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paulpaulpaul

Star Member
Nov 8, 2014
148
2
Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
1212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-07-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
05-11-2014
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
21-08-2015
Med's Done....
03-09-2015
Passport Req..
11-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-09-2015
LANDED..........
2016
sino dito ang nakadestino pumunta sa ontario pero may plan pumunta ng calgary? pano gagwin kag ganun?
 

iankay07

Star Member
Jul 24, 2014
103
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sent: Aug 22, 2014 Received: Aug 27, 2014
Nomination.....
CC Charged 21-11-2014 PER: 18-12-2014
Med's Request
25-05-2015
Med's Done....
25-05-2015, 29-05-2015
Passport Req..
27-07-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Decision Made: 11-08-2015 Visa Received: 18-08-2015
Congratulations to everyone who just received updates!! ;) ;) ;)

Mga kabayan.. tanong lang po. For WES, pwede po bang ipadala ng sabay ang sealed envelope from University at copy of diploma ? Isang padala para mas tipid? hehehe Hindi po kase alam kung pwede ba yung ganito.. :D

The reason why I am asking this is my husband would like to process the same document for his own.
I have process mine for our application before and the 2 documents was sent separately (2 different package).
 

dmac11

Champion Member
Sep 11, 2013
1,250
128
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
[b][color=navy]Manila[/color][/b]
NOC Code......
[b][color=navy]2234[/color][/b]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=navy]Aug15.2014[/color][/b]
Nomination.....
[b][color=navy]Dec18.2014[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=navy]May26.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=navy]May27.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=navy]Jun08.2015[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=navy]Jul02.2015[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[b][color=navy]Jul09.2015[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[b][color=navy]Spring 2016[/color][/b]
iankay07 said:
Congratulations to everyone who just received updates!! ;) ;) ;)

Mga kabayan.. tanong lang po. For WES, pwede po bang ipadala ng sabay ang sealed envelope from University at copy of diploma ? Isang padala para mas tipid? hehehe Hindi po kase alam kung pwede ba yung ganito.. :D

The reason why I am asking this is my husband would like to process the same document for his own.
I have process mine for our application before and the 2 documents was sent separately (2 different package).
Hi kay,

I have done the same initially. Sent to WES my copy of the Diploma and the sealed envelope containing the Transcripts which originated from the university registrar. As long as it is sealed and labelled by the university.

Hope this helps :)
 

dmac11

Champion Member
Sep 11, 2013
1,250
128
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
[b][color=navy]Manila[/color][/b]
NOC Code......
[b][color=navy]2234[/color][/b]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=navy]Aug15.2014[/color][/b]
Nomination.....
[b][color=navy]Dec18.2014[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=navy]May26.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=navy]May27.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=navy]Jun08.2015[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=navy]Jul02.2015[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[b][color=navy]Jul09.2015[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[b][color=navy]Spring 2016[/color][/b]
paulpaulpaul said:
sino dito ang nakadestino pumunta sa ontario pero may plan pumunta ng calgary? pano gagwin kag ganun?
Hi paul,

I think there will be no issue on that. When you land in Ontario (Toronto or any other city). You can stay there for awhile and head to Calgary, if this is what you mean.

2nd scenario. Since in Ontario, you need to wait for 3months to have coverage on your health care. When the time you are insured by the Ontario province and you have used their medical services for free, you need to stay in the province for some time to show them that you intend to settle there permanently. If i'm not mistaken a minimum of 6mo. to 1yr stay. For this case however, if you decided thereafter to move to another province in less than the minimum time. They may chase and ask you to pay back the medical services that you have used previously for free.

This are just example scenarios. Found these information from the global forum.

Hope this helps ;)
 

paulpaulpaul

Star Member
Nov 8, 2014
148
2
Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
1212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-07-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
05-11-2014
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
21-08-2015
Med's Done....
03-09-2015
Passport Req..
11-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-09-2015
LANDED..........
2016
dmac11 said:
Hi paul,

I think there will be no issue on that. When you land in Ontario (Toronto or any other city). You can stay there for awhile and head to Calgary, if this is what you mean.

