What should new immigrants pay attention to when entering Canada? This issue of Worldway's Canada Immigration Guide column will detail: Comprehensive Guide to Immigration and Entry into Canada for the reference of new immigrants in Canada as follows:
I. Matters to Consider Before Entry
1. Entry Deadline: Generally one year after the medical examination, all family members must enter before the latest entry deadline, and the secondary applicant cannot enter before the primary applicant (they can enter simultaneously or the primary applicant can enter first).
2. Immigration Documents: Prepare passports with visas for the whole family and the immigration papers. The immigration papers need to be kept safely as they will be needed later.
3. Flight Tickets and Luggage: Booking flight tickets in advance is usually cheaper; summer and Christmas are peak seasons, and entry should be avoided during these times. When booking, please pay attention to the baggage regulations of various airlines and avoid excess weight; if overweight, corresponding fees will be charged according to the airline's regulations.
4. Cash and Bank Account Opening: Each person (including children) can carry no more than CAD 10,000 in cash; amounts exceeding this must be declared. You can open a local bank account in Canada in advance and transfer funds to that account; upon arrival, you only need to visit the bank to activate it to receive and use your bank card.
5. Address in Canada for Receiving the Permanent Resident Card: This can be the address of a relative or friend, which needs to be filled out upon entry.
6. Enrollment Documents for Children’s Schooling—Provide the relevant documents according to the different educational stages.
7. Driver's License: A notarized domestic driver's license can be used for three months after entry; thereafter, a local or international driver's license must be obtained. Providing a bilingual notarized domestic driver's license when applying for a local license will shorten the waiting time between various tests.
8. Item List—Prepare the appropriate quantity of items based on whether it is a long-term or short-term entry; Canadian customs exempts all items brought in by new immigrants for the first time from duties.
II. Entry Procedures
1. Customs Declaration Form—Fill out on the plane, one form for the whole family;
2. Before the plane lands, the crew will report the ground weather and temperature; prepare appropriate clothing;
3. Interview with the immigration officer;
4. Collect luggage; retrieve checked luggage from the relevant airline's baggage claim area;
5. Customs Inspection: Carry all checked luggage and carry-on items, present your passport, immigration visa, and customs declaration form to the customs officer for inspection. Items are generally not opened for inspection; usually, only X-ray and sniffer dog checks are conducted to prevent drugs, and they may only ask a few questions without inspecting anything; if asked to open your luggage, please do not panic or overreact, as this is a normal procedure.
6. If a transfer is needed, leave the quarantine area, enter the airport hall, and check in for domestic flights, and check in your luggage;
7. Upon arrival at your destination, if your friends or relatives picking you up are not there, do not panic; wait patiently. Be sure to keep bags containing important documents and money with you at all times.
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