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How many days does it take to acquire the permanent resident card?

by Andrew | Jan 24, 2019

When you land in Canada, you will be given an envelope with your PR card application form. Fill this out and mail it at the earliest. According to the Citizenship Immigration Canada website, it takes 63 calendar days to get your PR card. This time applies if you have...

How do I get my PR Card, Health Card after landing in Canada? Is it easy to apply for government health coverage, how long does it take to get the health card?

by Andrew | Jan 13, 2019

When you land you will be given an envelope containing the forms you need to fill for your PR Card – i.e. the Permanent Resident card as well as your Health coverage card. Again, health services are provided individually by the Provinces and each Province has...

I’m unclear on what is free in Canada’s health care system and what isn’t. Can you explain what the different costs are?

by Prepare For Canada | Jan 12, 2019

Under Canada’s health care system, all medically necessary hospital stays, including those needed for treatment of an illness or surgical and maternity services (such as childbirth, prenatal, post-natal and newborn care, and treatment of complications surrounding a...

Is there a limit on the amount of personal jewellery that a new immigrant can bring in?

by Andrew | Feb 16, 2018

This is based on the declaration you made when you applied for immigration. You can bring in what you had declared duty-free. Officers may ask you questions about these items during your customs interview. Make sure you describe these items on your list of goods. To...

What are the important first things we must do after our landing? I would like to know the most important things to do as I land in Canada?

by Andrew | Feb 16, 2016

One of the first people you will meet at your point of arrival in Canada will be a friendly Canada customs agent. You will be required to produce the list of goods you are importing along with your landing certificates. The list will be divided into goods you are...

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How many days does it take to acquire the permanent resident card?

How do I get my PR Card, Health Card after landing in Canada? Is it easy to apply for government health coverage, how long does it take to get the health card?

I’m unclear on what is free in Canada’s health care system and what isn’t. Can you explain what the different costs are?

Is there a limit on the amount of personal jewellery that a new immigrant can bring in?

What are the important first things we must do after our landing? I would like to know the most important things to do as I land in Canada?

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