We are really happy to be CANADIANS

Honestly, you never stop being impressed by this wonderful country. Our ceremony was SPECTACULAR. It lasted a little bit over 5 hours but you didn’t have time to get bored. Lots of people volunteering, helping and happy that you were becoming a Canadian Citizen. Only 80 candidates [...]

This initiative is AWESOME. For those in the IT field, this is great news. Kitchener-Waterloo is the home of RIM (Research In Motion), the guys that made the Blackberry. There are tons of work opportunities there and at the same time, for those looking to study, the University of Waterloo is located nearby. This [...]

Finally!

We have our Citizenship ceremony tomorrow. Can’t wait. This is one of the things we were working for and now we can proudly say: “Mission Accomplished”

For those who are on the process, even thinking of applying to become a permanent resident, don’t give up and always keep the faith. It is a [...]

You will need to

❒ Get a valid driver’s licence
❒ Practise and improve your language skills
❒ Register for adult continuing education classes
❒ Take time to relax and participate in community activities
❒ Understand your rights and responsibilities under Canadian law
❒ Know that you can apply for Canadian citizenship after living in [...]

Useful checklist to help you on your first months:

You will need to:

❒ Find permanent housing
❒ Get a telephone installed
❒ Register your children in school
❒ Get a family doctor
❒ Have your children immunized
❒ Open a bank account
❒ Look for a job
❒ Carry your address and telephone number [...]