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[rizwan150]

Dear All,

Please guide / advise me regarding the air tickets.

I am getting a good deal in Lufthansa which is having a transit in Frankfurt, Germany. I am a Pakistani Passport holder and will be travelling to Calgary / Toronto from Dammam for my first landing (Short landing of 2 weeks). Please let me know that will there be any requirement of visa etc in this connection of flight at Frankfurt Airport keeping in view that i am purchasing the ticket from the Lufthansa Airline Website...

Waiting for reply who can guide correctly based on personal/someone else experience...

 

[rawdah]

Dear All,

Please guide / advise me regarding the air tickets.

I am getting a good deal in Lufthansa which is having a transit in Frankfurt, Germany. I am a Pakistani Passport holder and will be travelling to Calgary / Toronto from Dammam for my first landing (Short landing of 2 weeks). Please let me know that will there be any requirement of visa etc in this connection of flight at Frankfurt Airport keeping in view that i am purchasing the ticket from the Lufthansa Airline Website...

Waiting for reply who can guide correctly based on personal/someone else experience...

No requirement of transit Visa.

Just need to change the terminal when you arrive at Frankfurt Airport for your connecting flight to Calgary.

 

[Mbaka]

Tax return for the year 2014 is in process now.

Some of us did a short landing, we landed and returned back to basis.... what is our fate? Do we file? how do we go about it?

Is there anyone that has done this from outside?

please what is the process.

 

[Mbaka]

Dear All,

Please guide / advise me regarding the air tickets.

I am getting a good deal in Lufthansa which is having a transit in Frankfurt, Germany. I am a Pakistani Passport holder and will be travelling to Calgary / Toronto from Dammam for my first landing (Short landing of 2 weeks). Please let me know that will there be any requirement of visa etc in this connection of flight at Frankfurt Airport keeping in view that i am purchasing the ticket from the Lufthansa Airline Website...

Waiting for reply who can guide correctly based on personal/someone else experience...

please how goos is your deal...is it better than klm.. we have been struggling to get a good deal for june ending?

 

[glenn9090]

please how goos is your deal...is it better than klm.. we have been struggling to get a good deal for june ending?

+1 please share your deal..

 

[rizwan150]

please how goos is your deal...is it better than klm.. we have been struggling to get a good deal for june ending?

From where you will initiate your journey?

Check lufthansa website

 

[Mbaka]

From where you will initiate your journey?

Check lufthansa website

ok

Dammam too

 

[naznazem]

HI ALL,
LANDED IN CALGARY ON 27 FEB 15. NOW RUNNING HERE & THERE TO SETTLE IN MY NEW HOUSE. ALREADY COMPLETED THE BANK ACCOUNT & HEALTH INSURANCE FORMALITIES. NOW LEFT WITH KIDS' SCHOOLING & MY DRIVING LICENSE ALONG WITH PURSUING FOR SOME DIPLOMA.
NEED COOPERATION FROM ALL SENIORS.
REGARDS.

 

[SKguy]

Already in Calgary guys. Any specific questions i can answer?

 

[manish baissoya]

Thanks brother rawdah for opening this thread, i am also planning for Calgary.
Thanks for the links and information, it will be helpfull.
God Bless You

+1 for good work bro

Welcome to Alberta Guide - Information for Newcomers

This guide for newcomers to Alberta provides useful information for settling, working and living in the province. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including housing, employment, education, health care, climate, banking, shopping, transportation, child care, the legal system and social customs.

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/cshop/welcometoalberta.pdf

Working in Alberta Guide - A guide for Internationally Trained and Educated Immigrants

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/cshop/WorkingInAlberta.pdf

Guide to services for Lower Income Albertans

The Government of Alberta has many programs to help lower-income Albertans. This guide can help find out what's available.

http://www.gov.ab.ca/servicealberta/lowerincomeguide/LowerIncomeGuide.pdf

How to Get a Driver's License in Alberta

http://icandrive.ca/alberta/immigrants-license-guide/
http://www.drivingtest.ca/how-to-get-a-drivers-license-in-alberta/

Certification / Licensing Requirements for Employment in Alberta

In Alberta, some occupations are governed by law. To work in these occupations, certification / registration / licensing may be required

http://alis.alberta.ca/certinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?format=html&aspAction=GetCERTHomePage&Page=CERTHome

Welcome to Canada Guide

Find out what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada, including how to find a place to live, work, go to school and connect with your community.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf

 

[Gravity]

ANYONE WHO GOT THEIR IMMIGRATION VISA STAMPED CAN TELL WHATS THE IMMI-VISA FEE ???/

 

[rawdah]

Thanks brother rawdah for opening this thread, i am also planning for Calgary.
Thanks for the links and information, it will be helpfull.
God Bless You

+1 for good work bro

You are welcome brother

 

[sarkhan]

Has anyone experience this itinerary from Karachi to Calgary or any advice on it. Ticket is around Rs, 98,000/- Adult.

Karachi to Abudhabi - Etihad (2200: 2325)
Layover time at AbuDhabi (2:30 hours)
AbuDhabi to Amsteradam - KLM (0150: 0700)
Layoover time at Amsteradam (5:40 hours)
Amsteradm to Calgary - KLM (1240 1335)

I found it most cheapest and convenient if you want Calgary as First POE in Canada. Fellow member comments required as I have to purchase tickets.

One more thing - Have anybody heard about the offering of IOM Concession Air Fare offering for new Immigrant. I heard that they are offering good discounts and extra weights???

 

[sarkhan]

Payments are determined by family income and number of children in a family. The lower the family income, the higher the child benefit.

Pls refer the following link for more info on child benefits

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/menu-eng.html

What to show in Income - if one just landed, Do they require proof of income from the country the immigrant is coming from. Can one state any income last earned from the country he is coming from.

 

[sarkhan]

Present rule for applying for citizenship

In order to apply for Canadian citizenship you must:
Be over 18 years of age;
Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada's official languages (either English or French); (aged 18 - 54)
Be a Permanent Resident (PR);
Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 3 years out of the 4 years (1,095 days) right before the day you apply; and
Apply for citizenship from within Canada.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000342

New rule for applying for citizenship which may come effect from June / July 2015

Some changes include:
New residency requirements of 4 years (1,460 days) out of 6 years for citizenship eligibility
Permanent Residents must be physically present in Canada for 183 days (minimum) per year in 4 out of 6 years
Time spent in Canada as a non-permanent resident (non-PR) does not count towards the 6 years
A new “intent to reside” provision
Citizenship applicants who are aged 14-64 must meet language requirements, and pass the citizenship test
Applicants must meet knowledge requirement in English or French
Strengthen restrictions on citizenship for people with foreign criminal charges and convictions
Applicants may be refused because of fraud
Shortening of the citizenship granting process from 3-steps to 1-step
Adult applicants must file Canadian income taxes to be eligible for citizenship

http://www.settlement.org/sys/whatshappen_detail.asp?anno_id=2015432

Comparative Table, current and future

http://www.academia.edu/8033934/Comparative_Bill_C-24_current_and_Future

Its quite informative - One Query - If the new rule will enforce in June, 2015 - what will be the treatment of immigrants who landed before June or the day before the enforcement of this new rule?