Global College of Business and Technology

[Audio] Global College of Business and Technology International student travel guide.

[Audio] How to prepare your arrival in Calgary Start to Plan for Your Travel Before Your Arrival in Canada Upon Your Arrival in Canada While in Quarantine After Your Quarantine.

[Audio] Start to Plan for Your Travel Review Current Government of Canada Travel Restrictions & Covid- 19 Situation in Calgary. Gather Canadian Immigration Documents. Prepare for Quarantine Requirements. Plan for Physical Needs while in Quarantine. Inform Global college about Your Travel Plan..

[Audio] Review Current Government of Canada Travel Restrictions & Covid- 19 Situation in Calgary. All incoming international travelers, 18 years of age and older, must qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler, unless exempt from vaccination. Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from 14-day quarantine and day- 8 test. However, the government officer will make final decision upon your entry. As of April 1, 2022, pre-entry tests are no longer be required for fully vaccinated travelers entering Canada by land, air or water. For more information, check IRCC website. All students are recommended to arrive within 4 weeks before starting classes. Determine quarantine location or backup quarantine location if you are fully vaccinated..

[Audio] What to pack for travel? In addition to regular packing requirements, please also bring, A reasonable amount of disposable or clean, reusable face masks; hand sanitizer; gloves (optional); a thermometer(optional); Please also have the following with you in your carry-on luggage: At least 2 masks; • at least 2 pairs of gloves (optional); • a travel sized bottle of hand-sanitizer and disinfecting wipes;.

[Audio] Required Documents To Bring(Make sure you have the following documents available in your carry-on luggage when you arrive. You will be required to present these to a Canada Border Services Agent when going through Canadian customs and immigration) A valid study permit ; A study permit approval (a port of entry letter of introduction ) ; Your passport ; A copy of your acceptance letter and updated enrolment letter; Proof of Financial support; Proof of vaccination (or proof of exemption); Medical Report form ( IMM 1017E) – valid only up to 12 months from assessment;.

[Audio] Before Your Arrival in Canada Arrange Travel Medical Insurance; Plan for Expenses; Download ArriveCAN & Submit Your Plans; Plan Travel Route to Your Location;.

[Audio] Travel Medical Insurance; Arrange for medical insurance that provides you with coverage while you are travelling to Calgary and possibly a few days while you get settled. Easiest to purchase from a company in your home country; sometimes in combination with your flight. You will want to purchase a plan that at least covers doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription drugs, vision care, and dental care. This allows you time after you have arrived and completed self-isolation to apply to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan ( AHCIP) & review your coverage..

[Audio] Plan for Expenses; Consider needs that may arise in-case you have to quarantine: • Expenses: make sure you account for this possible expense when budgeting your funds for your first few weeks in Calgary (consider cost of accommodation and grocery or meal delivery). • Payment options: bring an international credit card ( Visa or Mastercard) to allow for smooth online payment for any items that you need to buy remotely while in self isolation..

[Audio] ArriveCAN app If you are eligible to enter Canada, you are required to provide mandatory traveler information. You MUST submit your information electronically through ArriveCAN before you board your flight. We highly suggest you download the ArriveCAN mobile app and submit your info quickly and reduce wait times when you enter Canada. Please note you must check-in on the app every day during your isolation..

[Audio] In Transit While in transit to the airport, in airports and during flights: Wear a mask; Wash hands frequently or wear gloves; Use hand sanitizer when hand washing is not available; Practice physical distancing (minimum 2 meters from others); Sanitize your personal space and high touch areas; Minimize trips to the washroom and flush the toilet with the seat cover down; Touch as few surfaces as possible; Keep your cell phone charged;.

[Audio] Arrival in Canada Please let the Border Services Officer know that you are coming here as a student where you FIRST enter into Canada (first airport or land border crossing) - do not let them just move you through. Always answer all questions asked of you truthfully. If you do not know how to answer any questions, it is ok to say "I don't know" just remember to remain calm and polite..

[Audio] Review of your study permit Your Name is spelled correctly; Your Date of Birth is correct; Your Country of Citizenship is correct; Duration of the study permit is correct. Your Study Permit includes a printed condition authorizing you to work 20 hours a week: Your study permit should state one of the following: "May work 20 hours per week off-campus or full-time during regular scheduled breaks if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR". OR "May accept employment on or off- campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186(f), (v) or (w). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria"..

[Audio] Review of your study permit If there are any errors or mistakes, please bring them to the attention of the Border Services Officer before leaving the area..