2nd scenario. Since in Ontario, you need to wait for 3months to have coverage on your health care. When the time you are insured by the Ontario province and you have used their medical services for free, you need to stay in the province for some time to show them that you intend to settle there permanently. If i'm not mistaken a minimum of 6mo. to 1yr stay. For this case however, if you decided thereafter to move to another province in less than the minimum time. They may chase and ask you to pay back the medical services that you have used previously for free.

This are just example scenarios. Found these information from the global forum.

Hope this helps ;)
thanks bro. e pano kung ang nakalagay sa application kc e ontario pero nagbago na isip. gsto ko na magland sa calgary. pano un? tsaka san kaya mas madali makahanap ng work? ontario o alberta? ikw ba san bro? at nga pala tanong ulit. meron ba dito VOH na agd wala pang DM?
 

dmac11

Champion Member
Sep 11, 2013
1,250
128
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
[b][color=navy]Manila[/color][/b]
NOC Code......
[b][color=navy]2234[/color][/b]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=navy]Aug15.2014[/color][/b]
Nomination.....
[b][color=navy]Dec18.2014[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=navy]May26.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=navy]May27.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=navy]Jun08.2015[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=navy]Jul02.2015[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[b][color=navy]Jul09.2015[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[b][color=navy]Spring 2016[/color][/b]
paulpaulpaul said:
thanks bro. e pano kung ang nakalagay sa application kc e ontario pero nagbago na isip. gsto ko na magland sa calgary. pano un? tsaka san kaya mas madali makahanap ng work? ontario o alberta? ikw ba san bro? at nga pala tanong ulit. meron ba dito VOH na agd wala pang DM?

Walang prob bro if nka lagay Ontario sa app then final desti is Alberta. Pareho tayo ng situation. To Calgary din kami mag settle but Toronto ang nasa app. Since FSW tayo, we are free to land and settle anywhere in Canada. Only exception is, we are not allowed to land in Quebec province for the initial POE. Kasi may ibang immigration rules doon.

At the moment bro, been following news for Alberta, the province is still not stable economically due to the low oil prices. But hopefully they will bounce back. At marami2x na rin mga fellow FSW2014 na nasa Alberta na now, and they said there are still a lot of jobs offered basta wag lang mapili at the moment.

As for Ontario, ganun din marami din mga jobs offered. So i believed most cities there have there ups and downs. Maganda rin at recommended for us to upgrade or attend bridging programs once were there..

And yes bro, i have seen some had already VOH but ecas not updated yet to DM. It can happen..
 

back2work

Member
Mar 19, 2015
19
0
dmac11 said:

Hi, a sample photo below.. This is the latest immigrant visa looks like. Congratz on your Visa grant ;)




Source: http://www.memovingtocanada.blogspot.sg/
Thanks, dmac11. You've been very helpful. Do you also know what I need to prepare for landing? May mga templates ba that I need to fill up prior? Thanks!
 

dmac11

Champion Member
Sep 11, 2013
1,250
128
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
[b][color=navy]Manila[/color][/b]
NOC Code......
[b][color=navy]2234[/color][/b]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=navy]Aug15.2014[/color][/b]
Nomination.....
[b][color=navy]Dec18.2014[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=navy]May26.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=navy]May27.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=navy]Jun08.2015[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=navy]Jul02.2015[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[b][color=navy]Jul09.2015[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[b][color=navy]Spring 2016[/color][/b]
back2work said:
Thanks, dmac11. You've been very helpful. Do you also know what I need to prepare for landing? May mga templates ba that I need to fill up prior? Thanks!
Your welcome..

This is quite long.. This post is very helpful though it has been posted way back years ago, but still applicable for us during landing and settlement. Feel free to save this as your guide.

Sourced from the global forum.


