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msaeed said:
Dear Mates

I have passed level G driving test in first attempt.

Shukar Al Hamdo Lillah

Stay Blessed

Many congratulations Saeed bhai.... you will always be a source of inspiration for all of us!

Regards,
Ali
 
msaeed said:
Dear Mates

I have passed level G driving test in first attempt.

Shukar Al Hamdo Lillah

Stay Blessed

Congrates Saeed bahe..

Looks quite busy.. no update .

Stay blessed

Regards
 
ali_aff said:
You are not allowed to carry more than USD 3,000/- or equivalent amount in cash.....make CAD DD in your own name or carry Traveller's cheque.... open a account in Canadian bank in Canada and deposit minimum of required fund and carry statement with you.

Thanks for the reply but who told u that we are not allowed to carry more than 3,00 USD? As per regulations in Pakistan, there is a limit of 5,000 USD per person. And we are two persons (me and wife), so i guess i can carry 10,000 USD in cash, 5 K wit me and 5 K with spouse, and i am planning to manage rest through Demand Draft in my name. And as far as landing in canada is concerned, there is no limit on amount that one can bring into canada but it has to be declared explicitly on this form http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf or in person to the CBSA office within the airport, prior to clearing security.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/ttd-vdd-eng.html
 
Arch.Eng said:
Hi Khattak007,

You can. You can even bring greater amount if you want in cash. you just need to declare them at the borders when landing and to have the proof from the bank you cashed the money from. Something like an official receipt that you cashed this amount from your account for example with your name and date on it.

For reference type the following line in google search. I cant post links.

bsf5052: Crossing the border with $10,000 or more?


I quoted the following from the website.


Crossing the border with $10,000 or more?

Money laundering and terrorist financing are international problems. Money laundering in Canada alone is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. To help fight these criminal activities, the Government of Canada has introduced the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

Under the legislation, there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring into or take out of Canada, nor is it illegal to do so. However, you now have to report to a border services officer amounts equal to or greater than CAN$10,000, or its equivalent in a foreign currency that you are bringing into or taking out of Canada.

This reporting requirement will assist the government in its efforts to:

investigate and prosecute offences related to money laundering and terrorist financing;
respond to the threat posed by organized crime; and
fulfill international commitments to fight transnational crime.
Reporting requirements

How to report

In person at a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office

If you are entering or leaving Canada and are carrying $10,000 or more, or its equivalent in a foreign currency including any combination of coins, domestic or foreign bank notes, and securities, such as travellers cheques, stocks and bonds, you have to complete Form E677, Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report – Individual. If the currency or monetary instruments that you are reporting are not your own, you will be required to complete Form E667, Cross-Border Currency or Monetary Instruments Report – General. You must complete the reporting form, sign it, and hand it to a border services officer at the nearest CBSA office that is open at the time you are travelling.
Regards,


Thank you for the detailed reply. I got your point and here is what i am planning to do

1. I'll take around 8,000 CAD in cash, 4 K with me and 4 K with my spouse (As there is a limit of 5,000 USD per person in Pakistan so i do not want any delays at airport)
2. Secondly i will get Demand Draft payable in my or my spouse name for rest of the money. And for demand draft there are two options
a. Open Foreign currency account (USD account) in Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and get a Demand Draft in CAD payable to me or spouse
or
b. Get a Demand draft payable in my name from Western UNion or some other money exchange service.

Questions:
1. Is my Plan for carrying 8,000 CAD in cash OK?
2. Which is the best option 2.a or 2.b ?

Note I am travelling from Pakistan to Canada in few days time.

Any help / guidance will be highly appreciated.
 
khattak007 said:
Thank you for the detailed reply. I got your point and here is what i am planning to do

1. I'll take around 8,000 CAD in cash, 4 K with me and 4 K with my spouse (As there is a limit of 5,000 USD per person in Pakistan so i do not want any delays at airport)
2. Secondly i will get Demand Draft payable in my or my spouse name for rest of the money. And for demand draft there are two options
a. Open Foreign currency account (USD account) in Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and get a Demand Draft in CAD payable to me or spouse
or
b. Get a Demand draft payable in my name from Western UNion or some other money exchange service.

