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Hello, I came across two types of schools in Calgary based on its curriculum viz., Regular and Traditional learning (TLC). Can someone give me some insight on the following points: A. What is difference in curriculum for regular and TLC? B. Can a student coming in from Elementary / Middle...

Hi Karl, There is no application required for AVR. It is just simple plain rule that allows a person to return from Canada or Mexico to US within 30 days. Ofcourse you need to have all relevant documents like I797, paystubs, company employment letter, bank statements, etc to support that you...

My first visit to Canada was from 1st Nov - 12th Nov. It was Business visit. I landed around 3:00 pm (Flying from EST to MST messed up my timezone sense) Edmonton Int'l airport is pretty small. I filled in my custom form on flight. Nicely greeted with a smile by Canadian Immigration officer and...

I was able to visit Edmonton from 1 Nov until 12th and return back to USA on AVR. While I was in CANADA, I received PPR. I got my IM-1 visa stamped last saturday on my passport but they didn't cancel my Business Visitor visa that I got stamped on 29 Nov 2009. Read the following...

I was able to visit Edmonton from 1 Nov until 12th and return back to USA on AVR. While I was in CANADA, I received PPR. I got my IM-1 visa stamped on my passport but they didn't cancel my Business Visitor visa that I got stamped on 29 Nov 2009.

BCKev: Thank you so much for your prompt response. It definitively gives me a level of comfort knowing that this comes from a daughter's father. I did some research online to find out about the schools. For benefit of others, I am listing them here: Elementary (K-6) Marion Elementary school is...

I came across Holly acres apartment in NW calgary. It seems that the neighbourhood is good to raise a family with lot of shopping, schools, University and commuting options. I would appreciate if anyone living around this place confirm and comment about this apartment. Cheers, Taps

Hi Sachin, I haven't been to Calgary myself. Based on what I have heard, NW is good quadrant to live with plenty of accomodations. Please try craigslist or bwalk.com or other such sites for finding nice places. I have elementary and middle school going kids in US. Based on some further...

I wasn't asked for any new PCC's. I submitted my application to CIC in early Jan '09, while I got my PPR in first week of Nov 09. Just make sure that your PCCs were within limit of 3 months (I guess) at the time of submission. However, if CIC has any reasonable doubts, they can ask for new PCC.

Thanks KGH. I wish you all have a better ride to PR unlike me who had bumps all the way.

Thanks cchabert. Since I have lived in warmer places in US (TX and FL), I feel bit colder than others do, but overall, it ain't bad as I thought. It's between 4-8 C during day.

That's a good sign. You should see PPR mail in next few days. Keep us posted. Taps

Yoohoo! My wife just called me. She just received PPR. I am in Edmonton right now. I am waiting to go back home next week. Anyways, I have sent my kids passports for renewal to Indian Consulate, Houston. So I guess there is nothing much I can do until I get them, except looking at PPR :) Despo...

Congratulations Despo!!! Your PPR is just round the corner. I haven't received anything yet. :(

My eCAS status reads "Medical Received". BTW, I am in Edmonton on Business visit. But when I went to procure business visitors visa last week, I was told by visa office that I should be expecting final decision pretty soon.

Congratulation Nix1 and CChabert. You have long been on this forum doing tonne of good work like guiding newbies and sharing your detailed experiences. Keep up good work even after you land in AB. Taps

Here's my timeline at CIC NYC Reached JFK at 8:55 am Took a cab to CIC at 9:00 am Reached inside CIC at 9:50 am Went through security and paid cash $ 130 at 10:00 am Was called for quick interview at 12:15 pm Received stamped passport and was out of CIC by 12:35 pm Took a cab for JFK but missed...

I will carry cash USD 130 as per http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/new_york/imm/fees-frais_ny.aspx?lang=eng

Sorry, if my orginal post wasn't clear enough. I am going for TRV stamping and not for PR visa stamping, so timings mentioned are different. Applicants for Temporary Resident Visa (Visitors) and Travel Document for Permanent Resident Abroad Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Applicants...

***Sorry for posting earlier in the General Immigration section*** Hi, I will walk-in CIC New York tomorrow for TRV (Employer sponsored). I will reach JFK at 9:00 am. I would appreciate if experienced folks can answer me the following: A. Do I get visa stamping on my passport within few hours...