Guide to landing for new immigrants in Canada

Matters before landing

1. Landing date: usually one year after physical examination. The whole family must land before the latest landing date

Guide to landing for new immigrants in Canada

Matters before landing

1. Landing date: usually one year after physical examination. The whole family must land before the latest landing date, and the deputy applicant must not land before the main applicant (it can land at the same time or the main applicant can land first).

Second, immigration documents: prepare passports and immigration documents with visas for the whole family.

3. Air tickets and luggage: It will be cheaper to book air tickets in advance. Summer and Christmas are peak seasons, so try to avoid this time when landing. Please pay attention to the airline's luggage regulations when booking tickets, and don't be overweight.

4. Cash and bank account opening: Everyone (including children) can carry no more than 65,438+00,000 Canadian dollars in cash, and the excess must be declared. You can open an account in a local bank in Canada in advance and remit money to the account in advance. After receiving the account, you only need to activate it at the reservation bank to get the bank card.

5. The address in Canada is used to collect the maple leaf card: it can be the address of relatives or friends, and it should be filled in when entering the country.

Six, children's school registration documents-according to the different stages of the corresponding documents.

Seven, driver's license: the domestic driver's license can be used for three months after landing, and then you must take a local or international driver's license.

8. List of Articles-According to the number of articles prepared for long-term or short-term boarding, Canadian Customs will exempt all articles brought by new immigrants for the first time.

It is forbidden to bring weapons, fireworks, drugs, cultural relics, rare animal and plant products, meat, vegetables, fruits, eggs and dairy products into the country. /kloc-passengers over 0/9 years old can bring 1.5 liters of wine (or 1. 14 liters of liquor) and 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars) into the country, and the excess will be subject to customs duties.

Ten, the opening of at least one mobile phone international roaming, you must also bring several conversion sockets. Don't bring electrical appliances. Electrical appliances in Canada are cheaper. You can bring some bedding. Vancouver is not too cold in winter, so there is no need for thick down jackets. Bring some change of clothes. Clothing, skin care products and cosmetics in Canada are cheaper than those in China, so don't bring them. You can also bring some simple medicines in case of emergency. Electronic dictionary.

Special note: if your marriage and children's situation change before landing, you must notify the immigration department first.

Enter the program

First, the customs entry form-fill in the plane, the whole family to fill in L copies;

2. Before the plane lands, the crew will report the weather and temperature on the ground and prepare the corresponding clothes;

Third, the immigration officer interviews;

4. Take the baggage from the baggage conveyor belt of the relevant airline and take down the checked baggage;

5. Customs inspection: Carry all checked baggage and hand-held articles, show your passport, immigrant visa and customs entry form to the customs inspectors for inspection. Items are generally not checked out of the box, usually only X-rays and police dogs are checked to prevent drugs, or they may just ask a few questions and check nothing;

6. If you need to transfer, leave the quarantine area and enter the airport lobby to check in in Toronto (or elsewhere) and check your luggage;

7. When you arrive at your destination, if the relatives and friends who met you at the airport don't arrive, don't panic and wait patiently. Bags containing valuables such as documents and money must be carried with you.

Post-entry matters

1. Maple Leaf Card: permanent resident card. It will be handled at the airport on the day of landing, free of charge, and requires a Canadian address. It will be sent in about 6 weeks, and it will be needed to go back to Canada in the future. You can apply for citizenship if you have lived for three years within four years.

Second, SIN card SocialInsuranceNumber, social insurance card, also known as work card. Go to the nearest SIN card as soon as possible to handle the address. 4-6 weeks, free. Only with this card can you work and apply for milk money.

Third, medical insurance card, also called health card, will be used for free medical treatment in the future. You don't have to do it yourself in Vancouver. You can fill out the application form and send it together with the copy of immigration documents and the first page of your passport. It will take 3-4 months, during which you can buy temporary medical insurance if necessary.

4. Bank debit cards and credit cards. Almost all big banks have Chinese experts and services. 2-3 weeks to the account, try to use credit cards, not only can accumulate credit records, but also enjoy interest-free period and feedback. Remember to repay in time (you can bind credit card and debit card).

Driver's license: You can use China driver's license within three months after landing. American and international driver's licenses can be used in Canada, but the insurance premium is more expensive. You can ask the auto insurance company in the original country of residence to issue a certificate of no accident record, and there will be a discount when you apply for insurance. If you have completed your China driver's license for two years, you can avoid the eight-month waiting period after the written test (that is, the traffic test, you can choose the Chinese test) and take the G2 test immediately.

6. Communication: The mobile phone plan can be signed according to the telephone bill budget, and the mobile phone is basically free, but the mode of free delivery depends on the telephone bill. Fixed telephone, broadband and TV programs can be signed according to their own needs and handled by the same company.

7. Language learning: There are private and public language schools for new immigrants, and public classes are large and free. Private schools charge fees, but the classes are small and the communication with teachers is closer. Besides, you can get a library card and use all public libraries for free.

Eight, children's enrollment: immigrant children need landing papers and Canadian addresses to study abroad, which can only be handled after landing, which is different from studying abroad. During the landing, you can get to know the relevant schools first and prepare the registration materials.

Nine. Annual tax return (asset declaration). Each tax year is 65438+February 3 1, and the tax declaration needs to be completed before the end of April.