JDM - Immigration to Canada

Consider interesting situations 👉

💰 Declare valuables at customs.

If you bring more than CAD 10,000 into Canada, you must declare it. Some may inadvertently put a mark on the declaration that they do not have more than 10,000 CAD with them. If employees find a larger amount, a serious fine will be issued. It is almost impossible to challenge this decision.

🙅‍♀️ Do not argue or resist customs officers.

Let's imagine that a young Canadian woman flew in from vacation and brought dried fish with her, which is prohibited from being imported into the country. But instead of cooperating with customs officials, she begins to actively argue and point out the incorrect work of the officers. In such a situation, she, like anyone else entering the country, will be detained to clarify the circumstances for up to 24 hours.

🦩 The import of exotic animals is possible only on the basis of a permit (CITES permit).

If you flew to Canada with your pet parrot, you should know that it is an exotic animal in the first place.
At customs, you are required to provide permission to import the animal, or immediately fly back with the pet, or transfer the animal to quarantine and resolve the issue with the documents as soon as possible.
This situation is worth a lot of spending, wasted time and emotional stress.

We recommend that you always pay attention to the information on official websites about the import of goods, animals, etc. Also, do not exceed the limits. And in any situation, behave with restraint and affability, showing that you are ready for cooperation.

Are you planning to come or immigrate to Canada? For all questions regarding the preparation of immigration documents, you can write to direct.

DO NOT DO LIKE THIS...

If the thought “just to leave, and I’ll somehow gain a foothold” crept into my head, then it’s better to drive it.

Unfortunately, in Canada it is almost impossible to extend a tourist visa, and it is with it that you will most likely enter the country. Even if you find an employer, the chances are minimal. A quest called "Convince the government" awaits you. And believe me, this quest is not easy...

Moreover, it will not work to complete all the documents while remaining in Canada. You will have to go back and wait about a year for the Canadian government to decide whether to give you a work visa or not.

If you decide to stay in Canada illegally, then you automatically close all the doors that will help you stay in this country legally.

👆🏻 Canadians value the law very much, so if you violate it, you lose all chances to stay in this country.

Let's add the following facts to the list of cons:

- Work only in low-paid areas

-Problems with renting a house

- Lack of opportunity to buy your own home

- Lack of health insurance

- Illegal will not be able to get a driver's license. Driving with a license from your country is only available for the first 3 months

- You can't leave the country

- Fear during any verification of documents

The list can go on and on, but we think that even from the above points it is clear that such a life will not be enjoyable.

We strongly recommend getting rid of the idea of ​​being in this country illegally. It is better to spend time and effort on preparing documents for legal immigration. With what, by the way, we can help! Write to us in Direct, we will answer any question!

The environment greatly influences each person. So when you immigrate to Canada, be prepared for the fact that you will have new habits.

✅ Coffee to go. Unlike Europeans, Canadians like to drink coffee on their way to work. If you are not yet an avid coffee drinker, you may soon become one.

✅ Canadians are different in that they apologize very often, and sometimes excessively. Perhaps you, too, will acquire this habit.

✅ Walking on the right side is a habit that you pick up instantly. It doesn't take long for you to realize that you are going against pedestrian traffic.

✅ Courtesy. This great habit is common to Canadians. Here, sometimes they say “thank you” too often and answer “nothing”, they greet people and ask how they are doing.

✅Cleaning the sidewalk in front of the house. Surprising news, but if you do not remove the snow by 10:00, then you can be fined.

✅ Forget drinking in public in most of Canada. Despite the fact that it is common in many European countries, drinking in public is prohibited by law.

✅ The habit of paying for purchases with a card. Canadians rarely use cash. We think that you will quickly rebuild.

✅Hockey. Yes, yes, it will also become a habit and lifestyle for you. In Canada, they literally live this game.

✅Queue for the bus. And here the Canadians will never push. Whoever gets to the bus stop first gets on the bus first.

✅ Milk in bags Canadians buy milk in bags, and then the bag is stored in a special milk jug. And no, we're not talking about neat little milk cartons. These are huge packages of 4 liters of milk.

Save the list, then share which habits you were able to implement the fastest😉

When a person decides to move to another country, the first thing he thinks about is domestic and financial difficulties.

