Settlement.org logo

Register
Lost password
 

Moderator

all messages by user

10/31/2022
Topic:
How can I find a job in Canada?

Moderator
Moderator
Hayatullah wrote:
Hello dear
I am Hayatullah and I need a job in Canada to work and live in Canada and I am Outside of Canada I have 12 years experience from electrics engineering with full proof there is any company to sponsor me.

Thanks.



Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to us, we appreciate your interest in this information.


Many electrical trades are also regulated trades, which means To work in these trades, you must have a Certificate of Qualification or be a registered apprentice. It may be best that you seek the services of an employment counsellor to help you narrow your job search. Settlement agencies providing employment services can help you with your job search and application process. To find the nearest settlement agency, call 211.

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.

Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
10/31/2022
Topic:
Would property companies need to tour my property?

Moderator
Moderator
Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. We hope that community can offer insight on their experiences with regards to this. We would like to echo your sentiments that any landlord must first give proper notice to enter your unit. Here is an excerpt from the Steps to Justice article, Can my landlord come in to my place whenever they want?:

Some landlords might not know that tenants have a right to privacy. They might think they have the right to come in whenever they want to because they are the owner or they work for the owner.

You can tell your landlord you expect them to follow the rules about giving you notice and about when they can come into your place. Showing legal information about this to your landlord may help convince them to respect your privacy rights.

If an employee or contractor is coming into your place, you might want to ask the company or the owner to make sure everyone who works for them respects your rights and follows the rules.



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

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org team
10/31/2022
Topic:
N12 From New Landlord

Moderator
Moderator
Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, we appreciate your interest in this information.

According to the Steps to Justice article, If my rental place is sold, can my landlord make me move or charge more rent?
Your rental agreement doesn't have to change just because you have a new landlord.
The new owner must continue to follow the legal rules about how often and how much your rent can go up.

And the terms and conditions of your rental agreement also stay the same even if there is a new landlord. You can agree to make changes if you want to, but you don't have to.
[...]
Make sure you understand your rights and what you are being asked to sign. There is more information about this in the step “Understand other documents you might be asked to sign”. If you are not sure, try to get legal help.

If the new owner wants you to move out, they must have a legal reason and they must give you proper notice. You also have the right to dispute the reason. A change of ownership is not a legal reason to make you move out.

Most privately-owned rental units in Ontario are covered by rules about rent increases. These rules apply even when a rental unit is sold.
The basic rules are:
  • 1. There must be at least 12 months between rent increases.
  • 2. The landlord must give you 90 days' notice of the rent increase in writing.
  • 3. The rent can't go up more than the provincial guideline unless the landlord gets approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). But some newer rental units are not covered by this rule.




  • If your landlord wants you to move out because his family is planning on moving in, he must give you proper notice. He also must honour the terms of your current rental agreement unless you enter and sign a new agreement. We are wishing you all the best in this situation, you may want to contact the Landlord and Tenant Board for general information about landlord and tenant issues at 1(888)332-3234. You may also want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice regarding your situation. You can find the nearest one by using this tool here. Steps to Justice also has a compiled list of programs and services in housing law that may be helpful.
    If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

    We hope this information is helpful.

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Home

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hello There,

    Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

    It is best that you connect with housing assistance services near you. Community agencies that provide housing assistance services will be able to support you in finding suitable accommodation for the short-term and long-term.

    You may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles, How can I look for rental housing? and How can I apply for subsidized housing?.

    If you are looking for help or would like information about services near you, you may want to dial 211 on a phone and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist to see if they can provide some information regarding services and options in your area. For 211 service in languages other than French and English, please call the 211 telephone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat is available in English and French at https://211ontario.ca/chat/ from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm.
    If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

    We hope this information is helpful.

    Settlement.Org Team
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Short Term Rental Guests Constantly Causing Issues

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this.
    With regards to the situation you have described, it is best that you contact a community legal clinic for some advice regarding your options in this situation. You may also wish to call the Landlord and Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234 or 416-645-8080 (in the GTA) for information specific to your situation. The landlord and tenant board resolves disputes between residential landlords and tenants.

    It may also 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.
    I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question.


    Sincerely,


    Your Settlement.Org team
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Sponsor My wife

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.


