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[noramime]

My friends are also working in Sg and they are starting to prepare docs for Canada. Sabi nga, Sg is for short term, Canada for the long term..

 

[dec09mommy]

Nabasa ko sya and totoo talaga! Based from personal experience, 10 years na kami dito at PR for 8 years at ang aking mga anak ay hindi parin nakakakuha ng PR kahit pinanganak sila parehas dito. Laging rejected. Naka-ilang appeal na kami pero ala pa din.

Kasi nga talaga palang may ibang plano si Lord sa amin. Totoo na salary wise mukhang mas malaki dito sa SG, at kung sa totoo lang mas convenient dito at comfortable na kami. Pero at the end of the day iisipin mo ang Long term goal, so kami ay lilipat para sa future ng aking mga anak. So kahit mahirapan at kahit magsimula sa wala, maisip mo lang na mas mapapabuti sila ok na ang lahat. *teary eyed* hahaha ;D

Can relate much to this sis annpotpot! Pareho tayo ng sentimyento hehe. Kami almost 9 years na dito, husband ko lang ang permanenteng residente. Naka-3 apply na kmi ng daughter namin, wala pa rin. Laging kakaba-kaba lalo na pag may pamilya. You wouldn't know kelan sila magbabago ng policies para sa mga dayuhan. Usually kada anim na buwan may bagong balita, mas mahigpit. Ang hirap hanap ng bagong trabaho dahil laging hanap nila taga dito or PR. Kawawa lalo ang mga bata, blessed ang anak ko nabigyan ng primary school maski dayuhan. 80% ng kilala ko and sa kindy school nila, wala, hindi binigyan ng primary school. Either private or int'l school ipasok (if afford mo) or yung iba no choice pina-uwi ng Pinas. Yung ibang mga bata pa na hindi nabigyan may mga magulang at mga kapatid na permanenteng residente dito. Ang sakit sa puso!

Kaya advise ko sa mga kaibigan ko, if short term lang plan nila, meaning ipon lang then uwi sa pinas eventually (or if na-eject na dito), be ready talaga! Otherwise, magsimula na mag-isip kung saan pede lumipat permanently. Okay na yung start back to zero basta permanente kesa sa forever temporary. Ang haba ng hugot ko, pasensya na! ;D

 

[annpotpot]

Can relate much to this sis annpotpot! Pareho tayo ng sentimyento hehe. Kami almost 9 years na dito, husband ko lang ang permanenteng residente. Naka-3 apply na kmi ng daughter namin, wala pa rin. Laging kakaba-kaba lalo na pag may pamilya. You wouldn't know kelan sila magbabago ng policies para sa mga dayuhan. Usually kada anim na buwan may bagong balita, mas mahigpit. Ang hirap hanap ng bagong trabaho dahil laging hanap nila taga dito or PR. Kawawa lalo ang mga bata, blessed ang anak ko nabigyan ng primary school maski dayuhan. 80% ng kilala ko and sa kindy school nila, wala, hindi binigyan ng primary school. Either private or int'l school ipasok (if afford mo) or yung iba no choice pina-uwi ng Pinas. Yung ibang mga bata pa na hindi nabigyan may mga magulang at mga kapatid na permanenteng residente dito. Ang sakit sa puso!

Kaya advise ko sa mga kaibigan ko, if short term lang plan nila, meaning ipon lang then uwi sa pinas eventually (or if na-eject na dito), be ready talaga! Otherwise, magsimula na mag-isip kung saan pede lumipat permanently. Okay na yung start back to zero basta permanente kesa sa forever temporary. Ang haba ng hugot ko, pasensya na! ;D

Apir! Ako ang isa sa mga pinalad na hindi mabigyan nag iskul ang anak! Kaya ngayon home schooling ang ginagawa namin. Biro mo yun, pinanganak dito, bumili pa kami ng bahay para lang pruweba sa gobyerno na gusto namin manatili wala pa din!

Madami din akong hugot haha... Pero Thank God na lang at aalis na kami. Hinahabol ko talaga ang September na pasukan ng mga bata para sa mga anak ko. Naiyak nga ako ng nakita ko yung COPR after ilang years finally may permanenteng bansa na sila. Totoo na paiba-iba ng mga policy, kakaba kaba ka, kaya mabuti na din talaga na sinimulan namin ng maaga dahil nga nararamdaman ko na hindi kami magtatagal na dito.