All You Need to Know About Landing...

Hi friends,

As these queries keep coming repeatedly in this forum (& I get many PMs as well), I thought to summarize all into one thread. This post shall quench most of our doubts. I hope it helps...

REFERENCE THREADS:
Can we Land in Any City:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t35499.0.html
Which City to Land for Jobs:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t31291.0.html
Landing Forms:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t30178.0.html
Job's In Perspective:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t31106.0.html

WHEN SHOULD WE 'LAND':
After getting the PR visa, we are supposed to complete our 'record of landing', on or before the Visa Expiry Date [mentioned on the visa]. The visa Expiry Date is related to EITHER*:
a) 1yr. from the meds, or
b) Passport expiry date of the PA or anyone of his/her accompanying Dependents
*Whichever of the above 2 is earlier.

WHO SHOULD LAND FIRST:
It is the obligation of the PA to 'land' first. Which can be 'alongwith' one or more or all the accompanying family members. Let it be clear that the PA's dependents CANNOT land first.

PROCEDURE AT THE POE:
Irrespective of which city we chose to land, the 'landing' per se, is a simple process. Before debarking the a/craft we'll be provided with a 'Disembarkation Card/Form'. We take that form & first go to the 'Passport Control'.

At the Passport Control:
Here we need to inform the IO that we have come to do our 'landing'. The IO will check our Disembarkation Card and our passport/s & visa. S/he will then direct us to "Newly Landed Immigrants' Counter".

At the Immigration Counter:
The IO here will scrutinize our Passport/s & COPRs. He would [sometimes may not] ask to see our POF. Most of the times the officer will not count the 'actual' money & accept what we say. But, no false pretensions there. S/he will then fill some portions of the COPR & ask us to sign it, wherein it'll be attached on our passport. We'll be asked to fill-in the 'PR Card Application Form' & give an address where our PR cards will be forwarded within 3-6 weeks. Thereby, s/he would 'Welcome us to Canada' and direct us to another office.

At the Services Canada Office:
The Services Canada section is for assisting the Newcomers' settlement moves. Here we'll get lots of books/pamphlets, that'll provide all the crucial info on Canada and our Settlement plan here. From here will be directed to the CBSA counter.

At the CBSA [Customs] Office:
This is an important location. We are required to present (1) List of Items Accompanying; (2) List of Goods to Follow; (3) Currency Declaration [We'd have to 'declare' any amount of $10K or more]. Lists-1 & 2 must be brought in 2 copies, one would be retained by CBSA and the 2nd copy will be returned back to us. We'll need the 2nd copy when our shipments come-in.

Note: [1] If we are not bringing-in any goods later, we don't need the 'goods to follow list'. [2] At a random the CBSA might 'actually' check the POF here. Thus, no complacency is acceptable. [3] If there are 'jewelry' involved, do not forget to bring 'Printed Photographs' of the same (details later).

BTW: All the officers are extremely friendly, very understanding, cheerful and helpful. We'll encounter 'Welcome to Canada' many a times. If all the docs are pre-printed & available with us; and there is not much of a queue, we will be out of the a/port in 40mins-1hr. flat. Which includes the walk-distance, baggage collection etc.

FORMS REQUIRED FOR THE 'LANDING':
Even if you stay ONLY for a day at Canada, you will need the following:

1. Passport with stamped Visa. -off course
2. COPR (IMM 5292B)
3. POF. [for cases "without" AEO & family class] (details below)
4. Passport size photos. -2 or 3 for PRC (may not be needed, but good to have)
5. PR Card Application (IMM 5444E). -carry it filled pre-printed, for ease
6. Goods to Follow List (Form B4 / B4A). -carry it filled pre-printed, for ease
7. Goods Accompanying List. -as above, a table of things u r carrying on person (value & Totaled)
Forms required later
8. SIN Card Apps Form (NAS 2120). -Not Needed at the A/port [later at Services Canada]
9. Kids Immunization Record. -Not Needed at the A/port [later for School Admission]
10. If you are Driving your Car. -read below

NOTE: The more you are organized before hand, the better 1st impression you deliver and the IO/CBSA officer shall be happier. (BTW: smooth & fast processing). U'll be out faster. Go to your accom & relax for the day, you had a long journey, haven't you?

