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islamabad786

Hero Member
Aug 28, 2013
415
23
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
VISA ISSUED...
March 2015
Thanks for the great info for the new comers
Are you doing job in your profession or doing survival job. How long did it take for you to get job?

canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
 

rizwan150

Hero Member
Jan 16, 2014
816
233
Canada
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2243
App. Filed.......
10-04-2014
Doc's Request.
24-06-2014
Nomination.....
07-05-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 (Self MR + RPRF for both) & 31-07-2014 (Spouse MR),
Med's Done....
06-07-2014 (Self) & 18-08-2014 (Spouse)
Passport Req..
PPR-1 + PPR-2: 17-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2015, Passport Received: 17-03-2015
LANDED..........
26-05-2015
canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
Well, SIN card is separate for each member of family? or its only for Principal Applicant. I mean to ask that whether we need to get it for our spouse also?
 

maha shahzad

Star Member
Apr 30, 2010
168
22
Pakistan
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
4011
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28th May 2014
Nomination.....
22 sept 2014
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
16 december 2014
Med's Done....
7th jan 2015
Interview........
rprf ,pcc, ppr1..........5th january 2015, SUBMITTED ON 2nd feb 2015
Passport Req..
23rd feb 2015 ,pp sent 9th march
VISA ISSUED...
21 march 2015
LANDED..........
15 July 2015
canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
Thank u soo much for sharing this info...ln yes, congratulations on ur successes....+1
 

SAli_KSA

Member
Jul 30, 2014
14
0
Hi Canada My Love,

many thanks for a detailed reply . You are really a helpful person.

Will see you in shaa Allah soon. I may need to go to waterloo as relatives are there, but the problem is that how would I get a job there. so really confused . Me & My family is coming. Personally I feel that I must stay in Toronto.


You my give me your valuable thoughts on this.


Regards

canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
 

fahad007

Star Member
Nov 27, 2014
157
11
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-08-2014
Doc's Request.
30-04-2015
AOR Received.
11-12-2014
IELTS Request
SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
File Transfer...
11-12-2014
Med's Request
30-04-2015
Med's Done....
15-05-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
21-05-2015
LANDED..........
06-Aug-2015
canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
iN WHICH CITY YOU ARE STAYING IN CANADA BROTHER?
 

fahad007

Star Member
Nov 27, 2014
157
11
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-08-2014
Doc's Request.
30-04-2015
AOR Received.
11-12-2014
IELTS Request
SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
File Transfer...
11-12-2014
Med's Request
30-04-2015
Med's Done....
15-05-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
21-05-2015
LANDED..........
06-Aug-2015
canadamylove said:
wsalam

my monthly expense can be as follows.

1. rent fixed including electric,gas,laundry,internet 750
I have rented out a basement with two rooms of size 14x10 and 12x10. one separate bathroom, one kitchen, separate enterance and dinning area is shared, either u use it or not its on u, but its a common place......at a time other families can be there also.
2. mobile monthly minimum $40 for Wind mobile, u get unlimited calls, text and pic msg Canada wide and 2GB internet @ 3g speed, after 2GB exhausts u still get internet free but speed is reduced to 256kbps.
3. groceries.......living on budget.......for 2 adults and 1 kid.........$250 - 450. again depends family to family.
4. schooling is free, u have to pay if u enrol ur kid to public or Islamic school........per kid fees is around 500 monthly. public is total free. there is no homework, everything is done in school and then its all play.
5. library system is free, get registration for free.
6. community center activities are paid.......like gym, swimming, etc. per person per month like 250 to 500........depending on what u avail. for kids its 350
7. for house hold stuff like furniture and other things, visit IKEA, Walmart, Canadian Tire and Food Basics websites to get idea of price of things of ur choices.
8. bank account is free for 6 months......no charges..........use the unlimited account.......after six months u can choose which to use and can switch to it freely........visit TD Canada website for details..........its the 2nd largest bank in Canada in terms of money and 1st in terms of branches. its also give free credit card to build ur history but limit is 1000 dollars.
9. mobiles are not cheap......until unless u don't have 4 months of credit history, most of phones from Pakistan wont work. so better sell ur costly phones there b4 coming......like s5, s6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, lg g3, g4 or similar. yes they wont always work here, its a risk........if they wont work they wont even get sold in here.......so u can use them as paper weight. better buy from here. I bot Motorola Moto G 2nd Edition for 250. it was actually free if on credit card but even I bought credit card I wasn't having 4 months of credit history so I was forced to buy it for full price plus I was left for prepaid mobile option..........after I get 4months I can swtich to prepay mobile plan......but mobile u have to buy on full price. also u cant buy it on someone else credit card.........cos if in case of emergency u dial 911, then police will get record of that person and it is crime by law to do so........I mean u can do it but if caught both will get penalties.

its really far from my place. I have to take 2 busses to reach office. one ticket cost $3.5 per person and is valid for 2 hours only. so in evening I again have to take ticket for $3.5

