Calgary - Alberta Settlers, Let's Network here

[rawdah]

Dear Friends,

Let's make this a common platform for all who are going to settle in Calgary and also those who have already landed / settled in Calgary.

Please share all the useful info here related to settlement, housing, health care, transportation, banking, child care / schooling, community centres, education, careers, jobs, fairs, driving license, landing experience etc and let's help each other and Network.

All the best.

 

[MHA.SA]

Dear Friends,

Let's make this a common platform for all who are going to settle in Calgary and also those who have already landed in Calgary.

Please share all the useful info related to settlement, housing, education, jobs, careers, fairs, driving license, landing experience etc and let's help each other and Network.

All the best.

Dear Rawdah,

thnx to start this here. i am directing to calg insha ALLAH.

let me opt in here, if you allow me , samjh to aap gaye hongay

 

[rawdah]

Dear Rawdah,

thnx to start this here. i am directing to calg insha ALLAH.

let me opt in here, if you allow me , samjh to aap gaye hongay

When are you planning to move to Calgary?

Ha bhai mai samajh gaya, aapka yaha khair makdam hai.

 

[niagracalling]

I TOO AM PLANNING FOR ALBERTA.

 

[rawdah]

My heart belongs to Calgary as well. That's where I'm planning to land even though I chose Red Deer, Alberta in my Generic Form.

Good decision

 

[MHA.SA]

When are you planning to move to Calgary?

Ha bhai mai samajh gaya, aapka yaha khair makdam hai.

THNKS to accept my baray bhai jaan,

i need to fix some matters with my employer, if it works faster, then will try to land before christmass or even start of dec 2014 insha ALLAH, otherwise i plan for feb 2015 Insha ALALH....ALLAH knows better.

whats ur plan dear

 

[sheikh958]

Dear Friends,

Let's make this a common platform for all who are going to settle in Calgary and also those who have already landed in Calgary.

Please share all the useful info related to settlement, housing, education, jobs, careers, fairs, driving license, landing experience etc and let's help each other and Network.

All the best.

thanks rawdah for ur initiative. Actually i was thinking to start a thread
on calgary. I m planning to land in calgary on 15th nov. Hope we will make get together there.
Regards

 

[rawdah]

THNKS to accept my baray bhai jaan,

i need to fix some matters with my employer, if it works faster, then will try to land before christmass or even start of dec 2014 insha ALLAH, otherwise i plan for feb 2015 Insha ALALH....ALLAH knows better.

whats ur plan dear

If all goes well, I will land in March 2015 IA.

 

[rawdah]

thanks rawdah for ur initiative. Actually i was thinking to start a thread
on calgary. I m planning to land in calgary on 15th nov. Hope we will make get together there.
Regards

All the best for your Landing and subsequent settlement in Calgary.

Yes sure, We will make a grand gathering there IA

 

[rawdah]

Welcome to Alberta Guide - Information for Newcomers

This guide for newcomers to Alberta provides useful information for settling, working and living in the province. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including housing, employment, education, health care, climate, banking, shopping, transportation, child care, the legal system and social customs.

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/cshop/welcometoalberta.pdf

Working in Alberta Guide - A guide for Internationally Trained and Educated Immigrants

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/cshop/WorkingInAlberta.pdf

Guide to services for Lower Income Albertans

The Government of Alberta has many programs to help lower-income Albertans. This guide can help find out what's available.

http://www.gov.ab.ca/servicealberta/lowerincomeguide/LowerIncomeGuide.pdf

How to Get a Driver's License in Alberta

http://icandrive.ca/alberta/immigrants-license-guide/
http://www.drivingtest.ca/how-to-get-a-drivers-license-in-alberta/

Certification / Licensing Requirements for Employment in Alberta

In Alberta, some occupations are governed by law. To work in these occupations, certification / registration / licensing may be required

http://alis.alberta.ca/certinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?format=html&aspAction=GetCERTHomePage&Page=CERTHome

Welcome to Canada Guide

Find out what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada, including how to find a place to live, work, go to school and connect with your community.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf

 

[rawdah]

I just like to reconfirm? When will the grace period of 1 year before landing starts counting? Is it after MR or date of visa stamping? Thanks...

The expiry of visa is one year from the date of medicals or passport expiry date if it comes first.

 

[rawdah]

Volunteer oppurtunitues in Calgary

http://public.propellus.org/default.aspx

Decide what kind of volunteer opportunity you want – consider your skills, interests, and availability.

 

[RonD75]

Volunteer oppurtunitues in Calgary

http://public.propellus.org/default.aspx

Decide what kind of volunteer opportunity you want – consider your skills, interests, and availability.

Thanks for the info. This will really come in handy for me. My family intends to settle in Calgary.

 

[prince_of_darkness]

would be landing inshallah in Edmonton Nov 14

 

[rawdah]

would be landing inshallah in Edmonton Nov 14

All the best for your landing bro

Wish you a happy and prosperous life in Canada.