SHORT STAY ACCOMMODATION:
For sure you must arrange a 'short-stay' accommodation prior to your landing. The necessity of which cannot be overemphasized more. If you have friends/relatives, they can be approached for the same, if you do not have anyone, the following is recommended:

Toronto:
1) http://www.safehomestay.com/
2) http://www.staystudio6.com/
*Both provide a/port pick-up services. The places are used by many satisfactorily.

Calgary:
Not much such places are available. However, this ad by a service-provider caught my eye...
"Furnished rooms with high speed internet are available for newcomers & immigrants. Close to all aminities. Pick up & drop off services also available. Call Girish # 403-255-8582 [or email: taradale @ live.ca] for more info".
Source: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/shared-accomodation-in-calgary-ne-t31430.0.html

Vancouver:
a) http://www.budgetpathotel.bc.ca/
b) http://www.ywcahotel.com/

Some other important sites on Vancouver are:
1) http://www.welcomebc.ca
2) http://www.rentbc.com

NOTE: Except for ppl with enough $$$ to spend, avoid Hotels & Motels. They are far costlier. Also, if you must take a hotel, avoid the ones close to the A/port -for obvious reasons.

HOUSE RENTAL:
The best way to do house hunting [long-term accom.] is to land at Canada & then start searching. Word of mouth & Bulletin Boards are a great ‘real-time' source. However, we cannot condone the importance of the web. Some of the good sites [there are many] could be:
a) http://www.hometrader.ca (Good site)
b) http://www.capreit.com (Property Management Services)
c) http://www.kjiji.ca/ (Good Classifieds site)
d) http://www.mls.ca (Mother of all)

MONEY: PROOF OF LANDING FUNDS:
What Proofs Are Acceptable?
If you are carrying more than C$10,000, tell a Canadian official when you arrive in Canada. If you do not tell an official, you may be fined or put in prison. These funds could be in the form of:
• Cash
• Securities in bearer form (for eg, stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills) or
• Negotiable instruments in bearer form (for eg, B/drafts, Cheques, TCs or MOs).
Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

How Much Funds Can I Carry?
There is no Max limit... we can take Millions, if we can prove its legitimate source & declare anything at/or more than $10,000 [that's the CBSA regulation]. There is a Minimum limit though... we must carry at least or more than what CIC requirement states, vis-a-vis for the no. of pax in the family [accompanying].

Tax & Duties Component:
The funds we bring inside Canada are Non-Taxable. It is only the 'interest' earned on that which is taxed. The moment our funds start accruing interest [while lying in a Canadian Bank a/c] the bank will start deducting tax 'on source'. The same applies for any 'investment' in Canada that we make with these funds.

BANKING:
Though most international banks operate in Canada, the 3 main Canadian Banks are presumably the best, in terms of their presence, availability & location of ATM machines, branches etc.:
1) Scotiabank,
2) TD Bank, &
3) CIBC

Besides, you can also pre-open a Canadian Bank a/c from your home country [not all, Dubai, India etc.] thru Scotiabank, SBI & *ICICI Bank. I have posted details about it earlier here:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t34013.0.html

*ICICI Bank offers one of the cheapest a/c charges. But unfortunately, both ICICI & SBI have very limited presence in Canada.

AIRLINE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Usually BA & KLM change places frequently for their "lowest fares" to Canada. More often it'd be BA [especially from the UK, Dubai, Europe & the Gulf sector]. U can also ask your travel agent to select between multiple carriers to provide multiple-halt choices. But, from the UK actually that might not be required. Check BA today, it'll do the trick... Dubai-Heathrow-Toronto : AED 3,860/pp return.