 

[warquezho]

Guys may email na sa amin now lang, eto ang sinasabi, PPR naba ibig sabihin nito? Request letter lang kasi nakalagay sa message at sa email ko lang nakita yung update hindi sa mycic. Sa mga nakatanggap ng PPR, same message ba ang nakuha niyo?

Dear John:
The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the
following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if
applicable, your permanent residence visa. If for any reason you are not able to meet this deadline, please inform us
immediately by email to: MANILIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca with details concerning your situation.
STEP 1: CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES:
Should any of the following circumstances apply to you or any accompanying family member, you must inform this
office immediately:
 Change in marital status, for example due to marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment or death of
spouse;
 Change in family composition, for example due to adoption or birth of a child, including a child born to
your accompanying dependent child,
 Death of principal applicant, spouse, accompanying children, or death of sponsoring relative;
 Change in health;
 You or any of your accompanying family members being charged or convicted of a criminal offence
 Change in contact information: mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number.
Your failure to inform our office of any of these changes may result in the cancellation of your permanent resident
visa and may render you and your accompanying family members inadmissible to Canada.
Your failure to declare all of your family members, accompanying or not, will permanently exclude them from
sponsorship under the Family Class regulations.
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STEP 2: PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS – Determine if you need to submit your passport(s)
 Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp
 Please note that if you or your accompanying family members are permanent residents of the U.S.A and a holder of a passport which requires a visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).
If you require a visa to enter Canada, then submit your passport(s):
 Please provide your passport or travel document and a passport or travel document for each accompanying family member. An accompanying family member must have his or her own passport or travel document.
 There must be at least two blank pages in your passport(s).
 Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be placed in Diplomatic, Official or Military passports or travel documents.
 All passports must be intact and not worn, torn or otherwise damaged; the laminate on the bio-data page must be securely attached. Each page must be securely affixed to the passport; there cannot be any loose pages.
 Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:
 Please submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and one for each accompanying family member.
 Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.
 Please note that you cannot use a Diplomatic, Official or Military passport to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident of Canada. You must be in possession of an ordinary passport.
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
You must submit together:
1. One copy of this letter.
2. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.
3. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member respecting precise specifications that can be found at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
4. Completed and signed Appendix B form (enclosed).
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
All required documents must be submitted in one single package.
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How and Where to Submit your Passport(s) and required documents
1. Visa Application Centres (VACs)
For more information, visit http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/
2. In Canada (CPC-O) – if applicable

The issuance of your visa(s) and/or Confirmation of Permanent Resident form(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) when requested. Failure to comply within the given timeframe may lead to the refusal of your application.
We will make our best efforts to have your passport(s) returned to you with your permanent residence visa(s) and/or Confirmation of Permanent Resident Form(s) within 90 working days from their receipt. You should not make any plans to travel to Canada until you are in possession of your immigration documentation.

Permanent Resident Unit

Tapos sa baba meron Free Pre-daparture preparations guide. Meron din Appendix B na dapat ata fillupan

 

[annpotpot]

Guys may email na sa amin now lang, eto ang sinasabi, PPR naba ibig sabihin nito? Request letter lang kasi nakalagay sa message at sa email ko lang nakita yung update hindi sa mycic. Sa mga nakatanggap ng PPR, same message ba ang nakuha niyo?

