The Immigrant has Landed!

A permant Residency Visa.

Ok Guys, so you've sent your completed PR application form into the Immigration officer/consultant dealing with your case, you will know you are approved  or unapproved before you get the visa in hand,

but because of the amount of time it takes to put the case together and present it to CIC, you could have a long wait!

Some people who have already sent their forms in for processing seem so Desperate to Get into Canada quickly, it has crossed the minds of many; Do I take the chance  of getting into Canada without my Visa in hand, or will Immigration stop me at the border and refuse me entry?

As tempting as it may be, to go to Canada without the visa in hand, it's not a wise choice.

After approx 4 weeks you will be given your health card but must wait to be able to use services.

As most of us know, Health care does cost in Canada and the US, and is often (insured) by the province you will be living in., So is best that as a new Immigrant; Before you leave your old country, that you make adequate provision for health care should you need it.

Prescriptions are normally dealt with by the local Pharmacy (where you would hand over your drug card)

and pay the appropriate fee (this can be up to $100CAD!)

There are links available on the net for such insurances that can last 3 months anywhere.

I will try to find a few links pointing to them nearer the end of my post.

The difference between a curriculum vitae, and a Canadian Resume:

The main Differences between what we know as a CV 

and the difference between a Resume used in Canada, is the Layouts are different.

DO NOT Expect to find a job/Employment anytime soon using a standard CV over in Canada.

If you have a work permit allowing you to seek work, certain jobs may be restricted to you, if you are on a visitor visa, Certain Jobs are restricted for Permanent Residents, but ALL jobs are open to Canadian Citizens.

There are some specialist places within Canada who may be able to help convert the format of your CV into something that is acceptable to Canadian Employers.

As well as all this, some jobs you may have been qualified for in your home country, either require different qualifications or extra training.  Some people are amazed that they have to start at the bottom of the Career ladder in Canada, moving straight down from Senior positions at other companies in their old country.

Links for health insurance for visitors or New Immigrants to Canada.

http://www.safevisit.ca/index.php 

The above link is to One such company i found on the web, with reasonable premiums.