However, personal choise prevails. Sometimes other carriers place envious promotions too. Emirates has recently commenced the A380 [Dreamliner] service. And all their flights are 'long-haul' -Non Stop.

NOTE: If our $$$ are a consideration, avoid 'non-stop' flights. They obviously are costlier. A single-stop flight is highly recommended. Also, we might avoid travel agents as well, the 'online' reservation of all the prominent carriers are absolutely good. I did mine thru BA & it was fantastic. Paid, printed and became an 'Executive Club' member -all thru the net. The e-ticket shall be delivered, on-the-spot, in your email in-box.

PR CARDS (PRC):
Your PR Card application (IMM 5444E) shall be done at the POE itself. It is part of the PR package [free] and the photos & details will be the same as you supplied for the PPR. Our PR Card/s come back to us via regular post mail, in 3-6 weeks, avg. 4 weeks. It is 'advisable' to stay in Canada for at least 45 days, collect our PRC and then return back [if you must].

If you leave the country before it arrives, u'll have to make arrangements for its collection & forward delivery to you, overseas, thru a friend/relative [Not a Recommended Action], however, done all the time by ppl. But there is a danger of losing it in transit. And if that happens, we'll have a tedious process to get new ones made.

How To Enter Canada W/Out A PR Card:
As per IATA & CBSA regulations, we cannot enter Canada w/out a PRC. However, if we are entering thru a Border Post by road, it doesn't matter -our COPR is enough for entry/exit. But, if we are travelling by an airline & boarding/entering thru an a/port we will Not be Permitted. At the embarkation port itself we will be Stopped by the airline staff.

The process in such cases is to apply for a 'PRTD-A31 (3)' [Temporary 'PR Travel Document'] at the local CHC [abroad]. It costs Ca$50. Details of it is provided at the 'Manual for Permanent Resident Card' (ENF 27).

Procedure Of PR Card Application:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5445E.PDF

NOTE: The PRC is probably the 'most important' document after we are thru with our PR application process. This is valid for 5 yrs. First time: Free; Renewals cost $50/card.

SIN CARDS:
After 'landing' we'll have to visit the nearest Services Canada Office for the SIN Card. We get the SIN No. immediately as a 'print-out' -signed & stamped upon applying, the same day, the same time. That'd suffice for all our further actions in Canada, viz Job Search, Bank a/c, House Hunting etc. The card shall come to us in approx 3 weeks. For its collection -ditto applies as above, for the PR Cards.

NOTE: Remember, we don't need the SIN Card for anything. Only the SIN No. Which we'll get the same time as we apply for it. It'd be wise to visit Services Canada Office the very next day upon arrival.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Both PR Card & SIN Cards are Federal documents. Meaning? One card for the entire nation -Canada.

HEALTH CARDS:
Health is a provincial matter. It is NOT FEDERAL. Thus, if you change provinces, u'll have to AGAIN get that province's Health Card. And again the waiting period* shall apply. Off course, a previous province's health card remains valid for few days/months in another province, but not all benefits could be availed.

*The Waiting Period:
As I know, Alberta [eg. Calgary, Edmonton etc] & Manitoba [eg. Winnipeg] are the Only provinces where there is NO WAITING period for the Health Insurance. Rest in all provinces there is some waiting time to get the Health Benifits. In Ontario [eg. Toronto, Ottawa etc.] it is 3 months.

Eg.: If Calgary Is My Destination Should I Get The H/Card In Toronto?
If Calgary is your Final Destination, but you are 'initially' landing in Toronto for a few days stay [Permitted action], I suggest you should first land in Calgary [get the health card] and then visit Toronto. Why? Mainly 'coz, you can get the Calgary health card immediately, but in Toronto you'll not. That Calgary health card will be valid in Toronto for a few days. Not the vice-versa. Secondly, if you land first in Toronto, you'll be staying w/out any health coverage.

