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obryan20 said:
Hi all. How is everyone doing? I've been away for a while. It's been a busy past couple of weeks, but it's time for a Landing Story.

It's official. I come to you now as a bona fide Canadian permanent resident! I did my landing on January 7, 2015 at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Clearing customs and immigration was a breeze using the information gained from others' experiences posted on the forum. What worked in my advantage though was that most persons coming to Canada were residents or citizens so I was the only one in the visitor line when I got there :), probably because it's so cold.

After deplaning, the first stop was customs, where I told them I was there to do my "landing". Based on what you had put on the form you were given on the plane, the officer wrote something on it that would either get you further screening after collecting your bags or allow you to just go straight through. As I was new and had to file Goods Accompanying form, I needed to be screened further. Thereafter, I was directed to Immigration where I showed them the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and passport with visa. The officer then cancelled the visa and stamped the passport. He then filled in some of the blank spaces on the COPR (such as place and date became PR, home address in Canada, etc), signed and dated the bottom and had me do the same. He kept the CIC copy, gave my copy back to me, noted that the PR card will be sent to the given address in 6-8 weeks and welcomed me to Canada. I wasn't asked to show proof of funds even though I had it on me (negotiable instruments under $10k + US bank statements showing the remainder so I didn't need to declare).

Some time after, I went to the Service Canada which is to the left of Immigration. Point to note - If you're coming through Pearson airport and want to get your Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the airport Service Canada, ensure you arrive within their opening hours which are from 1pm to 9pm. As I went through much faster than I had anticipated, I was there from after 12pm and so had to wait a short while for them to open. However, after they did I got it immediately. They just took some additional information (mother's/father's names and your Canadian address) and then printed it out right there and gave it to me, cautioning that I am only mandated to give my SIN to 3 groups - Canadian govt, employer, banks. Then I went to collect my luggage and went through further screening with customs. I gave them my Goods Accompanying list, and they gave me a receipt for the value of it, all with no duties. Same would be done for Goods to Follow list.

After clearing customs, I headed for the exit and subsequently the c-c-c-cold :o :-X. I understand that day was the coldest it's been since probably the winter began - temperatures as low as -17 degrees but which could be as cold as -30 degrees because of wind chill. What a day I chose to land huh, lol.

I brought 3 bank drafts which I used to open bank accounts the following day. I also got a credit card with a C$2000 limit (Scotiabank StartRight) which I'll be using remotely to start building my credit in the interim. The persons who dealt with me were extremely nice, friendly and helpful and again made me feel welcome. I stayed with family for less than a week getting a few things done and just enjoying myself and then returned to my home country to resume work until the spring. I'll be looking a Canadian job during that time and hopefully either get one or line up interviews for some by time I return to Canada. Then, I'll post again about my experiences after returning.

I didn't get my Permanent Resident Card before leaving and therefore will either need to have someone bring it with them when next they come or apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. I have also requested GCMS notes on 20-Jan-2015 (free since I am now a PR) so I could get some further insight into how my application made its way through the process.

Many thanks Dear Friend for such a detailed verion. +1 to you. I have just one question. Since you dont have the PR card, which means when you left canada, your PR card was not swiped. A I understand it is the only way to track entry and exit from canada once you land there as a PR. So now how will you go back again..? Whats the provision of tracking entry and exit on the absence of PR card.
 
askyaram said:
According to SS Last DD encashment date for 2172 is on 16th January and latest CC charged for same NOC is on 24th Jan

Thanks
 
Dear my lovely Friends
PLEASE HELP ME
I have got angry badly.
I couldn't wait more.
I am 2132 applicant in 20th Oct and I do not know anything about my application. it reaches 97 days without any news!!!!
As I know, last PER in this NOC is for 8th Oct.
There is no progress in this field.
Please advice me. What I must do?
I hate waiting
This way is disgusting.


And TWO question?
If the cap filled, how many days do they need to respond me?
If my document was incomplete, do they inform me by email or just mail?


Thanks in advance for your help
 
Hello All,

In my gcms notes it says file fwdd to ECU-EVR. What does this mean?


Syed7283
 
canadianjatt said:
REPOSTING....................

Dear Canadianjatt.. as far as i know, if we change our Job or country or any changes in data provided in application we need to inform this in every detail to our Local VO...
 
alirezasany said:
Dear my lovely Friends
PLEASE HELP ME
I have got angry badly.
I couldn't wait more.
I am 2132 applicant in 20th Oct and I do not know anything about my application. it reaches 97 days without any news!!!!
As I know, last PER in this NOC is for 8th Oct.
There is no progress in this field.
Please advice me. What I must do?
I hate waiting
This way is disgusting.


And TWO question?
If the cap filled, how many days do they need to respond me?
If my document was incomplete, do they inform me by email or just mail?


Thanks in advance for your help

Well my friend I can give you only one advice.... Be patient! Don't panic!
I am in a worst situation compared to you being waiting for 145 days already...
But nothing we can do until further notice from CIC!

Continue with your Life and once its time you will heard good news!
 
sawtantar said:
Hello All,
Good Morning
Thank God Finally....
I got 2nd line update on 24th of January 2015
I am 5th August applicant
PER received on dated 27th of November 2014
NOC 4011

Thanks to all....

Congratulations !! I am 21 july applicant 4011 NOC, got PER on 18th nov. 2014......still no 2nd line update :( Why NDVO is so random? Should i raise a CSE?
 
askyaram said:
Dear Aish.. first of all where are you from..?, no matter in which part of the country you perform your medicals process remains the same, but there may be the slight changes in fees. It depends in which area you are staying or belonging to.
I am from south India. i want to know whether banglore or chennai does better. i just have these two options
 
Hello, can someone clear my doubt...
recently i changes my job to a better position, and iam waiting for my medicals, do i need to
update regarding change of my job proactively or update only if they ask?. If i have to update do i need to
send this with my medicals report? Appreciate your help pls....
 
Hey guys,
Anybody know which date applicant lately recd PPR from NDVO?
Any updates?
Seems like NDVO has forgotten abt PPR issuance. :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X
 
aish19 said:
I am from south India. i want to know whether banglore or chennai does better. i just have these two options
aish i am from chni.. s i am planning to take med's frm chni only..i dont thnk there will be any diff in process which evr location it is...
 
ya exactly....Seems like NDVO has forgotten abt PPR issuance. :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Stann said:
Hey guys,
Anybody know which date applicant lately recd PPR from NDVO?
Any updates?
Seems like NDVO has forgotten abt PPR issuance. :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X
 
sawtantar said:
Hello All,
Good Morning
Thank God Finally....
I got 2nd line update on 24th of January 2015
I am 5th August applicant
PER received on dated 27th of November 2014
NOC 4011

Thanks to all....


Congrts,

good luck to get speedy MR.... ;) ;)
 
Hi all,

I just want to tell that I received PER on 23-Jan-2015 ;D
Application filed on 22-Oct-2014.

Can anyone let me know when I might receive MR?
 
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