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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Best Immigration Consultants in India for Canada that
offers you customized strategy for immigration application and relocation.