Temp. Health Coverage:
It's wise to obtain a 'temporary' health coverage before you fly. Off course not required if you are going to Alberta or Manitoba. That temp. coverage shall come in the way of "Travel Insurance", which you can obtain from ANY insurance company in your homeland. The costs depands on the length of coverage. Usually we should take it for 3-4 months, as that is the waiting time in all provinces.

NOTE: It'll be a good idea to obtain the Travel Insurance from home country. For 2 reasons: [1] You are covered from day-1 even before landing. [2] In Canada it will be costlier & you'll be covered only from the day you apply. What if you get to do it later, as you'll be busy in the initial days? What if something goes wrong in between?

DRIVING LICENSE:
There is a way to obtain at least the Ontario G2 Driving Lincense immediately, if not the G1. For that some pre-arranged actions are needed, before you fly. I've written in detail on it. Check out this link:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/issue-with-ontario-drivers-licence-strike-t30236.0.html

HOW TO BRING CARS INTO CANADA:
Firstly, it is Not wise to bring-in Cars from any other country into Canada. Why? Cars are quite compititively priced in Canada. It's only its maintenance & the cost of Gas that'll kill you. Secondly, Canadian models are made specifically to withstand the 'extreme' cold conditions there. Our imported cars might not [less the ones from Europian or similar countries].

Thirdly, there are laws for Tire, Radiator etc. modifications, before we can register it in Canada. Why would we like to take that trouble? Fourthly, the transportation costs? It might just not be worth to bring-in cars from far-flung countries.

Import Cars From The Us:
Yes, be free to bring your car/s from the US by all means. But 'remember', we need to first 'export' the car from the US and again 'import' it into Canada, after we get-in. Documentations... documentations... However, quite a good detail about it is provided in this website:
http://www.auto-broker-magic.com/Canada_Import.html

ITEMS TO CARRY FROM HOMELAND:
Very debatable... I would say, do your maths first. Is the extra baggage costs worth the effort? Most items are readily available in Canada, also at very reasonable price.

Ditto for Indian Food & Spices [Rice, Dal, Pickles, Papad (?) etc.] And ditto for Italian [Pasta, Lasagna etc.], Japanese [Sushi, Tapanyaki, Teriyaki etc.], Tex-Mex, you name it.

Besides, many items are also not permitted entry. And there is otherwise a quality/quantity restriction as well. Check the CBSA website for those. Moreover, hiring a container full of goods? I'd say No... No. It may not be worthwhile at all.

What To Take? [Purely My Advise]:
1. Personal effects [for imdt use, large quantities... No]
2. General clothing [some warm ones also]
3. Laptop [no desk top, printer etc.]
4. Digicam / Camcorder
5. Heirlooms [heritage collections, murals, artifacts etc.] -Check CBSA rules.
6. Original Certificates / Documents
7. Prescription Medicines
8. Books & DVDs
9. Mobile Phone* [non CDMA] -a NA charger will be needed
*Only GSM850-1900MHz models [that's the Canadian frequency -not all countries have that]

What "Not" To Take? [Purely My Advise]:
1. Furniture [whatever, small or big]
2. TV [even if it's an LCD], Fridge, Washing machine etc.
3. Curtains, Bedspreads, Pillows & linens
4. Cars, Bikes etc.
5. Large-sized Toys of kids
6. Food [Perishable or Non-perishable] items
7. Over-the-Counter Medicines
8. Meat or Meat products [including Fowl, Fish etc.]

NOTE: Asian make electronic/electrical items won't work in Canada. [read 230 vs 110 Volts]

GOODS LISTS [FORM B4 / B4A]:
All goods that we carry, either 'on person' or 'following' needs to be 'listed' in form B4 / B4A, separately. These forms are available in the CBSA website, link given below:
http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf

It is the same form for 'Goods Accompanying' & 'Goods to follow'. We should club similar items in groups [eg. DVDs: Qty-98, Books: Qty-42 etc.].

