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MY LANDING EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATIONS

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Hi,
Here are two landing experience by amilatan and SISH7255 (original cut past)
May it help, :)
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Best Landing experience with precautions.
« on: 05-11-2011, 16:04:27 »
amilatan
Respective all Members,
Thank you for ur help , suggestions, guidelines ,provided during my last 6 months with this forum.
I resigned from mu UK job n left to india in the first week of oct. on oct 19th i travelled with Lufthansa from
Mumbai -Frankfurt-toronto -Winnipeg. try Akbartravelsonline.com for ur flight search .they have cheapest options available online.
got my ticket for just 33k.(as a frequent traveler ,i have used almost every website during my last 15 yrs of travel.but i found akbar travel more cheaper than others).but u can still explore other options if available.
Landed in Toronto with delayed flight.it was evening 4 :00.but wasnt too busy on immigration counter. at first counter ,once u tell them that u r there for immigration. they will direct u to special counter.(very friendly officers,very polite).
at second counter,which is only for new immigrants,Officer will ask u only for COPR, passport,landing form/custom form,( which airline staff gives u before landing.customs form is simple, fill it as asked including ur landing amount if exceeding CAD5000) and address where u r heading to.he will counter sign COPR n will return u copy.and he will warmly welcome you to Canada, "land of opportunities". at the end of a lane theres a counter for newly immigrants , where they hand u out some pamplets (guidlines to follow).
then move to the luggage belt, collect ur luggage,head for exit(custom clearence),show officer ur custom form,he will send u to special custom clearence counter. another friendly officer will welcome u .and will ask u to submit ur B4/B4A if u dont have good to follow list,he will be more than happy.(saves his time n efforts).in ur B4 form (Goods u carry along list).include everything that has value ,even if its too old.they dont check or compare the price.its just for them to put the figure in ur custom reciepts. now most important ,disclose all d monetary ,cash/dd/tc in any currency to the officer.he converts everything fairly into CAD(on calculator) n write the same in ur cutoms reciept.7/10 times he will ask u just to show d amount but not to count.For TC's n DD he will write random no. on that reciepts.so do carry ur settlement amount with u. dont spoil d party for a Baloon .try nto to carry any agricultural products ,pickles,sausage etc,,,becoz u have to declare them .and then u have to open all ur luggage to satisfy them .finally they throw it in garbage. and if u dont declare n they catch u,then, id ont know what they do to u?or what effect it will be on ur further course?.
after customs officer will welcome u ,one more time n guide u to exit..U r free to explore,,,
Whole procedure take less time than typing this story. hardly 45-60 minutes ,if there's a que of 5-6 passengers.
After this procedure, i took connecting flight to winnipeg,Manitoba.Had a good friend of mine to recieve me.so didnt had to worry for accomodation n all.next day went to Service canada for SIN no. took only 15 min. carry copr copy along.
go to the bank, preferbly which has more presence, easily accesible, with low monthly charges n more free transations,online facility. i chose CIBC. they r everyhere in winnipeg .very next day went to kijiji.ca for job search n gave my first interview on 5th day ,got first job on 10th day. in d meantime gave interview on every day.but took job resulted from 1st interview.as that was d earliest.didnt wait for choice.sooner d better.

On 6th day i went to manitoba health services, registered for Health services, got my card immidiately.except alberta n manitoba,,u have to wait 3 months for health card n health services.
on day 7 went to MPI (manitoba public insurance),registerd for driving licence,paid 20 $ (10 for written test n 10 for handbook).1 whole day spent in reading handbook,solved some quizes online at mpi.ca.next day went for driving test(writtene),passed,n got eligible to use my indian driving license for next 3 month,before 3 months have to give road test n thats it, i will get canadian driving license.road test costs 60 $.
NOTE- for license registration u need to provide 2 residential proofs,,1 ) ur health card 2)when bank account is opened ,bank will give u one VOID check with address n signature.. u can use that as a address proof. .3) PR card. but it takes 2 months atleast two delivered at ur address.

Jobs are easily available ,if ur harworking.u can search on kijiji.ca
Residences also available on kijiji.ca but most of the time asks for references.its always good to have them,friend,family,anyone...if not then landlords/agencies will ask for alternative options).
Thats it from my side,looking forward,as days passes ,will update from my side.
Thanks once again,
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/best-landing-experience-with-precautions-t87342.0.html
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My landing experience
« on: 13-07-2011, 08:43:13 »
SISH7255
Hello guys,

By the grace of almighty God I reached Toronto on 4th July.

The immigration process was easy at the airport since there was not much queue ahead of us. But later on many new immigrants lined up behind us.

At the newly landed immigrant counter, the officer only checked my bank draft for POF but not counted the actual money that I was carrying.

We were neither given any booklets/palmplatets anywhere nor given any information meant for newly landed immigrants.

At customs, a lady officer asked me about goods to follow list. I told her, I do not have any goods to follow but I have “goods accompanying list” with photographs of gold jewellery. I tried to show her but she said its ok, and allowed us to exit. She did not bother to take one copy of it either.

SIN Card application: When I arrive in Canada, myself and two kids were terribly sick. After rest of 2 days I went to nearby services Canada office and applied for SIN card for all of us. We had pre-filled SIN card application forms ready but they do not require that. We did not take kids with us (13yrs and 10 years old) for SIN card application and no signature is required anywhere.
The only important is ur COPR(landing papers) and passports.

Took "Public mobile" connections for me and my wife. Just 15$ per month plus taxes but no caller ID. If you need caller ID 5$ more per month ( I came to know later). It is unlimited free local calling within Canada. For unlimited international calling (many countries including India) it is 30$ +taxes.

Got internet connection from Rogers since they have promotions going on.