[Audio] Arrival in Canada; Please complete your BVC arrival form which will be sent via email; If you are not taking a hotel shuttle, text your driver to confirm your arrival; Wear a fresh mask and gloves and ensure proper disposal in a waste bin/ garbage can; Proceed through immigration and baggage pick-up while maintaining physical distancing; Present appropriate documentation to the Canada customs officer; Move as quickly as possible through the baggage area and do not enter any stores in the airport; Meet your driver at the agreed pick-up location; Load your own luggage into the car and sit as far away from the driver as possible; Follow all instructions for COVID- 19;.

[Audio] While in Quarantine(If you need to quarantine) Provide Updates through ArriveCAN; Monitor Your Health & Well-being; Stay Connected; Learn about Key Resources; Complete or plan for Settlement Tasks;.

[Audio] Provide Updates through ArriveCAN & to Global College The Government of Canada uses the ArriveCAN app. While you are in quarantine, you'll update the app daily. The college also wants to ensure you are doing well. Please update the college by following the Quarantine Process, including informing of your quarantine plan, arrival, and any updates on [email protected]..

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[Audio] Monitor Your Health & Wellbeing Healthlink: 811 24-hour free phone line for non-emergency health; concerns Speak with a registered nurse; Service available in multiple languages; Emergency: 911 Fire, Ambulance, & Police;.

[Audio] Stay connected & Learn about Key Resources Contact your family, friends, or loved ones while in isolation to check in: Planned times for a phone/video call or shared remote activities (eg. video games, watch tv or videos together, stretches/ yoga).

[Audio] Settlement TasksThere are some tasks you may choose as soon as possible.Review the International Student Checklist and consider submitting documents online or in-person for: Canadian bank account; Canadian cell phone plan; Social Insurance Number ( SIN);.

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[Audio] Settlement TaskslEnsure you have found information while preparing for classes to commence. • Information on how to access medical services and prescriptions via Imagine Health; • Information on AB Health Services; • Gallivan or Guard.me insurance information; • Calgary Transit information, including generic maps and routes; • Food services and grocery stores throughout the city; • Activities to take part in; • Ongoing social and wellness activities;.

[Audio] Settlement TasksFinding long-term accommodation• If in self-isolation, start your online search for a long-term off-campus accommodation (if needed). • You can use this time to research what's available and possibly schedule viewings for once you are done your self-isolation time. • Do not rent accommodation without first safely viewing it and talking to the landlord/other roommate..

[Audio] Additional Resources: Delivery of Necessities Grocery Delivery Services • CalgaryGrocery.ca • Calgary Coop • Real Canadian Superstore • Safeway • Save-On-Foods • Sunterra Market • T & T Supermarket • Instacart® • Dollarama Ethnic Grocery Store • A-Mart • Asian Food Centre Calgary • Authentic Desi Store & Convenience • Basha Foods • Caribbean Choice Ltd. • Hong Kong Food Market • Kalamata Grocery Store • Lambda Oriental Foods Supermarket • Lucky Supermarket • Seafood City • Shaganappi Grocery • T & T Supermarket • Tops Supermarket • True World Foods • Tres Marias Mexican Market.

[Audio] General Products and Electronics Delivery • Amazon • Best Buy • Canadian Tire • Costco • Staples • Walmart Pharmacy Delivery Services • Shoppers Drug Mart • Calgary Coop • London Drugs • Safeway • Sandstone Pharmacies Meal Delivery • Door Dash • Skip the Dishes • Uber Eats • Domino's Pizza • Panago Pizza • Papa John's Pizza • Pizza 73 • Pizza Hut • Pizza Pizza Laundry Service • Avalon Cleaners • Lux Laundromat • My Easy Laundry Calgary.

[Audio] To protect yourself and others Keep at least 2 meters (about the length of a hockey stick) distance from people outside your household or cohort group. Limit the number of times you leave your home for errands, try to limit grocery store visits to once a week. Try to have only one person in the household do the shopping. Try to shop at less busy times. Order online to have groceries or other items delivered if possible. Go for a walk in your neighborhood or park while maintaining distance from others. Avoid overcrowding in elevators or other enclosed spaces. Follow Alberta's mandatory restrictions on gatherings. Wash or sanitize your hands after touching communal surfaces..

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[Audio] Avoiding Scams. Keep your personal information and documents safe: SIN keep protected; Credit or banking information; Use caution before clicking links in texts or emails; https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/protection.html Protect Yourself: • Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize; • Hang up—block phone numbers; • Ask for a number to call back later; • Research a potential rental property or job opportunity;.

[Audio] Thank you. Looking forward to see you in Global College of Business and Technology..