The entire list should be priced against each group & totalled in the end. We should carry 'original' invoices for high-end items [Diamonds -MUST]. Others can be broadly/generally priced, but appropriate.

Jewelry items MUST be listed [each item wise]; and should carry their "photographs". We should print-out the pics under similar groups [eg. Rings -all in one or more pages, Necklaces -in another page etc.]

We'll need 2 copies of each form, as one would be kept by the CBSA & one would be returned to us, for 'customs' clearance. This 2nd copy will be signed & stamped by the CBSA at the POE.

NOTE: All goods brought for 'landing' are non-taxed. If we were to bring-in goods 'later', either by personal carriage or thru a transporter, this list MUST be stamped on the 1st Landing. Else, they will be 'dutiable'. No compromise on that is possible. That's the law.

ABOUT KID's SCHOOLING:
Canada has 2 types of schools -the 'Public Schools' & the 'Catholic Schools'. There are some 'ethnic' schools as well, but not for regular education. Most of our kids [say 70%] go to the Public Schools -this education is FREE. The Catholic Schools are Fee-Paid [payable by us].

Usually, our kids will be accepted imdtly into the *neighborhood school, whether we arrive mid-term or during a new session. There can be an 'entry test', but that's not for rejection -but for assessment of the extra care that the school need to provide to a kid.

Even if our kids are not very good in either of the 2 Canadian official languages -English &/or French, by law a school is required to provide admission to our kids.

*Each neighborhood will have their own Public School/s; and our kids are required to ONLY be admitted there. We have no choice on that. The only way out [if we think that a particular school is better] is to move our residence to that area [neighborhood]. We have to provide our 'residency contract' for this purpose.

School Websites:
Each province [& some cities] has its own 'school District Board'. All information can be viewed in those websites.
1) An example is the 'Toronto Dist. School Board', check this link:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/
2) For a 'ranking' overview of Canadian schools, you may like to check the following link:
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/reportcards/schoolperformance/

NOTE: Do not be hooked by the thought that the Catholic Schools are better than the Public Schools. Both are equally compititive in Edu-care. In fact some of the Public Schools are 'excellent' & remember, 70% Canadian kids study in them.

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I hope I've addressed most issues, if not all... to ease the process of our landing. If I missed out anything or if something is wrongly put, plz notify. Also other members who have more info to add may kindly post theirs under this thread, for the benefit of everyone.

All the best, buddies !
QORAX

 

ArkiDudz

Member
Sep 17, 2015
19
0
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
MVO
NOC Code......
2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14 Sep 2014
Doc's Request.
23 Jul 2015
Nomination.....
PER
AOR Received.
13 Dec 2014
IELTS Request
Attached
File Transfer...
30 Dec 2014
Med's Request
22 Sep 2014
Med's Done....
03 Oct 2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
14 Oct 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Soon
LANDED..........
Soon
lexy0319 said:
Hi,

sa part namin, sabay dumating yung medical request + yung additional documents required na kasama sa RPRF
tinuruan kami nung agency kung paano mag reply, mas madami nga yung additional documents sa akin kesa kay wifey(sya principal).

parang ganito format which ni follow namin yung letter ng CEM in chronological order.

naka attention sya sa CEM (ni shorcut/abbreviate kona lang ha)

>>>
In compliance to the procedures and requirments .... blah blah.
I am forwarding the following documents:

Principal applicant name (Principal Applicant) :
> Appendix A: RPRF na for me and my accompanying spouse name:
> Appendix B: Peronal History
> Appendix C: Original NBI Clearance
and so on based sa letter

Spouse Name (accompanying spouse)
> Appendix D: Personal History
> Appendix E: Original NBI Clearance
> Appendix F: Original Police Clearance
> Appendix G: Photocopy of passport entry/exit stamp....
> Appendix H: Certificate of Arrival/departture issued by BOI
> Appendix I: Photocopy of POEA Cert
and so on...
tapos yung last
> Appnedix M: Original valid police certificate from Saudi Arabia - presented through DHL express tracking and fingerprint card.