Dear John:
The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the
following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if
applicable, your permanent residence visa. If for any reason you are not able to meet this deadline, please inform us
immediately by email to: MANILIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca with details concerning your situation.
STEP 1: CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES:
Should any of the following circumstances apply to you or any accompanying family member, you must inform this
office immediately:
 Change in marital status, for example due to marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment or death of
spouse;
 Change in family composition, for example due to adoption or birth of a child, including a child born to
your accompanying dependent child,
 Death of principal applicant, spouse, accompanying children, or death of sponsoring relative;
 Change in health;
 You or any of your accompanying family members being charged or convicted of a criminal offence
 Change in contact information: mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number.
Your failure to inform our office of any of these changes may result in the cancellation of your permanent resident
visa and may render you and your accompanying family members inadmissible to Canada.
Your failure to declare all of your family members, accompanying or not, will permanently exclude them from
sponsorship under the Family Class regulations.
2
STEP 2: PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS – Determine if you need to submit your passport(s)
 Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp
 Please note that if you or your accompanying family members are permanent residents of the U.S.A and a holder of a passport which requires a visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).
If you require a visa to enter Canada, then submit your passport(s):
 Please provide your passport or travel document and a passport or travel document for each accompanying family member. An accompanying family member must have his or her own passport or travel document.
 There must be at least two blank pages in your passport(s).
 Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be placed in Diplomatic, Official or Military passports or travel documents.
 All passports must be intact and not worn, torn or otherwise damaged; the laminate on the bio-data page must be securely attached. Each page must be securely affixed to the passport; there cannot be any loose pages.
 Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:
 Please submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and one for each accompanying family member.
 Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.
 Please note that you cannot use a Diplomatic, Official or Military passport to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident of Canada. You must be in possession of an ordinary passport.
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
You must submit together:
1. One copy of this letter.
2. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.
3. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member respecting precise specifications that can be found at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
4. Completed and signed Appendix B form (enclosed).
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
All required documents must be submitted in one single package.
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How and Where to Submit your Passport(s) and required documents
1. Visa Application Centres (VACs)
For more information, visit http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/
2. In Canada (CPC-O) – if applicable

The issuance of your visa(s) and/or Confirmation of Permanent Resident form(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) when requested. Failure to comply within the given timeframe may lead to the refusal of your application.
We will make our best efforts to have your passport(s) returned to you with your permanent residence visa(s) and/or Confirmation of Permanent Resident Form(s) within 90 working days from their receipt. You should not make any plans to travel to Canada until you are in possession of your immigration documentation.

Permanent Resident Unit

Tapos sa baba meron Free Pre-daparture preparations guide. Meron din Appendix B na dapat ata fillupan

Yeap! PPR yan... Congrats Warquezho!

 

[JoyceM]

Congrats warquezo!! Yehey!! Baka susunod na rin ang iba!!!

 

[HannaYanna]

Congratulations warquezo!! Sana sunod-sunod na tayong makatanggap ng PPR.....

 

[warquezho]

Haha thanks annpotpot and joyceM and HannaYanna (ikaw na next niyan). Ang saya saya ;D

Questions:

1. Wife ko kasi PA tapos nasa bansa pa natin sya, pero punta na sya dito sa bansa ni Liku-An-U this 25th April. Kanino ko dapat iupdate yung new address nya at contact number? Sa ManilImmig email or sa ibang email?

2. Ok lang ba na pag dating niya dito lets say 26th April ay dito nalang sa VFS ng bansa ni Liku-An-U namin ipasa yung passports kahit sa Pinas yung nag process?

3. Kung pwede yung #2, gaano kabilis yung VFS dito sa bansa ni Liku-An-U para ibalik yung passports? Meron din kasi ako out of the country travel ng 5-6th Jun eh kaya need ko rin makuha asap.

 

[HannaYanna]

Apir! Ako ang isa sa mga pinalad na hindi mabigyan nag iskul ang anak! Kaya ngayon home schooling ang ginagawa namin. Biro mo yun, pinanganak dito, bumili pa kami ng bahay para lang pruweba sa gobyerno na gusto namin manatili wala pa din!

Madami din akong hugot haha... Pero Thank God na lang at aalis na kami. Hinahabol ko talaga ang September na pasukan ng mga bata para sa mga anak ko. Naiyak nga ako ng nakita ko yung COPR after ilang years finally may permanenteng bansa na sila. Totoo na paiba-iba ng mga policy, kakaba kaba ka, kaya mabuti na din talaga na sinimulan namin ng maaga dahil nga nararamdaman ko na hindi kami magtatagal na dito.

Grabe ang hugot mo dito annpotpot ! hahahaa...sobra talaga pag ang iisipin mo is future ng mga anak natin, talagang sobrang push sa pag achieve ng mga pangarap...Kahit kami dito sa Saudi, stable na life namin (for 15 years na ), may International Philippines School naman dito at walang tax kaya ang salary namin ay ok talaga...Pero tama ka nga annpotpot dahil kahit dito maraming changes sa patakaran lalo na sa mga expat, in favor sa citizens nila...

Kaya go-go-go tayo for our journey to Canada ....

