Once you have arrived in Vancouver, either as a visitor, student, temporary worker, or as an immigrant, you will already have been issued legal status at your point of entry. Further registration is not required.
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Top Tips
| 01 | Learn the city’s streets and neighborhoods before arriving in Canada. It will help your confidence and prevent you from being mistaken for a tou |
| 02 | Research and possibly decide upon schools for your children before arriving. |
| 03 | Try to budget for the cost of living in Vancouver before arriving. Many people find living here more expensive than they expected. |
| 04 | Get to know Metro Vancouver’s transit system before you arrive. A thorough knowledge of how the system works before you arrive will be invaluabl |
| 05 | Because it is difficult to determine, ahead of time, which part of the city you will want to settle in, you should try to stay in a hotel at first. |
Useful links
- http://expatraveler.blogspot.com
Blog from an American citizen who has lived in both Switzerland and Canada. - https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/
A non-profit organization started by UBC law students dedicated to providing free and impartial legal help. - http://www.vancouversun.com
Website for the local newspaper, Vancouver Sun. - http://www.citystats.ca/city/British-Columbia…
Useful profile on Vancouver. - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca
Craigs list for Vancouver area.
Interesting fact
| Vancouver has close to 1 million automobiles, almost one for every 2 people. |
