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PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR for Canada-bound Emigrants

Office of the President of the Philippines

PAUL VINCENT U. AVECILLA Senior Emigrant Services Officer Migrant Integration and Education Division Commission on Filipinos Overseas Email address: [email protected] Official Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/commissiononfilipinosoverseas/

Why are you here in CFO?

LEGAL BASIS Batas Pambansa Bilang 79 states that: Section 2. … Definition of “Filipinos Overseas” shall mean Filipinos who are permanent residents abroad, including Filipino emigrants who are either already citizens of foreign countries or are still Filipino citizens awaiting naturalization, recognition, or admission, and their descendants.

Executive Order No. 346 states that: Section 2b … The Migrant Integration and Education Office shall be responsible for implementing the registration and pre-departure programs and services as well as the public assistance and information program of the Commission. It shall also provide welfare support services to Filipino emigrants and other categories of migrating Filipinos.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE PDOS

I. II.

Pre-departure (Travel documents, airport procedures, departure card, travel tax, declaration of funds) Settlement concerns (Canada’s Multiculturalism, Immigrant serving organizations, social insurance number, driver’s license, education, health card, finance)

Why are you migrating to CANADA?

Are you READY to migrate? Am I ready to leave my family? Handa ka na bang iwanan ang pamilya mo? Am I ready to face the challenges and risks? Handa ka na ba sa mga pagsubok na iyong kahaharapin? Am I ready to work in a foreign country? Handa ka na bang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa?

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS I. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

Pre-departure Travel documents Restricted Items Baggage Allowance Departure card Travel Tax Terminal Fee Declaration of Funds Cross-Border Currency Personal Effects Accounting Document 5 mins. BREAK

 Valid Philippine passport  Valid immigrant or resident visa  Confirmation of Permanent Residence  DSWD Travel Clearance for minors traveling alone unaccompanied by any of his or her biological or adoptive parents  Clearance from office for government employees or elected public officials  CFO Emigrant Registration Sticker

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN OTTAWA H.E. (Mr.) Petronila P. Garcia Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 30 Murray Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1N5M4 Tel. No. (+613) 233-1121 Fax No. (+613) 233-4165 Duty Officer: (+613) 614-2846 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.philembassy-ottawa.com http://www.facebook.com/#!/philippineembassy.ottaw a

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, TORONTO (Ms.) Rosalito S. Prospero Chargé d' Affaires, a.i. 161 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800 Toronto, Ontario M4P 1J5 Canada Tel. No. (+1416) 922-7181 922-3422 Fax No. (+1416) 922-2638 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] ebsite: www.philcongen-toronto.com

PROVINCES COVERED: 1. Ottawa 2. Parts of Ontario East of Kingston 3. Quebeck 4. New Brunswick 5. Newfoundland 6. Nova Scotia 7. Prince Edward Islands

PROVINCES COVERED: 1. Ontario 2. Manitoba 3. Saskatchewan

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, VANCOUVER Hon. (Mr.) Neil Frank R. Ferrer Consul General Suite 1405, 700 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6V 1G8 Canada Tel. No. (+1604) 685-1619 685-7645 685-8676 Fax No. (+1604) 685-9945 Duty Officer: 613-0942 Email : [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.vancouverpcg.net PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CALGARY H.E. (Mr.) Julius D. Torres Consul General Suite 920, 517 10th Avenue SW Calgary AB T2R 0A8 Canada Tel. Nos. (+1-403) 455-9346; 455-9343; 455-9457; 455-9483 ATN / Emergency No. (+1-587) 577-1524 Email :[email protected]/ [email protected].

PROVINCES COVERED: 1. British Colombia 2. Northwest Territories 3. Yukon Territory 4. District of McKenzie 5. Western Part of the District of Franklin 6. Perry Island

PROVINCE COVERED: Alberta

IMMIGRANT VISA Validity/expiry date

Place of issue

Visa Number

CONFIRMATION OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE (IMM 5292) I. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

Pre-departure Travel documents Restricted Items Baggage Allowance Departure card Travel Tax Terminal Fee Declaration of Funds Cross-Border Currency Personal Effects Accounting Document 5 mins. BREAK

