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7/13/2021
Topic:
WES lost my academic transcripts, what can I do?

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Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern.

You may want to contact WES directly for information specific to your case and to escalate your concern. Be prepared with your WES reference number and call the (+1) 800-361-6106 or use their contact form.

For information about contacting WES and their complaints process, you may find the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report useful.

Here is an excerpt:
Submitting Application for Evaluations

While you may find helpful information on the WES internal complaints process above in this thread, you also have other options like making a consumer complaint. You can find more information on this process in the Settlement.Org article, How do I make a consumer complaint?

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team
7/16/2021
Topic:
Minor returning to Toronto alone applying for OHIP

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Hi there,

Thank you for following up with us, we appreciate your interest in this kind of information.

According to Ontario's Ministry of Health:
Physicians who perform services for uninsured patients in a hospital setting will be remunerated by the hospital at existing rates listed in the Schedule of Benefits for Physician Services (the Schedule). Claims for these services cannot be submitted to OHIP.


The Ministry of Health is taking measures to ensure access to medically necessary services to uninsured individuals to address the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Steps to Justice article, I don't have status in Canada. What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?:

You don’t need OHIP coverage to be tested or treated for COVID-19 at assessment centres in Ontario.

The Ontario government announced uninsured people should not have to pay for testing and treatment for COVID-19 and other medically-necessary services. This includes medical services in hospitals and services by other healthcare providers in the community. You should not be charged for testing or treatment of COVID-19. But some healthcare providers outside of hospitals might decide to charge money for other services.

Visit the Healthcare Access Ontario website to find a walk in-clinic that provides medical care without charging fees.


This means that everyone, insured and uninsured, will receive medically necessary care.

In the meantime, you may also want to contact Service Ontario directly for advice and information about alternative options for proof of address. You can find their contact information on their website.


We hope this information is helpful.


Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org team
7/23/2021
Topic:
Where can I find ESL classes near my friend?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

You may be able to find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org article, Where can I take ESL classes? You may have to find out which you are eligible for by contacting them as some of them have eligibility requirements in relation to status in Canada.

You may also want to dial 211 on a phone for free and speak to an information and referral specialist to refer you to ESL classes near your friend. 211 is a free, confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org Team
7/23/2021
Topic:
I lost my IDs how do I get them back?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We are sorry to hear about this occurrence. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

You can find some information regarding what to do in the Government of Ontario website article, I lost my wallet. How do I replace my government identification?

If your Canadian Passports also require replacement, you can find some information on the IRCC website article, Lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found passports. We hope this situation is resolved shortly, and that you recover your documents soon.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here on the discussion forum.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team
7/23/2021
Topic:
Is moving to Ajax a good idea?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question with us, we are glad you have found the information on our website helpful.

We hope other community users can share their experiences and recommendations for moving outside the GTA. You may find the article, Where should I live in Ontario? particularly helpful in making this decision. Here is an excerpt of community profiles that may help you with this search:

Some websites have useful information about communities in Ontario. Many of these sites are created and maintained by municipal/city governments. Here are some useful links:
  • Cities and Towns - Certain cities have developed websites for newcomers who are already living there or who are thinking of moving there.
  • Municipal websites - Information about communities to see if you want to live there.
  • Statistical community profiles - Statistics Canada has a statistical profile of all communities in Canada from the 2006 Census data. It has information such as population size, the average number of people living in a home, and languages spoken.
  • Services Near Me - Go to "Search by Region" and select a region or city to find some basic information, such as geography, population, percentage of immigrants, and useful links.

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have any follow up questions.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team.
7/23/2021
Topic:
How can we get divorced in Ontario?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.


You can find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org How can I get a divorce in Ontario? article. Here is an excerpt:

You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to apply for a divorce, but there are certain criteria you must meet.

Eligibility Criteria

If you want an Ontario court to officially end your marriage, you can apply for a divorce if you meet these 3 eligibility criteria:

-You were legally married in Canada or in any other country.
-You intend to separate permanently from your spouse or have left your spouse already, and you do not believe there is a possibility you will get back together.
-You and/or your spouse have lived in Ontario for at least the 12 months preceding your application.


Before starting a divorce, it is recommended that you seek legal advice from an expert in family law. An expert such as a lawyer can tell you how the law applies to your case and how you can protect your rights. You can find a lawyer or ask for some information and referrals at a Family Law Information Centre in an Ontario family court.


