FULL DOCS TO MANILA VISA OFFICE OCT-DEC 2010

[professor]

Congrats Weng.

 

[eager_ruby]

So difficult to get NBI nowadays in Philippines. Yesterday, we were struggling at Robinsons Mall. Imagine, we were there at 3am just to be in the quieu. There's no more Renewals....it's like applying it all over again. Unlike before which is only 3 days for the releasing but this time we were requested to claim our NBI after 12 working days, we have to wait till May 11 to claim it, something that irritates us considering this is the only requirement that is pending for us.
Anybody with same experience?......is there a way that we can ask the NBI officer to fasttrack it? Should I've known that this is happening nowadays, I should have requested ours in Philippine Embassy, Riyadh.

 

[vincelynn]

wow saya saya nmn.. sana ako na next na mag ka roon over sa excited na ako.. I emailed the embassy and they told me this hehe... kaya sa mga wala pang mr intay intay lang tau

Dear Applicant,

Your file is currently queued for review and no further action is required by you at this time.

We regret that we are unable to provide a specific timeframe for the finalization of the application, and we appreciate your understanding while you wait to hear more from our office.


kaya pray pa din tau hehe

oo mishi pray pa din tyu... dadating na yung senyo ni gerlalo...buti nga at nagrep sayo cem samin kaya bakit hindi.. deadma na lang kaya yon? God bless

 

[vincelynn]

So difficult to get NBI nowadays in Philippines. Yesterday, we were struggling at Robinsons Mall. Imagine, we were there at 3am just to be in the quieu. There's no more Renewals....it's like applying it all over again. Unlike before which is only 3 days for the releasing but this time we were requested to claim our NBI after 12 working days, we have to wait till May 11 to claim it, something that irritates us considering this is the only requirement that is pending for us.
Anybody with same experience?......is there a way that we can ask the NBI officer to fasttrack it? Should I've known that this is happening nowadays, I should have requested ours in Philippine Embassy, Riyadh.

ganun ho talaga parang auto hit yng nbi for abroad... kahit nung kumuha kame pinabalik din kame sana kinausap nyo yng guy baka pwedeng pa expedite dahil kailangan na para sa papers...

 

[anata]

ganun ho talaga parang auto hit yng nbi for abroad... kahit nung kumuha kame pinabalik din kame sana kinausap nyo yng guy baka pwedeng pa expedite dahil kailangan na para sa papers...

ganun nga! ang sabi is mga embassy mismo ang ng request nun.. baka may further check silang ginagawa..

 

[azneita]

Congrats Weng.

weng congrats! When ka mgpapa medical? @ professor : hi prof how's ur medical? Saan ka nag medical? Wow in 3 mnths time visa kna! Congrats!

 

[pisces18k]

So difficult to get NBI nowadays in Philippines. Yesterday, we were struggling at Robinsons Mall. Imagine, we were there at 3am just to be in the quieu. There's no more Renewals....it's like applying it all over again. Unlike before which is only 3 days for the releasing but this time we were requested to claim our NBI after 12 working days, we have to wait till May 11 to claim it, something that irritates us considering this is the only requirement that is pending for us.
Anybody with same experience?......is there a way that we can ask the NBI officer to fasttrack it? Should I've known that this is happening nowadays, I should have requested ours in Philippine Embassy, Riyadh.

Eager_ruby,

Yes, wala na talaga renewals now sa NBI. You need to apply as if it is your initial application. So kelangan makipagsiksikan sa napakaraming tao at napakahabang pila. But good thing here in Davao, it takes only 1 day to get the clearance as long as hindi ka hit. In our case with my wife, hindi kami na hit so we applied 7am at nakuha na namin by 4pm. Tiis lang talaga sa pila.


@ Weng: congratz sa VISA mo!

 

[weng]

congrats weng ;D ;D ;D

thanks pam!kailan alis nyo?

 

[jabba_83]

finally got my visa!!!thank you all!! ;D ;D ;D

Congratulations Weng!!!!! ;D

Ay matanong ko pala guys sa mga papalis na...CIC kasi agent ko.. regarding sa proof of funds kasi ang sinabi ang dadalhin 70% combination ng bank draft at cash (CAD + little amount of $ na gagastusin sa byahe) eto rin ba sinabi sa inyo or plan nyo? thanks

 

[azneita]

Congratulations Weng!!!!! ;D

Ay matanong ko pala guys sa mga papalis na...CIC kasi agent ko.. regarding sa proof of funds kasi ang sinabi ang dadalhin 70% combination ng bank draft at cash (CAD + little amount of $ na gagastusin sa byahe) eto rin ba sinabi sa inyo or plan nyo? thanks

Proof of 'Landing' Funds:
-Do we take the Bank Statement or otherwise ?

