Canadian PR

[twiki]

Hi All,

Alberta does not (or, no longer) allows this for operator's licenses from Singapore. There is no 'reciprocal agreement' between the two.

You might have to start from scratch, get a Class 7 learner's permit.
From there, you either take the Advanced Class 5, or the GDL Class 5 (with certain restrictions).

You have to do the pre - requisite if you are coming to alberta. Like gathering of Car Insurance docs (to lower the premium you have to pay), Spare copy of Driving License (Driver's license conversion), Apply for Mortgage Pre-approval while your Sg is higher than Ca in the begining. Credit Reports from Sg and etc. Well there is too many to mentioned. PM me for the full list.

Congratulations and Best Regards

alex chee

 

[nayr69sg]

Hi All,

Alberta does not (or, no longer) allows this for operator's licenses from Singapore. There is no 'reciprocal agreement' between the two.

You might have to start from scratch, get a Class 7 learner's permit.
From there, you either take the Advanced Class 5, or the GDL Class 5 (with certain restrictions).

I'm not sure if things have changed since 2010. But I think what your driving record in Singapore and Singapore Driver's licence can do for you when you come to Canada is to give some exemptions.

If I recall correctly, if you pass the driver's theory test, you are issued with a licence that is good only for you to drive with a valid driver by your side for 1 year. Only after 1 year can you take the practical driving test.

However, if you can show previous driving experience ie Singapore Driver's Licence, they can look at your application and allow you to take the practical test earlier. My wife waited about 1 month after she passed her theory test before they let her take the practical test.

At the time when I moved it all seemed to scary and daunting. But looking back now, it wasn't that bad. I thank God for the blessings we have received.

In my opinion the most important thing to do after getting your PR is to consider carefully which city you move to with special attention on the availability of jobs.

Having a job (even if it pays low) early (within 1 or 2 months of moving), is a huge advantage both financially and psychologically (MORE IMPORTANT).

 

[nayr69sg]

Hi,

Look under "Eligibility criteria for federal skilled worker applications as of July 1, 2011"

The 1-year work experience prerequisite refers to your current/previous employment. Go for the points system. I would say the probability of a 'arranged employment' is a long shot. Even you'd managed to secure one, it would be a issued 'work permit' and not PR. Don't trust anyone telling you they can arrange a 'lobang' for you. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

The PR route is the best...it may take a while to have it approved(assuming you met the criteria and the relevant background checks). Mine(and my family) took 4years+ but it's worth the wait.

Looks like it is getting harder to qualify for a PR these days. Only 500 cap per skill category? That's very little. If I had applied for PR only this year I probably would have had difficulty getting it.

 

[Charlie99]

I'm not sure if things have changed since 2010. But I think what your driving record in Singapore and Singapore Driver's licence can do for you when you come to Canada is to give some exemptions.

If I recall correctly, if you pass the driver's theory test, you are issued with a licence that is good only for you to drive with a valid driver by your side for 1 year. Only after 1 year can you take the practical driving test.

However, if you can show previous driving experience ie Singapore Driver's Licence, they can look at your application and allow you to take the practical test earlier. My wife waited about 1 month after she passed her theory test before they let her take the practical test.

At the time when I moved it all seemed to scary and daunting. But looking back now, it wasn't that bad. I thank God for the blessings we have received.

In my opinion the most important thing to do after getting your PR is to consider carefully which city you move to with special attention on the availability of jobs.

Having a job (even if it pays low) early (within 1 or 2 months of moving), is a huge advantage both financially and psychologically (MORE IMPORTANT).

I agree with [nayr69sg] with respect to the psychological advantage of getting a job or starting your own viable business early. I also believe that accepting employment is important towards future employment, to prove that you are determined, that you are hardworking, and that it is easier to find a job when you are employed or working rather than not working.

I was fortunate that as a very young graduate, I came to Toronto in Sep 4, 1981, with a job starting a few days thereafter (from an interview in SG in Jan 1981 - was supposed to go to Melbourne, except that my friend destined for Toronto was unhappy about Toronto being cold, so I volunteered to switch with him).

 

[nayr69sg]

I was lucky to land a job as a general laborer in a factory 1 month after moving. After working there for 16 months I have now switched to an administrator position in the land industry (acquiring dispositions from the Crown for oil and gas companies in Alberta).

One of the things they did was to call my references (my foreman and supervisor at the factory). References are important. So are recommendations.

Interestingly, when I told the manager at the factory that I was leaving I also mentioned someone I knew who was looking for a job. He got the job at the factory. You need a bit of luck, but I would say that if you can get a job (ANY JOB), just take it first! It's like taking that first step on the moon. If you don't have a job, you are still in orbit.

