Landing
Landing officially as a Permanent Resident will be stressful; there will be many things to set up in your first few days and weeks in New Brunswick. UK 2 New Brunswick will be there with information, contacts and advice to make this transition as easy as possible.
On Arrival
You will be issued with your PR documentation upon landing (your PR card is sent to you and will arrive usually within 4-5 weeks). You will have to produce documentation at your point of entry including your list of goods to follow, passport with visa, evidence of sufficient funds and immigration paperwork. This whole process normally will only take 30-60 minutes.
Accommodation
Generally families will have already purchased a home ready for their arrival; other alternatives may be to rent for the medium term (generally I yr lease is standard) or shorter term (suites/ Hotels). The home buying process is shorter than in the UK, with a sale normally only taking 2-4 weeks.
Car hire
Our corporate rate car hire rates with Enterprise ensure that your initial car rental bill will not be excessive.
SIN cards
The sooner you get your SIN (Social Insurance Number) and Card the better. Appointments will need to be booked with Service Canada.
Your SIN card number will be issued to you immediately and your card usually within 4-6 weeks. A SIN card is required for employment in Canada; it is also required when applying for government programs or benefits.
Health Cards
Due to a recent change, you may be eligible for New Brunswick Medicare coverage as soon as you have moved and are legally entitled to remain in New Brunswick provided you do so on a permanent basis. See here (Section 4 clause 5) for further details Medicare Act.
Contact information
UK 2 New Brunswick can supply contact information on recommended services to you, ranging from Lawyers to Electricians, oil companies to employers. We also can put you in contact with other UK 2 New Brunswick clients who have made the move to New Brunswick and live nearby.
Advice
Our advice is free to you, if there is something you are not sure about, where to get it or how to do it, give us a call and we will be happy to help.
Customs and goods to follow.
Your goods to follow will usually arrive within 3-5 weeks of leaving the UK. You will normally go down to the customs office with a representative from your shipping company (or partnered company) to clear your goods. You will need your 'goods to follow' list and all your shipping documentation. Once cleared, your goods should be delivered to you within a few days.