How Much needed to Show at the Airport/POE :
No. of Pax ........... Funds Required -CAD
1 ....................... $11,086
2 ....................... $13,801
3 ....................... $16,967
4 ....................... $20,599
5 ....................... $23,364
6 ....................... $26,350
7 or more ........... $29,337

Is it necessary to carry the P.O.F. while 'Landing' ?

100%. A part of the 'Record of Landing' "Interview" is to ensure 'sustainability' in Canada by the applicant. The IO must ensure that you carry enough funds [based on LICO] which will help you settle easily, w/out any burden on Canadian Social Services. Remember, except for 'refugees' under the Refugees Protection Act, Canada doesn't offer financial assistance for any other categories of applicants.

Irrespective of the no. of family members performing the 1st landing, the entire POF [as per the chart above] must be shown to the IO (immigration Officer) at the POE ( Port of Entry). Subsequent 'landings' by the 'accompanying dependents' do not need to show the POF.

That means, whether the PA ( Principal Applicant) alone or one or more of his family members are 'landing' for the 1st time, the above funds are required. It's another matter whether the IO at the POE doesn't ask for it [very often that happens]. But, w/out the POF our entry can be 'Denied'.

Bank Statement/s as POF:
This issue has been dealt in detail [recurs frequently] here. The fact remains that we will actually need those monies once we land. Under avg, & usual circumstances -the POF described by the CIC is a necessity to survive in Canada, w/out a job, for approx. 6 months. Thus, in all earnestness we 'must' carry the 'landing funds' in a 'liquid' format* -easily accessible anytime upon landing.

Now, not all Bank Statements would be acceptable for 'landing'. There are instances when a Bank Statement was negated and the applicant was denied entry. I learnt it from the various forums & listening to the experiences of some families in Canada. Most 3rd world bank's statements will not be acceptable. Some examples were given, but I refrain to put-it-up here.

However, the statement/s of banks from UK, US, Norway, ANZ etc. were accepted in quite a few cases [I know of one personally]. Also, statement/s of International Banks [having a presence in Canada] were acceptable, viz. HSBC, Stanchart, RBC etc. But again, one case stated that their Citibank Statement was not accepted.

Now, here's a dichotomy. Our landing is supposed to be one of the most beautiful experiences of our lifetime. We have given our entirety to this process, didn't we? Something we had been looking forward to -for quite some time now. What if a particular IO refuses to accept our bank statement?

Well, we have learnt that many of the bank's statement they do accept, but what if? And then, would we be running around towards all the possible hierarchy in the CBSA at the POE for a solution -which might come by, for sure? But won't that mar the thrills of our 'long-awaited-anticipated' first-foot into the Canadian soil? Do we take that chance? Is it that important to carry the bank statement than expect to come-out of the airport, with the family & kids, in 30-45 minutes, smoothly?

*I recommend carrying them in : (Liquid Assets/Format )
• Some Cash,
• TCs (traveler's Check)
• a Bank Draft [it takes about 30+ days to encash that]. -all the 3 formats [only], NO Bank Statement/s.

Note: Also to reiterate that all Immigration Consultants will tell you to carry 'only' one or more of the 3 above. They wouldn't advice you to take a bank statement, why? -Check-it out with some of them

(got ths from QORAX - thanx)

 

[anata]

Proof of 'Landing' Funds:
-Do we take the Bank Statement or otherwise ?

How Much needed to Show at the Airport/POE :
No. of Pax ........... Funds Required -CAD
1 ....................... $11,086
2 ....................... $13,801
3 ....................... $16,967
4 ....................... $20,599
5 ....................... $23,364
6 ....................... $26,350
7 or more ........... $29,337

Is it necessary to carry the P.O.F. while 'Landing' ?

100%. A part of the 'Record of Landing' "Interview" is to ensure 'sustainability' in Canada by the applicant. The IO must ensure that you carry enough funds [based on LICO] which will help you settle easily, w/out any burden on Canadian Social Services. Remember, except for 'refugees' under the Refugees Protection Act, Canada doesn't offer financial assistance for any other categories of applicants.

Irrespective of the no. of family members performing the 1st landing, the entire POF [as per the chart above] must be shown to the IO (immigration Officer) at the POE ( Port of Entry). Subsequent 'landings' by the 'accompanying dependents' do not need to show the POF.