DSWD TRAVEL CLEARANCE  Secure from DSWD Regional Office  For minors traveling abroad unaccompanied by any of the biological or adoptive parents

CFO EMIGRANT REGISTRATION STICKER

Emigrant’s Name Registration Date Country of Destination

Registration Number Authorized Signatory > This document sticker is a proof of registration of Filipino emigrants with the Commission. > It will be checked by the Philippine immigration authorities at the port of exit

Reminders:

Modified Pag-ibig II Savings (MP2) http://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/home_pdf/announcement/Q%20and%20A%20for %20Modified%20Pag-IBIG%20II.pdf

http://www.owwa.gov.ph/?q=node/23/#reintegration

Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) Some of the services offered by the Ministry, its institutional partners and community organizations that will require your CSQ:  Full-time French classes for non-Frenchspeakers  Health insurance covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)  Directory of services community organizations

offered

by

 Free pre-school, primary and secondary school education and exemption from differential fees for foreign students at CEGEP and university (Education section)

 Access to reduced-contribution daycare services (Education section)  Canada Child Tax Benefit and the Québec Child Assistance Program, under certain conditions.

RESTRICTED / PROHIBITED ITEMS I. a. b.

c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

j.

Pre-departure Travel documents Restricted Items Baggage Allowance Departure card Travel Tax Terminal Fee Declaration of Funds Cross-Border Currency Personal Effects Accounting Document

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Offensive smelling items

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Food products- fresh fruits vegetables, meat and their byproducts

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Biological materials, plants, cuttings, seeds, other plant products, wildlife, fish, sea foods and their by-products

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Items produced in violation of the copyright laws

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Firearms and other weapons

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Explosives, fireworks and ammunition

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Endangered species

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Obscene material, hate propaganda and child pornography

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Narcotics, illegal drugs and other contraband items

5 mins BREAK

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Radio transmitting equipment

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Items designed to be permanently affixed to buildings, construction materials, electrical and plumbing fixtures etc.

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National cultural properties

Kindly check www.catsa.gc.ca

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE CHECK IN

 2 pieces @ 23 kilos per piece  Size : 62 inches each ( L+W+H= Size) HAND CARRY

 1 piece @ 7 kilos  Size: 45 inches (L+W+H=Size) NOTE: CHECK BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE OF DOMESTIC CARRIERS IN

CANADA IF YOU HAVE A CONNECTING FLIGHT. YOU HAVE TO PLAN YOUR BAGGAGE WEIGHT ON THAT BASIS. OTHERWISE, YOU PAY EXTRA.

LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs)  Allowed inside the plane but only up to 100 ml. per item

PHILIPPINE TRAVEL TAX (P.D. 1183) RATE:  P2,700 for first class passengers  P1,620 for economy/ business class passengers EXEMPTION / REDUCED RATE:  100% - below (2) years old  50% - 2 to 11 years old PAYABLE AT:  T.I.E.Z.A. Counter (NAIA)  Airline Office  Travel Agency

TERMINAL FEE Collected to all passengers (2) years old and above. Manila - Php 550.00 Cebu

- Php 750.00

Clark

- Php 600.00

Davao - Php 700.00 Iloilo

- Php 700.00

PHILIPPINE DEPARTURE CARD

SETTLEMENT FUNDS (as of 9 March 2017) Number of Family Members

Funds Required (in Canadian dollars)

1

$12,300

2

$15,312

3

$18,825

4

$22,856

5

$25,923

6

$29,236

7

$32,550

You do not have to show that you have these funds if: 1. You have a valid offer of arranged employment in Canada AND 2. You are currently working or authorized to work in Canada.

Other than cash, you may bring with you the following:

 Documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.) or  Documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders).