Questions:
1. Is my Plan for carrying 8,000 CAD in cash OK?
2. Which is the best option 2.a or 2.b ?

Note I am travelling from Pakistan to Canada in few days time.

Any help / guidance will be highly appreciated.
Hi, HSBC provide international account opening service (for a fee it's GBP50 in UK). Your local HSBC branch will help you to open new current account and credit card in Canada using your credit rating from your country. Once this is done you can transfer fund from your local HSBC account to HSBC canada for free and register for online banking. Just bring your Canadian bank statement (online) to show it to the officers.
 
msaeed said:
Dear Mates

I have passed level G driving test in first attempt.

Shukar Al Hamdo Lillah

Stay Blessed

Mubarakain Sir Jee!!!! :D
 
khattak007 said:
Thank you for the detailed reply. I got your point and here is what i am planning to do

1. I'll take around 8,000 CAD in cash, 4 K with me and 4 K with my spouse (As there is a limit of 5,000 USD per person in Pakistan so i do not want any delays at airport)
2. Secondly i will get Demand Draft payable in my or my spouse name for rest of the money. And for demand draft there are two options
a. Open Foreign currency account (USD account) in Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and get a Demand Draft in CAD payable to me or spouse
or
b. Get a Demand draft payable in my name from Western UNion or some other money exchange service.

Questions:
1. Is my Plan for carrying 8,000 CAD in cash OK?
2. Which is the best option 2.a or 2.b ?

Note I am travelling from Pakistan to Canada in few days time.

Any help / guidance will be highly appreciated.

Salam;

You are planning in the right direction. As far as making of Draft is concerned, 2b is the better option. I dont know much about western union but NBP Exchange Compnay Ltd. could assist you in the matter. Charges for making draft is PKR.2500 and exchange rates are competitive as it is fully owned subsidiary of NBP. Please visit http://www.nbpecl.com/ . Hope this helps.

Please keep in mind that after opening an account in Canada, The draft takes approx 25-30 days in clearing ( According to one of my friend in Canada) so one should have sufficient cash in hand to meet the expenses.

Good Luck and pray for all of us.

Regards.
 
My timeline is similar to yours.. In my GCMS notes, file status is "Put Away" and next review date is 30.06.2015. I don't know how LVO works..

hussain12015 said:
No movement. Looooooonnnnnggggg silence from his/her side. Only we can pray. In my Case 6 month is on still no news after PER. Hope LVO will send a lot of MR in this month. just pray
 
VG2014 said:
Congrats Patricia08.

Thanks VG! I've replied to your PM.
 
mmhmmh said:
Dear Friends

I am done with the Medical examinations 2 days ago and today I sent the updated PCC as per LVO request,,, how long will it take till I get the passport request

one more question for KSA residents if someone had similar experience,,, how long the embassy takes in average to sent passport back with visa after submission

Appreciating your help as I am planning for my summer vacation and need to know the average timeline of the process

regards




Hi there

What is your timeline and who is your visa officer?
 
Hi guys

Good news to share.
I have received PPR and have submitted passports for visa stamping.

Wish all of you a very good luck.
 
msaeed said:
Dear Mates

I have passed level G driving test in first attempt.

Shukar Al Hamdo Lillah

Stay Blessed


Dear Msaeed

Congrats. Can you kindly share the experience? In which province you appeared for driving test?
 
Received PPR jut now!!!!!

But still no DM on ecas.
 
SK1123 said:
Received PPR jut now!!!!!

But still no DM on ecas.

Congrats Brother.....
 
SK1123 said:
Received PPR jut now!!!!!

But still no DM on ecas.

Congratulations. Dont worry, it will be updated in a few days. Make sure you send the passport to the embassy as instruction as soon as you can. They are taking about three to four weeks these days for visa stamping