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AAE Consultant congratulate our students for getting a visa. We know now your dedication, energy, and knowledge are extremely motivating. We wish you many years of awesome achievements. AAE Consultant support team has done some awesome research to help and guidance our students about what to do after arrival in your desire country for study as an International Student.

• Apply for the University Medical Services Plan (MSP)
• Check that you have iMED health insurance
• Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Add your document expiry dates to University’s Reminder System
• Sign up to receive the International Community Update newsletter
• After self-isolation, get a University ID to avoid carrying your passport for identification.

1. Inform your family or friends to let them know you have arrived in the Canada. Make a quick phone call, text or email any friends or family to let them know you have safely arrived in the Canada.

2. Apply for Your SIN Card. Apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN) as soon as you arrive in Canada. Without this number, you cannot get a job or apply for any government assistance or credit. In fact, without it, you are virtually a person without an identity in Canada. There is no cost for you to get your SIN.

3. Apply for your Health Care Card When You Land in Canada. You will need to apply for a health care card when you land in Canada to receive free medical coverage in the province or territory where you plan to live. Apply for your health care card as soon as you land. If you plan to live in British Columbia or Ontario, there is a three-month waiting period before you will be covered by the public health care system. So, it’s important to apply for your health care card as soon as you land in either of these provinces.

For all other provinces and territories, your health care coverage begins as soon as you arrive.

4. Find Accommodation. A big first step is finding accommodation. While you will have arranged temporary accommodation from your country of origin, now it’s time to find a good place to rent for the medium term.is a great place to simply and easily begin your search for the perfect rental. Rentals for Newcomers is a great place to simply and easily begin your search for the perfect rental in cities right across Canada.

5. Set up a Bank Account. Another priority in your first few days will be dealing with your finances. Select a bank or a credit union near your home or work and open at least one bank account right away. To open an account, you will need your landed immigrant papers and any other identification you have to prove your place of residence.