tapos sinabi lang namin na: The documents required to for the police cert has been forwarded/ ETD/ETA. in acquiring police cert based on web data, a representative should present in Saudi to process the police cert. ( or pwede mo siguro sabihin yung sinabi sayo sa PNG embassy)

Sa part ko is naghanap ako rep + embassy para sure kung sino mauna.
eh bumalik pa kasi ako for medical after 3mos kaya mas nauna ko nakuha yung police cert.

then wala naman reply CEM sa letter namin.
after namin mapasa yung last docs + last medical. received na PPR

Ang alam ko is you have 3-4months ata to complete yung docs requirements since ang basis na visa validity is one year upon issuance of medical request.

let me know if you still have question. PM me nalang or give your email address para ma answer ko.

gob bless.
In short po ba kahit di pa complete yung additional docs na hinihingi ng CEM pwede na isubmit within asking time (within 30 days binigay sa amin to comply).

2 additional docs po hiningi sa akin (Qatar Police Clearance Certificate & Singapore Police COC) and sa wife ko isa lang (Singapore Police COC). Our medical scheduled this week and we already done payment for RPRF. Yung Qatar PCC ko kasi baka di umabot ng 30 days but on process na. Salamat po sa info.
 

dmac11

Champion Member
Sep 11, 2013
1,250
128
Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
[b][color=navy]Manila[/color][/b]
NOC Code......
[b][color=navy]2234[/color][/b]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=navy]Aug15.2014[/color][/b]
Nomination.....
[b][color=navy]Dec18.2014[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=navy]May26.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=navy]May27.2015[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=navy]Jun08.2015[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=navy]Jul02.2015[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[b][color=navy]Jul09.2015[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[b][color=navy]Spring 2016[/color][/b]

iankay07

Star Member
Jul 24, 2014
103
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sent: Aug 22, 2014 Received: Aug 27, 2014
Nomination.....
CC Charged 21-11-2014 PER: 18-12-2014
Med's Request
25-05-2015
Med's Done....
25-05-2015, 29-05-2015
Passport Req..
27-07-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Decision Made: 11-08-2015 Visa Received: 18-08-2015
dmac11 said:
Hi kay,

I have done the same initially. Sent to WES my copy of the Diploma and the sealed envelope containing the Transcripts which originated from the university registrar. As long as it is sealed and labelled by the university.

Hope this helps :)
Thanks dmac! Will do the same for my hubby! :) napagastos pa pala ako noon hehehe
 

BeautifulStars

Star Member
Jan 21, 2015
54
5
Philippines
Category........
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Dec-2014
Nomination.....
26-Feb-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
27-Jul-2015
Med's Done....
18-Aug-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10-Sep-2015
VISA ISSUED...
02-October-2015
LANDED..........
In God's perfect time
Visa on Hand na po kami ng family ko!!! Truly, if you persevere after all the failures, there will be victory especially if you put God first in it. All the Glory and Honor unto Him!!! Praise to The Lord Almighty!!!
 

mmquebec

Star Member
Dec 6, 2012
136
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-04-2015
Doc's Request.
o4-12-2014
Nomination.....
CSQ 26-02-2015
AOR Received.
17-07-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
July 2015
Med's Request
19-08-2015(With RPRF)
Med's Done....
28-08-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-09-2015. Submission Sept 25, 2015. Decision made Oct 16, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Oct 16, 2015. VISA RECEIVED..Oct 27, 2015
LANDED..........
March 11, 2016
BeautifulStars said:
Visa on Hand na po kami ng family ko!!! Truly, if you persevere after all the failures, there will be victory especially if you put God first in it. All the Glory and Honor unto Him!!! Praise to The Lord Almighty!!!
Beautiful Stars congrats. when did you summit your passport to MVO?