 

[tanahhuat]

....You need a bit of luck, but I would say that if you can get a job (ANY JOB), just take it first! It's like taking that first step on the moon. If you don't have a job, you are still in orbit.

U have the right attitude to succeed in your new home. Which city are u in?

 

[CanuckSG]

Hi All,

Alberta does not (or, no longer) allows this for operator's licenses from Singapore. There is no 'reciprocal agreement' between the two.

You might have to start from scratch, get a Class 7 learner's permit.
From there, you either take the Advanced Class 5, or the GDL Class 5 (with certain restrictions).

Yeah, i second that. Had to start from 'Basic theory' and there's no short-cut. I went straight to Class 5 Advanced(good driving record/EDDIES, back in SG would exempt you from GDL) and passed during first test despite some minor infractions. Getting used to right-hand drive takes practice.

 

[CanuckSG]

Looks like it is getting harder to qualify for a PR these days. Only 500 cap per skill category? That's very little. If I had applied for PR only this year I probably would have had difficulty getting it.

The CIC is tightening but there's no harm in giving it a shot. One thing for sure it only gets harder the longer you wait...

 

[CanuckSG]

I was lucky to land a job as a general laborer in a factory 1 month after moving. After working there for 16 months I have now switched to an administrator position in the land industry (acquiring dispositions from the Crown for oil and gas companies in Alberta).

One of the things they did was to call my references (my foreman and supervisor at the factory). References are important. So are recommendations.

Interestingly, when I told the manager at the factory that I was leaving I also mentioned someone I knew who was looking for a job. He got the job at the factory. You need a bit of luck, but I would say that if you can get a job (ANY JOB), just take it first! It's like taking that first step on the moon. If you don't have a job, you are still in orbit.

As long as one lowers their expectation, one should secure a job pretty fast. Getting the job fast is one thing, but gaining the understanding of the Canadian work culture is equally important too.

 

[nayr69sg]

U have the right attitude to succeed in your new home. Which city are u in?

In the city known as the "City of Champions"!

 

[Fook Seng]

In the city known as the "City of Champions"!

I have a Singapore-born friend in Edmonton but why is this city so alluring?

 

[Hock]

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/why-moved-edmonton-why-ll-stay-145325854.html

 

[nayr69sg]

Let the migrants go to Vancouver and Toronto. Vancouver seemed very much like Singapore if you ask me. Depending on what you want, it might be better to go Toronto and Vancouver. Think carefully if you want to come to Edmonton! If you know what I mean by saying that!

 

[Fook Seng]

Let the migrants go to Vancouver and Toronto. Vancouver seemed very much like Singapore if you ask me. Depending on what you want, it might be better to go Toronto and Vancouver. Think carefully if you want to come to Edmonton! If you know what I mean by saying that!

If you are talking about Chinatowns, it id true that both Toronto and Vancouver have more than one small one. But the Chinese there are quite different from the Singaporean Chinese. Those from Singapore who think of migrating to Canada probably go there not for the Chinatowns.

 

[nayr69sg]

If you are talking about Chinatowns, it id true that both Toronto and Vancouver have more than one small one. But the Chinese there are quite different from the Singaporean Chinese. Those from Singapore who think of migrating to Canada probably go there not for the Chinatowns.

I wasn't talking about Chinatowns. Yes there are many PRC chinese, HK chinese, and south asians in Vancouver. In fact there are entire shopping complexes that are staffed totally by chinese and almost 99% of the shoppers are chinese. Singapore has Mustafa, Vancouver has Richmond.

Not my cup of tea but perhaps others will find that familiar and "comforting".

More than ten years ago I got good advice from forumers in the old forum. Looking back, I wish to thank them once more again.

 

[Hock]

Saskatchewan, Alberta to lead economic growth in 2012

http://business.financialpost.com/2...-lead-economic-growth-in-2012/?__lsa=b9f789f1

 

[nayr69sg]

Rent first, buy later. Many ex-Sinkies who bought recently are licking their wounds.

Hock, you said this in June 2011. So how's the economic outlook going for you?

 

[Hock]

Deleveraging is in progress. Stay liquid. The world economy is in turmoil.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-...2#canadas-home-prices-are-overvalued-by-54-19

 

[neddy]

Deleveraging is in progress. Stay liquid. The world economy is in turmoil.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-...2#canadas-home-prices-are-overvalued-by-54-19

Canada's home prices are overvalued by 54%? That is what some analysts are saying about Australia prices.

Over here in Australia, I wonder how we can stay liquid when the value of cash fail to keep up with inflation? Thanks to our Robin Hood Federal govt which will introduce carbon tax in a few months time and are removing subsidies for those in middle-income trap to support the dole bummers who think Occupy Australia is a full-time job! Sound familiar?

 

[Hock]

Australia's cheapest house.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/latest/article/-/12869982/australia-s-cheapest-house/