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Immigration and Customs<\/span><\/h3>\r\nEnsure that you have appropriate visas for all countries that you may travel through on your way to Canada.\r\n\r\nThese documents should be easily accessible to you in your carryon baggage or on your person.\r\n\r\nIf you change planes in Canada prior to arriving in Vancouver, please ensure that you leave at least three hours between connecting flights to pass through the immigration process.\u00a0\u00a0 At your first point of entry into Canada, you must have your passport, visa, and letter of acceptance from JIBC ready.\u00a0\u00a0 Be sure to request a multiple entry study permit to cover your two years of study in Canada.\r\n\r\nThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has some very good information about how to protect yourself from immigration scams<\/a> and other fraudulent activities<\/a>.\r\n

Welcome to Canada & BC Newcomers\u2019 Guide<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nIt can be challenging to know where to begin when settling into a new country and city.\r\n\r\nThe Welcome to Canada \u2013 What You Should Know (https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/content\/dam\/ircc\/migration\/ircc\/english\/pdf\/pub\/welcome.pdf<\/a>) is a publication from Citizenship & Immigration Canada that, although designed for recent immigrants, give anyone new to Canada useful information to better understand their new \u2018home\u2019.\r\n\r\nThe B.C. Newcomers' Guide (https:\/\/www.welcomebc.ca\/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C\/Newcomers-Guides<\/a>) is a tremendous resource with information to help you with transportation, health care, banking information, and more.\r\n

Areas of New Westminster<\/h3>\r\nThe City of New Westminster is made up of many communities or areas. To learn more about the area check out the City of New Westminster\u2019s website<\/a> \u00a0with maps<\/a>\u00a0& tools for getting around<\/a> as well as new ways to discover<\/a>\u00a0all it has to offer.\r\n

Banking<\/h3>\r\nAs it is unsafe to carry large amounts of cash, it is advisable to open an account at a financial institution as soon as you arrive. Some helpful banking tips:\r\n
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Types of accounts<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

\r\n\r\nYou can choose between chequing and savings accounts. Each type of account has its own uses and restrictions. Find out which account type best suits your needs.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Student accounts<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

\r\n\r\nMany banks offer special \u2018student accounts\u2019 with features only available to students. Be sure to ask about their student options, including what charges and rates will be on any account that you open. Shop around for the bank that will work best for you.\r\n

Information normally required to open a bank account include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n