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Raman85DEEP

Full Member
Feb 27, 2014
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3
cu82 said:
Thanks for sharing the same ,but as mentioned by you

CONDITIONS:
1. As this type of insurance is basically for holiday/business travel, thus we need to have a valid 'return air ticket' to obtain these. One way ticket would not qualify



so, in case of PR ,there is no return date & no return ticket?? what return date should we give???
You have to book return ticket only to show them but u can cancel it later. If everything goes in ur favor then ok otherwise u can claim ur bills after three months at ur province.

For more information please go to previous members posts. I am collecting this information from senior forum members' queries. So that we can get some help.............
 

digitalsphere

Star Member
Feb 28, 2014
163
7
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-05-2013
AOR Received.
10-09-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
09-12-2013
Med's Done....
03-01-2014 (Results uploaded: 08-01-2014)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
06-12-2013 (RPRF DD cashed on 28-01-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
DM on 28-04-2014, PP and COPR received - 09-05-2014
LANDED..........
Pray so...
edvrfn said:
Days from mediacal request 93
Days from Medicals done 89
Days from Medicals received update 82
Days from PP request 84
Days From PP received 77
Days from RPRF encashed 64
Days waiting for DM & PP back Like forever
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Activity Date Today Days elapsed
Medical request 9-Dec-13 27-Mar-14 108
Medicals done 3-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 83
Medicals received update 8-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 78
Days from PP request 6-Dec-13 27-Mar-14 111
Days From PP received 6-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 80
Days from RPRF encashed 28-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 58
 

rawdah

Champion Member
May 8, 2013
2,947
198
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2013 PER Rec'd...: 07-08-2013
Doc's Request.
04-03-2014
Med's Request
23-09-2014
Med's Done....
24-09-2014
Passport Req..
PPR1:23-09-2014, PPR2: 20-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
22-10-2014
LANDED..........
04-12-2014
Where can I buy private health insurance for newcomers and visitors to Canada?

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001254

P.S. New immigrants are health covered from day 1 in the following provinces

Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova scotia
 

SNRAO

Star Member
Sep 10, 2013
126
5
India - Bangalore
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
0211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-May-2013
AOR Received.
15-Oct-2013
Med's Request
15-Feb-2014
Med's Done....
25-Feb-2014
Passport Req..
15-Feb-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-03-2014
LANDED..........
26-09-2014
Dear Raman85DEEP,
This is one of the best informative posts and very logically structured. Thank you very much for this info.

Best Regards,

Raman85DEEP said:
All about BF'D :
-Only for some of us who didn't know...

BF'D is an acronym for "Bring Forward Date" in the Canadian PR processing system. Usually our file moves from BF'D to BF'D, as it is the day/date next earmarked by our VO to check our file. This actually serves to eliminate unnecessary clogging of the system... that if there is nothing further to add in a particular file, the VO moves to another case file to work on, rather than holding onto the same one.

What happens on a BF'D
In simple terms it is the date that the file will be looked at [again], assessed, reviewed by your case handling officer at the CHC. S/he will check if anything is lacking, any further queries to be made [to you], any documents to be asked or if any decisive action is to be made/taken. Basically it serves as a 'Reminder Tool' to the case processing officer & that your file is not 'forgotten'.

Now, if the VO observes that something is lacking [that which was asked for], s/he will probably attempt to contact you on this BF'D day and mark another BF'D on your file. This depends on the subject of check [the all time phrase 'Case-to-Case' basis]. Sometimes, if the check report warrants, the VO might not give you another opportunity and take a decisive action. Note: The situation is fluid & no one can really provide a sanguine comment on it.

[flash=200,200]http://Will the file be 'only' looked at a BF'D[/flash]
No. If something like reports, results, documents etc. [eg. background/security checks] comes to the CHC in between, your file gets opened and assessed. However, if nothing is received in between, you get another BF'D. Note once again: If they are waiting for something and it comes as expected then the file continues to be processed further, if not then the file will be next reviewed on the BFD 'only'.

[flash=200,200]http://An Example[/flash]
Every time we get a letter/email from the CHC -it carries a 'time limit' to submit something, right? Say 45 days, 60 days or 90 days... the ending day of that time limit is our next BF'D. As an example, if the CHC sent you a medical request [alongwith the forms] on 02 Jan 2010; and it carries a 60 day's deadline -it means your file has been marked with the next BF'D of 01 Mar 2010.

However, if your medical results are received before the BF'D [01 Mar 2010], say on 05 Feb 2010 -your file will be further processed on that day itself [05 Feb 2010]. If the med results didn't come by earlier, then it will be opened on 01 Mar 2010 -the BF'D day.