But in addition to these moments, psychological problems often await immigrants. Let's say right away that this is normal, you should be ready for this, because after a while you will be able to overcome them. Especially if you know what to expect.

We have prepared for you a small list of psychological difficulties that immigrants face.

🔶Loneliness

The first time in another country, you may have a feeling of abandonment. Old friends and acquaintances are a thousand kilometers away, but new ones have not yet appeared and it is not clear where to look for them. Try to be patient and don't despair. Keep in touch with old friends at least online, and you can look for new ones in sports sections, as well as interest clubs.

🔶Easy fatigue and chronic fatigue

At first, you will have a lot of new and varied information. Your brain will literally boil, processing it. Therefore, you will spend a lot more energy. Plus, communication in a foreign language will take a huge amount of resource. Do not be surprised that by the end of the day you will literally fall down!
❗️ During this period, it is important not to forget about taking care of yourself. Physical activity (yoga and running are especially useful), good sleep and regular rest are your faithful helpers.

🔶 Anxiety and fears

Everything new is scary, especially if this new is literally everywhere. Other laws, rules, people… all this will provoke anxiety and fears. If you have the opportunity to turn to assistants, people who are competent in various fields (including bureaucratic ones), then for the sake of your peace of mind, contact them. Recall that taking care of yourself is your first companion in the short term after the move.

🔶Periods of crisis

All immigrants go through periods of crisis, this is a scientifically proven fact👆🏻You will definitely have thoughts that the country does not accept you, and everything around will be in dark colors. Don't despair, this is temporary. The clouds will dissipate, and you will adapt and join the life of a new place.

Today, we will tell you in which cases Canadian employers do not need to obtain an LMIA:

▪️Work under an international agreement. Canada has such agreements with Mexico and the United States (North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)).
▪️ Entrepreneurs or individual entrepreneurs do not need it, because they do not have an employer.
▪️Transfer within an international company (Intra-Company Transferees).
▪️International exchange programs. For example, a program for the exchange of young teachers.
▪️Some creative professionals: modern dancers, ballet choreographers, opera singers, theater actors, orchestral musicians.
▪️Priests.
▪️Accompanying family members of students or employees.
▪️Provincial nominees
▪️Scientists

Write in the comments what other documents for immigration you would like to know👇

If you are no longer interested in such ordinary professions as: a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer or a teacher, then in Canada you will find something to surprise yourself with.
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Introducing unusual professions in Canada:
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🧔 Bingo manager - he knows the rules of bingo gambling well. The manager announces jackpots/winnings, receives complaints from participants, and also checks whether the game is played legally.
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👨‍🔧 Elevator Inspector - Special inspectors make a tour of the elevators and check them for compliance with safety standards.
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👮‍♂️ Royal Canadian Police officer is a native Canadian job. A Canadian doesn't have to be a member of the royal family to become an officer.
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🧐 Maple Syrup Coordinator - oversees the maple syrup production processes.
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🍺 Beer Ombudsman is not about drinking beer and getting money as you might think. The Ombudsman regulates conflict situations between beer shops, their customers and brewers.
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Share in the comments what non-standard professions you know👇

Let's test your intuition and knowledge of Canada's provinces. The rules are simple: read the facts about the province and write the answer in the comments👇

➖The only province that borders the Great Lakes.
➖The coat of arms depicts a bear.
➖Niagara Falls here.
➖⅔ The territory is occupied by forests.
➖Here you will see the world's largest freshwater island.

In one of the previous posts, we talked about immigration to Canada with the whole family.

Today's post will continue this theme, in which we will share tips that will help your children easily adapt in a new country.

Tip 1:
If you decide to move, then you should not delay it, and wait for the moment when your child will perfectly learn the language. As a rule, upon arrival in Canada, children begin to speak a new language faster and better than adults.

Tip 2:
New friends will help soften the adaptation period. Explain to your children that they will definitely have them, and in every possible way help them make new acquaintances.

Tip 3:
Try to spend as much time as possible with your children and tell how your day went. The advice is banal, but believe me, the calmness and confidence of parents are transmitted to children.

Tip 4:
Study local traditions and mentality together. So your children will be able to quickly integrate into the culture of a new country for them.

