New members of the Canada forum, introduce yourself here — 3rd quarter of 2015
Newbie on the Canada forum? DonÂ’t know how to start?
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We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Canada if you are planning to move there.
It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.
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I am from India and new immigrant to Canada.
Hope to have a good time here with like minded expat members.
Good Day
    I will be initiating our immigration process next month. I live in Oman but am from Pakistan. I will appreciate any guidance which can be provided in this regard. I am basically a businessman and my wife is a mechanical engineer. I am thinking of acquiring one of the franchises (maybe) once we get there; although, I am currently unfamiliar with the process, I need to look into bank financing facilities also; etc. etc.
Regards to all

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Kenjee
My name is Gondai i have been in Canada for 10 months now. I was living in Alberta Brooks for the past 9 months and i have met good people who made me to love Canada because of their goodness. I now live in Toronto and trying to settle in but unfortunatly my work permit expires in September and if i do not extend my stay i will have to leave Canada.
We're a couple with a dog from the Netherlands. We are hoping to enjoy canada for at least one year.
I would love to get some tips and advice, that's why I joined. Now I'm going to make my first post, hope you'll read it!
Regards,
R&T
First of all a big thanks to all of you from bottom of my heart.
Really a nice blog, 70% of my quarries has been cleared through this blog only.
Basically I am trying to enter Toronto with a job (temporary Work permit for 2 years via LMIA) then onward I shall apply for PR as getting a PR for Canada is very difficult from my home country. The problem arises to clear IELTS exam.
I am a B.tech Engineer and having 5 years of experience and spouse completed post graduation and having a year of experience.
A consultancy in my hometown is offering me and spouse supervisory (Shop management supervisor) jobs in a shopping mall in GTA.
Salary for me will be - 2900 Ca$ (After tax) + 300 Ca$ for Accommodation
Spouse salary will be - 2600 Ca$(After tax) + 300 Ca$ for Accommodation
We are 3 members (Me,Spouse and son- 4 years)
So my quarries are:
1) Is 6100 Ca$ a good salary to live in Toronto suburbs. (Includes everything)
2) Looking at health and son's education will be bear by me as I am not a PR holder can I able to save a minimum 1500 Ca$ per month.
(We rarely go for outing and avoid clubbing and other stuffs. Basically we leave a complete middle class life)
3) Apart from above my major concern is, We will enter Canada in temporary ''UNSKILLED WORK PERMIT'' for 2 years. Shall we eligible to convert it to "SKILLED WORK PERMIT'' if i got a chance to work professionally with some other employers.
4) Will we be eligible for PR after 2 years if we worked in Unskilled Work permit.
5) Is IELTS is required after 2 years for PR. (Got some info in internet that doing a french course can opt out the option for IELTS)
6) Rather than the said job Can I work other part time jobs in the leisure time.
7) Within 20 to 25 kms from GTA area can i find a 1 bedroom flat or basement within the cost of 700 to 800 Ca$
8)What is cost of education for kids.
These quarries are very important to me as I unable to find the proper answers. Please help us out.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
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my name Christina from Indonesia, want move to Montreal Canada,but so very difficult find some information like job.
how I can apply job there, if I not have job permit too.
thank you for helping me.
best regards
Christina
my names are daniel from cameroon. I will be very grateful to settle in Canada "Toronto" because it my dream country  I am happy to meet u guy I know u will help realize my dreams . thanks all
I am a 30 yr old female speech therapist in South Africa, looking to immigrate to Canada.
In South Africa, speech pathologists are fully qualified after completing a 4yr Bachelor's degree including 400 practical hours.
In Canada & USA, the speech pathology program is only offered at a masters level, but the curriculum is the same as what South Africans cover at a bachelor's level.
I was wondering if there are any allied health professionals on this forum that have moved from south africa to Canada and we're able to practice without a masters. Is our bachelor's degree recognised as sufficient to practice?
I have an EOI submitted, so I am expecting to receive an LAA to proceed with my application.
Cheers.
In Montreal already one year but comming from a great experience of 10 years in South America :-) hope to have the same great time ;-)
I'm Jeanettia from South Africa.
I hope this blog will help a ton. I'm looking to move to Canada, in the next year or less and want to get all the information i need in order for the process to go well.
Hopefully valuable information will come out of this blog.
Chat soon.
I am a Civil Engineer
I want to Canada job for Civil Engineer
Reason : avoid posting your personal details pls
My name is Richard half retired and while searching the net found a super lady over there.I am very familiar with all the romance scams,but I assure you this is not one of them.So,I am thinking of going there,maybe find some work in languages or the like and live with my new love.Then get married and maybe come back to Canada,depending on how life is there.I have heard lots of second hand info,and now I would like first hand advicxe,from people either living there or expats from there.I need so much info,and I don't know where to start.So I saw your blog and give it a shot.
Well that,s basically it.Waiting for a reply
Richard bagordo
I stay in Montréal and I am looking to move to Mississauga ,
the first thing I want to know if it's the same routing at Montréal, the second if it will be easy for me and may familly to adapt with the new climat
thank you
Can I apply for study permit to Canada after receiving offer letter without paying part of the tuition?? Even though all other documents needed to process the study permit are available. What are the chances that my study permit application will not be rejected by CIC. Kindly reply me asap. Thanks
I m current living in Calgary Alberta Canada
My jobs @ city where I'm living I have my own business
With 3 days work and 4 days off per week
On my weekend I do as an volunteer as a instructor dance for Vietnamese HPN ass
Beside I also do help golden age group as per T.A and partner dance
As per this moment I m have a holiday in hcm city
Any way I welcome to any one who want to learn or to enjoy any type of sport dance
North American style
I m finished dance lessons from university of Calgary Alberta Canada
Welcome all
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brianvo wrote:Hi all
I m current living in Calgary Alberta Canada
My jobs @ city where I'm living I have my own business
With 3 days work and 4 days off per week
On my weekend I do as an volunteer as a instructor dance for Vietnamese HPN ass
Beside I also do help golden age group as per T.A and partner dance
As per this moment I m have a holiday in hcm city
Any way I welcome to any one who want to learn or to enjoy any type of sport dance
North American style
I m finished dance lessons from university of Calgary Alberta Canada
Welcome all
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Hi Brianvo, check your mail, i just sent a mail to you.
I'm Jules cesar from cameroon, actually living in India, It's a real pleasure to join you on this forum.
I'm planning to move to toronto, North york by November 1st and hope to have great time there and to be guided by this forum.
Regards

I'm Caroline, a French girl of 27. I just got my degree in France and moved in St-Johns NL for eight months where I will teach French at university. Excited to live this new experience and so happy to finally be here in Canada ! I will travel a lot during my stay to visit the famous Canadian cities.
Anyway I will be in Halifax from September 5th to 10th, if anyone is free to show me the city, it will be great !

See you soon !
Caroline
This is Muhammad Nazrul Islam, have been teaching IELTS nearly for 13 years. I'm interested to teach IELTS Online.
Fee is negotiable!
If you have any inquery, pls mail to: **
Reason : For own security measures, please do not share email address on the forum.
          I Aston Johnson living Jamaica in the parish of ST Thomas.
I am married, work at a very know hotel in Kingston as a dining room
waiter, speak english, I am 48 years old being married for 22 years,
never being to Canada would like to , goes to church, one son ,love
meeting people.
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