Arrival Survival Canada

A Handbook for New Immigrants

Noorani, Noorani

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Oxford University Press, Canada
01 March 2008

Reference works; Sociology; Living & working abroad

Arrival Survival Canada: A Handbook for New Immigrants is an immigrant's guide to the first year of life in Canada and covers a wide array of subjects, such as packing before emigrating, opening bank accounts, creating a credit history, and understanding Canadian school systems. The book guides readers through Canadian culture and outlines solutions to the issues that newcomers typically encounter. The book provides new immigrants, and people still considering immigration, with a foundation of information upon which to build their new lives.

By: Noorani, Noorani
Imprint: Oxford University Press, Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 548g
ISBN: 9780195428919
ISBN 10: 0195428919
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 01 March 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"The authors, Naeem ""Nick"" and Sabrina Noorani, immigrated to Canada from India via Dubai in 1998. Once here, they were bombarded with questions about Canada from friends and family. This led them to publish The Canadian Immigrant magazine, which has become the go-to resource for immigrants. The magazine spun into a segment on The Link, a weekly radio show on CBC's Radio Canada International, where Nick answers questions from people who want to learn more about immigrating to and living in Canada. Nick is a leading voice for the immigrant community, has won numerous awards and recognitions, and is on the boards of several newcomer agencies"