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Oliver: Opportunities

Married couple living apart; uncertain sponsorship class, visits and work authorization.

Settlement planning · Fictional household inputs · 2026-10-26

How long can the reserve last?

Toronto · 2 adults. Compare an arrival reserve without assuming employment income.

3 months without income

$15,200

Housing $2,600/month + essentials $1,500/month, travel $1,400 and setup $1,500.

Available savings have not been supplied. Confirm funding before committing.

Fictional inputs, not market quotes or an immigration proof-of-funds threshold. No salary is counted.

6 months without income

$27,500

Housing $2,600/month + essentials $1,500/month, travel $1,400 and setup $1,500.

Available savings have not been supplied. Confirm funding before committing.

Fictional inputs, not market quotes or an immigration proof-of-funds threshold. No salary is counted.

Adjust the fictional monthly budget

Housing per month (CAD)Essentials per month (CAD)

Six-month planning subtotal: $27,500.

The same budget calculation used in Success in Canada totals these inputs. Changes stay in this page and are not saved to an account.

Immigration/application fees, professional fees, health insurance, childcare and licensing/training costs are not priced here. Obtain applicable amounts before committing. This subtotal is therefore incomplete until those applicable costs are added.

Family and settlement · Fictional plan · 2026-10-26

Plan for the people making the move

Married to a Canadian citizen living in Toronto.

Oliver and his wife currently live in different countries; no children are included.
The household budget models two adults in Toronto without assuming Oliver can work.
Marriage does not itself grant admission, work authorization or sponsorship approval.

Budget example: Toronto, 2 adults. Housing, healthcare and practical preparation are distinct from immigration permission.

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