Posted on: 02-02-08 05:20:56
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Originally posted by flyinghigh
It is ok Erra I saw middle east as location wiht your name thts why i thought you know abt this place.
I never lived \"there\". \"there\" I mean Canada. I am still in middle east only.
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Originally posted by flyinghigh
Actually I m really tensed and anxious for this new place visit.
next week most probably we will be visiting Canada.
-Read weather is very bad But have no other option as given time line is short.
--I would like to ask If I need to bring umbrellas also with us??
--everyday new querry arises in the mind : )
--like if if are there next week---Will be able to go for sight seeing or have to stay indoors??
Thanks once again
1. No need to be tense. Your immigration process will be very smooth. I guess difficult part is to find out a right school and house in the school attendance area.
I suggest you read an article tittled \"Comprehensive Guide for Newly Landed Immigrants to Canada\" in Articles section of Canadian Desi. It is very useful. Print out Toronto Maps - Road, Subway etc maps and get familiarized with the routes on map. More you read relevant information in websites of School boards, house renting, transport etc, more you will be confident. Canadian Desi also has wealth of information. You can find out relevant info in CD with simple search
2. If you rent a car, moving around may be comfortable and convenient in winter. But road condition at this time may not be suitable for safe driving.
3. Umbrellas are avaialble in most of the stores. Better you buy them there. Each costs around C$ 3.
4. If you have query, do not hesitate ask. Many CD members are happy to answer.
5. Since you are moving your family permanently, you can go for sight seing any other time even if you can not make it now due to bad weather condition. If weather permits, you may give first priority for Niagara Water falls. Other places in and around Toronto are not so great.
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Originally posted by flyinghigh
---What will you suggest if i plan to move permanently in april in view to get
my kids early registration and admission in schools?I know session starts in september but thinking to give them some time to get adjusted to new place .
Thanks once again
Last week, I called a school in TDSB and discussed with them about right time of moving there. They informed me that second semester starts from fisrt week of Feb. If your daughter joins the school now, she can take up some Grade 11 subjects right now and earn credits by end of this semester i.e. end of june, 08.
If she is assigned one or two subjects ( Courses) in Grade 10 based on her performance in Maths and English tests, she can take those courses and complete them before summer even if she joins in April first week.
If she joins in first week of April, they do not allow credits for Grade 11 courses. But they allow her to attend classes and get familiarized with the education. But above info may not be valid for all schools and all school boards. Better you call the school, you intend to admit and find out the info.
Best wishes,
- Erra
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Originally posted by flyinghigh
2-As I came to know tht admission of kids are on age basis not on the class previously they passed.
is it true?if yes then my daughter is 15 yrs old in which grade she will be admitted?she will be appearing for 10th cbse board this year.
Thanks in advance
Why do not allow her to complete her Class 10 from CBSE and then move to Canada?
- Erra
I will be going in feburary 08' to visit for few days,thats why I was asking about sight seeing.
I was thinking to move permanently in the month of april instead of august[as suggested by few CDs] if it is of any benefit/good for kids education.[which you have answered]
My daughter will give her CBSE board exams in the month of march and will finish her 10th by end of march.
I have downloaded 'first day --info for new comers'.
Thanks.
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hi,
we are also from UAE-Sharjah.Planning to come to Canada in July-Aug 08.
If any of you are in UAE,do send me your contact details and we can be in touch...
Regards,
You have mentioned that you might be landing in Canada in Feb '08 for a few days only before moving permanently in April. However, you have not metioned your destination in Canada.
I would highly recommend that during this trip, you should visit a settlement agency in the neighbourhood where the settlement workers are well informed and equipped with serving newcomers with their needs. You can get a list of settlement agencies by visiting www.settlement.org
The services are free as they are funded by CIC. They can guide you with application for SIN, education for your children, opening of bank account etc.
Completion of these formalities during this trip shall be beneficial to you when you return permanently in April
Incase you are planning to visit Mississauga/Brampton/Caledon region, you can visit us at Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (905.629.1873)
Best wishes and welcome to Canada
Praveen
Thanks Praveen,
we will be in Mississauga--
_So you mean to say I should apply for SIN and health insurance also?Yes I will be moving most probably in april permanently [if god willings]--
_Which Store or supermarket would be better for shopping?
_Though we bought winterclothes but still if we find they are not enough [upon reaching there[--which will be a good place in Mississauga to get winter clothes at good price?
_Can I take my laptop with me which I will be bringing back?
_Do I need to keep a voltage adapter with me?
Sorry to ask so many Qs----thanks in advance. 
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As the SIN Card is primarily for obtaining a job and the Health Card becomes effective only after 90 days of landing, it may not be a good idea to apply for SIN Card during this short trip. You would need an address to receive the SIN Card. Regarding the OHIP Card, the rule says that you cannot be absent from Ontario for more than 30 days in the first 180 days. Therefore, i would suggest postponing these for April when you permanently move.
Regarding convenience shopping for winter clothes, in Mississauga, Square One is a popular destination and has stores like Walmart, Sears, Zellers and many more. Winter wear is on sale at most of these places and you can get good deals.
You can get your laptop and take it back . There should not be any problem. In Canada, you have 110 V supply. Most of the laptops today work both on 220V and 110 Volt. So just make sure that it works on 110 V
Since you mentioned that you will be in Mississauga, do find time to visit me or call me at 905-629-1873 Extn 244
Best wishes
Praveen