How many BF'Ds we get
Some BF'Ds are 'routine', as exampled above. Then there are some which is either case generated or because of us. By 'case generated' I mean, [eg.] if one's Security Report is pending from an external agency -the VO gives a BF'D & waits. If the report comes in time, action is taken. If it doesn't, one gets another BF'D. And the situation continues...

By 'because of us'* I mean if the VO had asked us for a document [or a couple of them]. It is wise that we proceed to submit the document/s asap. Reason? The case moves faster [read: it'll open before the BF'D]. If we don't, s/he may try to contact us on the BF'D day & log another BF'D on our file [result: Delay/s].

Delays due to BF'Ds
As stated above, except the 'routine' ones, other BF'Ds do delay our process. At the least [best scenario] each BF'D would be a month apart. Some might be more. The ideal action on our part is to submit anything that has been asked for asap. That would negate a BF'D. However, there can be times that something we just might not be able to send asap. In that case we 'must' send it by the 'deadline' -that'd avoid another BF'D, won't it?

*Many Consultants [so called agents] erroneously advise us otherwise. Stating, "Oh you got the meds, don't worry you have time till 60 days to do it". That's a 'bull'. I'd advise -do it asap, if the speed of your case process matters to you.

This post I chose to write 'coz many members are either clueless about the BF'D issue or take it lightly. Which, albeit causes delays [without our actual intention]. Moreover, there are repeated queries on the subject in various threads. I hope this helped...
from Seniors
 

SNRAO

Star Member
Sep 10, 2013
126
5
India - Bangalore
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
0211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-May-2013
AOR Received.
15-Oct-2013
Med's Request
15-Feb-2014
Med's Done....
25-Feb-2014
Passport Req..
15-Feb-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-03-2014
LANDED..........
26-09-2014
Dear ChdBlr11,
Have oodles of patience.For some of us it took more than12~ 15 days for the medicals received line to appear on the E-CAS. In the meantime you can study the BF'ed post of Ramandeep which is very informative.
BTW will you attend the CIIP session at Bangalore on 1st April ? Please advise.

Regards,

chdblr11 said:
Hi...

Still no updates on ECAS.
Just confirmed with hospital (Fortis). they uploaded the medicals on 17th.
Usually, I see the medical line gets added in a day or 2 after medicals but I suppose its not the case for everyone.

Anyone else who did the medical in Fortis BAngalroe and still waiting for the update.

MY RPRF DD is encashed
 

SNRAO

Star Member
Sep 10, 2013
126
5
India - Bangalore
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
0211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-May-2013
AOR Received.
15-Oct-2013
Med's Request
15-Feb-2014
Med's Done....
25-Feb-2014
Passport Req..
15-Feb-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-03-2014
LANDED..........
26-09-2014
Dear Raman85DEEP,
Kudos for yet another informative post. I repped you once for the "BF'ed" post, But due to the time limit of 168 Hrs can't rep you again.
All the best to you.

Regards,

Raman85DEEP said:
Hi friends,

I had been contemplating to write this for quite sometime. There are many of us who are over-enthusiastically positive & similarly many, who think poorly of the Canadian job market. And there are quite a few of us who are thinking to go or not to, given the enormous waiting time on this immigration process, by which time we already get well settled in our homeland. But, are we?

Buddies, in regard to our job scenario (FSW w/out AEO) in Canada, if we plan as per below, we'll sail thru satisfactorily. It's not whether we think good or bad abt it, it's more abt our understanding of the Job Process for a New Immigrant & how we address it, take precautions & manage our settlement well, now that we are positively thinking of moving. Our jobs in Canada, post landing, shall come under 3 stages:

Stage-1. 'Survival Jobs':
The moment we land [whatever city we chose], we must catch-on any opportunity that may arrive. At this stage, we must importantly keep our Ego at home. The idea is to safeguard the 'landing funds' and plan our regular expenses on any vocation based earnings. At this stage, it'll be potent to be frugile. Cut costs at all angles & get our daily meals thru whatever job that we can take. This is the most important phase of our newcomer life in Canada. If we can plan it well, we'll avoid the 'josh story', else depression shall set-in. In this phase, I might be a IT proff, an Engr, a Doctor, whatever, or of any age bracket... I'd do well to take a job as a FedEx Helper, DtoD Salesman, MacDonald Teamer, Night Watchman, Office Boy etc.
!-Stage Criteria: Whatever our homeland profession be, take any job to start earning.
!-Remember: Till now No one knows us & No one is bothered abt us.
!-Job Search: No further search, till we get settled in this present vocation.
!-Timeframe: 0-3 months.

