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[dare2dream]

Hi guys

Congratulation for all who got their visas and Wish you good luck and speedy process who are waiting for their maple leaf.

Recently I have got my Visa and CoPR from Canadian Embassy, Manila.

I have following quires.

1.In my wife COPR, in birth place column they wrote Ongole, Andhra P instead of Ongole,Andhra Pradesh.
I understood that because of space constraints they limited the wording.
Is my understanding is correct?

2.During my passport request , generally we will get Appendix-A form in which we need to write all the info including height.
It obvious that children height will increase in considerable range along with time. Therefore, in attachment form A I wrote my children height as 99 cm and 84 cm (where as in generic application form it was written as 92 cm and 76 cm). However, visa office wrote the height based on Generic application form in COPR of my children. I need to report to embassy or I can change it at port of Entry?

3.I booked my tickets via Vancouver, B.c to Calgary. I will land first in Vancouver, B.C and from there connecting flight to Calgary.
(As my destination is Calgary as Generic application form). I think this is acceptable.


Anyone please second my ideas????
thanks and wish you good luck in your endeavors.

gangster9rls, I think it's OK for Andhra P and children Height. Further you can land anywhere in Canada irrespective of what you put as destination in generic application form. Your landing procedure will be done in first port of entry. I am also with NOC 2134. PM me your landing plan.

 

[dare2dream]

Dear All,

By the grace and blessings of Allah, I have received MR on July 28th, 2014. Admins please update.

Thank you all for the great support. This forum has been a source of high motivation and moral support. Please continue this great work.

Regards

Owais

Congratulations Owais Iqbal. My NOC is also 2134. Keep in touch.

 

[BabiJackson]

Dear Admins,

I am very happy to announce that I have received MR from Warsaw VO after keeping my file for 276 days...

In addition to my row in Global Spreadsheet, please update the spreadsheet for following applicants, since referring WWW.APPLYABROAD.ORG, which shows timeline of FSW 2013 Iranian Applicants, following applicants have received MR from Warsaw VO within past weeks:
NixNix: 22-07-2014
Mohanna1977: 24-07-2014
Zhigool: 25-07-2014
HosseinCA: 30-07-2014
Mavrick1001: 2nd line added (Processing started on 24-07-2014)

 

[MJBlair]

Visa and CoPR received July 31, 2014

Congrats

 

[Bboy]

To the glory of Almighty God, we have received Visa and CoPR issued on 29/07/2014.

I wan to thank every member of this forum for their support and for sharing their knowledge.

Special thanks to Jigzzy and others who were never tired of answering my stupid questions.

 

[shakti123]

Seniors,,, I'am a 2014 FSWP applicant.

Can you pl tell, about the different status in ECAS.

My CC was charged on 12th June, I checked ECAS after that and my status was " We received your application for permanent residence on xxx".
I did not receive my PER till now... Will ECAS change after PER?

 

[kashka]

It will change when you are about to receive your Medical Request which is after PER.

Seniors,,, I'am a 2014 FSWP applicant.

Can you pl tell, about the different status in ECAS.

My CC was charged on 12th June, I checked ECAS after that and my status was " We received your application for permanent residence on xxx".
I did not receive my PER till now... Will ECAS change after PER?

 

[gb2901]

Friends, After a long wait and lots of obstacles, I finally received my visa. I am thankful to all of you for your support and guidance all along and best wishes to everyone for their visa.

I am thinking to land in Canada in 2 months. I have few queries and needed your suggestions:

1. Is it worth to attend some kind of seminar/conference on basic things to know before landing in Canada? If so, is there any such program conducted by CIC(or similar) for free? If not, Is there any such paid program?

2. Is it possible to open a Canadian bank account from India? Also, which is a good Canadian bank to open account in?

3. What is the upper limit for the money(in cash) that we can carry with us to Canada? Is there any limitation on the Indian or Canadian custom's side? Also any limitation on carrying Traveller's cheque?

4. What is the best way to transfer money to the Canadian bank in least transfer fee? Any upper limit on that?

Thanks so much!!!

 

[Bhaumick]

Friends, After a long wait and lots of obstacles, I finally received my visa. I am thankful to all of you for your support and guidance all along and best wishes to everyone for their visa.

