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[Misha123]

I landed today at Vancouver airport.

Hi guys,

My 3 hours flight from Los Angeles arrived at Vancouver airport at 1:00pm. Customs form was provided to passanger in the flight which I filled in before reaching the Visitors verification window. It was not a long queue so I reached the window after a short wait in the queue.
Officer at the window asked me for Passport and customs form. He saw my immigration visa and directed me to go to the new immigrats/students section. This was a 2-3 minutes process.

I was the only one there for new immigrant formalities. The officer at the counter greeted me and asked for my passport and COPR. He then looked for me record on his computer and gave me welcome kit and then directed me to go to another window where there were already around 25-30 students from China waiting for them to be called for verification. This took 10 minutes.

For verification window, it took me 15-20 minutes for my turn. Officer asked me for my passport and COPR. He then started looking at my immigration file on his computer which he said was very large. He also mentioned about some extra documentation for my medicals in his system because of my invalid IME and also about my POF transactions clarifications which was there on the file. He asked me my address in Canada and if this is my short trip to which I said yes. I gave my friend,s address to which he said that my PR card will be sent to the same address within 6 weeks and told me to visit Service Canada to apply for SIN (SIN is not done at the airport). After going through my file, he stamped the COPR and said all is done and I should proceed to Cashier counter because I had over 10,000 dollars which I had already mentioned on my customs form.

Then, I told him (I proactively asked this; Thanks to the info shared by Qorax on 2013 forum) I have Goods Accompanying and Goods to follow forms which I want him to stamp at which he saw the papers and said he will be able to take care of this. I had also mentioned my car which I wanted to move from USA. He was not sure if car can be mentioned on this (B4) form so he checked with other official and striked through the car and said that vehicles are taken care at the border. He signed, stamped and mentioned the confirmation number on the form, kept one and gave another copy to me. This took around 20-25 minutes.

After this, I went to the cashier window where I told the person how much amount I was carrying in cash and cashier check(I had a few USD, CAD and bigger amount as cashier check), the currency. I was also asked to show the cashier check. He filled in a form and mentioned the amounts on that and signed my customs form. This took 5 minutes as there was nobody else before me at this window.

I went towards airport exit as a where the customs form was collected before exit so overall a very simple process. I have been to Vancouver earlier as a visitor but this time the sky looked more beautiful, weather more pleasant, air so musical, people more charming, myself more relaxed. I became a Permanent Resident afterall and that too in exactly 4 months.

I am going to be in Vancouver for a week during which I will open bank account, apply for SIN and will go back to USA. My current employer may transfer me to Canada or I will search for a new job myself and move here permanently. This time I came only with a carry on bag and will move rest of my stuff later when I come back with a job offer. This is completely legal to come once to complete landing formalities and come back later to settle so have no doubts. Good luck to all.

I referred to the following information posted by Qorax and reposted by islandbabe which is very useful pre-landing knowledge:

Congratulations! All the best for your new life! And thank you for sharing such useful information!

 

[jdn]

I landed today at Vancouver airport.

Hi guys,

My 3 hours flight from Los Angeles arrived at Vancouver airport at 1:00pm. Customs form was provided to passanger in the flight which I filled in before reaching the Visitors verification window. It was not a long queue so I reached the window after a short wait in the queue.
Officer at the window asked me for Passport and customs form. He saw my immigration visa and directed me to go to the new immigrats/students section. This was a 2-3 minutes process.

I was the only one there for new immigrant formalities. The officer at the counter greeted me and asked for my passport and COPR. He then looked for me record on his computer and gave me welcome kit and then directed me to go to another window where there were already around 25-30 students from China waiting for them to be called for verification. This took 10 minutes.

For verification window, it took me 15-20 minutes for my turn. Officer asked me for my passport and COPR. He then started looking at my immigration file on his computer which he said was very large. He also mentioned about some extra documentation for my medicals in his system because of my invalid IME and also about my POF transactions clarifications which was there on the file. He asked me my address in Canada and if this is my short trip to which I said yes. I gave my friend,s address to which he said that my PR card will be sent to the same address within 6 weeks and told me to visit Service Canada to apply for SIN (SIN is not done at the airport). After going through my file, he stamped the COPR and said all is done and I should proceed to Cashier counter because I had over 10,000 dollars which I had already mentioned on my customs form.