Tip 5:
Do not give up the usual rituals of your family. For example, if every Friday you had a tradition of going to the cinema, then you should not give it up. This simple action will have a positive effect on the adaptation of your children in a new country.

We sincerely advise you not to postpone immigration in the hope that at an older age your children will be able to more easily survive the adaptation. Anecdotal evidence refutes such fears.

👆🏻Moreover, the older you get, the less points you can get by age in the immigration program.

If you have any questions - write in the comments, we will be happy to answer each!

In modern Canada, many nations and cultures have mixed. But in the core of the traditions of the inhabitants of Canada, or rather in their mentality, the traditions of the Anglo-Saxons can be traced.

Mostly Canadians are individualists, they value both personal and other people's space.

👆🏻 Respect for other people is the basis of the Canadian mentality. Canadians would rather walk away from conflict than stir it up.

Small talks are incredibly common in Canada. These are small conversations with strangers about the weather, the city, the environment.

Also in Canada, you can often hear “Sorry!”, Not only from the culprit of this or that situation, but also from the victim.

In Canada, there are topics that you should not discuss with unfamiliar people:

🔹Religious preferences
🔹Political views
🔹National issues
🔹 Income and financial condition

Canadians tend to be very punctual. Their attitude to time is quite scrupulous.

Canadians are also extremely respectful of the Law. They do not consider their state as a system hostile to them. On the contrary, Canadians are doing their best to help the state. For example, seeing a drunk person driving, a Canadian will call the police.

Other features of the Canadian mentality:

➖There is absolutely no cult of food in Canada. It is considered normal to bring your own alcohol and food with you to visit, and take with you what you have not finished drinking / finished eating.

➖Canadians don't trade, even in the market. Bargaining is appropriate only in case of a large purchase (house or car)

➖As for alcohol, Canadians tend to drink quite a lot of beer

It is customary in Canada to tip. Refusal to pay them is considered disrespectful, and even rude.

➖ Canadians are very respectful of the environment. It is not customary to throw garbage in the middle of the street or out of a car window.

➖ Canadians are passionate about sports. A lot of running, swimming, swinging, playing games. Active family recreation has been developed, for example, hiking with children, cycling and much, much more.

Which of their traditions did you like the most?

The country's economy continues to recover from the pandemic, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.
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💼Employment according to the payroll increased in eight provinces. Ontario led the way with over 43,000 new employees added to the headcount. British Columbia came in second, followed by Quebec.
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The lack of jobs continues to be a problem. More than 1 million vacancies were posted at the beginning of autumn alone.
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In the hotel and restaurant sector, there were almost 200,000 vacancies, and the vacancy rate was 14.4%.
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Statistics Canada explained that an increase in vacancies could indicate an increase in economic activity and hiring.
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As you can see, if there is a desire to immigrate, then there will be work now😉

If you want to come up with a big goal or dream (choose what is closer to you), then you can opt for a Canadian passport.

It is still considered one of the most prestigious and promising documents in the world! And these are not our inventions, but the World Passport Index data from Henley & Partners.

All passports in the world are ranked according to the number of countries that their holders can get without a visa.

What does a Canadian passport give:

✅ Ability to travel to 185 countries. Once again, we note that you do not need to make a visa for this!

Canada's passport has been in the top ten strongest passports in the world since 2006: the best result (2nd place) was in 2014, after which a slow decline began.

Would you like to get a Canadian passport?

What are the Christmas traditions in Canada? In fact, different provinces have their own interesting traditions☝️

In the province of Newfoundland, more often in small towns and villages, there is a tradition of the "kalyadok" type. People dress up in fabulous costumes, knock on doors, sing and dance, for which they are treated to a cake and a cup of tea.

Many Canadian families bake cookies, with special shaped cookies, in order to exchange them with other relatives later.

And families of French descent have festive parties on Christmas Eve called "Réveillon" and they usually last until early morning.

On Christmas Eve, in Southwest Nova Scotia, many families eat lobster, a shellfish caught off the coast of Nova Scotia in the North Atlantic.

