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[devkis]

Hi guys... blessings of lord Ganesha !! Can see... second line added as started processing on 07March.. thank you

Congrats shripad. Wish you a quick MR.

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[devkis]

Thank you very much. Many people will be able to make their payment quite easily.

However there is a flip side to it. When we make a payment in foreign currency using our credit cards, there is an additional charge levied by the Credit card company which makes it quite expensive. The good banks such as ICICI & Axis (that I know of) in India do not charge anything to make out a DD if you have an account with them. So individuals who are interested in saving money can think of using such an option.

Best Regards,

Anyone got the RPRF DD made out of Bank of Baroda? Any probable issue by going with Bank of Baroda? Thanks.

 

[pradsim]

Anyone got the RPRF DD made out of Bank of Baroda? Any probable issue by going with Bank of Baroda? Thanks.

You can take the DD from any major Indian bank as long as they have a service branch in New Delhi and you are opting to pay the RPRF in INR

 

[devkis]

On your marks...set...GO....

Friends I embarked on the journey today, have dispatched my application to CIO...Hope all goes well !!! Thanks all for guidance during my application preparation phase...

@ Admin, pls add me to Global SS

NOC: 2146
Visa Office: NDVO
App sent: 04-01-2014 (mm-dd-yyyy)
App recd: waiting
IELTS Bands: 8
Self calculated points: 82
Spouse IELTS: Yes
Relative in Canada: Yes
Job Offer: No
Degree: B.E.
ECA Equivalence: Bachelor's 4 years
Job Exp: 7 yrs
PCC Sent: No
Fee method: CC
Destination in Canada: Toronto, ON
ECAS: Not on ECAS yet

All the best aero_aayush. Added you to the global spreadsheet. Let us know when your app gets received by CIC and subsequently the PER/AOR/MR dates. Thanks.

 

[Kalaideng]

Stamped Passport Received... Hurray.. Yuhooo... thanks to all the forum members for their wishes and I hope everyone gets their visa soon...


Got my Passport back yesterday.. and sorry guys couldn't inform you earlier as spouse had a flight to catch today so was super busy......

My experience at NDVO:

Well I visited NDVO on Monday as needed passport coz spouse had to travel.... My experience as follows:

1. Friday is off for client dealing but the office is open and work goes on inside. So visit days are Mon- Thursday.

Conclusion:
Like Islandbabe says nothing beats a visit to VO.. I have experienced it myself...
Guys who are working abroad connect to VO by email well in advance they will guide you appropriately and call you only when they can stamp your visa in 2-3 days.. You can even send a relative/representative at the embassy to discuss your case if you feel email is not helping..This way the life of visa officer is easy rather than just landing and informing them to issue you visa soon..
Rest its personal choice to send passport with somebody/take leave/leave job with pros and cons of each.

All the best guys.. hope my experience helps.. I am planning for my travel to Canada.. will keep you posted on that..

Excellent post... many thanks for selflessly sharing your experience rather than thinking... why bother!! people like your good self keep this forum going.... i am thinking of paying a little visit to NDVO myself , considering its like 5 kms from my house ;D

 

[devkis]

Hello Admins!!!

Can you please advise is there someone who is waiting to get MR even after the second line in ECAS has been updated on 7th Feb which is almost 2 months?

I have no clue whats happening with my Case..

Its Been Very Frustrating and disappointing...I have sent CSE to NDVO on 5th of March...but still no reply...I dont know why is taking so long for them to reply....

Admins please help...

Hi Vijay,

Understand your frustration. We have many friends on the forum who are awaiting MRs with second line being added a while ago. Its easy for me to say hang-in, but unfortunately that's what we have to do. CSE may or may not get answered. But sure enough you will get the news from NDVO soon - much sooner than what the applicants from past years have been waiting for. All the best.

 

[devkis]

You can take the DD from any major Indian bank as long as they have a service branch in New Delhi and you are opting to pay the RPRF in INR

Ah, okay. Thanks pradsim.

Bank of Baroda is nationalized bank and has a branch in Chanakyapuri. So I guess, I am good to go. I will be paying in INR.

