AFTER YOU LAND
Post-arrival support — week one is a project plan.
We help you sequence SIN, banking, phone, and housing tasks so you are not queueing randomly at 4 pm on a Friday.
Parents see a calendar, not chaos
We coordinate these workflows before you land where possible — airport timing, short-term housing, appointment slots, and a sensible order for SIN, bank, phone, and health steps. Timelines flex by intake and city; the sequencing discipline stays constant.
FOUNDATION
How to think about week one
Order matters: a stable address and working debit card reduce friction for everything else — phone plans, employer paperwork, and campus ID lines.
IRCC landing ≠ enrolled
Keep study permit conditions visible: address updates, full-time registration, and work lines matter from day one.
Permit basicsSequence beats heroics
Housing stability and banking unlock almost everything else — avoid random Friday queues without a plan.
Banking guideBridge from pre-departure
If you booked SIN and bank from home, week one is execution. If not, start appointments the morning after landing.
Pre-departure checklistSEQUENCE
First-week task cards
Order matters: housing stability and banking unlock almost everything else. Tap a card topic in the nav to jump.
Airport pickup
Coordinate timing, baggage limits, and backup rideshare funds before wheels touch Pearson.
Temporary housing
Two to four weeks in furnished sublets while you tour long-term rentals in person.
Long-term housing
Lease review, roommate interviews, and landlord reference packages.
Bank account
Unlock GIC payouts, set bill pay, and order debit cards before tuition deadlines.
Health card (OHIP/MSP)
Each province differs; bridge insurance until provincial coverage activates.
Phone plan
Compare prepaid vs postpaid; confirm eSIM support for your handset model.
Campus orientation
ID cards, course adds/drops, and international student office workshops.
PROCESS
From touchdown to campus-ready
Adapt timing to your intake — keep confirmations on your phone.
01
Land & loop home
Clear customs with calm answers, message family, and activate a data path so you are not offline in a new city.
02
Lock short-term base
Confirm temporary housing, save landlord contacts, and collect anything that counts as address proof for banks.
03
Run the ID & money pipe
SIN appointment, bank onboarding, provincial health steps, and phone SIM — in the order your bookings allow.
04
Sync campus
Orientation, ISO check-in, course timetable, and permit copies on your phone for employers.
PITFALLS
Common landing-week mistakes
Fix these early — they are cheaper than emergency cash or missed payroll.
Skipping SIN in week one
Payroll waits on it — book Service Canada before classes consume your calendar.
Wiring rent to a stranger’s DM
Verify landlords and leases; use traceable methods and in-person tours when possible.
Dropping bridge insurance too early
Provincial cards have waiting periods — read the fine print for your province.
Ignoring permit work lines
Employers ask; officers later read the same story — align hours with current IRCC rules.
SUPPORT
How we coordinate landing week
We coordinate these workflows before you land — so your parents see a calendar, not chaos. Timelines flex by intake, airport, and housing market, but the sequencing discipline stays constant.
Cross-link: Financial planning for tuition pull timing and cost of studying for rent bands.
FAQ
Post-arrival questions
Work, money, and next steps — verify IRCC and provincial sites for your case.
Regulated immigration advice - including study permit applications, appeals, spouse work permits, and PR pathways - is provided exclusively by our partner Visa Master Canada, a well-established licensed RCIC team. Study Master Canada provides education consulting and admissions support only.
LET'S TALK
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