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[iktheone]

congrats

can you shed more light on " Another thing is it will never exceed 12 months processing time for entire application process".does that mean that fsw2013 applications will be finalized in 12 months period..i m waiting for dm .

Three reasons for saying that. One is CIC promised fast application processing for FSW 13 and they said it will take 9-12 months. So far they have delivered on that promise. Me and kumar2263 got it just few weeks short of 12 months. Another thing is in the AOR sent by NDVO it says contact us if it takes more than 10 months to reply. So 10 months at NDVO + 2 months of PER or any other combination of 12 months or less. Atleast 90% of people have got it within this time period. But in few cases it might not go according to this trend.

 

[mr.Hope]

Friends,

Those who are now running around to get INR converted to CAD and getting Scotia Bank account sorted.
I will share something that I learned:
1) If you are opening account via Kotak Mahindra bank, it is not mandatory that you open a NRE and NRO account through them. You can simply ask them to open the Scotia Bank account under the startright program.
2) You can directly approach Scotia Bank and open the account from them as well. Here is their addresses in India http://www.scotiabank.com/startright/en/files/12/07/Designated_Scotiabank_India_Branches.pdf
3) One can open an NRE/NRO account after getting an address in Canada. The account can be opened in Canada. I got this information from ICICI Bank.
The NRE/NRO account is not mandatory. If you have to send money to India, you can use services provided by Western Union or Money Gram.
4) To perform the one time transfer to Scotia Bank you can check with your bank and follow the formalities prescribed by them. In short, you can simply transfer money from your savings bank account to Scotia Bank account with the information provided by Scotia Bank.

Don't get confused with terms like NRO/NRE. You are not yet an NRI if you are in India. Kotak Mahindra officials don't state the above facts openly. They will ask you to transfer money from SB to NRO and from NRO to Scotia Bank. This will require a Charted Accountant's intervention and the ones referred to you by Kotak Mahindra will charge a bomb. Simply put, you just make a transfer directly from your Savings Account to Scotia Bank at a minimum fee.

thanks!! great info

 

[jagskarm]

Three reasons for saying that. One is CIC promised fast application processing for FSW 13 and they said it will take 9-12 months. So far they have they have delivered on that promise. Me and kumar2263 got it just few weeks short of 12 months. Another thing is in the AOR sent by NDVO it says contact us if it takes more than 10 months to reply. So 10 months at NDVO + 2 months of PER or any other combination of 12 months or less. Atleast 90% of people have got it within this time period. But in few cases it might not go according to this trend.

thank you dear

 

[loncan]

Anyone from the US that is doing landing in Ontario? I know we can exchange US driver's license for a Canadian driver's license. It may take a couple of days before I can do this. Does anyone know if I can drive while still holding a US driver's license? Any reference would be appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi Manila

When I visit Canada I just drive on my UK license, which is OK for 3 months I believe, then you must swap it, here is the link you need: http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/drive-ontario-visitors
Like a UK one, you should be able to swap your US license fine: http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/exchange-foreign-drivers-licence

All the best

 

[SAMMY323]

Any March-April (2014) applicants awaiting PER?

yes, applied on 7th April. Still waiting :'(

 

[bachucanada]

To those who all are waiting for Medical Request since long.

We have one whatsapp group for that..

So those who wants to join please PM me your mobile nmbr..

Thanks.

 

[bhFSW2174]

Hey guys finally my pp is dispatched from NDVO today. It took 3 months from MR date. I got MR on 8th feb and ill get pp in hand tomorrow 8th may. So it takes 3 months from MR date for people who are waiting for a long time after DM. Another thing is it will never exceed 12 months processing time for entire application process. Thanks all for your support and prayers. Hope to see all of u in Canada.

Congrats IKtheOne
Very Happy for you

 

[bhFSW2174]

Islandbabe, yardie, scotchy, my Kingston peeps and the rest of the forumites...

MR, RPRF and PCC received today!!!

Congrats Kashka . Happy for you too

 

[conetocanada]

Dear Admin,

Kindly update my status , I received Visa,COPR,Ref Letter and all PCC from NDVO yesterday!!!

I would like to Thanks everyone here, sharing info and helping each others!!!

Cheers !!!!

With Regards,

 

[path009]

Hi guys

My highest degree is Masters.Do we need to do ECA for bachelors and masters or only Masters.please advise.


Regards

In my understanding, better both Masters and Bachelors
Possibilities of Assessment:
1.Your Masters equal to Canadian masters 23 points
2.Your Masters equal to Canadian Bachelors (3 years or 4 years) 21 points
3. Your Masters equal to Canadian Bachelors (3 years or 4 years) PLUS your Bachelors equal to Canadian Bachelors or Diploma (3 years or 4 years) 22
points
Finally there are no additional charges for including your Bachelors in the assessment.
Please have a look at the following links:
1. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/ECA_table_EN.pdf
2. http://www.wes.org/ca/application/faq.asp (See the Fee section)

 

[aasaar]

yes, applied on 7th April. Still waiting :'(

Your NOC?

 

[ramgarhia]

Dear Admin,

Kindly update my status , I received Visa,COPR,Ref Letter and all PCC from NDVO yesterday!!!

I would like to Thanks everyone here, sharing info and helping each others!!!

Cheers !!!!

With Regards,

Congrats mate

 

[bhFSW2174]

Dear Admin,

Kindly update my status , I received Visa,COPR,Ref Letter and all PCC from NDVO yesterday!!!

I would like to Thanks everyone here, sharing info and helping each others!!!

Cheers !!!!

With Regards,

Congrats

 

[quiern]

Any March-April (2014) applicants awaiting PER?

I have sent my Application Last MArch 17 2014 recieved by the CIO on March 25 , 2014
I am waiting for PER fr my application

 

[jagskarm]

Dear Admin,

Kindly update my status , I received Visa,COPR,Ref Letter and all PCC from NDVO yesterday!!!

I would like to Thanks everyone here, sharing info and helping each others!!!

Cheers !!!!

With Regards,

cograts dear plz tell when did u get DM ?