fireworks said:
Hi Qorax,
I have the below questions:
1) Can I take all the necessary funds to CANADA in form of TC? Or is it mandatory to show them cash on the airport?
2) How much minimum fund should a single applicant take with himself?
3) My PP going to expire in june'12. Can I renew it here in India right now? Will it create any problems during immigration in Canada? (I got visa up to june'12)
Thanks.
1. U can take your settlement funds in the form of
Cash, &/or
Draft/s, &/or
TCs. The ideal ratio is
80:20 -- 80% in draft/s & 20% in cash/TCs. I'd avoid TCs 'coz of 2 reasons:
a) they incur 'dual-charges' [u also pay while encashing them here]
b) they r bulky, very similar to carrying 'cash'. While a draft could be just one paper.
2. U r required to carry the min applicable funds as per the CIC table [the pax Vs. amount chart]. However, I'd advise everyone to carry as much [more] as they can... life here could be very expensive, especially for a newcomer, in the initial months.
3. Technically, u can. But on practical scenario -- avoid renewing it, if it entails issuance of a new pp booklet [if it was just a revalidation stamp on the same booklet that's OK]. 'Coz a novice BSO might put a spoke into your 'landing'.
Qorax