DECLARATION OF FUNDS (PORT OF EXIT) Any passenger who brings US$10,000 and above or its equivalent in other foreign currencies is required by law to declare the said amount at the Philippine Bureau of Customs at the port of exit. Download the BSP Foreign Currency Declaration Form at http://www.bsp.gov.ph/downl oads/Regulations/attachments/ 2006/c507a.pdf

CBSA CROSS-BORDER CURRENCY or MONETARY INSTRUMENTS REPORT (e677)

Any amount of money more than CDN $10,000 that you are bringing into Canada should be declared upon arrival. Download form at:

www.cbsa.gc.ca

PREPARING TO ENTER CANADA

Before entering Canada make two (2) copies of the list of the goods you intend to bring into Canada as settler’s effects showing the value, make, model and serial number (when applicable)

Divide the list into two sections :  the goods you are bringing with you; and  the goods to follow

PERSONAL EFFECTS ACCOUNTING DOCUMENT BSF186A BSF186 http://www.cbsaasfc.gc.ca/publications/ forms-formulaires/bsf186-eng.pdf

B4E Form for goods you are bringing into Canada

http://www.cbsaasfc.gc.ca/publications/formsformulaires/bsf186a.pdf

B4A Form for goods to follow

PREPARING TO ENTER CANADA SAMPLE NO.1

Item

Quantity

Description

Value C$

HAND CARRY CP

2 pcs.

Samsung Galaxy S5,

$410

SN. 12451487

D-C

1 pc.

Sony Camera,

jewelry

10 pcs.

Gold rings, etc.

SN. 12451487

$400

$1,000

CHECK-IN pants

5 pcs.

Levi’s, jag, etc.

$500

polos

10 pcs.

Lacoste, Dickies, etc.

$300

shoes

2 pairs

Rubber, leather

$300

SAMPLE NO. 2

1. Make category of goods.

Description of Goods (include serial numbers, if applicable)

Value (CDN$)

1. Clothes 100 pcs.

2,500

2. Gadgets 4 units

5,000

3. Other Things ____

3,500

2. In a separate paper, write your items per category. PAPER 1: CLOTHES Items

pc. / pcs.

Value (CDN$)

1. Jacket

4 pcs.

150

2. Pants

16 pcs.

300 Total: 2,500

PAPER 2 : GADGETS Items

Unit/ units

Value (CDN$)

1. Samsung Galaxy S5

1 unit

200

Serial Number 024862223599NLX

PAPER 3: OTHER THINGS Items 1. Shoes

Value (CDN $) 30 pairs

1,000

CBSA DECLARATION CARD (E311) Distributed to passengers an hour or two before landing in Canada Up to four (4) passengers are allowed to be declared on each card Read instructions carefully and submit to a Border Services Officer at the port of entry

PROCEDURE 1. Follow directional signs to immigration counter 2. Present travel/entry documents 3. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer will ask you few question to make sure you still meet the requirements to immigrate to Canada 4. Claim luggage at designated carousel 5. Proceed to Customs for final customs check 6. Exit airport or proceed to domestic leg of travel

I. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

Pre-departure Travel documents Restricted Items Baggage Allowance Departure card Travel Tax Terminal Fee Declaration of Funds Cross-Border Currency Personal Effects Accounting Document

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENTS (FILIPINO CITIZEN) 

Settle permanently in Canada

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Work

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Study

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Own properties in Canada

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Maintain residency requirements

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Obey all Federal, state or territorial laws and pay taxes as well as taxes for income earned outside Canada

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Sponsor family members for permanent residency

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Apply for naturalization after 4 years of residency out of the immediate 6 years.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO RIGHT AWAY!  Contact the nearest immigrant serving organization

www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp Free service for the following: 1. Finding a place to live 2. Learning about getting your foreign credentials recognized 3. Improving your work skills and qualifications 4. Finding a job 5. Registering your children for school 6. Getting official documents and government services 7. Registering for free language classes to help you improve your English

 Philippine-based Immigrant Serving Organization 1. Planning for Canada

https://www.planningforcanada.ca Address: 118 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Telephone Number: (02) 817-0726 Contact Person: Ms. Rose Marie Cajigal Email address: [email protected]

2. Pathways to Canada

https://www.pathwaystocanada.org/ Address: 502 Prestige Tower,Condominium, Emerald Avenue Barangay San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Contact Person: Ms. Connie Catanes Telephone Number: (02) 942-1460 Email address: [email protected]

II. Settlement a. Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number

SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER (SIN)

 To apply, simply go to your nearest Service Canada Centre (listed in the blue pages of your telephone book)  Employers need your SIN within 3 days from the time you start working for them  Or you may visit the Service Canada Centre website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Requirements for application:  Original Permanent resident card  Original Confirmation of Permanent Residence and immigrant visa label affixed in your passport, and

 Original proof of identity documents for children under 12 years old. Children 12 years old and older are requested to personally appear when applying for SIN.

