After immigration to Canada, it can appear to be a herculean task to accept a new culture and embrace it as yours. Best Consultants for Canada Immigration in India can help you in preparing to adapt to your new home overseas.

Here is the list of to-do tasks after you arrive in Canada as a newcomer:

Get your SIN - Social Insurance Number

SIN comprises 9 digits and it is vital for getting a job, getting assistance from the government, for a credit application, and starting a bank account. The documents required to get SIN are:

·         Digital copy of authentic PR Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence

·         Digital copy of proof of address

Apply for health insurance

You need Health Insurance Card to avail of medical services in the province. Each Province or Territory in Canada provides these cards. The application has to be filed with the Provincial Government. A waiting period can be applicable for eligibility for health insurance depending on the Province or Territory.

Find a family doctor

A family Doctor can be identified by immigrants by:

·         Approaching the agency for immigrant services

·         Asking a colleague, relative, or acquaintance

Get Provincial Driver’s License or a Photo ID

The Provincial Driver’s License and Photo ID are provided by the Province or Territory in Canada in which you plan to stay. The Driver’s License obtained in a Province/Territory is valid throughout Canada. These two documents are identical to the Passport and are accepted as formal proof of an identity of an individual in Canada. You have to choose one of the two documents and cannot get both.

Buy a phone plan

You have the option of postpaid or prepaid plans for the phone plans. Nearly 90% of the mobile phone users in Canada choose from one of the three biggest national Telecom firms Rogers, Bell, and TELUS. It can also be any of their subsidiary companies.

Enroll your kids in school

You can register your children at the local school or school board office. The required documents include your COPR, PR Card, certificate for vaccination and child’s birth certificate.

Open an Account in a Bank

The documents needed for opening an account in a Bank on the day of the appointment are:

·         Confirmation of Permanent Residence and/or Social Insurance Number

·         Passport

Being a newcomer in Canada you would like to have a trustworthy partner who understands your banking requirements. RBC the largest bank in Canada is preferred by many newcomers in the last 150 years.

Begin to explore permanent accommodation

The duration needed for identifying an accommodation can vary depending on the demand and supply. It is also inclusive of the vacancy rate in the housing market in your preferred location in Canada. However, you have to make a note that it can easier to find a place comparatively if you wish to stay in mid-size or small suburbs or cities.

Get ready for the chilly weather

The fall-winter period in Canada is generally from the month of September to February. However, winter can start in October also and remain till March/April. It means a total of seven to eight months of cold climate. But you must understand that after you have the wardrobe, home, and car ready for the cold, you will be fine.

Begin to build your social and professional network

Professional networking is an essential component of Canadian life and is necessary for identifying job openings in your field and foraying into the hidden employment market. The hidden job market implies job vacancies that are not publicly advertised by the employer and are filled through the recruiter’s network.

Prepare yourself for the job market

Start by analyzing the job market to understand the scope of your profession. Confirm if you will have to get any license or certification for working in Canada based on your field. You have to prepare a Cover Letter and Resume in the Canadian format and update your profile also on LinkedIn.

Find an immigrant settlement service or center nearby

The Government of Canada offers several settlement services to newcomers free of cost so that they can settle smoothly in Canada. Along with helping you in identifying a job, these can also assist with learning a new language, getting accommodation, enrolling kids in school, etc.

For settling and feeling at home in a new country it can take a while. However, if you are prepared better and familiar with the likely events, the transition can be much swifter and smoother. So develop a smart strategy for launching a new life and career in Canada.

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