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Hello Guys, Please need help. I would like to get my mother to Canada as soon as possible. I need a couple of pieces of information to help me in the application: 1. Is the processing time for super visa same as visitor visa? I see some posts where there are people waiting from November for a...

Hello All, I am planning to apply super visa for my mother. Can you please suggest some insurance companies for the 1-year insurance? She may go back for the winter, so prefer some company that will allow refund for unused time. Also, with regards to showing ties back home, we do not own any...

User828, +1 for you. Thanks so much for the info. Very useful. I'll apply for Supervisa then. Much appreciated!

Hello All, I am a permanent resident in Canada (landed Nov 2010). I am planning to get my mom to Canada on supervisa. She is in India. I did not imagine that the processing takes so long (step 1 assessment of sponsor is 31-55 months + step 2 is just a matter of days). I would like to bring her...

Thanks SandySurrey, Sharif11, Yogi7890 for the responses. I am trying to go through the consulate website, and find that wait time for appointment and processing can be up to a week or so. Do you have any specific information about the wait times. Will the business visa be a multiple entry? I...

Hello All, I am a landed immigrant in Canada (Indian passport holder). I have to make a trip to Chicago for official reason for a day - fly in the morning and return back in the evening. What visa do I need to enter the US, how long does it take to get one, what is the procedure. Your help...

Thanks Wilson and Qorax. On another note, I would like to send a bike (not motor) to my cousin in India by ship. But, it depends on the costs involved in customs, taxes and transportation on Canadian and Indian sides. If anyone sent goods overseas, and would be able to help me with this, I'd...

Hello All, I am a landed immigrant in Canada. I have been here for the last one year and have received my PR card. I am going back to my home country for a month and would like to know if there are any formalities that I need take care of. What documents will I be asked to show while flying out...

Hello all, I have a potential employment opportunity at Sault Ste Marie and would like to know some information about the place. How is the Social life there? Is there an active Indian/South Asian community, temples, restaurants etc. Any such information will be extremely helpful. Thanks in...

Thanks Rami Farah. She wont be carrying much except may be $100 for any travel needs. Thanks for your response. Regards

Hello all, I landed last November as skilled worker and showed proof of funds at that time. My wife and kid will be landing in a week. Does my wife have to show proof of funds again? Also, what documents will be asked of her? Responses are appreciated. Thanks

Explorer101: Point taken. I am not flying out of here anytime soon. Since I am landing during day time, I just wanted to take advantage in case there was a Service Canada office at the airport. But thanks for the information and providing the address for the nearest office. I appreciate it...

I am landing at 1:30 in the afternoon on Lufthansa airways at Toronto airport. Is there a Services Canada Office located at the airport and can I apply for my SIN card at this office? Since my landing time is 1:30 in the afternoon, do I have enough time to get this done at the same location...

Thanks Explorer101 for the clear answers. I really appreciate your response. Any other inputs are more than welcome. Regards.

Regarding the list of goods, 1. Do we have to show value on gold ornaments? or do pictures suffice? 2. My wife has about 10 light weight ear rings, and 4-5 gold chains, some of which are gifts during our marraige and other occasions. Do I have to provide value for all these ornaments? Do I...

Dear FMA: Thanks for the quick response. Also, keep us posted on your account activation and other experiences whenever you can. I would like to ask a couple of quick questions. When you take money in the form of DD/Cash, do you have to declare anything at Hyderabad immigration? Which bank...

Dear FMA Thanks for sharing your experience. I am from Hyderabad too and planning to land around the 21st of October. I too opened an account at Scotiabank, Hyderabad and would like to know about the proof of funds. Did you have proof of funds in the form of Demand Draft + Cash, besides the...

Thanks Explorer101. Any other inputs/experiences are welcome.

All: Can the goods to follow come in two separate installments? I moved out of US last year and have some of my things stored in the basement of my friend there. Also, My wife will be carrying some things with her when she travels (she lands after me). I was wondering if the list can include...

All: I opened an account in Scotiabank using the Start Right Program. I will be depositing into that account soon and planning to use it as proof of funds during landing. Please let me know if anyone has had problem showing Scotiabank statement as proof of funds during landing. Thanks in advance.