At the end of the Christmas season on January 6, the province of Quebec celebrates a holiday called "La Fete du Roi". Residents bake a pie, inside which a bean is baked. According to tradition, whoever gets the bean becomes king or queen. This is similar to the tradition in Spain and Belgium.

What are the Christmas traditions in your country? In your family?

📝 A letter of motivation is a document in which you explain why you are applying for a particular type of visa. Clarify details of your portrait that may not be obvious.

The text also explains the reasons why you could not provide certain documents, if relevant.

❗️ A motivation letter is not an essay. There is no need to write a lot of text about how much you love Canada, and that you do not plan to stay there illegally.

🔎 The content affects the subjective attitude of the visa officer towards you. Therefore, when you write something, you need to check if there is any unwanted subtext in it.

To write a motivation letter, it is best to contact a specialist, as it directly affects the result of the review. Especially if your situation is not ideal.

Our team has a lot of positive experience in applying for visas to Canada, so we understand what a letter should contain in order to increase the chances.

If you order a comprehensive visa processing service, the letter of motivation is already included in it. If you are preparing documents yourself, you can order the writing of a letter separately.

📩 If you need help writing a motivation letter or applying for a visa, put +.

Are there technicians among us? 🤔 You like, because today we have prepared the top cities of the best just for you, cities in Canada.
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🔹Toronto. More than 25,000 technical specialists are concentrated here. And even more is required. Therefore, you can safely immigrate here.
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🔹 Ottawa. Nearly 10% of Ottawa's workers work in the tech sector. You too can find yourself a good job here.
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🔹 Vancouver. There are about 85 thousand technical workers here.
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🔹 Waterloo. In five years, the number of high-tech jobs has grown by more than 50 percent. And we think that it will continue to grow.
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🔹Montreal closes the top five.
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🔹 Calgary employs nearly 45,000 people in the technology sector.
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🔹 Victoria. By the way, there will be a post about her very soon. Don't miss 😉
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🔹Halifax finished in eighth place.
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🔹Quebec. Just under 7% of all workers are employed in the technology industry. And also, over five years, the city saw an increase of 27.4 percent.
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🔹Top-10 closes the city of Hamilton.
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We hope you were helpful 🙂

We believe that the pandemic will end soon and the world will return to its former life.
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So that the wait for this moment is not so painful, we continue to share with you a selection of the most beautiful and must-see places in Canada🙌🏻
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Scroll through the carousel, and after the restrictions are lifted, be sure to go to these places.
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✨ Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal
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The neo-Gothic style gave the basilica an austere, almost ascetic look. The building was erected in the 19th century. The austere and exceptionally symmetrical structure has become a real decoration of the city. The gray noble stone has become dilapidated over time, but this gives additional charm to the structure. This landmark of Canada is also interesting because it contains the largest pipe organ.
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✨ Great Lakes (Atlantic Ocean Basin)
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The group of freshwater lakes includes: Upper, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. The last ice age is considered to be the time of the formation of the lakes. As scientists assume, they arose due to the pressure of the glacier on the earth's crust.
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✨ Thousand Islands (Ontario)
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There are many islands in the 2,000 square kilometer water area. The name of the park "Thousand Islands" is conditional, it is impossible to accurately count their number. Especially small ones, which sometimes hide completely under water. The sizes of the islands are different. There is an island with a football field, others are dozens of times larger in size.
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✨ National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa)
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Today the museum houses six permanent exhibitions spread over two floors. And you can relax here in the restaurant, from the large windows of which you can enjoy wonderful views of the Parliament and the Ottawa River.
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✨Banff
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Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta. The most popular Canadian attraction among tourists. The place is famous for its mountains and warm springs. Great for outdoor enthusiasts.
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There are a lot of places in Canada that you want to visit. Therefore, we will continue to collect a selection of such places for you.
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SYMBOL OF NATIONAL PRIDE

🇨🇦 The flag of Canada is easy to recognize among everyone, however, it took a lot of effort to come up with it.

In 1964, Prime Minister Lester Pearson organized a commission to establish the official design of the Canadian flag.

Initially, the flag was supposed to be a branch with three wedge-shaped leaves, but the design caused a very heated debate.

In the end, the final version of the flag was proposed by George Stanley, professor at the Royal Military Academy, Kingston.