    You can find detailed information on how to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or child in this Settlement.Org article, but we strongly suggest that you consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice regarding 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
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Social Agreement between Turkey and Canada

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

    According to the IRCC website on pension and benefits with Turkey, if you have lived or worked in Turkey and in Canada, or you are the survivor of someone who has lived or worked in Turkey and in Canada, you may be eligible for pensions or benefits from Turkey or Canada, or both. You can find the full application details at the bottom of that webpage. Here is an excerpt:


    If you live in Canada and want to apply for Canadian benefits, consult the Pensions in Canada.
    If you live in Canada and want to apply for Turkish benefits:
    [...]
    If you live in Turkey and want to apply for Canadian benefits:




    We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Country of residence swapped

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. We understand your concern, and appreciate your interest in this kind of information.

    It may be best for you to contact IRCC directly by phone (1-888-242-2100) or through using their web form to make a case-specific inquiry about resolving this error. Whether or not you will be granted entry will be up to the CBSA officer. There are a number of reasons you can be found inadmissible, denied a visa or refused entry to Canada. If you are planning on travelling soon, you may also wish to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice regarding 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
    10/31/2022
    Topic:
    Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship - 2022 Invite

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question with us.

    The portion of that application allows you to type your name using Adobe's PDF reader. This means that typing your name in that box is considered a valid electronic signature for this application.

    We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.


    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team
    11/1/2022
    Topic:
    Dual Citizenship and Sponsorship

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hello,

    Thank you for sharing your question with us.

    First, you asked about the required travel documents, specifically, which passport to present when entering Canada as a dual American/Canadian citizen:

    Dual American/Canadian citizens with a valid American passport can travel with and present either a valid Canadian or U.S. passport. They are exempt from the requirement to have a valid Canadian passport to travel to Canada by air. However, they must still carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.

    A dual citizen travelling with just a valid U.S. passport will need to carry identification that shows their Canadian citizenship as they must be admitted to Canada as a Canadian citizen.

    These documents include:
    • Canadian passport
    • Canadian birth certificate
    • permanent residence card
    • citizenship card
    • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or valid Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card
    If a dual American/Canadian citizen travels and presents only their valid U.S. passport, they may be asked to go through secondary immigration screening to be admitted as a Canadian citizen.

    Therefore, it is recommended that dual American/Canadian citizens travel with both passports to prove both citizenships and for the individual to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen without having to undergo additional immigration screening.

    Second, you asked about the options to bring your spouse to Canada given her previous visa refusal.

    Nicaragua falls under the list of countries which require Nicaraguan nationals to apply for and obtain a visa to come to Canada.
    If a tourist visa application was previously denied, it is not recommended to re-apply unless there is new or additional supporting information on the application.

    Generally, tourist visas are not granted to spouses of Canadian citizens unless it can be very clearly demonstrated that the spouse has no intention of remaining in Canada beyond a temporary period. This can be demonstrated by evidence of foreign employment that is ongoing and will not be abandoned, proof of residence abroad etc., and any other facts that will show an immigration officer that an applicant has ties that will take them back to their home country and that the applicant will leave Canada at the end of the visit. This is a very high threshold to meet given the presumption that spouses wish to live together.

    If you wish for your spouse to join you in Canada, you may wish to explore sponsoring her for Canadian Permanent Residence.

    Generally, an individual can sponsor their spouse, partner or dependent child if:

    • They are at least 18 years old
    • They are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
      • If one is a Canadian citizen living outside Canada: they must show that they plan to live in Canada when the person(s) they want to sponsor become permanent residents.
      • One cannot sponsor someone if they are a permanent resident living outside Canada.
    • They are able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability
    • They can provide for the basic needs of any person(s) they want to sponsor.

    Once a sponsorship application is filed, other alternative options can be sought to have your spouse join you in Canada on a temporary basis while the application is being processed.

    We hope that the information we provided was helpful to you. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team


    Disclaimer:
    This document does not contain legal advice. This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC University of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
    11/7/2022
    Topic:
    Waiting on Acknowledgement

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hello,

    Thank you for your question, we appreciate your interest in this information.

    If you made your refugee claim through the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal online, you should have received an initial acknowledgement of claim letter with instructions to complete a medical exam. Assuming the medical letter you are referring to is a certificate from an IRCC approved doctor (called a Panel Physician) describing the results of your medical exam, it will be valid for 12 months. The 12 month validity period starts from the date of the latest medical assessment in your application file.