I m planning to buy vehicle but for that I have to get licence first. now here is a long procedure to get license. u can search that on internet. in short u 1st get learner license which is called G2. u cannot drive a car on that licence alone, either with a instructor or another experienced driver. after practicing for sometime u attempt and get G1 license......its sort of full license but u r not allowed to drive on highways and after 12pm in night with more than 3 passengers with some other restrictions. after one year u can apply for full license called G.

so until unless u don't have G1, its useless to buy car.

car cost around $7000 to 12000.........corolla, civic, smaller models from Nissan, Hyundai and ford are all in this price range for second hand cars ranging from 2007 to 2011 depending upon condition.

they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto.......other airports I don't know. ur PR card is applied automatically but u get it after 41 business days.

SIN card is no more issued.........instead they issue a print out on A4 size paper which contains ur SIN details. that is issued on the spot.

good luck,
CANADAMYLOVE...ARE YOU FROM PAKISTAN? PLZ SHARE OR INBOX ME UR WATSAPP NUMBER...I WANT TO ADD YOU TO FSWP GROUP TO KEEP ALL UPDATED WITH YOUR EXPERIENCES ANS SUPPORT...THANKS...
 

ali_aff

Star Member
Jun 21, 2014
133
13
Mississauga
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
NOC Code......
0111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2014
AOR Received.
16-01-2015
File Transfer...
SLU - 03-07-2015
Med's Request
29-07-2015
Med's Done....
10-08-2015
Passport Req..
14-09-2015 - submission 05-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-09-2015 - passport received on 21-10-2015
LANDED..........
17-04-2016 - received PR 19-06-2016 - OHIP 19-07-2016
There will be job expo on May 21st, at North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, Toronto
another will be on June 15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Good to all Pakistanis landed by then!
 

faisi

Star Member
Jan 13, 2015
53
0
Guys, I have landed in Canada and looking for a basement in Mississauga/surrounding Toronto.

Travelling with the Turkish Airline was great and faced not any issue in Toronto Airport. Turkish airline don't weight your hand carry luggage, so you can take max with you but make sure you can carry it specially if you are travelling with kids.

Immigration officer did not ask any question. He just asked for passports and COPR document. He stamped it and said you will get you PR card within 6-8 weeks.

After that, I went to customs dept and had no issue there as well. I told lady that I am immigrating and she welcomed me and signed on my List to follow items, that's it.

Next day, I got my luggage clearance from customs. They charged $65 , I asked why you are charging, he said this is our service fee :).

Weather is very pleasant right now :D. A good time to come in :).

Ok guys, I have to leave now to get something, I'll be back.

If anyone has basement to rent, please let me know ASAP.

Thanks!
Faisal
 

faisi

Star Member
Jan 13, 2015
53
0
canadamylove said:
How I secured my 1st job so quickly:

1. firm belief in your self that u can do it.
2. always positive mind, thinking, approach and planning.
3. only and only relying on Allah and sincerely praying to HIM only, no mola ali madad or peer bangash or ghous pak or any other sh-it thing.
4. always and always willing to work hard at any level.
5. praying 5 times daily on time, if u miss any namaz, pray its qaza asap, don't leave it.
6. daily read some Quran...even one ayat......don't say namaz mai hum surah fatiha and surat parhte to hain.....if u give excuse to Allah, He will have bigger excuses for u!
7. always ask your parents to pray for your success.
8. always encourage ur spouse and get encouraged by your spouse too.
9. remember there is no such thing called luck, short cut, etc etc etc.

now to summarize these points, I will tell my story in short and somehow it is linked to these points.

I use to walk up to 15 km per day if needed with wife and kid (I bought stroller for kid). to save money on transport I preferred to walk. still I walk like 5 km every day on avg. initially it was like hell......but firm determination and commitment that yes u can do it cos u have to save bucks. believe u need very strong heart and attitude to do hard work and yes travelling 8km daily with family for 1st 3 weeks requires it!

I was so depressed and heart broken....on the 3rd day.....it was phsycological depression.......I have no one here, no family no relatives no friends........Alhamdulillah my wife is very good person, she encouraged me and supported me and kept my hopes high......there was time when was feeling low and I did same to her...........so having a good partner is most lethal weapon u can possess.

I use to walk 20 mins to go to masjid to pray on time......I pray qaza for all prayers I missed.....there are sunni, shia, wahabi, shafi......everyone praying in one masjid under one imam........so no such sh its here. we have to be open to everyone with neutral mind and openness. again the prayer is for Allah only.........if u get involved in sh its like ghous pak, moula ali, Sarkar etc then don't expect help from Allah.........imagine u r praying to Allah but asking help from his own creation which is dead already.....so u urself is getting into deep sh it!