Some aftershocks:

1) Since I had plenty luggage (8 big suitcases+ 4 small) my relative had organised a big vehicle to pick me up from the airport. When I was heading towards my apartment I came to know that the van driver itself is a qualified electrical engineer(B.Eng.) with many years of experience in his home country. He said, he could't get a job so driving a van for time being (?). He landed 7 years ago. It was relatively big shock for me because I am also an Electrical Engineer

But hold on-
I met one Indian lady who came to visit my relative, @ 40 years of age, landed 10 years ago, now working as a Director in a big American company (based in Canada)

Met one Mecnanical Engineer, landed 6 years ago, doing menial job for 2.5 years after landing, got upgraded his education in Canadian university and now working in a govt. with very high salary.

This is all about my landing and experiences.

You guys need any help ? Please PM me, I will do my best to help you out.

God bless you all.

Regards,
SISH7255
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/my-landing-experience-t76570.0.html
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-Motel6- http://www.motel6.com/?WT.srch=1
-Studio6 - http://www.staystudio6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1908
-Derry Guest House - http://www.darryhouse.net/dh/index.htm
-SafeHomeStay - http://www.safehomestay.com/
-Best Western Hotel - http://www.bestwestern.com/
-Holiday Inn Express - http://www.hiexpress.com/
-Alisa guest house - http://www.alisaguesthome.com/

Hope that helps, :)

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Great Job Hmisabpk.Highly appreciable.I read every page.Pls keep it up.Many many thanks for good job.
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Great Job Hmisabpk.Highly appreciable.I read every page.Pls keep it up.Many many thanks for good job.
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Thank you Chander for appriciating and nice words,
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hmisabpk said:
We wish all members a very happy Eid and Hajj Mubak those are performing hajj.

(عيدكم مبارك ( كل عام وأنتم بخير



Eid Mubarak!!...عيد مبارك


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عيد مبارك و كل عام و انتم بخير ان شاء الله
 

hmisabpk

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Thanks cissino
Your time line shows since long you are waiting patiently, God will help you and it would be worthy wait. What is your NOC ?
God bless you and Happy Eid

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App. Filed.......
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Doc's Request.
Submitted with Application
AOR Received.
29-03-2011
IELTS Request
Submitted along with application
File Transfer...
08-04-2011(RBVO) ,In-process with processing date:18 -o6-12
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hmisabpk said:
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Bilingual Link - The Bilingual Job Fair - Public Services Fair
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Location: TBA (Toronto, Ontario)
November 3, 2011 (THURSDAY)

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Mississauga International Centre
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Suite 120
November 4, 2011 (FRIDAY)
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November 9, 2011 (WEDNESDAY, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

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November 12, 2011 (SATURDAY, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

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Nice job buddy.
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Hi hmisabpk,
How are you doing?

Quick questions please :-
1) I noticed that the B4 form can be typed and printed from the website. I was wondering if the form could be handwritten. I plan to print a few blank copies and have them written at my own time. Is that allowed or it has to be strictly typed?

2) Do we have to mention everything that we bring? Can we state the items in general e.g. clothes, toiletries, shoes, etc. Do you need to indicate a value for all these that we state on the form? Can you give me some examples please.

3) What about gold (jewellery) that are worn e.g. bracelet, chain and wedding band. Do we need to take a photograph of all those and declare as well?

Guess that's all for now. Thanks a million.

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Androse said:
Hi hmisabpk, How are you doing? Quick questions please :-
1) I noticed that the B4 form can be typed and printed from the website. I was wondering if the form could be handwritten. I plan to print a few blank copies and have them written at my own time. Is that allowed or it has to be strictly typed?
2) Do we have to mention everything that we bring? Can we state the items in general e.g. clothes, toiletries, shoes, etc. Do you need to indicate a value for all these that we state on the form? Can you give me some examples please.
3) What about gold (jewellery) that are worn e.g. bracelet, chain and wedding band. Do we need to take a photograph of all those and declare as well? Guess that's all for now. Thanks a million.
Androse
Hi, Androse
Thanks I'm doing well.
1. No problem with handwritten use capital letters and black ink
2.State the general items and value (exp: Personal belonging, kids wears etc......value CAD $ 2000)
3. Better to include every thing in Jewellery list and present market value, Yes need photograph, all jewellery can be in one-two picture together

hope that help,

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hmisabpk said:
Hi, Androse
Thanks I'm doing well.
1. No problem with handwritten use capital letters and black ink
2.State the general items and value (exp: Personal belonging, kids wears etc......value CAD $ 2000)
3. Better to include every thing in Jewellery list and present market value, Yes need photograph, all jewellery can be in one-two picture together

hope that help,

hmisabpk
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If you are staying at basement apartment there will be signal problem, so Fido will be best plan.
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Landline many service providers are providing the services, including internet connection and internet phone they are somehow cheap but, some need to sign contact, quality and service are vary company to company.

http://www.bell.ca/Home_Phone
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Some have the plan like mobilicity etc... add $ 20 unlimited to many contries including India, some home phone plans are $ 30/month unlimited to 60 countries.
But many people are using calling cards, value of $1 card will give you 120 – 140 minutes in week expiry, so if $ 4-5 cards will be sufficient to call every day. I am personally using them, good quality and service then why have to waste $20-30 CAD every month, while I can manage with $5 per month with my mobile phone plan?
Now days everyone has messenger, gtalk and sykpe that give you free calling features, lot of saving.

Hope that helps,

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Absolutely amazing!
Beauty of Mathematics !!!!!!!



1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321



1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111


9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888


Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:


1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321


Now, take a look at this...
101%
>From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to
GIVE OVER 100%.
How about ACHIEVING 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
If:
H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K
8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%
And:
K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E
11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But:
A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E
1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%
THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:
L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!


Hope that will work

Regards with prayer

hmisabpk