    If you are coming close to the end of the 12 month period and still have not attended a scheduled IRCC interview or hearing, you should first check up on the status of your application using the Client Application Status (CAS) tool. You will have received an application number/confirmation number in the initial acknowledgement of claim letter from the IRCC that will help you access your account. Your online account is the best place to receive updates about your refugee claim, and it is a good idea to check it regularly to make sure you know about any upcoming important dates.

    It is possible that your claim’s status might not show up through the CAS tool. This is because your claim’s status only appears when the IRCC starts processing your application. There is often a delay between the date your claim is received and the date it is opened and processed. You can find an estimate of the processing time for your application by filling out this form.

    It is very likely that your application is currently being processed, even if you haven’t heard from the IRCC recently or can’t see your status online yet. Your application’s processing time may be affected by delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the large quantity of refugee claims received by the IRCC or the technical issues they have had with the new CR portal.

    Try your best to remain calm during this waiting period, and check your IRCC account and email inbox regularly for updates or communications from the IRCC. If you feel extremely concerned about your claim’s status, or the 12 month period is about to end, you could fill out a client-specific enquiry through the IRCC online webform. As a last resort you could also try calling an IRCC client support centre agent at 1-888-242-2100, available between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, to ask specific questions about your refugee claim.

    We hope that the information we provided was helpful to you. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team

    Disclaimer:
    This document does not contain legal advice. This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC University of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
    11/8/2022
    Topic:
    Parents and Grandparents Application

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hello,

    Thank you for sharing your questions with us. Please see our individual responses to your questions set out below.


    1. Are individuals being sponsored under the IRCC Parents and Grandparents program issued Permanent Residence upon arrival?

    Yes - Once the application is processed and approved by IRCC, your sponsored family members would travel to Canada and be granted Permanent Resident status.

    Your parent or grandparent sponsored through the IRCC Parents and Grandparents sponsorship program will be required to submit the necessary application forms. You must submit all the necessary supporting documents, forms, and relevant applications by the deadline outlined in your invitation letter. Once the application is processed and if it is successfully approved, the Canadian government will issue;

  • “A document confirming they have been approved to become Canadian permanent residents (this document is called a Confirmation of Permanent Residence, or COPR); and


  • A permanent residency visa, if required


    • If the people you’re sponsoring are from countries whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada, we’ll give them a permanent resident visa in their passport. We’ll do this even if they are already in Canada”.



    Citizens of Afghanistan are required to obtain a visa to enter Canada. The government of Canada will provide a permanent residency visa upon successful completion of your father’s application in his passport. Your father will also receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence document from the Canadian government that he must provide to the Canadian border services agent upon arrival in Canada. Alternatively, if your father is already residing in Canada, he may be required to complete a landing interview with an immigration officer to receive his permanent residence. If this is required, the government will provide instructions to book the interview.



    2. Will the province of Ontario issue OHIP cards to the sponsored individuals immediately or only after the three-month waiting period?

    At this time, OHIP does not have a mandatory waiting period for those who qualify. Your family members who are in Canada can apply for OHIP once the IRCC sponsorship application is submitted and the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) has been issued, or once they have received permanent residency in Canada. The IRCC must confirm receipt of the application and ensure all permanent residency eligibility requirements have been met. Further, any OHIP applicant must meet the following criteria;

  • Be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12-month period;


  • Be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province; and


  • Make Ontario your primary residence.

  • For additional details see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card#section-2

    Any eligible applicant can apply for OHIP immediately upon arrival in Ontario. Applications for OHIP are available online and can be submitted with the required documents at any Service Ontario location during business hours.



    3. What documents are required to show a child’s financial dependence on a sponsored parent or grandparent in this situation?

    The principal applicant (your father) must submit birth certificates for each child. The IRCC requires all family members to complete medical examinations, biometric data, and to submit any other necessary documentation they request.

    In order to qualify as a Dependent Child under Canada’s immigration legislation, the child must be less than 22 years of age at the time you submit your application in response to the “invitation to apply”. Additionally, a Dependent Child must not have a common-law partner or spouse.

    If the child is 22 years of age or older, they must fit the following requirements to qualify as a “dependant child”;

  • Have depended on their parents for financial support since before they were 22; and


  • Be unable to support themselves financially due to a mental or physical condition.


  • Your father’s 22 year-old son would likely not qualify as a Dependent Child unless he cannot support himself due to a mental or physical condition. This claim would need to be supported by relevant medical documentation and we encourage you to seek the assistance of an accredited immigration lawyer or consultant, as the child could render the family “inadmissible” to Canada under s. 38 of the IRPA.