Then, I told him (I proactively asked this; Thanks to the info shared by Qorax on 2013 forum) I have Goods Accompanying and Goods to follow forms which I want him to stamp at which he saw the papers and said he will be able to take care of this. I had also mentioned my car which I wanted to move from USA. He was not sure if car can be mentioned on this (B4) form so he checked with other official and striked through the car and said that vehicles are taken care at the border. He signed, stamped and mentioned the confirmation number on the form, kept one and gave another copy to me. This took around 20-25 minutes.

After this, I went to the cashier window where I told the person how much amount I was carrying in cash and cashier check(I had a few USD, CAD and bigger amount as cashier check), the currency. I was also asked to show the cashier check. He filled in a form and mentioned the amounts on that and signed my customs form. This took 5 minutes as there was nobody else before me at this window.

I went towards airport exit as a where the customs form was collected before exit so overall a very simple process. I have been to Vancouver earlier as a visitor but this time the sky looked more beautiful, weather more pleasant, air so musical, people more charming, myself more relaxed. I became a Permanent Resident afterall and that too in exactly 4 months.

I am going to be in Vancouver for a week during which I will open bank account, apply for SIN and will go back to USA. My current employer may transfer me to Canada or I will search for a new job myself and move here permanently. This time I came only with a carry on bag and will move rest of my stuff later when I come back with a job offer. This is completely legal to come once to complete landing formalities and come back later to settle so have no doubts. Good luck to all.

I referred to the following information posted by Qorax and reposted by islandbabe which is very useful pre-landing knowledge:

CONGRATS ......

 

[NSharawat21]

Great buddy , you have initated the chain reaction and very very best of luck for your future in Canada my wishes are with you .

I landed today at Vancouver airport.

Hi guys,

My 3 hours flight from Los Angeles arrived at Vancouver airport at 1:00pm. Customs form was provided to passanger in the flight which I filled in before reaching the Visitors verification window. It was not a long queue so I reached the window after a short wait in the queue.
Officer at the window asked me for Passport and customs form. He saw my immigration visa and directed me to go to the new immigrats/students section. This was a 2-3 minutes process.

I was the only one there for new immigrant formalities. The officer at the counter greeted me and asked for my passport and COPR. He then looked for me record on his computer and gave me welcome kit and then directed me to go to another window where there were already around 25-30 students from China waiting for them to be called for verification. This took 10 minutes.

For verification window, it took me 15-20 minutes for my turn. Officer asked me for my passport and COPR. He then started looking at my immigration file on his computer which he said was very large. He also mentioned about some extra documentation for my medicals in his system because of my invalid IME and also about my POF transactions clarifications which was there on the file. He asked me my address in Canada and if this is my short trip to which I said yes. I gave my friend,s address to which he said that my PR card will be sent to the same address within 6 weeks and told me to visit Service Canada to apply for SIN (SIN is not done at the airport). After going through my file, he stamped the COPR and said all is done and I should proceed to Cashier counter because I had over 10,000 dollars which I had already mentioned on my customs form.

Then, I told him (I proactively asked this; Thanks to the info shared by Qorax on 2013 forum) I have Goods Accompanying and Goods to follow forms which I want him to stamp at which he saw the papers and said he will be able to take care of this. I had also mentioned my car which I wanted to move from USA. He was not sure if car can be mentioned on this (B4) form so he checked with other official and striked through the car and said that vehicles are taken care at the border. He signed, stamped and mentioned the confirmation number on the form, kept one and gave another copy to me. This took around 20-25 minutes.

After this, I went to the cashier window where I told the person how much amount I was carrying in cash and cashier check(I had a few USD, CAD and bigger amount as cashier check), the currency. I was also asked to show the cashier check. He filled in a form and mentioned the amounts on that and signed my customs form. This took 5 minutes as there was nobody else before me at this window.

I went towards airport exit as a where the customs form was collected before exit so overall a very simple process. I have been to Vancouver earlier as a visitor but this time the sky looked more beautiful, weather more pleasant, air so musical, people more charming, myself more relaxed. I became a Permanent Resident afterall and that too in exactly 4 months.

I am going to be in Vancouver for a week during which I will open bank account, apply for SIN and will go back to USA. My current employer may transfer me to Canada or I will search for a new job myself and move here permanently. This time I came only with a carry on bag and will move rest of my stuff later when I come back with a job offer. This is completely legal to come once to complete landing formalities and come back later to settle so have no doubts. Good luck to all.

I referred to the following information posted by Qorax and reposted by islandbabe which is very useful pre-landing knowledge:

 

[cherrydhiman]

Hi guys,

I want to confirm can i still able to apply in fsw in code 2281.as per cic website till today they have received around 100 applications till today in this category.