👆🏻About 5,000 flag designs were considered before Stanley was confirmed.

Below we have compiled a selection of interesting facts about the famous maple leaf flag:

✅The largest Canadian flag ever made was 38 meters wide and 76 meters long. This banner cost $ 15,000;

✅The central white zone of the flag symbolizes Canada itself, and the red on the sides - the oceans that wash it;

✅The sample of the 1867 flag participates in ceremonies associated with historical events. It is a symbol of national memory and a tribute to past generations;

✅If the canvas is placed vertically, the stalk of the maple leaf should be on the right;

✅The maple itself is a symbol of Canada, which appeared in the 18th century.

СИМВОЛ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ГОРДОСТИ

🇨🇦 Флаг Канады легко узнать среди всех, однако, чтобы его придумать было потрачено много сил.

В 1964 году Премьер-министр Лестер Пирсон организовал комиссию, чтобы установить официальный дизайн канадского флага.

Изначально флаг должен был представлять с собой ветку с тремя клиновыми листами, но дизайн вызвал очень жаркий спор.

В итоге финальный вариант флага был предложен Джорджем Стенли, профессором Королевского военного училища Кингстона.

👆🏻Около 5000 вариантов дизайна флага были рассмотрены, прежде чем был подтверждён вариант Стенли.

Ниже мы собрали подборку интересных фактов о знаменитом флаге с кленовым листом:

✅Самый большой канадский флаг, который когда-либо был изготовлен, был 38 метров в ширину и 76 метров в длину. Обошёлся такой стяг в $15,000;

✅Центральная белая зона флага символизирует саму Канаду, а красные по бокам — океаны, которые ее омывают;

✅Образец флага 1867 года участвует в торжественных церемониях, связанных с историческими событиями. Это символ национальной памяти и дань уважения прошлым поколениям;

✅Если полотно располагают вертикально, черенок кленового листа должен находиться справа;

✅Сам клен – это символ Канады, который появился еще в XVIII веке.

One of the lowest interest rates from 1.5-2.99% 🔥 certainly makes you think about your home, and even in one of the most developed countries in the world.

🏡 We will tell you how an immigrant can get a mortgage in Canada.

🔎 Basic requirements:

1) Work full-time for at least 3 months. In this case, you can count on a minimum mortgage down payment of 10%.
An exception may be the presence of 35% of the down payment. In this case, it is not necessary to have a job.
You can also look forward to a mortgage immediately after you move if you have 50% of the cost. In this case, 35% will go to the down payment, and 15% will show your collateral for the first time in the country.

2) Self-employed workers must report 2 tax years.

3) The amount of the mortgage you can count on is your annual salary multiplied by 4.5. Based on this, you can understand what kind of initial payment you need. This calculation is valid throughout Canada, but it is worth noting that prices can vary significantly depending on the province.

4) Your credit history is important (repaying loans on time, paying off bills).

5) If you are a student and you have a work permit, you can count on a mortgage if:
- work permit for 1 year, and at the time of submission of documents for a mortgage, you still have 6 months of the remainder of the term with the possibility of extension.
- proof of legitimate work with payroll account statements.

👉 After you start the process of applying for a mortgage, we recommend:
✔️ do not change the place of work
✔️ do not take loans and issue new credit cards
✔️ do not deposit large amounts of cash in a bank account
✔️ do not make international transfers
✔️ do not move to another province with a change of place of work (only if you change place of work within one organization)

Friends, I, as a licensed immigration consultant, will tell you exactly what you will not find among decent and honest companies. Well, you can draw your own conclusions.

1️⃣ First, you should be confused by the very promise of 100% immigration. No reputable company or immigration consultant will give you this guarantee.

2️⃣ Please note the factual information:
- license number of the immigration consultant who will manage your case;
- the presence of a real office in Canada;
- phone, which is always answered by an employee of the company;
- the presence of a website, active social networks will always emphasize the transparency of the company's activities.

3️⃣ Fraudsters will always ask for money for the entire immigration program in advance, while they do not always even bother to provide a decent contract. Sometimes they will ask for a very significant part, breaking it down into before and after. However, the first translation is enough for them.

