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Singaporean expat in Canada

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Lives in Richmond

Registration: 20 August 2014

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5 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Hi there, May I know if you guys already got Permanent Residency (PR)? If not, I'd say it is impossible to come and work here. I suggest you read through CIC website and apply for it prior coming to Canada. Read More

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6 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

hi lazytann, sure. already pm'ed my contact details. Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
6 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Hi there, I moved from Singapore 5 years ago and have lived in 3 province (and 3 cities). Currently work and live in Richmond, BC. Do let me know if you want to have coffee session. Cheers, Boedi Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
8 years ago
layuyi

introducing myself by layuyi

Hi everybody at this forum, My name is Ana perez and I am from Venezuela. I am a Montessori certified Teacher and work in a preeschool here in Caracas. I will be travelling to Edmonton hopefully in January to learn how to become a live in caregiver ...

boedihendra

Hi there Welcome to this forum. May i know why you choose Edmonton? I used to live and work there so you made a good choice 🙂 May i know what kind of child caregiver you meant? Where will you take the course? Thanks Boedi Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
8 years ago
Isabel meto

Looking for job any by Isabel meto

Looking for a job in Canada, am from Kenya I ll do any job cleaning, ironing, doing windows, utensils, weeding, flowering. Bt I dont know a way forward

boedihendra

Hi there, I'm not sure if doing survival job will be suffice for you. Furthermore, specific job that need special skills like welding etc. In Canada, unfortunately, employers need formal (& recognized) certification. Thanks Boedi Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Probably the below link can help? http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/15/canada-best-universities-rank_n_8142292.html Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Yup, done it by myself. Not only for Canada, but Australia' PR as well. Concept is all the same : you need to read (& understand) and fulfill the requirements. Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

don't think too much...just see if your qualification is in NOC list. If its there, then you can think forward (otherwise its a waste of energy) cheers Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Welcome Halim (Selamat bergabung di milis ini) What exactly did you meant by “bring another bunch of friends”? To answer your question(s) : "What are the ways to ensure that migration to Canada is a good idea? What are the pull ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Hi Grace, May I know the name of the (immigration) agent?OCSC? In my humble opinion, you don't actually need an immigration agent. It's pretty straight forward actually. You only need to read and fulfill the requirements (its all ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

I always believe in professional recognition (CPA, CIA, CGA, CA) rather than academic (MBA, Phd and so on) irrespective of the economic situation. But as a new immigrant, the challenge is to get the job as per what our education (not survival). So ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

For me, my bike is the precious thing, so what I did was I boxed it up (the bike shop can do this) and check in as sports equipment when I travel by plane. I bought a bike bag later on in Canada, so travelling between province is a breeze now (i ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Hi Grace, Just to comment about your sister (nurse profession). As I previously worked with Alberta Health Services, I think she need to get herself license to practice as a nurse in Canada before she can work here. Previously from Singapore, I ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
ladylynn

Anybody moving to Canada from Singapore here??? by ladylynn

Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm a HR Manager in the lifestyle industry. I'm 48 mature nice woman, my daughter is into her 1st year in Nursing at Nanyang Poly and my son is in O Level. I've pending for PR approval now and would like to start to network with ...

boedihendra

Hi there, Unless your moving expense is being paid by your employer, I really don't think it's a good idea to bring the things via forwarder. Most of the stuff back home, you can get it here (unless really special item that only available ... Read More

boedihendra replied to a thread
9 years ago
neetzz

Indonesian community in Vancouver + work permit by neetzz

Hi everyone im Nita from Indonesia, i ve been moved to Vancouver a week ago. Im very new in Canada. Does anyone know about Indonesian community in Vancouver or Indonesian church community and does anyone know about how to apply work permit in ...

boedihendra

Hi Nita, Correction for the address of GII...found out that they moved to 1587 Frances Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1Z2 (they rent the New Beginnings Baptis Church). their website http://gii-net.org/ Feel free to contact me and I will hook you up ... Read More