Please advise .

 

[Sebrina]

Hi Sebrina,

Welcome!..

You can fill your details using the link: FSWP 2014 Entry : http://tinyurl.com/FSW14-Entry
After submitting your entry, click Edit Your Response and save the link for future updates of your application.

Below link can be referred to track forum member updates...
FSWP 2014 Spreadsheet: http://tinyurl.com/FSW14-Spreadsheet

Thank you so much Saps..
Good Luck!

 

[Red84]

Hello All,

Can anyone tell me applications for which date are getting checked at this time? i mean if i apply now are the applications who applied in august getting their fee's en cashed or still they are checking for may or june applicants? Plz help!

 

[pankaj.kumar]

no need for sorry buddy, here in this forum no question is silly, stupid and useless. we are here to learn and help each other on every aspect we can with regards and respect.

u were visiting some other websites, that's not an issue and problem. the good thing is that now u know and u r clear about in which noc u should apply and proceed.

I wish u goodluck and all the best for future.

sir you have mentioned that you have pre assessed your file...

what is that and how its done ?

 

[migratecanada2012]

Again posting.....any one from NDVO received medicals ? :'(

 

[Gsw]

no question is silly stupid and useless. people who have concerned with pointing out fingers on other's questions should get mental treatment and stop acting like childs, we are here to learn and share experiences and help. those who think this is spoon feeding, please don't use this forum and try wasting ur efforts else where and stop making fun of others.

Ya I guess I need medical treatment but u need plastic surgery

Pls carry on ur preaching classes .. Quack quack quack (henceforth ignored ) RIP

 

[cherrydhiman]

Hi guys,

I want to confirm can i still able to apply in fsw in code 2281.as per cic website till today they have received around 100 applications till today in this category.



Please advise .

 

[IRana]

Guys

Quick question, after PER is received how does one know if the "File is Transferred to LOCAL VO" or "Processing has Begun"? Online status or email or something else? I got PER on August 7th and just wondering (Visa office = London, NOC = 1112)


Thanks

 

[cjg1987]

Hi guys,

I want to confirm can i still able to apply in fsw in code 2281.as per cic website till today they have received around 100 applications till today in this category.



Please advise .

Yes you can provided you are eligible.

Go through the guide on the CIC website thoroughly.

All the best.

 

[cjg1987]

Hello All,

Can anyone tell me applications for which date are getting checked at this time? i mean if i apply now are the applications who applied in august getting their fee's en cashed or still they are checking for may or june applicants? Plz help!

Check the spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11gAbKSoDoOr1s8_raB1qwz0i-ZH0NyNWhhn18O6kHwQ/htmlview?sle=true#

 

[cjg1987]

Guys

Quick question, after PER is received how does one know if the "File is Transferred to LOCAL VO" or "Processing has Begun"? Online status or email or something else? I got PER on August 7th and just wondering (Visa office = London, NOC = 1112)


Thanks

Check this

http://fswp2013.wordpress.com/faqs/

 

[neel-here]

@ ggulati,

Personal loan - is 'Unsecured' loan which is not backed by any Assets- as per my understanding.

It may not sound soothing to you but how you're paying / plan to pay your outstanding Personal loan is "out-of-scope" for Assessing Officer and s/he might just rubbish it. The fact is that every Application is assessed for PER based on the merits as of "Received date". Leave apart how you fill the equation in the Form 3.. the clear picture is that your 'Actual/ Net' Settlement Funds is just 1/3 rd (12k- 8k= 4k of 12k) of the required amount as of date.

Those swimming naked might be caught later-on in the process and here you're disclosing upfront that you're naked indeed. But it doesn't change your situation.. b'coz swimming naked is Not acceptable. 8)

The only option I would suggest for you is to pay off your Personal Loan and clear the Liability (Nil) ..
such that, A= 12k, L=Nil, SF= 12k

OR

raise your liquid Assets to (12k+8k= 20k)..
such that, A= 20k, L=8k, SF= 20k
(this option is same as above b'coz if you have 8k extra in liquid Assets you would have paid the Personal loan)

i know its easier said than done.. but that is a solution to your concern IMO.

Good luck !!

Thanks Century . The loan has been used for house maintenance/personal expenses and buying some electronic items . I have been paying the loan with my salary every month ,I did not borrow any money for settlement funds.


1. How can I put these things/demonstrate with the application form that I am paying loan?

2. Can I consider the value of electrical/electronic items in the asset section?

It's been the only concern before I send my application.