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Banking 8. Transportation 9. Health Card 10. Employment 9. Help for Individuals and Families

Canada Child Benefit The Canada child benefit is a tax-free monthly payment that provide a maximum benefit of $ 6,400 per child under 6 and $ 5, 400 per child aged 6 through 17 For information, go to: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenueagency/services/child-family-benefits/canadachild-benefit-overview.html#nt

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

Canada Pension Plan

provides workers with income protection in the event of retirement, disability or death  collectible upon age 60  disability pensions payable until age 65  monthly benefits for dependent children if contributor is disabled For information, go to: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publi cpensions/cpp/cpp-enhancement.html Philippine –Social Security System Contact Person: Roberto V. Roldan SSS Representative Philippine Consulate – Toronto Email : [email protected] ; [email protected]

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

WORKING IN CANADA JOB-SEARCH REQUIREMENTS  Passport  Social Insurance Number  Application letter & resume  Proficiency in English or French  Professional license  Other proof of qualifications

Employment Credential Assessment Understanding the credential assessment process Many organizations and levels of government are involved in the credential assessment process in Canada. Each of them has different roles and responsibilities. If you are going through this process, you need to understand who does what. They could be any of the following:  Credential assessment organizations  Regulatory bodies and apprenticeship authorities  Employers  Provinces and territories  Government of Canada

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

DRIVER’S LICENSE  Apply for a Canadian driver’s license at a Driver Examination Center  Foreign driver’s licenses are normally honored for 90 days  Present proof of legal name, birthday and signature (permanent resident card, record of landing, confirmation of permanent residence, passport)  Applicant must be at least 16 years old and should pass vision test, road rules and traffic signs test to get a beginner’s license  To get a safe driving discount, ask your insurance company in the Philippines to write a letter about your insurance claims record

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS:  Proof of Permanent Residence  Birth certificate  Vaccination certificate  School records Inquire with the school for more information before enrolling the children. Compulsory education from 6 to 16 years old.

IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE Requirement for children under 16 years of age who will be attending school in Canada Kindly visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/publichealth/topics/immunization-vaccines.html

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD • Waiting period: 2 to (6) months • Signature in CPR to be used in your PR Card • Postal Code is a must • 5-year validity and renewable

• New cards processing time: 61 calendar days

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) For inquiries about your PR card, call IRCC: Tel. No. 1-888-576-8502 Tel. No. 1-888-242-2100 You are advised to provide your permanent residence address to CIC within 180 days of your admission to Canada in order to receive a Permanent Resident (PR) Card

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

HEALTH INSURANCE CARD

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Apply at the Provincial Ministry of Health. Coverage takes effect immediately For the provinces of Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec and British Columbia, a 3-month waiting period is observed before you can avail health insurance benefits

Requirements: • Valid passport • Permanent residence card/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence Can I open a bank account abroad even if I’m still here in the country? Possible, you just need to get in touch with your preferred bank either via live chat, by email or by phone Best Canadian bank for Immigrants: (w/ Newcomer Package Plan)

1. 2. 3. 4.

Royal Bank of Canada Toronto-Dominion Bank Bank of Montreal Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

II. Settlement Checklist 1. Immigrant Serving Organization 2. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 2.1 Social Insurance Benefits 2.1.1 Canada Child Benefit 2.1.2 Canada Pension Plan Philippine –SSS 3. Working in Canada 4. Driver’s License 5. Education 6. Permanent Residence 7. Health Card 8. Managing your finance 9. Help for Individuals and Families

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Employment and Income Assistance If you do not have enough money to live on, you can apply for financial help from the provincial government. It is open only for permanent residents or refugee claimants

2. Food banks People who need help can get free emergency food at a food bank. It helps families with school supplies, cooking lessons and money management. https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/utility-pages/find-afood-bank.aspx 3. Sponsorship breakdown What to do if the person who sponsored you for permanent resident status in Canada will not or cannot support you, and you cannot support yourself. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/resources/pdfs/pubs/Sponsorsh ip-Breakdown-eng.pdf

Office of the President of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS