for only one reason: purpose of visit and I am thinking to reapply or not, thinking that maybe Canada is not for me.
To be honest, my salary now as a general manager of a casual dining restaurant chain outside Philippines is much more than the salary I will be getting as a Food service supervisor in Canada.
I know that each one of us have our own underlying motives in working in Canada but as of now hearing from quite a lot of TFWorkers in Canada about living condition, I think I will think further of reapplying as TFW there.
Please share more of your experience.
Btw, may i know what are the deductions from you and how many percent of your gross income?
Thanks

At first, i also applied for visit visa and got denied aswell. there's a big salary dedructions., and everything is so expensive here. its not ideal if your planning to save

 

[lotus_abbey]

Hello Guys, I was like all of you before, frustrated of waiting for my visa to be released etc etc. It was nov 21 when i had my application sent and I got my Visa in February and I flew here in March 28 and now will be on my 5th month, guys, all I want to say is, enjoy your time while waiting, dont be in a hurry coz your life whe. u get here will be totally different, in everything buy there will always be GST added of 5%, cost if living is very expensive, mobile phones doesnt have a caller ID you have to pay additional 10 dollars + GST to avail. For sure you will miss what you have now, so have fun and dont be in a rush.

That is very true though I have been here in Alberta as TFW for almost 2 yrs

 

[lianacona]

That is very true though I have been here in Alberta as TFW for almost 2 yrs

Lotus, can you share your experiences there so I can be aware? I'll be there (Alberta) anytime and won't be getting much salary. What do you advise?

 

[Buleg]

At first, i also applied for visit visa and got denied aswell. there's a big salary dedructions., and everything is so expensive here. its not ideal if your planning to save

Hi,

Did you include cover letter when you applied for your TWP since you were refused in TRV applications? May I ask where do you work in Canada?

That is very true though I have been here in Alberta as TFW for almost 2 yrs

Hi,

As far as I know there's no sales tax in Alberta, I don't know how much salary tax is deductable from each employee maybe you can share your experience. But a friend of mine from Toronto she told me Alberta is a nice place since there's no tax, goods are more cheaper since it's the place that produce oil & gas

 

[lianacona]

There is no general sales tax levied in Alberta, although shoppers need to pay a federal sales tax of 5 percent.

 

[Buleg]

There is no general sales tax levied in Alberta, although shoppers need to pay a federal sales tax of 5 percent.

Hi,

It's true however compare to all provinces Alberta has a lower GST. Every pros has its own cons, I guess you better check and study the place where you going

 

[ynoweh]

Hi! I've been here in Sask since March 2012, and I am quite happy with how the Canadian Government works for its residents, including us as well. Although there's 5% GST/5% Provincial Sales Tax for Sask, I know that the taxes I am paying them are worth it. GST/HST/PST credits given quarterly here in SASK is quite good especially for those receiving a meager income, but good enough compared to what we get back home (I used to be an IT Unit Head in the Phils and a Cashier/Clerk now here in Canada). My hubby received 259CAD each quarter (including the share of Sask government - the Sask Low Income Credit), good enough for a refund of GST that you paid for. By the way, some groceries which are basic for a living are non-taxable, some do have (I know because I am working in a store)..But the rest are taxable. For salary taxes and deductions, I also think it's just but fair because we do get a refund of it annually depending on family income, 3,000CAD of tax return isn't bad. Also, in my case where I have a 6 year old son, as a female parent I am receiving child benefits like what PR/citizens get, as my hubby has worked for at least 18 months here although he's just a temporary foreign worker. CCTB of almost 220CAD (in our case) a month and UCCB of 100CAD (6 years old and below) are of big help. Notwithstanding the fact that education is free up to Grade 12.

Yet, each of us has a different case. If you intend of settling down in Canada, consider the province and fully assess your situation, of course financially back home and the wages and benefits you'd be getting here. Emotional problem strikes me as I really feel sad to be apart from parents. Yet, I just recall of my vision of getting them in the near future... I agree with Cherry, don't be in a rush... Enjoy your stay in the home country with your loved ones while waiting for your precious visa God bless, everyone!

 

[lianacona]

Hi! I've been here in Sask since March 2012, and I am quite happy with how the Canadian Government works for its residents, including us as well. Although there's 5% GST/5% Provincial Sales Tax for Sask, I know that the taxes I am paying them are worth it. GST/HST/PST credits given quarterly here in SASK is quite good especially for those receiving a meager income, but good enough compared to what we get back home (I used to be an IT Unit Head in the Phils and a Cashier/Clerk now here in Canada). My hubby received 259CAD each quarter (including the share of Sask government - the Sask Low Income Credit), good enough for a refund of GST that you paid for. By the way, some groceries which are basic for a living are non-taxable, some do have (I know because I am working in a store)..But the rest are taxable. For salary taxes and deductions, I also think it's just but fair because we do get a refund of it annually depending on family income, 3,000CAD of tax return isn't bad. Also, in my case where I have a 6 year old son, as a female parent I am receiving child benefits like what PR/citizens get, as my hubby has worked for at least 18 months here although he's just a temporary foreign worker. CCTB of almost 220CAD (in our case) a month and UCCB of 100CAD (6 years old and below) are of big help. Notwithstanding the fact that education is free up to Grade 12.

Yet, each of us has a different case. If you intend of settling down in Canada, consider the province and fully assess your situation, of course financially back home and the wages and benefits you'd be getting here. Emotional problem strikes me as I really feel sad to be apart from parents. Yet, I just recall of my vision of getting them in the near future... I agree with Cherry, don't be in a rush... Enjoy your stay in the home country with your loved ones while waiting for your precious visa God bless, everyone!

Agree...we can't have it all Baby! Everything has a price.