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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 3:07pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
This makes a lot of sense. I've been thinking about Mississauga and the GTA for my landing spot as well but every passing day Alberta seems to make more sense. I guess the best option is to land in the GTA and experience it yourself firsthand for a month or so and if the situation doesn't seem like you'll get the job, you can always just pack your bags and head west. Rebarobyn: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:49pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
Blessedluvdfavd: Yes but when I am checking on Kijiji, there are houses listed for less than 2K in Mississauga. https://www.kijiji.ca/b-house-rental/mississauga-peel-region/3+bedrooms/c43l1700276a15 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:49pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blessedluvdfavd: 3:57pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
TheCongo2: OK thank you will check kijiji! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 4:22pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
Blessedluvdfavd: On a different note, RBC has a program that assists new immigrants getting their first mortgage. You have be living in Canada for less than 2 years to qualify for this program. If I were you I would truly look into this RBC program. You can buy a house and then set the basement up for rent. In that case, your tenant will pay part of your mortgage. In the event you decide not to buy a house and choose to rent instead, your rent money will end up paying someone else mortgage Anyway, we have debated over this issues many pages back ... exposing the pros and cons of buying vs renting http://www.rbc.com/newcomers/ 18 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blessedluvdfavd: 4:47pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
[quote author=TheCongo2 post=64252710] On a different note, RBC has a program that assists new immigrants getting their first mortgage. You have be living in Canada for less than 2 years to qualify for this program. Thanks this is worth looking into! Just wanted to get a feel of the place first before committing to purchasing a home. And I think I'm suffering from info overload already so might just get there and stay in a vacation rental first.. Or not 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yungreezy: 6:05pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
kazchick: No response to this till now. Gurus assist |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:06pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
vcole: In regard with the bolded, who does the ranking of the different countries education system on the global scale? My parents brought me here 28 years ago. When I graduated from High school, I went to University in New York State on an athletic scholarship. During my University years, I come across a good number of international students. Most of the students who did their high school in Africa (Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya ...) were well advanced in terms of Science and Technology comparing to their North American counterparts. Those African students were for the most part the go-to people whenever anyone had issues with anything related to Math, Physics, Chemistry, Programming ... This is because the education system in their respective African countries were very strong ... much more advanced than the one in North America. Thus, I realized that this global ranking of different country education system is a complete BS. The same goes here in Canada, when High School students arrived in Quebec from Haiti even from French African countries, they always seem to be performing better than the local students. But, On a global playing field, where does Haiti educational qualification rank? Haiti stands nowhere because this ranking on the global field is a BS made up by some redneck who seems to undervalue the education system of third world countries. Once again, we are letting the white man define who we are by accepting his so called global ranking BS. I know what is the worth of people from third world country, so I can't accept anyone to tell me they don't qualify for jobs in Canada just because they lack the Canadian experience or because the education system in their country is ranking low on the global scale. Adding to that, when I came out of University, most of the things I have learned in school were forgotten. I remember my first programming job back in 2005-2006 involved the use of Visual Basic. Though I took Visual Basic in College, I had to learn everything back again on the job. Then, in 2011, I got my present job in Networking. I took Computer Network in College 9 to 10 years earlier but I couldn't even remember what was a Network topology ... my employer needed a French Speaking person with technical background to supervise, monitor , troubleshoot (Using Linux) the installations of Network systems for some major clients across Quebec. Bingo, French was the only thing that made me Qualify for the job. And everything else in regard to Networking I learned them on the job. It was on the job that I learned Linux for the first time. This is to show you that not many people truly qualify for a new job they get hired for. Therefore, the Canadian experience prerequisite is discriminatory given new immigrants from third world country are the most affected by that. If the Canadian Human Rights commission had identified the requirement for Canadian Experience as an unnecessary barrier immigrants face to enter the Canadian work force, why trying to justify it? As Canadians of African descent, it should be our duty to help eradicate this form of discrimination and not condone or trying to justify it. We are all in the same boat. 51 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:54pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