I am thinking to land in Canada in 2 months. I have few queries and needed your suggestions:

1. Is it worth to attend some kind of seminar/conference on basic things to know before landing in Canada? If so, is there any such program conducted by CIC(or similar) for free? If not, Is there any such paid program?

2. Is it possible to open a Canadian bank account from India? Also, which is a good Canadian bank to open account in?

3. What is the upper limit for the money(in cash) that we can carry with us to Canada? Is there any limitation on the Indian or Canadian custom's side? Also any limitation on carrying Traveller's cheque?

4. What is the best way to transfer money to the Canadian bank in least transfer fee? Any upper limit on that?

Thanks so much!!!

Hi Pal, Congratulations... Replies to your queries are as below...

1. Is it worth to attend some kind of seminar/conference on basic things to know before landing in Canada? If so, is there any such program conducted by CIC(or similar) for free? If not, Is there any such paid program?
CIIP, funded by CIC, is a very good program to attend before going to Canada. Its free of cost. you can register yourself at https://register.newcomersuccess.ca/


2. Is it possible to open a Canadian bank account from India? Also, which is a good Canadian bank to open account in?

Check out ICICI bank's New Canadian NRI account information at http://www.icicibank.com/nri-banking/money_transfer/canada/overview_money_transfer_Can.page


3. What is the upper limit for the money(in cash) that we can carry with us to Canada? Is there any limitation on the Indian or Canadian custom's side? Also any limitation on carrying Traveller's cheque?

You can carry a total amount of 10000 CAD with you. Above that you will have to declare it to customs. Apart from that, you can have as much money as you want in your bank account. There is no limit to that. If you have spare money you would like to take to canada, open an account in ICICI and deposit the money in that account and show it as POF upon landing...
Quoting CIC's website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp
"Bring as much money as you can to make moving and finding a home in Canada easier. Note, however, that Canadian customs regulations require you to declare if you are bringing more than C$10,000 into Canada. If you do not tell them, you may be fined or put in prison. These funds could be in the form of:

•cash
•documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.) or
•documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders)."

 

[Aimer Le Canada]

thanks for the reply, DD in INR for Rs 8200 /- in favour of receiver general of canada? Am i right?

Also, any specific reason for making in INR?

Because DD is payable at New Delhi so bank cant give you DD in CAD. you can make dd in favour of either receiver general of canada or canadian high commission.

best of luck.

 

[ramgarhia]

To the glory of Almighty God, we have received Visa and CoPR issued on 29/07/2014.

I wan to thank every member of this forum for their support and for sharing their knowledge.

Special thanks to Jigzzy and others who were never tired of answering my stupid questions.

Many manu congrats.

 

[Mahyn]

Dear Friends,

I have a DECISION MADE on my ECAS.

I have submitted my passports to the Canadian High Commission. Hoping to receive them back on Sunday.

I thank you all and the admins in particular for the wonderful support and commitment in making this forum so useful and helpful. I wish all of you the best of luck for your speedy processing. I will get back with further details after I get my passports back.

Regards
Mahyn

 

[MKZT]

I am new to this forum and needs some info from seniors ........

I need some information regarding ECAS,wherein second line has been added "We started processing your application 29th July ,2014.

And also i received e-mail on same date regarding submission of police certificate within 45 days.

What do you think so how long it will take for complete visa process? and is it fast keeping in view my application submission date i.e 05-05-2014?

Plz reply at your earliest and also thanks in advance.

 

[MKZT]

I am new to this forum and needs some info from seniors ........

I need some information regarding ECAS,wherein second line has been added "We started processing your application 29th July ,2014.

And also i received e-mail on same date regarding submission of police certificate within 45 days.

What do you think so how long it will take for complete visa process? and is it fast keeping in view my application submission date i.e 05-05-2014?

Plz reply at your earliest and also thanks in advance.

 

[catalyst]

Thanks Aimer

I have made the DD in INR towards Canadian high Commission payable at new Delhi, however, have any in the forum made this kind of payment to CHC for adding additional applicant in the application due to birth of a child of Marriage?

Because DD is payable at New Delhi so bank cant give you DD in CAD. you can make dd in favour of either receiver general of canada or canadian high commission.

best of luck.