Stage-2. 'Tertiary Jobs':
Now we are fairy aware of the city & the Canadian concepts. This is the time to foray into our 2nd job. Start seraching, but remember that it'll not be an actual 'job hunting' yet. In this phase, due to our awarness, we might land into an Ok job, which'll be better than the survival stage. But we are still not into our choice occupation. Again it should be taken as a challenge & pursue a job that will increase our earnings from the previous one. We may not yet be satisfied with what we are doing, but shall start some savings hereon. That'll get reflected in our bank a/cs. We are actually now building our credit history, an important thing that'll hold us in good stead later. Some of the Tertiary Jobs can be Office Assistant, Hypermarket Cashier/Teller, Warehouse Assistant, Industrial Labour Controller, Store Keeper, Security Officer/Supervisor, Courier Deliveryman etc. All of these being higher paid than minimum wages.
!-Stage Criteria: Try & get a better paid job than the previous. Any field. Complete all PR documentation.
!-Remember: We are still in our nascent stage. No one yet cares abt us.
!-Job Search: Yes, keep looking. Classifieds, Online, HR Agents, Networking, Prospective Employer visits etc.
!-Timeframe: 3-6 months.

Stage-3. 'Intermediate Jobs':
By now we have smartenned up. We are no more a novice. We have developed our links. Bank position is OK. Probably, the 'landing funds' is still not fiully depleted. Our networking & friend circle has started paying. Thus, hereon we shall, most likely, get our 'first satisfactory job'. Something in our related field. No, not yet what we actually have been doing in our homeland, but in the same department. The idea is to land a job within our specialty field. Eg. if I'm a IT professional, I'll get a job in the IT dept. of a company, as a first-level operator or a team leader (if I'm lucky). If I'm an Engr. I'll be landing the job of a technician in the engineering dept of a company. If I'm an Accountant, I'll catch hold of a Asst. Bookkeeper's task, or a financial data entry operator, or a departmental assistant. The combinations can be many. The requirement is, now start building your career. Opportunities shall commence.
!-Stage Criteria: Land a job in your related field. The designation be anything, be much lower -but must be taken.
!-Remember: Ppl will start knowing us in our field & thus professional growth is imminent.
!-Job Search: Full-fledged 'job hunting'. This hunting now is in our choice occupation.
!-Timeframe: 6-12 months.

Friends, hereafter we will most likely, be in our selected field of work. And we'll be aware of the job market within our profession. Hereon, we'll know what to look for & where to look for. Thus, can apply for jobs smartly & keep growing satisfactorily. It is expected that after a yr at Canada, we should be able to establish ourselves nicely. Be professionally motivated and quite possibly grow well into our Canadian settlement process.

Job hunting, obviously will continue until we are self-satisfied. But man... we have arrived... & arrived well ! In a couple of yrs we'll be sailing in our Original Position, that we left in our homeland. And remember, we'd be still earning better than before, even if the routine costs are higher in Canada. Our margins will be much higher too. Unless we really goof-up, in 2-3 yrs time we'll be calling the shots.

A thing to remember is that, since our 2nd stage, we should start developing our skills, by way of gaining qualifications/certifications to enhance our selected profession. As most occupations like IT, Accounts, Engineering etc. will not get us a job of that field, unless we have a Canadian Recognized Certificate. The only exception is of Doctors, who might face tremendous difficulty due to the 4 yrs. requirement of Canadian Medical studies.

The above 3 phases is also important to gain a Canadian Experience. Something we cannot do without if we want to succeed in our professions. The previous jobs can be anything, but when we try to apply for a job in our field the employers will always ask/look for a Canadian Experience. They wouldn't bother what we did, but will want an "employer's reference". This is to see our employability & people management skills. And we can't blame them as well, 'coz they need to doubly ensure that who they are employing is of 'good standing', as they have no clue of our occupations/designations in our homeland. It reminds me to advice, to do good in those previous Canadian jobs. 'Coz, we'll need those employer's references, whether in writing (best to take) or telephonically by the next employer.

Plz note that in some cases the 1st & 2nd stages may be interlinked. Some may get promoted within the 1st stage itself & thus avoid/require a seperate 2nd stage. While there are also many situations/actual cases where some PRs have settled-down well in their Tertiary Occupations itself. There is this case of an Electrical Engineer, who carried-on with his Warehouse Supervisor's job and settled down as businessman of 'Custom Bonded Warehouses' forever. There are scores of other examples.

I hope the foregoing shall lead to a proper understanding of our job-worth, vis-a-vis our aspirations in Canada. And help us to get hold of ourselves in a timeframe wise & market scenario wise assimilation of what, when and how to settle ourselves in this new found homeland. [I have deliberately avoided the Credit History & House Building scenarios, 'coz this post is directed to job market only].

Thanks & all the best to everyone !

(Member: Canadian Society of Industrial Security)
From Seniors
 

Raman85DEEP

Full Member
Feb 27, 2014
47
3
SNRAO said:
Dear Raman85DEEP,
This is one of the best informative posts and very logically structured. Thank you very much for this info.