That means, whether the PA ( Principal Applicant) alone or one or more of his family members are 'landing' for the 1st time, the above funds are required. It's another matter whether the IO at the POE doesn't ask for it [very often that happens]. But, w/out the POF our entry can be 'Denied'.

Bank Statement/s as POF:
This issue has been dealt in detail [recurs frequently] here. The fact remains that we will actually need those monies once we land. Under avg, & usual circumstances -the POF described by the CIC is a necessity to survive in Canada, w/out a job, for approx. 6 months. Thus, in all earnestness we 'must' carry the 'landing funds' in a 'liquid' format* -easily accessible anytime upon landing.

Now, not all Bank Statements would be acceptable for 'landing'. There are instances when a Bank Statement was negated and the applicant was denied entry. I learnt it from the various forums & listening to the experiences of some families in Canada. Most 3rd world bank's statements will not be acceptable. Some examples were given, but I refrain to put-it-up here.

However, the statement/s of banks from UK, US, Norway, ANZ etc. were accepted in quite a few cases [I know of one personally]. Also, statement/s of International Banks [having a presence in Canada] were acceptable, viz. HSBC, Stanchart, RBC etc. But again, one case stated that their Citibank Statement was not accepted.

Now, here's a dichotomy. Our landing is supposed to be one of the most beautiful experiences of our lifetime. We have given our entirety to this process, didn't we? Something we had been looking forward to -for quite some time now. What if a particular IO refuses to accept our bank statement?

Well, we have learnt that many of the bank's statement they do accept, but what if? And then, would we be running around towards all the possible hierarchy in the CBSA at the POE for a solution -which might come by, for sure? But won't that mar the thrills of our 'long-awaited-anticipated' first-foot into the Canadian soil? Do we take that chance? Is it that important to carry the bank statement than expect to come-out of the airport, with the family & kids, in 30-45 minutes, smoothly?

*I recommend carrying them in : (Liquid Assets/Format )
• Some Cash,
• TCs (traveler's Check)
• a Bank Draft [it takes about 30+ days to encash that]. -all the 3 formats [only], NO Bank Statement/s.

Note: Also to reiterate that all Immigration Consultants will tell you to carry 'only' one or more of the 3 above. They wouldn't advice you to take a bank statement, why? -Check-it out with some of them

(got ths from QORAX - thanx)

may kulang lang ng konti yung proof of funds nya.. hehehe
eto ang nsa CIC website.. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

Number of
Family Members Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars)
1 $11,115
2 $13,837
3 $17,011
4 $20,654
5 $23,425
6 $26,419
7 or more $29,414

 

[azneita]

Thanks anata

 

[pam72]

thanks pam!kailan alis nyo?

hi weng mapapaaga kami para di kami ma weather shock by july na kami aalis. kayu kelan alis nyu?

 

[ARABELLATHERESE]

about NBI, sa main-Taft ako kumuha nun, 5am nandun naku then pinapasok na kami ng 6am, infairness natapos naman ako ng 8am.. auto hit nga and i was asked to be back after 2weeks, pero i just want to try my luck kasi confident naman ako na walang kapangalan and kakakuha ko lang ng nbi 9months ago so i went back after 4 days which is friday pm konti tao, pumila lang ako sa claim area and yes cleared na nga ang name ko and i was able to get my clearance in just 3mins..

 

[vincelynn]

Hello mga kaforumates,

Kailangan ko ng tulong at advice...baka meron naman same case dito ng sakin...We received a reply from CEM,nagemail kasi kame sa knila updating them about my current status that I am 18 weeks preggy then nirererequire kame ng booking certificate and proof that the airline will allow me to board kahit 28 to 32 weeks pregnant. nagpabook po ako sa St. Rapahel for July at nagtanong ako kung pwede magpagawa ng booking certificate, pinadalhan nila ako ng Itinerary with confirmation kada isang tao sa pamilya ko at sinabe nung nagbook sakin... yon na daw ang booking certificate.... Sa palagay nyo po ba pwede ko na yun isubmit sa CEM? tumawag naman ako sa Cathay Pacific, nirefer lang ako sa website at hindi daw kasi sila nag iissue ng certification. basta upon boarding daw I should have my OB's Med clearance and I just need to fill out forms then I'm good to board the plane as a regular passenger.

Please baka meron kayong idea... ayaw ko naman kasi magkamali ng isusubmit sa CEM....


Salamat sa magrereply.. Godbless!!!

Vincelynn