👀 Now, I'll tell you about the most popular and most often non-existent services that a scammer will offer you:
✔️ Job search for a separate payment. This is illegal activity in Canada.

✔️ Purchase an LMIA or a job offer. A very common scam. However, almost always, there is no employer and there never was. But even if such an employer is found, he is breaking the law, which means that your further relationship with him should raise many questions.

✔️ Fictitious marriages with Canadians. Again, despite the promises, your Canadian spouse's existence is in doubt. And this scheme has long been known to the immigration service.

✔️ Tips to forge documents. There is a high probability of getting banned, even if you simply exaggerate or hide information in documents. Remember, no matter what you are advised, the responsibility for your documents lies only with you.

✔️ PR lottery is an analogue of the American Green Card lottery. Just remember, Canada has never had an immigration attraction like this. You will be shown a beautiful site and asked for money for winning, but this is outright scam.

🙏 Be more attentive, friends!

👉 There are several ways to immigrate without knowledge of languages. However, immigrating to a foreign country without speaking or understanding the language of the inhabitants of this country is not the best option. Therefore, we always recommend that you master at least the minimum past of the language test - 4 points.

So, if your language knowledge is 0 🤐, you still have a chance:

1) you are a dependent applicant
In this case, you are most likely the spouse or minor child of the main applicant. Only the knowledge of the main applicant is taken into account.

2) You are sponsored by your spouse
This process is not quick and you still have to prove the reality of your Love Story. But this option suits us, because the sponsored spouse may have zero knowledge of the language.

3) Application for refugee
This is a very serious and complex process. Despite the fact that language proficiency is not counted, you must have a real reason to apply for this program.

4) you are a major investor
A large investor for the Canadian economy may not have a high level of knowledge of languages, but you will have to demonstrate at least, you also need to know at least C $ 200,000. However, investors with a higher level of language skills will always be a priority.

❗ As you can see, all options are exceptional and not suitable for the majority of those wishing to immigrate. In other cases, provincial programs or pilot programs in which the language requirements are significantly lower than for the federal level, it is still implied that the applicant has at least Pre-Intermediate level.

There are reliable and convenient banks in Canada. Most often, the first year of service is free.

To open an account, you will need two original documents, a passport and a driver's license.

Canadian banks (RBC, BMO, TD, CIBC and Scotiabank) offer special rates for new immigrants.

ATM machines
As in Russia, it is better to use ATMs to withdraw cash. The commission for withdrawing cash from someone else's ATM (Automated Teller Machine) usually costs $ 1.50, and if it is a private ATM, it is much more expensive.

Top Canadian banks for immigrants

🇨🇦Vancouver: Free checking account available from Coast Capital Credit Union. To withdraw cash without commission, you can use Coast Capital and HSBC ATMs.

🇨🇦Online Bank President's Choice offers free account maintenance, unlimited number of transactions, free checkbooks. For cash withdrawals, you can use the CIBC infrastructure.

🇨🇦Credit cards

RBC Dexia issues credit cards without checking the borrower's history, which solves the problem of its absence. This option is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Scotiabank also offers a similar promotion for new immigrants.

💡Is it necessary to live in the province from which you received the nomination?

The last step in obtaining PR status is passing the border guard at the Port of Entry. As a rule, this is the airport.

If it is suspected that you do not plan to reside in the province from which you received the nomination, the officer may send you back home.

Therefore, until you get PR status, nothing should connect you with other provinces. And if it does, then no one should know about it.

Having received the status of PR, you have Mobility Right - the right to free movement. Clause 6 (2) states that a permanent resident of Canada has the right to travel to any province.

On the other hand, when filling out the nomination forms, you confirmed that you are interested in moving to that particular province. Interest in the province is one of the requirements of the program.

If immediately after receiving the PR you go to another province, then you will not fulfill this requirement.

The province that nominated you can make a complaint under Section 44 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This can lead to your deportation or problems obtaining citizenship.

❗When is it better to leave the province that nominated you

We believe that you need to live in this place for about two years. If you are not at all interested in this, then at least 2-4 months.

During this time, they must show that they tried to settle in the provinces, but nothing came of it. For this:

▫send your resume to potential employers;
Go to interviews;
▫ Document all this information: no answers, low salary, rejections.