Good evening all. For those who recently landed in Toronto, can you kindly give an estimate of the time it took you to complete landing formalities? Including getting through immigration and getting your SIN number. Also, would you happen to know if there’s a Freedom Mobile stall/store at Toronto Pearson? Would appreciate a response please. Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 9:28pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
Blessedluvdfavd: Hi, you can actually check rents for different spec of accommodation on kijiji.ca, viewit.ca, rentfaster.ca, 4rent.ca to mention a few. Just enter the details of what you want and what is available will be provided to you for review. Most of Mississauga is safe to live in as crazy as that might sound but I never heard a bad story while I lived there. This is not to say that is absolutely no bad area but as with any major city, there are good and bad sides. For me, it actually turned out to be a great place for the year I resided there. I lived in Erindale very close to a shopping mall, opposite a bank branch with a barber and doctor's clinic next door. My kids' school was a walkable distance with the library close by (the neighborhood high school shares property with the library). 2 major bustops outside my apartment building made my commuting life easy as a job hunter then and my wife got her job opposite my kids school! That was a big plus and a remarkable coincidence. So she could drive to the kids school, drop them off and cross down the road to her office. I would catch a ride with her and walk across the street to Erindale GO Station for my train ride to Toronto to get to work, very nice arrangement at the time. Other nice neighborhoods include Erin Mills, Churchil Meadows, City Centre, Creditview, Meadowvale and Dixie off the top of my head. I have friends living in these areas who have had no cause to complain. Once you find an accommodation you like, just Google about the property and the neighborhood to find out if there are any averse issues. You'll do fine though, Mississaug is a great place to live. 26 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 9:30pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
RahmaMohammed: Hi, I just replied your PM. We can move from there. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 9:31pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
Muchaio: Hi, I've replied your PM and I'm willing to share what I know with you. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blessedluvdfavd: 11:03pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
[quote author=Blackbuddy post=64260524] Hi, you can actually check rents for different spec of accommodation on kijiji.ca, viewit.ca, rentfaster.ca, 4rent.ca to mention a few. Just enter the details of what you want and what is available will be provided to you for review. THANK YOU! what you said correlates with most of my research so far- Erins something, meadowvale etc. Wow you guys got a great spot back then, nice! Please permit me to pick your brain whenever the need arises, thank you in advance 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 11:55pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
pauloverdi:Scenarios like yours are very common in Canada. The country is widespread, so it's not usually easy getting your choice of job in the city you want. Some would drive several hours or take flights to interview for a job in a city and company they like. Alot of Canadians are affected by this and not just recently landed immigrants. If I had my way, i would be living in a different city too. No one can really answer this question satisfactorily except yourself Write out a list of benefts of your current jobs and the new offer. Weight your options with an unbiased mind. Take your family i.e wife and kids into consideration. Is the risk worth taking? do you already have a property in your current city? Which job offers the best security? e.t.c. The decision ultimately lies in your hands. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:04am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Amititi:It's the state of the economy. Recovery is slow. There are probably alot of people applying for the same job as you; therefore, the competition is tough. In previous years even when the economy was booming and jobs were easy to come by, alot of new immigrants in your career path often take a particular scm program at sait. Not sure the peogram is still being offered. You would have to carry out a research on that. Also, do you have an open mind with regards to moving? Maybe if you do not limit your search to Alberta, you could get something in your field in the next province, but if you are not flexible, just keep applying within your province or city, and you hopefully you will get your desired job soon. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sexymj(f): 1:21am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Good evening, please i will like to find out how easy it has been for any pharmacist to integrate into the system and other career opportunities. thanks. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Amititi: 1:24am On Jan 17, 2018 |