You may want to contact the nearest Family Law Information Centre for some additional information and for information that is specific to your situation. We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
7/31/2021
Topic:
Make posting instructions easier to find

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Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern. You may want to follow the steps above in this thread to escalate your concern. We appreciate you sharing your experience with other users.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
7/31/2021
Topic:
Problem with My WES Evaluation Report

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Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern.

It is best that you contact WES directly for information specific to your case. Be prepared with your WES reference number and call the (+1) 800-361-6106 or use their contact form.

For information about contacting WES, you may find the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report useful.

Here is an excerpt:
Submitting Application for Evaluations

For more information, visit Settlement.Org for articles on credential evaluation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team
7/31/2021
Topic:
WES terrible customer service and no help

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Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern. You may want to follow the steps above in this thread to escalate your concern. We appreciate you sharing your experience with other users.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
7/31/2021
Topic:
How do I get a better job working in payroll?

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doyel388 wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I am a bachelors in Finance & Accounting from India, I worked 2.5 years in India as a Payroll specialist, then worked as a volunteer in US for 1 year (as I did not have work visa) and working as a Jr Bookkeeper/Payroll in Toronto.
Finding job in the same sector is challenging- first as a new immigrant in Covid time, I could not get opportunity to do network. Secondly, I am shy and not skilled of doing networking. I found Payroll Compliance Certification is a good certificate on the same field and enrolled part time for it in Centennial College, but I dont know how much networking I would be able to do there as well as classes are online. Can anyone expert in this field tell me how I can get better offers? What should be my long term career goal for Payroll, should I pursue Payroll Manager Certification or go for Human Resource courses?




Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.


It may be a good idea to seek the advice of an employment counsellor at a settlement agency for support finding work. You can find services near you for employment services here.

You may also be interested in reading more about Employment in Ontario.Finding work in a new country can be challenging, you may also want to look through Settlement.Org articles on job listings to help you find work.

We hope that other users will be able to share their experience regarding the job search in Ontario.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team
7/31/2021
Topic:
How to Organize to Help Others - Training?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

You may be interested in finding local community sports centres near you. It may help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search.

211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team
7/31/2021
Topic:
Do I have to get an Ontario driver's license?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You may find helpful information in the Settlemetn.Org article, I have a driver's licence from another province in Canada. How do I get an Ontario driver's licence?


For information specific to your situation, you may want to direct your question to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the MTO is the government department that controls driver's licences and vehicle registration in Ontario. Here is their contact information:

In Ontario: 1-800-387-3445
In Toronto: 416-235-2999
TTY: 1-866-471-8929

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org Team
7/31/2021
Topic:
Can I work with CoPR?

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You may find helpful information in the Steps to Justice article, This is my first job in Canada. What do I need to work?

Here is an excerpt:

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
A SIN is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to use government programs and get benefits.
Your employer uses your SIN on forms that they have to fill out related to your work. For example, your SIN goes on income tax, Employment Insurance, and Canada Pension Plan forms.
If you're not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, your SIN will start with the number 9. An employer will know by your SIN that you:
  • don't have the right to remain permanently in Canada
  • might need a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
If you don't have a SIN, you need to apply for one.
Work permits:
If you're not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, you might also need a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
An employer can ask to see your work permit to prove that you have the right to work in Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a list of jobs that foreign workers can do without a work permit. For example, an international student in a full-time program might not need a work permit.
Keep your documents safeYour employer does not have the right to keep your passport, immigration documents, or other personal papers. But sometimes employers want to do this.
If your employer asks to keep your documents or takes them and won't give them back, you may want to get legal help.

If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you have problems related to your employer taking your documents, you might need to get legal advice about your status in Canada.



We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
7/31/2021
Topic:
Why haven't I received my PR card?

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Hi there,


Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

Wait times for processing applications may be longer than usual due to COVID-19. For updates related to your specific case it is best that you contact IRCC (formerly CIC) using their web form. It may also be useful to note that processing time does not include the wait time before they receive the application, and starts once they receive a completed application. You may find it helpful to check processing times using the calculator on the IRCC website. If you find yourself in a position where you need to travel and do not yet have your PR card, you may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?


We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org Team
7/31/2021
Topic:
How do I get a better job working in payroll?

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[email protected] wrote:
I have 15 years experience this accounting payroll system.
So please give me guidance.

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. We hope the above advice is helpful to you as well. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org team