    4. Can a Dependent Child apply for OSAP under this sponsorship to pursue education?

    Permanent residents are eligible for OSAP. However, they must meet numerous other eligibility requirements to qualify for OSAP fully. You can learn more about these additional eligibility requirements here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap#section-1.



    5. Can a person sponsored under this program apply for Old Age Security and the Ontario Disability Support Program?

    Permanent residents are eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) after residing in Canada for at least ten years and may qualify for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Again, there are additional eligibility requirements besides your father’s residency status. You can learn more about these other eligibility requirements here:

    OAS: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/eligibility.html
    OSDP: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program-eligibility-income-support

    Further, if your father arrives in Canada and applies for ODSP, it could trigger a review of the immigration application for misrepresentation. Only individuals who are generally in good health may be granted permanent resident status.


    6. Can the children of a person sponsored under this program apply for any provincial or federal financial assistance?

    When you apply to sponsor a parent or grandparent through this program, you are required to sign an undertaking that commits you to the following;

    “...provide for the basic requirements of the sponsored person and his or her family members who accompany him or her to Canada, if they are not self-supporting. I promise to provide food, clothing, shelter, fuel, utilities, household supplies, personal requirements, and other goods and services, including dental care, eye care, and other health needs not provided by public health care. I understand that the money, goods, or services provided by me must be sufficient for the sponsored people to live in Canada… I promise that the sponsored person and his or her family members will not need to apply for social assistance.

    To sponsor your father, you must agree to this undertaking for both your father and his dependent family members who accompany him, such as his sons, for 20 years from the day his permanent residency is received. If you cannot or choose not to fulfill this contract, the Canadian Government can take action to obtain the money (i.e. keep any tax return payments, garnish wages, etc.).

    Finally, if any of your sponsored family members apply for, and receive, social assistance during the time you have undertaken to be financially responsible for them, you will be required to pay these funds back to the Government. Your father’s sons would need to ensure that any aid programs they apply for are open to permanent residents and are not qualified as social assistance. You can see the general guidelines regarding what is considered social assistance here; https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1526&top=14.


    You may wish to speak with a qualified immigration lawyer to provide any further assistance with your application or to provide you with more detailed information. To find community legal clinics in your region, please visit services near me on Settlement.Org or contact 211 and speak to a Community Resource Navigator, they may be able to refer you to community legal services near you.

    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.

    We hope that the information we provided was helpful to you. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team

    Disclaimer:
    This document does not contain legal advice. This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC University of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
    11/17/2022
    Topic:
    Mid-Year move to Vaughan, 1st grade

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hello,

    Thanks for sharing your question with us. It is great that you are looking into this type of information before your arrival.

    According to one of our Education Experts, it is possible to start school in the middle of the school year or semester. Students can start school at any time but starting in the middle of the school year or semester might make it difficult to get credits for the courses he or she is studying. In terms of credits, they generally apply more to higher grades like middle or high school grades.


    Since your child is in elementary school, in terms of extra work or homework, it may be something that you may want to discuss with your children's teachers once they are enrolled and begin attending school. It may help to have a discussion with them to find out if and what is needed for your children to catch up.

    You can find some additional information regarding enrolling your kid in school in the Settlement.Org article, How do I enrol my child in school?


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


    Sincerely,


    Your Settlement.Org Team
    11/18/2022
    Topic:
    Can Paystubs be verified?

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

    While a fake paystub may be easy to spot (if there are misspellings, o's instead of 0's), it may not be as easily verifiable as an employment verification letter or tax return. If you are looking to provide another proof of income, you may want to request that your employer include your salary details in the form of an employment verification letter as well.

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

    Sincerely,

    Your Settlement.Org team
    11/18/2022
    Topic:
    Volunteer Requirements

    Moderator
    Moderator
    Hi there,

    Thank you for sharing your question and concern with us, we appreciate your interest in this kind of information.

    A SIN is not a legal requirement to volunteer in Ontario. It may be helpful to reach out to a volunteer centre while searching for a placement. Volunteer centres help match you with organizations that need volunteers. You can find a list of volunteer centres here: http://ovcn.ca/volunteering/find-my-volunteer-centre


    We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.

    Sincerely,


    Your Settlement.Org team