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Ontario first-weeks plan for students

Focus area: Resume, applications, interviews, referrals.

Your Next 7 Days

  1. 1Apply for SIN or confirm your SIN details are ready for work and taxes.
  2. 2Open a Canadian bank account and set up a simple phone plan.
  3. 3Save your temporary address, transit route, and emergency contacts.
  4. 4Start one focused job, housing, or document task today.
  5. 5Apply to 5 focused roles and add each one to your tracker.

Your First 30 Days

  1. 1Keep identity, immigration, address, banking, and tax documents organized in one folder.
  2. 2Set a weekly routine for money, jobs, housing, and official tasks.
  3. 3Use official government pages before making immigration, tax, or benefit decisions.
  4. 4Check your study permit conditions before planning work hours.
  5. 5Use your college career portal and local referrals together.

Local Focus

  1. 1Compare rent and transit before committing to a long lease in Ontario.
  2. 2Prefer official services, known referrals, and community-vouched contacts.
  3. 3Keep a small weekly checklist instead of trying to solve Canada in one day.

General community guidance only. Always verify official immigration, tax, health, housing, and employment details.