Canadian Immigration and Settlement Tips

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Welcome to my site about Canadian Immigration and Settlement tips.If you are looking for Canadian Immigration and Settlement information, you have come to the right place. The objective is to provide you the necessary related information in an brief manner.Just like you, I applied for Canadian Immigration almost 10 years ago. During this period of 10 years (application and settlement in Canada),

Top 10 tips for successful Canadian Immigration --- Part II

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Tip # 5:Be respectful.Be respectful to Immigration authorities. Your case is processed on behalf of information you provide them. At any point, if you feel you case is not handeled according to your expectation, don't blame them and always be humble in clarifing any thing you want to know.Tip # 4:Keep record.Again a very important point to keep in mind is to "keep copies"of whatever you sent to

Top 10 tips for successful Canadian Immigration --- Part I

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Canada is a land of opportunities. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world apply for Canadian Immigration under different categories. The immigration process is a time consuming, lengthy process. You need to be confident enough in order to succeed and get your Canadian immigration visa.I have listed down ten most important tips for those who wish to apply with a great chance of

Who Should Apply

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You can apply for Canadian Immigration, if you are: Skilled Worker Investors, Entrepreneurs, Self-employed Sponsoring your family

Hire a Representative/Consultant for Immigration or NOT!

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Hiring a Representative/Immigration Consultant for Canadian immigration is strictly your choice. In my personal opinion, I would say a big "NO". Let me explain why !First of all, if you are applying for Canadian immigration there is a bright chance of meeting the 67 point criteria. If you manage to make all the 67 points or more, then all you have to do is to fill up the appropriate form(s)

Skilled worker Class

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Being Skilled worker means you fulfill the requirements of SIX selection factors according to Canadian Immigration Points System.The SIX selections factors are :your educationyour abilities in English and/or French, Canada’s two official languagesyour experienceyour agewhether you have arranged employment in Canadayour adaptability

Mental Illness

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There is a professional medical help available for emotional or other mental problems. Your doctor may recommend psychiatric counseling, which, like other medical services, is paid for by medicare.

Pregnancy

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Almost all births in Canada take place in hospitals. Child birth and child care courses are available at most local hospitals and clinics. You should register for these courses if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby. They will help you learn about special foods, products and services for new mothers.

Medicines

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Medicines (drugs) are strictly controlled. Many kind of drugs for minor condition like headaches and colds are available in the self-serve sections of pharmacies. The pharmacist can help you choose the proper ones. Medicines for more serious conditions are available only by prescription. Your doctor must write a prescription which explains how to use the medicine. You give it to a licensed

Public / Children Health

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Public Health Public health laws protect all Canadians in many ways. For example, they ensure that the food you buy is clean and meets approved standards; that restaurant and food stores are properly maintained; and that children are immunized from serious diseases. Polio, diphtheria, mumps, measles and chicken pox have been eliminated or reduced because of high public health standards.

Medical Emergencies

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If you or a member of your family is seriously injured or suddenly becomes very sick, go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. If a life is in danger, call your local emergency telephone number. In many Canadian cities you can dial 9-1-1 to get ambulances and other emergency services immediately. In other communities dial “0” and ask the operator to send an ambulance.

Choosing a Doctor

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In Canada most people choose one doctor to help them with ordinary medical problems. By using one doctor, you will be treated by someone who knows your medical history. This can be an advantage in both emergency and routine situations. You can look in the yellow pages of the telephone book, they list the names of doctors and their specialties, and many identify languages they speak. Agencies

Medicare

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Canada’s national health insurance program, sometimes known as “Medicare”, pays for most necessary medical services. To qualify for medicare: You must have an official health card from the province you live in. To get health card, get application form from a doctor’s office, hospital or pharmacy. You must register again if you move to another province. Medicare

Health System

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Canada has one of the finest health systems in the world. Excellent hospitals, clinics or doctor’s offices are located in most communities. Their services are usually available free of charge to all residents of Canada registered under the national health insurance program. Never hide the fact that you or any member of your family is sick. This is very important when the disease or condition

Regions

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Canada has five main regions. Culture and population are different in each reagion. AtlanticCentral PrairiesWest Coast, andThe North. The Atlantic This region consists of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador. Resources such as fishing, farming, forestry and mining are important to the Atlantic economy. Central Central

Population

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Canada has more than 30 million people. More than 80% of all the people in Canada live in cities and towns within 250 Km of the United States border. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. Canada’s largest cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Distances

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Distances in Canada are measured in kilometers. Canada is over 7,000 Kms from east to west (i.e., from Newfoundland to British Columbia) By road, you would need seven days to drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Vancouver, British Columbia. By airplane, the same trip would take about seven hours.

GEOGRAPHY

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Physically Canada is very large and diverse. Learning about its main features will help you to understand some of Canada’s unique strengths. You will also understand some of the difficulties of travel, communication and business. Canada consists of ten provinces and territories. The provinces are: British ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaOntarioQuebecNew BrunswickPrince Edward

Winter

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Winter conditions may last from November through April in many parts of Canada. During the winter months of December, January, February and March the temperature usually stays below freezing zero degrees day and night. Temperature in some parts of the country drop below -25 C. Snow will probably be on ground from late December to the middle of March. Winter is colder and lasts longer the

Autumn

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Autumn in Canada is also called fall. You will know that autumn has begun when the first frost occurs overnight. Frost is common after the middle of September. In late September and October, the leaves of trees change colour and fall to the ground. Autumn can be very rainy. Snow begins to fall during November in many areas except the southern West coast.

Summer

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Summer officially begins on June 21. However, July and August represent summer for most Canadians. In summer the weather is usually very warm in most parts of the country. In southern Canada, daytime temperatures normally stay above 20 degrees Celsius, and can sometimes rise above 30 degrees.

Spring

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Spring is a rainy season in most parts of Canada. Average daytime temperatures rise steadily, but nights remain cool. In Southern Canada, the first flowers usually bloom in March. New leaves do not appear on the trees until April or May. However, spring may arrive up to two months earlier in Vancouver and Victoria. These cities on the southern West Coast have the shortest and mildest winter

Weather and Climate

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To cope with Canada’s changing weather, read or listen to weather reports in newspapers or on radio and TV. You can then dress yourself and your children for comfort no matter what the day brings. Most of Canada has four distinct seasons: SpringSummerAutumn, andWinter

Canadian Currency

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In Canada, the Dollar is the basic unit of money. Paper Bills: Most common paper bills are: · $ 5, $10, and $20, but, · $ 50 and $100 are also used. Coins: Canadian Coins include: · the penny (one cent), ·

National (General) Holidays

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Depending on which province you live in, nine or ten official holidays are celebrated each year. New Year’s Day; January 1st ; Good Friday (Easter), which occurs in March or April; Victoria Day, May 24th , the Queen’s official birthday (not a holiday in Quebec); Canada Day, July 1st. The first Monday in August (a local holiday observed in most

School Vacations

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Most schools are closed on all national holidays. In addition, all schools are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and most are closed for one week in March. The March holiday is known as Spring Break. However, the most important school holiday occurs during the summer. Elementary schools and high schools are closed between middle of June and early September. In

Higher Education

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After graduating from high school, many young adults continue their studies through post-secondary education. Three general types of post secondary education are available: Formal training to prepare students for a skilled trade; Community college which offers one to three year diploma programs in technical or academic subjects; and University, which offers

Children with Special needs

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Children with mental and/or physical disabilities also have a right to a free public education. Classes for these students are often held within the regular schools. However, some schools are designed especially for students with particular needs, such as children who are blind or deaf.

Enrolling your Child in School

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You should enroll your child in school as soon as possible. The first step is to arrange to visit local school. TIP: Telephone your school board to find out the name and location of the elementary or high school in your area. For enrollment purpose, bring your Child’s: Birth certificate;Immigration landing papersPassport;Health (medical) records; andSchool records.

Canadian School System

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Public schools are completely funded by governments through tax revenue. By law, children must attend school from age 5 to 16. Children are usually in school between 8:30 or 9:00am and 3:30 and 4:00pm. Monday through Friday, from September to the middle of June. Boys and girls attend the same schools and share the same courses and classes. Schooling in Canada is provided in English and in

Postal Services

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Most cities have daily mail services - Monday through Friday. Letters will normally be delivered to your home or apartment. In smaller towns, rural areas and some newer neighborhoods in large cities, letters may be delivered to a central post office or local postal box. Packages may be delivered in the same way, or a card may be delivered that tells you where to pick up the packages or

Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

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As a tenant you have legal rights. Laws protect you from unfair rent increase or from being forced to move without cause. Your landlord normally cannot go into your apartment without your permission. However, you have a responsibility to take care of your apartment and to respect the rights of other tenants. Avoid loud noises, especially at night. Most cities have laws that ban loud noises

Home Comfort

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Apartment buildings have insulated walls, double windows and doors, and are equipped with central heating. The head in most apartments is controlled by a thermostat. If your home is too warm in winter, adjust the thermostat instead of opening a window. If there is no thermostat in your apartment, ask your landlord to adjust the heat. Your apartment may have a hot water heater or space heaters

Protecting Yourself

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Your landlord is responsible for insuring the building. However, if you damage your rented apartment, you will probably have to pay for the repairs. It is your responsibility to insure your possessions against fire, theft and other loss. Your apartment or house should have smoke detectors. If it does not, buy some from a department or hardware store. Smoke detectors make a loud noise when

Paying Rent

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Rents are normally paid by cheque on the first of each month. Some landlords may ask for a series of cheques in advance, each one dated for a different month of the year. You may have to pay for the first and last month’s rent in advance. You may also be asked for a damage deposit. This will normally be returned to you when you move out. It is a form of insurance for landlords in case a

Signing a Lease

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Once you agree to rent an apartment your landlord will give you a special form to sign a lease for one year. Most apartments are leased by the year, although some are rented monthly. Lease form is a document of one or two pages with space to write in the number of rooms, utilities and options such as parking or storage space. Lease may also state whether pets or additional people are allowed

Choosing a Place to live

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Location is important. You will definitely want to be as close as possible to the services you need. For example, if you have children, try to find a home that is near to schools. An apartment that is near stores is desirable, especially if you do not have a car. Since you may not find an apartment within walking distance of where you work, look for one that is close to public transportation

Application Fee

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Application Fee in Canadian Dollars:Skilled Worker (Independent Immigrant):Application Processing Fee - Applicant : $ 550.00Spouse : $ 550.00Processing Fee per Child under 22 : $ 150.00Right of Landing Fee : $ 490.00Right of Landing Fee (below 22 Years) : Nil

House / Apartment for RENT

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Canadian cities and towns have a variety of housing schemes. Your home may be a house, town house (row house), semi detached house, condominium (owned apartment), rented apartment or just a room. The Cost of housing varies in each city and region. Rents and home prices are generally higher in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver compared to other cities. Housing costs also depend on your

Getting Phone / Internet connection

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Every new immigrant needs a way of communication. You must have a,Phone Connection: Well known phone service companies are Bell Canada and Rogers.Internet Connection: A variety of vendors are available to provide internet connections ranges from $2/month to $50/month. You can select the package of your choice according to your needs.

Finding A JOB in Canadian Market

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Finding a JOB in Canadian Market requires full time dedication as a new immigrant.You can focus on the following points to get a job in a short period of time.Language Skills (English or French)Labor Market InformationNorth American or Canadian work ExperienceCanadian workplace cultureRelated Education / Certification

Buying A Car

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Buying a Car will greatly ease your life in Canada. Car selection depends upon your budget. You can have a car as low as $500 to as high as you can go. But never go for a cheap car, because you'll end up in spending lots of your hard earned dollars in its repair and maintenance.Advertisement for Cars sale/purchase is available in many local newspapers. Internet/Web is another good source for

Education in Canada

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Education from primary to grade 10 is free.As a new immigrant, getting Canadian Education is definitely a value added point in your profile.You can also focus on the following :Evaluating educational credentials : To check your educational worth in Canadian market.A number of world class educational institutions are available for education. You can always check internet/web/Govt. HR offices/

Canadian Medical Facilities

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Canada offers free medical facilities in Ontario.You can get health card from the government after 3 months of your landing. Using this card, you can go to any clinic / hospital and get medical treatment for free. Of course, cost of medicine is not included, which you have to buy on your own.

Business Class

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Business immigrants are expected to make a C$400,000 investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada. Canada has three classes of business immigrants: investorsentrepreneurs andself-employed persons.

Sponsoring Family

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There are two different processes for sponsoring your family.One process is used for sponsoring your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner and/or dependent children.Another process is used to sponsor other eligible relatives (including parents, brothers and sisters etc.)

Points Calculator

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To apply for Canadian Immigration in Skilled Worker Class, one has to meet the 67 Points criteria.As you can see from the chart below, you can have majority of your points from Education, Ability in English/French and Experience in your appropriate field of work.Age also plays important role in getting you the maximum points. Further, if you have an already arranged employment opportunity in

Work From Home JOBS

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Since the evolution of Internet based business, lots of JOBS opportunities are available to work from the convenience of home.For work at home opportunities, check out: http://yourgoldmine.blogspot.com

Looking for a Home in Canada

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Apartments for rent are advertised in the classified section of newspapers. They may be listed by their location within a city; by the number of bedrooms they contain; and/or by their general size and features. A furnished apartment cost more than unfurnished ones and should contain at least: bed(s)table(s)chairslampscurtains, andbasic kitchen

Social Insurance Number

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One of the first things, after arriving in Canada, is to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. This nine-digit number used by the government to identify people who earn money through work, pay taxes, contribute to pension plans and use government services. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) card is not proof of identity and cannot be used to obtain other official documents.

Tips for FAST Settlement

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There are number of tips you can follow to get your settlement process fast.You should have sufficient financial budget to survive for at least 6 to 8 months without job.Try to land in summer season, as winters are unimaginably severe.Try to get IT or Related Professional Certifications

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Getting IT / Related Certifications

eBook - Canadian Immigration Interview Questions

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