 

[HannaYanna]

Haha thanks annpotpot and joyceM and HannaYanna (ikaw na next niyan). Ang saya saya ;D

Questions:

1. Wife ko kasi PA tapos nasa bansa pa natin sya, pero punta na sya dito sa bansa ni Liku-An-U this 25th April. Kanino ko dapat iupdate yung new address nya at contact number? Sa ManilImmig email or sa ibang email?

2. Ok lang ba na pag dating niya dito lets say 26th April ay dito nalang sa VFS ng bansa ni Liku-An-U namin ipasa yung passports kahit sa Pinas yung nag process?

3. Kung pwede yung #2, gaano kabilis yung VFS dito sa bansa ni Liku-An-U para ibalik yung passports? Meron din kasi ako out of the country travel ng 5-6th Jun eh kaya need ko rin makuha asap.

Sana nga Warquezho...

Sa Manila ba sya nag-process ng application nya? Ang alam ko, kailangan mong mag-request ng change of Visa Office thru CSE.
Let's wait for Bellaluna to confirm this...

 

[prcand]

Congrats warquezho! Again, galing galing talaga ng Manila VO! Pag lumampas na ng 6th month, papa-transfer ko na talaga ung file ko HAHA

Awww... kahit single pa ako at walang anak, parang nakaka-relate ako kay @annpotpot at @dec09mommy... actually, kahit PR ikaw pati ang iyong anak, hindi rin sigurado na iko-convert ka nila to citizen. sa pinoyau forum, may second generation PR (second generation nato ha!) rejected parin kahit nag serve na ng NS. kaya lilipat narin siya after reservist niya.

so i think wise decision to... at kaya natin to, push lang!

 

[bellaluna]

Uyyyy congrats warquezho/John. ;D

Sana nga Warquezho...

Sa Manila ba sya nag-process ng application nya? Ang alam ko, kailangan mong mag-request ng change of Visa Office thru CSE.
Let's wait for Bellaluna to confirm this...

Follow the instructions in the PPR and write to MANILIMMGRATION to make the address change/VO change request and inform of the travel to the land of Liku-an-U (LOL I had to Google...ganyan ba sila ka-Orwellian?).

pareng prcand....cry cry cry.

 

[dec09mommy]

Uyyyy congrats warquezho/John. ;D

Follow the instructions in the PPR and write to MANILIMMGRATION to make the address change/VO change request and inform of the travel to the land of Liku-an-U (LOL I had to Google...ganyan ba sila ka-Orwellian?).

pareng prcand....cry cry cry.

sis bellaluna and prcand.. pede ba mamili ng VO? I mean even if we are based in SG, can we request for Manila VO instead?

 

[berabad]

Congrats warquezho! Again, galing galing talaga ng Manila VO! Pag lumampas na ng 6th month, papa-transfer ko na talaga ung file ko HAHA

Awww... kahit single pa ako at walang anak, parang nakaka-relate ako kay @annpotpot at @dec09mommy... actually, kahit PR ikaw pati ang iyong anak, hindi rin sigurado na iko-convert ka nila to citizen. sa pinoyau forum, may second generation PR (second generation nato ha!) rejected parin kahit nag serve na ng NS. kaya lilipat narin siya after reservist niya.

so i think wise decision to... at kaya natin to, push lang!

ang galing naman talaga ng Manila VO! ako wala padin news.

prcand, may question pala ko, I recently ordered gcms thru gcmsnotes.ca, I paid it already and I got a tracking number. do I need to fill up the consent form IMM5744E and upload it to the site? I haven't seen the any instruction after my payment. I just happen to see this in the FAQ.

thanks

 

[berabad]

Congrats warquezho! Again, galing galing talaga ng Manila VO! Pag lumampas na ng 6th month, papa-transfer ko na talaga ung file ko HAHA

Awww... kahit single pa ako at walang anak, parang nakaka-relate ako kay @annpotpot at @dec09mommy... actually, kahit PR ikaw pati ang iyong anak, hindi rin sigurado na iko-convert ka nila to citizen. sa pinoyau forum, may second generation PR (second generation nato ha!) rejected parin kahit nag serve na ng NS. kaya lilipat narin siya after reservist niya.

so i think wise decision to... at kaya natin to, push lang!

pahabol na question, pano magpalipat ng Manila VO? haha!