Best Regards,
SNRAO,

Its team work, we all are at the same boat which should reach safely, effectively and efficiently to its destination,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
 

edvrfn

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2013
245
16
Punjab
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-07-2013
AOR Received.
26-10-2013
File Transfer...
26-10-2013
Med's Request
24-12-2013
Med's Done....
28-12-2013
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
21-07-2014
digitalsphere said:
Activity Date Today Days elapsed
Medical request 9-Dec-13 27-Mar-14 108
Medicals done 3-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 83
Medicals received update 8-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 78
Days from PP request 6-Dec-13 27-Mar-14 111
Days From PP received 6-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 80
Days from RPRF encashed 28-Jan-14 27-Mar-14 58
haha digitalsphere.. i was not competing with anyone just venting out my aggression....its a difficult phase any how for both of us and many others as well..
 

2243Dreamer

Star Member
Feb 7, 2014
168
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
edvrfn said:
haha digitalsphere.. i was not competing with anyone just venting out my aggression....its a difficult phase any how for both of us and many others as well..
I hope all of us get the DM soon. This has been a tough ride so far. The elusive destination keeps evading us. Hopefully we reach it soon, Especially edvrfn,DigitalSphere and BHFSW2174.
 

edvrfn

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2013
245
16
Punjab
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-07-2013
AOR Received.
26-10-2013
File Transfer...
26-10-2013
Med's Request
24-12-2013
Med's Done....
28-12-2013
Passport Req..
02-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
21-07-2014
2243Dreamer said:
I hope all of us get the DM soon. This has been a tough ride so far. The elusive destination keeps evading us. Hopefully we reach it soon, Especially edvrfn,DigitalSphere and BHFSW2174.
Thanks 2243Dreamer
 

devkis

Hero Member
Jun 4, 2013
714
40
India
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi<br>NOC Code......: 2132<br>App. Filed.......: 05-Jun-2013<br>Fees Charged.: 20-Aug-2013<br>PER Received..: 29-Aug-2013<br>AOR Received.: 24-Oct--2013<br>Proc. Started...: 24-Feb-2014
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
19-Mar-2014<br>Passport Req..: 19-Mar-2014<br>Med's Done.....: 04-Apr-2014<br>PP Sent to VO..: 08-Apr-2014<br>RPRF Encashed: 16-Apr-2014<br>Med's Recvd....: 19-Apr-2014<br>DM on ECAS....: 24-May-2014<br>PP Rcvd. Back.: 31-May-2014
Could anyone from Pune share their experience of medical exam? How many days did it take for "medicals received" line to appear on ECAS if medicals were done at Ruby Hall Clinic. Thanks.
 

tvsnin

Star Member
Nov 30, 2013
74
4
Maldives
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-08-2013
AOR Received.
14-12-2013
Med's Request
31-01-2014
Med's Done....
21-02-2014
Passport Req..
10-02-2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM on 27/03/14 PPT received on 03/04/14
Hi Friends,
It's DM today... ;D
Congrats to all who received their PER, MR, DM and Visa.
 

devkis

Hero Member
Jun 4, 2013
714
40
India
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi<br>NOC Code......: 2132<br>App. Filed.......: 05-Jun-2013<br>Fees Charged.: 20-Aug-2013<br>PER Received..: 29-Aug-2013<br>AOR Received.: 24-Oct--2013<br>Proc. Started...: 24-Feb-2014
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
19-Mar-2014<br>Passport Req..: 19-Mar-2014<br>Med's Done.....: 04-Apr-2014<br>PP Sent to VO..: 08-Apr-2014<br>RPRF Encashed: 16-Apr-2014<br>Med's Recvd....: 19-Apr-2014<br>DM on ECAS....: 24-May-2014<br>PP Rcvd. Back.: 31-May-2014
tvsnin said:
Hi Friends,
It's DM today... ;D
Congrats to all who received their PER, MR, DM and Visa.
Congrats tvsnin. All the best with your move.

(glbl ss updated)
 

iktheone

Hero Member
Oct 7, 2013
260
7
124
Chennai, India
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-05-2013
Nomination.....
15-08-2013
AOR Received.
25-10-2013
Med's Request
08-02-2014
Med's Done....
12-02-2014
Passport Req..
PP Req, RPRF - 08-02-2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM: 06-03-2014, PP Return: 08-05-2014, Visa issued: 05-05-2014
LANDED..........
Travelling on 03-06-2014
tvsnin said:
Hi Friends,
It's DM today... ;D
Congrats to all who received their PER, MR, DM and Visa.
Congrats tvsnin, let me know when u receive ur PP. Did u send it thru VFS?