I daily speak with my parents via Skype or viber or whatever......it gives me mental peace, strong heart and I m not shy of asking them to pray for me..........parents prayers can dodge death for u.......believe me it helps a lot.

be a realistic person, don't waste time after getting here by visiting here and there and taking useless selfies.......get ur self registered in employment agencies and recruiters......they are all free and govt funded.........I also did same and by chance I got to attend largest job fair of whole Ontario......there I met reps of companies.........170 companies attended it.........I met with them all in person.......I took 50 copies of my resume........I applied in every company........even I applied in police and armed forces and even in pest control companies............I m have worked on managerial positions in Pakistan but here u need to get any chance to let ur self enter into market via any means.........if u get into it then u can build network and switch careers......so never feel shy of applying to anything......u never know which can be ur chance to a better future.

always be ready mentally to switch ur career.........believe here are so many opportunities but careers can be different........so be ready to work any where and on any position.

I have worked as IT consultant and Project Manager........but here I m starting my career in energy section that has nothing to do with my BS and MBA...........a totally different career but im willing to give it a chance.........may be it will click for me or at least I get professional experience and will get chances to apply more in other fields.

I m not shy to share that my starting salary is $3250 per month but no other benefits currently offered. now the thing to think is.......I can earn this much easily in starbucks or pizzahut or kfc......or in grocery stores..........but the difference is........in my resume that experience will not make that much of a difference but working for the largest company in energy sector will make difference. but if I would have got call from any one of them I would have started there cos to earn something is better then consuming ur back up.

even though I m starting my career here, b4 attending job fair I have approached all grocery stores and food outlets near my area and submitted my resume there..........even in laundry cleaning........because I want to start my cash flow asap........not just waiting for big companies to call me.........by Allah's help I got my 1st call from this company.

remember no one is born lucky......luck is in your own hands.........hard work always pays off but it must be in right direction. I lost 4 kg and 3 inch waist in less then 30 days after arriving here.
Hello dear, I am in Hamilton right now.

I am looking for a basement in GTA area, where you are living? Please drop your email address/phone # please..
 

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@canadamylove

Thank you so much for your invaluable guidance based on your personal experience. I greatly appreciate that you spare your much precious time and remain giving much needed information to all the forum-members. Please accept my special thanks for your favors.

Brother you have mentioned: "they issue PR and SIN on arrival at airport at least on Toronto"

Do you mean that the PR Card is issued / handed over on arrival at Toronto airport??? or this would be just application for PR Card which will be delivered later on???

Please clarify...

Best Regards,
 

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Can everyone please stop quoting that guy's posts.......the whole page is taken up by everyone quoting him and then adding 2-liners.

muhzahid:

PR Cards are automatically issued and delivered to home address (if u provide one to immigration) in 4-6 weeks time.
They are not issued on the spot. There is no need to fill any application for them.

SIN numbers can be issued by ServiceCanada counters at some airports if you arrive within business hours on weekdays. But these are not available all the time. If u don't get it at airport, simply visit ServiceCanada offices nearest you and obtain them easily. Having them at airports must be a pilot project or a test, etc by the Govt.
 

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Guys please refer to the CIC website it explains everything.
 

fahad007

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Aoa every one...

Thanks to ALLAH Almighty...HE is the only hope...

Today I got my PPR+UPDATED INFO CHART REQUEST for each family member from LVO...

I have a query guys...please advise me seniors...

I am in Abu Dhabi and my family is in Pakistan. It is clearly written in the PPR email that I need to submit my passport in Abu Dhabi and my family passport in Pakistan...but when i read the letter it is written that "all documents for you and your accompanying family members must be submitted together in one package"

Plus the updated info chart requires details of principal applicant and accompanying family members...

1. How is it possible to submit all documents in one package in my situation

2. Do I need to include details of all family members in information chart of each family member...because our passports are being submitted in different countries...


Experienced advise please...
 

fahad007

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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-08-2014
Doc's Request.
30-04-2015
AOR Received.
11-12-2014
IELTS Request
SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
File Transfer...
11-12-2014
Med's Request
30-04-2015
Med's Done....
15-05-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
21-05-2015
LANDED..........
06-Aug-2015
how much time VAC in Islamabad take for stamping and returning the passports after submission and how to sent passports through vfs?
 

Haiderzaidi

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fahad007 said:
Aoa every one...

Thanks to ALLAH Almighty...HE is the only hope...

Today I got my PPR+UPDATED INFO CHART REQUEST for each family member from LVO...

I have a query guys...please advise me seniors...

I am in Abu Dhabi and my family is in Pakistan. It is clearly written in the PPR email that I need to submit my passport in Abu Dhabi and my family passport in Pakistan...but when i read the letter it is written that "all documents for you and your accompanying family members must be submitted together in one package"

Plus the updated info chart requires details of principal applicant and accompanying family members...

1. How is it possible to submit all documents in one package in my situation

2. Do I need to include details of all family members in information chart of each family member...because our passports are being submitted in different countries...


Experienced advise please...
Mate simply get your family to forward you all required documents via DHL ( i dont prefer other services) & that should be fine. Good Luck