 

[loncan]

Request from SA2263 to admins (originally by PM):

please update my record as "Medical Results Received" (7th March 2014)

 

[devkis]

Request from SA2263 to admins (originally by PM):

Done! Thanks.

 

[devkis]

I also received DM yesterday but dont know it is positive or negative.

Congrats to all who received DM and wish all forumites all the best for their future endeavours.

Thanks for the support from all the senior members.

Fingers crossed till I get confirmation.

Congrats sunflower84. I pray and wish its a positive one. All the best.

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[CALLING_CANADA]

I have recently joined this forum on 25 March 2014....but I use to read the posts regularly for the past 6 months (as an outsider) by all the FSW 2013 applicants. It was indeed a great help and guidance I received from all your posts and discussions on this page. Thanks to all of you

I would like to share my timeline:

NOC : 0211 (Engineering Manager)

Visa Offfice : NDVO

Application Sent : 10 July 2013

PER Received : 10 Oct 2013

Started Processing Application : 22 Jan 2014

Medical Request : 31 Jan 2014

Medical Done : 15 Feb 2014

Passport Request : 31 Jan 2014

Passport Submitted : 25 Feb 2014

RPRF DD Encashed : 7 March 2014

Decision Made : 31st March 2014

Passport Received : Waiting

I wish all the very best to all who are waiting for their PER, MR, PPR, DM etc

 

[CALLING_CANADA]

I have recently joined this forum on 25 March 2014....but I use to read the posts regularly for the past 6 months (as an outsider) by all the FSW 2013 applicants. It was indeed a great help and guidance I received from all your posts and discussions on this page. Thanks to all of you

I would like to share my timeline:

NOC : 0211 (Engineering Manager)

Visa Offfice : NDVO

Application Sent : 10 July 2013

PER Received : 10 Oct 2013

Started Processing Application : 22 Jan 2014

Medical Request : 31 Jan 2014

Medical Done : 15 Feb 2014

Passport Request : 31 Jan 2014

Passport Submitted : 25 Feb 2014

RPRF DD Encashed : 7 March 2014

Decision Made : 31st March 2014

Passport Received : Waiting

I wish all the very best to all who are waiting for their PER, MR, PPR, DM etc

 

[jagskarm]

oh god its 5oth day today but no sign of DM........OH lord help all ...............

 

[gilmerfamily]

I have recently joined this forum on 25 March 2014....but I use to read the posts regularly for the past 6 months (as an outsider) by all the FSW 2013 applicants. It was indeed a great help and guidance I received from all your posts and discussions on this page. Thanks to all of you

I would like to share my timeline:

NOC : 0211 (Engineering Manager)

Visa Offfice : NDVO

Application Sent : 10 July 2013

PER Received : 10 Oct 2013

Started Processing Application : 22 Jan 2014

Medical Request : 31 Jan 2014

Medical Done : 15 Feb 2014

Passport Request : 31 Jan 2014

Passport Submitted : 25 Feb 2014

RPRF DD Encashed : 7 March 2014

Decision Made : 31st March 2014

Passport Received : Waiting

I wish all the very best to all who are waiting for their PER, MR, PPR, DM etc

Congratulations CALLING_CANADA for a very fast processing of your application. To God be the glory!

 

[devkis]

Hi all,

I received medicals 2 days ago and along with it doc request. One of the docs requested is "Letter from your current employer".

Can you please tell what kind of letter do I need? Is it just a letter certifying that I work for my employer? Anything special needs to be specified in the letter? I do not want to disclose to my employer that I plan immigrating at this stage.

Thanks.

Congrats tnm32.

Is it possible for you to obtain the letter from your employer in the format CIC has given on the checklist? I guess that would be best.

As far as I remember, that format mentioned following requirements. But you can refer the checklist on CIC website.

1. Should be on company letterhead
2. Should mention the joining date
3. Should mention full time job with xx hrs per week
4. Should mention your salary with other benefits
5. Should mention your job responsibilities
6. Should have contact details of the person signing it

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