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Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in Canada

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How do I obtain a visitor record after immigration forgot to give me one?

Drive to the border, cross it and turn around immediately. That’s what some persons have done in the past to (re-)immigrate after obtaining PR. Perhaps this can work in your case too? I remember that …
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The importance of a Bachelors Degree

I'm an immigrant to Canada myself and I was lucky to transfer within my company. …
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Can I obtain some land on lease from the government to do some livestock farming?

There is indeed a vast swath of Canada which is crown land. Most of it is in the North of the country. According to this web site it is indeed more than 90% of the land. …
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Are there any banks in Canada that don't charge large fees for transactions in foreign curre...

I used https://www.transfermate.com to move money from Europe to Canada. I found it was the best option. There is also http://www.xe.com/. …
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How does foreign drivers license exchange work in Quebec?

I can only talk about my Ontario experience, it might work similarly in Quebec, it might not. When I moved from Germany to Ontario in 2009 I had to visit the "DriveTest Centre". My German DL was part …
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Exchange my Australian P2 driver license in Ontario Canada?

Even within Canada you have to renew some of your licenses when moving between Provinces. …
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Are personal cheques still used in Canada?

Yes, cheques are still very much in use in Canada. It's the cheapest way to send money because Interac transfer fees are CAD 1.50 last time I used it. My cheques are free. … I also hadn't seen a cheque in over 20 years before I moved to Canada. I just wanted to give people my account number to send me the money. Instead account numbers are somewhat handled as a secret. …
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To Canada From Switzerland for a PhD: principal versus secondary residency?

Taxation: If you live longer than 183 days in Canada you'll pay your taxes here. You can find the details at the website of the Canada Revenue Agency (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/). … I opened my account with President's Choice Financial (http://www.pcfinancial.ca) even before I had a place in Canada. Just find a Loblaws supermarket with a kiosk. …
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How long does a Work Permit last in Canada?

I came to Canada on a work permit. Mine was tied to my job and my company. It was valid for 2 years. It was extended twice until I eventually was granted the status of a Permanent Resident. … www.canadainternational.gc.ca/sweden-suede/experience_canada_experience/working_holiday-vacances_travail.aspx The Working Holiday category is designed for Swedish citizens who intend to travel in Canada
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What to do in relation to pension funds when leaving Canada?

Pension == Public Employee? He should ask the body of government that pays his pension. In his - new - country of residence he will have to pay the normal income tax on income from his pension.
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How common is life insurance with tech jobs in Canada?

You ask "how common is it in Canada" - that's a question you need to ask somebody who's got a view on the industry. … I'd think that it is not really something you should spend too much time on: Find out what the coverage you're going to need will cost you in Canada and if your potential employeur doesn't offer this type …
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International driving permit and driver's license at Ontario, Canada

Canada is not really a country in that sense (let's not talk about bringing beer across provincial borders). Have you looked at the website of Ontario's provincial government? …
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How easy is it to find a manual car in North America?

In general it's not a problem to find a manual car here in Canada. 8 years ago When I came over from Europe I got a used Hyundai Elantra. Kijiji lists ~95k automatic and ~15k manual cars for sale. …
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Can someone working in USA with H1B visa get PR of Canada?

Have you checked the Immigration Canada website? There is explained which programs exists to immigrate. I suggest to check out what applies to you. …
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Can filling an employer abuse claim affect my chances of citizenship?

First you’d have to become a permanent resident and live for five years in Canada. Take step one first before you concern your about step X. …
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