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nekeol said:
if ur wife is in good health, then dont wait , insurance charges r not issue, chk with uae insurance, out of country pregnancy covered, u shd claim expenss from dubai. If not still leave dxb immidietly and after landing come back.

Hi Nekeol,

Most UAE health insurance policies (except the ones with high premiums) don't cover out of country delivery for countries that grant citizenship by birth (e.g. USA, Canada).

Hi proby,

You won't only loose instant Canadian citizenship, your child cannot inherit your PR. If the child is born outside Canada, you must start a sponsorship application for the child (and there is no way to expedite this application). This is why parents who will not be able to travel before child birth are advised not to complete their landing and send back their COPR, till the time the child is added to current application.

You will not be ineligible for insurance solely based on the fact that your wife is already pregnant. If your baby is due before 3 months and cost of delivery is an issue for you, you could consider landing in one of the provinces that do not have a 3 month wait period for health insurance.

Regards,
 
er2d2g said:
working days but generally you get it sooner
We got our by mail in 1 week approx 5 business days - havent checked recently but I think it says 10-15 business days on the official website
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Hi er2d2g,

Thanks for that info.

By the way, do we need to declare medicines (vitamins; medicine for fever, cough, colds) in the b4/b4a cbsa forms?

Thanks!
 
qt said:
er2d2g said:
working days but generally you get it sooner
We got our by mail in 1 week approx 5 business days - havent checked recently but I think it says 10-15 business days on the official website
[/quot

Hi er2d2g,

Thanks for that info.

By the way, do we need to declare medicines (vitamins; medicine for fever, cough, colds) in the b4/b4a cbsa forms?

Thanks!

Hi Qt

Not sure on this one. As far as I know you should declare all medicines as some medicines easily available worldwide are sometimes prohibited in Canada.
One thing I am sure about is that if any of the medicines contain narcotics you could get into serious trouble.
Also prescription medicines upto 90 days is fine
You should go through the CBSA.gov website thoroughly before you decide.Search for medicines and read the articles or better still write to the CBSA and they should be able to clarify
Hope this helps
er2d2g
 
Hi guys,
I am a immigrant from dubai to Canada (Calgary )I landed in may 2012 and alhamdulla I am doing good by the grace of god,I am in Calgary and will help any immigrant who wants to come to Calgary in what ever ways I can so don't hesitate to contact me if low voltage technical guys landing soon I have jobs ready for them if they can get class 5 drivers license ie car license thank you and best of luck guys
 
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.
 
akbardxb said:
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.

congratulations
 
akbardxb said:
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.
final congradulations, and prays for your family good health and success in life. nekeol
 
akbardxb said:
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.

Mabrook
 
akbardxb said:
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.

Whats the expiry date on the visa? Is it valid till your medical date?
 
akbardxb said:
FINALLY ! :D :D

A long 4 year process has come to an end. The next chapter in a life changing journey begins soon. InshaAllah.

Congratulations...... :)
 
HI, MY E-CAS SHOWS DECLENSION MADE. NEKEOL
 
E-CAS status changed to "Decision Made".
so next ten days I should receive my passports back. ;D
 
[size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt]Obtaining Canadian Citizenship May Soon Become Harder
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Below is a brief outline of the proposed changes, as well as important information for current and future citizenship applicants:


1.Speed up processing times by reducing the application review process from three steps to one step;
2.[/color]red,2,300]Increase the citizenship application fee from $100 to $300 per person;
3.Require up-front proof of certain requirements; and
4.Change certain parts of the judicial review and appeal process as well as the process for issuing discretionary grants.
5.2[/color],300]Increase residency requirements from 3 out of 4 years to 4 out of 6 years;
6.No longer count time spent in Canada as a non-permanent residents (such as student or worker) towards the residency requirements for a citizenship application;
7.Require citizenship applicants to declare their intent to reside in Canada;
8.Require applicants to file Canadian income taxes, only if required to file;
9.Expand the age group for applicants required to demonstrate language proficiency and take a knowledge test. The group is currently 18-54, and will be expanded to 14-64; and
10.Fast-track citizenship applications for permanent residents who join the Canadian Armed Forces;


Rahul Dutta
 
We are now preparing for our landing sometime in early April.

I have a few questions and would appreciate your answers / experience.

1. Can I drive into Canada with a rented car from the US for the landing ? We plan to return after 2 weeks.

2. My goods to follow will come in two parts - from Dubai and from India. Can I have two separate 'Goods to Follow' forms ?

3. Can I carry POF in USD as this is only a short landing and I don't want to lose money in exchange rates/conversion.

Thanks.
 
Rahul Dutta said:
[size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt]Obtaining Canadian Citizenship May Soon Become Harder
[/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]

Below is a brief outline of the proposed changes, as well as important information for current and future citizenship applicants:


1.Speed up processing times by reducing the application review process from three steps to one step;
2.[/color]red,2,300]Increase the citizenship application fee from $100 to $300 per person;
3.Require up-front proof of certain requirements; and
4.Change certain parts of the judicial review and appeal process as well as the process for issuing discretionary grants.
5.2[/color],300]Increase residency requirements from 3 out of 4 years to 4 out of 6 years;
6.No longer count time spent in Canada as a non-permanent residents (such as student or worker) towards the residency requirements for a citizenship application;
7.Require citizenship applicants to declare their intent to reside in Canada;
8.Require applicants to file Canadian income taxes, only if required to file;
9.Expand the age group for applicants required to demonstrate language proficiency and take a knowledge test. The group is currently 18-54, and will be expanded to 14-64; and
10.Fast-track citizenship applications for permanent residents who join the Canadian Armed Forces;


Rahul Dutta

Hi Rahul,

Thank you for sharing this info but can you please advise from where you got this info.
Can you please share the link.

Take care
Viz