Very helpful websites before and after landing

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Important web links relating to IRCC and VFS

VFS Canada India Biometric & passport appointment:

• You have 30 days from the date of this letter to present yourself at a VFS biometric collection service point to give your biometrics.

• Biometric appointments are free of cost. Beware of anyone who asks for payments for booking an appointment slot.

• https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/can/book-an-appointment

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Find a Panel Physician 

• Find a doctor you may visit in your country, territory or region for your immigration medical exam. Only Panel Physicians approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can do this exam.

• https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do

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Submit webform to IRCC

• Use webform if you have submitted an application or profile or Your application has exceeded normal processing times or update your application or withdraw or urgent request or technical issue

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/web-form.html

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IRCC Processing time

• Processing times show how long it took IRCC to process most applications in the past for each application type. As IRCC process more applications and clear inventories, the numbers will change. The numbers shown may not reflect how long it will take IRCC to process an application you submit today.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

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IRCC contact details

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/client-support-centre.html

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Find your National Occupation classification(NOC)

• TEER category corresponds to the type and/or amount of training, education, experience and responsibility typically required to work in an occupation. The NOC consists of six TEER categories, identified 0 through 5, which represent the second digit of the NOC code.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html

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Useful links after landing in Canada

How to get Social Insurance Number (SIN) ?

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.html

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How to apply for Medical Service Plan in BC?

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp

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How to apply for Health Services in Ontario?

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card

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How to apply for Canada Child benefit?

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-apply.html

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How do I bring money into Canada (proof of funds)?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

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Income taxes in Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/income-tax.html

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How to enrol child to School?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada/education/enroll.html

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Occupational First Aid Level 1

http://www.bcfirstaidcourses.com/courses/cid-1/Occupational-First-Aid-Level-1

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FoodSafe Level 1

https://www.foodsafe.ca/courses/level-1.html

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New comer Support Program

Without the support of family and friends, and without a familiar environment, it can be hard to settle in. We have designed a menu of support programs to satisfy every aspect of the new immigrant experience, making life easier for newcomers.

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Pre Landing Services

• Professional advice on Canadian Immigration Law

• Assessment & review of documents

• Preparation of applications and files by experienced regulated immigration consultant

• Submission of completed application for timely processing 

• Representation and contact with Canadian government regarding a client’s pending application

• Additional contact with the Department of Citizenship and Immigration in Canada

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Post Landing Services (Charges extra)

• Pickup at the airport and assistance with any initial accommodation needs

• Assistance with setting up bank account, social insurance card, health card

• Initial familiarization with the locality, community center, and local library

• Shopping advice and grocery tips to procure immediate needs and supplies

• Advice regarding school options, admission requirements, documentation

• Assistance with securing a Driver License, obtaining Business Registration

• Advice and direction with translation services; tax preparation; job search

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Insurance Services

• Medical insurance for travellers, visitors to Canada

• Life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance

• Education Plans (RESP) and Pension Plans (RRSP)

• Insurance for new immigrants, international students

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Accounting, Tax, Mortgages (Charges extra)

• Opening a business (Corporation or Sole Proprietorship)

• Annual income tax preparation (personal and business)

• Preparation and filing of business taxes (HST and GST)

• Mortgages for newcomers and first time homebuyers