(Newswire.net — May 21, 2020) —
When you are planning to move to Canada, you need to know the six things listed below. These simple tips will make it much easier for you to plan your move to Canada, get all your documents together, and travel to Canada properly. You must also understand how the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way Canada handles new citizens.
1. Have You Gotten Your Visa Or Work Permit?
When you are ready to move to Canada, you must make sure that you have a visa or work permit. Your employer will sponsor your visa, and they will ensure that you are ready to move. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down everything from air travel to manufacturing and even government work. You may have thought that your visa or work permit would be ready by now, but you must continually check to make sure you can legally enter the country.
2. You Must Be Prepare For The Winter
Much of Canada will experience a harsh winter every year. This means that your car needs to be ready for winter, you must have winter clothing, winter boots, and heavy blankets for your bed. Many people move to Canada without thinking of how cold it can get in the winter, and they will be very uncomfortable.
3. The Driving Style Is Different
You still drive on the right side of the road, but Canadian drivers are much less aggressive than drivers in America. The standard of driving is much like that of continental Europe. Most drivers do not speed excessively, and you will encounter far less road rage than you would otherwise. You must signal every time you make a move on the road, and you should carefully obey the speed limit. You might even find speed cameras that can quite literally give you a ticket on the spot. You will not know until the citation arrives at your new house.
4. Can You Register Your Vehicle?
You must make sure that you can register your vehicle. If you do not register the vehicle, it will be difficult for you to drive legally in Canada. It is very difficult for you to get to work or school if you have not registered your vehicle. You should have all your documentation ready when you plan to register your vehicle, and you should schedule a time to visit the local bureau.
You also need to get a driver’s license that is valid in Canada. Most Canadian jurisdictions will honor your license from America, and you simply need to transfer your license up to Canada. Once you have done this, you can ensure that your vehicle is registered.
5. Do You Have A Valid Bank Account?
You need to make sure that you have a bank account that you can use in Canada. Most people who move to Canada need to transfer to a bank that is easier to visit in their new hometown. You may want to keep your account back in the States, but you still need an account in Canada that will be easy to use for direct deposits. Your debit card will be tethered to your Canadian bank, and it will be easier to shop, get customer service, and manage your accounts.
6. Are You Applying For Citizenship?
If you are applying for citizenship, you must ensure that you have done so as soon as possible. You can take a look at all the information that the Canadian government provides online, and you can continue the process of becoming a Canadian citizen once you arrive in Canada.
Conclusion
You should make sure that you have looked over the six items above that will help you with your move to Canada. Moving to Canada is much easier if you can get all your affairs in order before you move including your work permit, visa, vehicle registration, bank account, and even your citizenship application.