dpriya said:We got our passports back with Pr visa stamped for me and husband. But no visa stamped for my 2 yr old daughter who has US passport. Although they gave COPR to her.
Did the same happen with anyone else?
Thanks for sharing. +1Mahyn said:LANDING EXPERIENCE
Hello Folks!
I am back from Canada. It has been quite a while since my last post. I was busy with some travel and the Canada landing. Here is my landing experience.
I landed in Canada on 26 August 2014. I was already in UK for a trip, so I took a flight from London to Toronto. The flight was via Montreal. My destination in Canada as per my application was Calgary.
I landed in Montreal and was done with my immigration /landing formalities in a short while. The wait in the queue took an hour ..the immigration formalities itself took 15 minutes. I had nothing with me, just a small bag and no funds , no list of items to follow.
Immi Officer: How much funds are you carrying funds with you?
Me: Zero. Only cards.
Immi Officer: Okay. So how much money do you have at your disposal to be transferred to canada for your settlement?
Me: 30,000 CAD
Immi: Any goods to declare?
Me: Nothing.
Immi: ( Looking at my bag) Is that all you luggage ?
Me : Yes.
Immi: Any goods to follow?
Me: May be some items. My wife will landed later so she will get them
Immi: Address in Canada?
Me: ( my sisters address)
And that was it. He gave me the welcome to canada look and the book
Next day I rented a car and went to Service Ontario office. Got my SIN in 5 minutes. Checked a few banks for accounts,CC, etc.
Stayed in Canada for 7 days as a tourist. And returned. My sister will send me the PR card by post later.
If anybody has any queries regarding landing, feel free to drop me a line.
Good luck to all.
Regards
Achiever 99 said:Very good info. Thanks for the same.
I have the same question as most of you have in mind regarding funds.....
I guess that also depends on the immigration officer you are dealing with. If you are lucky you can get in even without money as said by Mahyn. Secondly, the address you have given is of your sister's, which makes sure that you have a place to stay and live in Canada. So that ruled out the question "what will you do in Canada without money"
I don't remember the page number now but there were cases I have read in the forum that the officer actually ask for evidence of funds.
In my view, so that would be on discretion of immigration officer.
This seems to be the case. I'm glad to hear it. I'd carry some with me, but don't want to travel with it all. Leaving some in a (recognized) bank would be my preference.rawdah said:Thanks for sharing Mahyn
Immi Officer: How much funds are you carrying funds with you?
Me: Zero. Only cards.
Immi Officer: Okay. So how much money do you have at your disposal to be transferred to canada for your settlement?
Me: 30,000 CAD
This is a clear evidence that we don't need to carry any POF with us in the form of Cash / DD / TC but carrying only Debit cards / bank statement will suffice provided we convince the officer that we have minimum funds at our disposal which can be transferred to Canada.
CA Reha said:Experts your opinion is highly ceded
obryan20 said:Hi islandbabe
Glad to know you got your visa. Been following this forum for a while.
I'm a 2014 FSW applicant who just got PER also hailing from Ja. Had a question to ask you based on the 2013 spreadsheet. I'm noticing that AOR date is only noted for you and kashka from the local ones who report, does Kingston VO send this normally? If not, how did you know when the file was transferred to Kingston?
obryan20 said:Thanks for sharing. +1
I like the part of your conversation with the immigration officer where even though you said you had zero funds with you, it wasn't a problem .
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Please help with language points
as i score W-6, L-7.5, R-7.5 and S-8 Bands now how much points i will get
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Thanks Islandbabe, have you landed finally? Glad to read from you again.islandbabe said:LANDED & WANT TO APPLY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE?
http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001246
What documents do I need to apply for a Health Card (OHIP)?
To apply for a Health Card (OHIP) you need 3 types of documents. You must bring original documents. You cannot use photocopies.
You cannot use the same document twice. For example, if you use your Driver's Licence for section 2, you cannot use it again for section 3. You may need additional documents. For example, if you have changed your name, you may need to show a marriage certificate or a change of name certificate.
You need 1 document from each section:
1. Proof of Citizenship or OHIP Eligible Status
A document that shows that your immigration status makes you eligible for OHIP.
Canadian Citizens
Birth Certificate from a Canadian province or territory (issued under the Vital Statistics Act)
Canadian Certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad
Certified Statement of Live Birth from a Canadian province or territory
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (paper document or card, not commemorative issue)
Certificate of Indian Status (paper or plastic card)
Registered Indian Record (certified)
Valid Canadian Passport or a Canadian passport that has been expired for less than 5 years
Permanent Residents ("landed immigrants")
Canadian Immigration Identification card
Permanent Resident Card or a Permanent Resident Card that has been expired for less than 5 years
Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM5292)
Record of Landing (IMM1000)
Other Immigration Status
Letter from Immigration and Refugee Board confirming Convention Refugee or Protected Person status
Protected Person Status document
Temporary Resident Permit (only some cases)
Work Permit (only some cases)
Written confirmation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada that you have applied for permanent residence and are eligible to apply for permanent residence (approval-in-principle)
Written confirmation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada that you are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship
Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document
2. Proof of Residency
A document that has your name and current home address. This document confirms that your principal home is in Ontario.
Child Tax Benefit Statement
Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead)
Income tax assessment (most recent)
Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life)
Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts)
Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions)
Property tax bill
School, college or university report card or transcript
Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works
Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program
Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union)
Utility bill (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water)
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence or Temporary Driver's Licence
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
Your Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution
Valid Ontario Photo Card
3. Support of Identity
A document that has both your name and your signature.
Canadian Immigration Identification Card
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (plastic card)
Certificate of Indian Status (paper or plastic card)
Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM5292, only if signature is displayed)
Credit card
Current employee ID
Current professional association licence
Old Age Security card
Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit (plate portion)
Passport (Canadian or foreign)
Permanent Resident Card (only if signature is displayed)
Record of Landing (IMM1000)
Student ID card
Union card
Valid Ontario Driver's Licence or Temporary Driver's Licence
Valid Ontario Photo Card
For official information about OHIP eligibility and application, please contact Service Ontario:
In Canada (toll free): 1-800-267-8097
TTY: 1-800-268-7095
In addition, many settlement agencies can answer your questions about the Health Card. To find a settlement agency in your area, go to Services Near Me.
For More Information
Applying for your Ontario Health Card - Information on the documents you need to apply for OHIP. From Service Ontario.
Floxzy said:Thanks Islandbabe, have you landed finally? Glad to read from you again.
Thanks, +1. PM sent.islandbabe said:Hi Obryan,
Congrats on your per. Our VO does not send out AOR's. Kaska got hers as she emailed them to update her file and they stated the date the file was received in the response letter. i got mine through CSE Case specific enquiry. I am sure your file is already in Kingston and you will get your visa within a year. Send me a PM and I will give you the link to a Jamaica cases forum.
regards,
Islandbabe
Hope the landing experience was a stress-free smooth one for you. Looking forward to hearing your Landing Experience story .islandbabe said:Yes Floxzy...I have landed. Thanks for asking, thus far all is well. I hope you will land soon as well.