mamacajah: @mamacajah thanks, I'm also aware of the SCMAP but yet to register. Just looking for those that have gone through the process and put me on the right track about which is faster for a start. Thank you for the details, very helpful indeed. I will surely do some research as well. Though, I would still like the help of those that are working in this field here already to shed more light. Please do and come fast as people like me dey wait you o. Hoping to share ideas in the future with you, since we now share a common interest. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Amititi: 1:37am On Jan 17, 2018 |
salford1:@salford1 thank you. I am open minded. I will do more research. God bless you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:50am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Bsbabe: Toronto landed people, kindly help with this question. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 6:36am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Blackbuddy: Could you share this with all of us. Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by JESUnifemi4eva: 8:37am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Hi Bsbabe, I landed at the Toronto Pearson airport less than a month ago. It took about two hours to get through immigration; if you land on a weekday before 5pm, you can get your S.I.N at the airport. Timing really depends on the number of immigrants and students landing on the same day as you. In respect of Freedom stalls, I am not certain about that, however there is a bureau de change where you can change some USD and there are pay-phones available as well. I went for short landing, so basically all I got done was my S.I.N and drivers license exam. Have a safe trip and successful landing. Cheers! Bsbabe: 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:54am On Jan 17, 2018 |
JESUnifemi4eva: Thank you very much. This is very helpful. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 9:09am On Jan 17, 2018 |
@thecongo2, I really wonder how this conversation has turned into a racial discrimination issue. Please do not turn my words around to make me into a "black racist" mbok. Your opinion is yours and mine is mine. I don't even have energy to start going back and forth over quality of education. To each his own please. We cannot all toe the same line. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 9:11am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Hello everyone. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 9:17am On Jan 17, 2018 |
salford1:mount royal offers a scm program 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jbadmus: 11:01am On Jan 17, 2018 |
Warm greetings to everyone in here. I will be concluding my graduate program in the United States next year and I am planning to immigrate to Canada with my family who are on F2 Visa.The procedures for the Express Entry program and Comprehensive Ranking System are well understood, as I already know my approximate point( 443- with spouse).My inquiry bothers on being able to use the Retirement Savings Account (Pension) as Proof of Funds(POF). Yes, I understand that answers might have been provided to this similar question before now, but I want to if one can still use it even if the twenty-five percent benefit had already been applied for and received by the account holder. I have received mine already; so , I want to know if it is still possible to use it as a POF notwithstanding the nonavailability of the twenty-five percent any longer. Again, is there any advantage of being a U.S resident(non-immigrant F1 visa holder) in the whole application process? Also, does having a graduate degree from the United States have any 'influence' in job search? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianEnginee(m): 11:51am On Jan 17, 2018 |
jbadmus: One major advantage you have is that you don't reside in a "shithole" country. Hello everyone. 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by oohunt: 1:12pm On Jan 17, 2018 |
Hey guys. I have a question. Can someone adopt a child after receiving their PR cards? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by XX01(f): 2:34pm On Jan 17, 2018 |
jbadmus: On your POF, if you've collected and spent it then how is it available to you to use? Will your PFA give you a letter stating that it is available to you after 4 months of resignation? Please don't bring mago mago into this pension as POF before others will bear the brunt. I don't have a response for the other items of your query as I have no idea. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:48pm On Jan 17, 2018 |
jbadmus:There is no advantage. Your application would be treated just as everyone else. A US grad degree as no influence on job search. It is still from outside the country and no difference from a post grad from UK or anywhere else. A US first degree in a regulated profession (e.g healthcare) would have made it abit easy in passing qualifying exams (e.g OSCE) due to similar learning standards. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jbadmus: 2:49pm On Jan 17, 2018 |
XX01: I do appreciate your response. At the embolden, I don't think it is necessary.This is an online forum,where the real personality of people is difficult to measure. Not everyone gets involved in any act of dishonesty or criminal act: I am not one! I was only asking if it could be used; considering the fact that one can still have access to this pension account again( having withdrawn the first 25%) when one clocks 50 years. Your insinuation was highly unfounded and lacks substance.Once again,I do sincerely appreciate the time used to respond to my inquiries. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jbadmus: 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2018 |
salford1: Thanks for your response. |
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