The application time starts from the day, you get SA. I have landed in Canada on 17th July 2015. Somebody if needbe please update the spreadsheet with info.
Also thought to share my experience.
1. Never go for remedical on ur own, in remedical only certain tests are required. When u get the remedical request just tell the doctor they write urgent on ur remedical case and get the data uploaded at earliest. Also, dont think that ur ECAS will be updated with the remedical results as in case of remedical it ECAS doesnt get updated, atleast not happened in My case
2. In case your file is decision made and you have not got a PPR in one week, please dont wait even for a day, go for an MP enquiry. There is absolutely no harm of a MP enquiries, it helps a lot.
3. About landing in Canada, it is very easy, no requirement as such to carry money. Please make sure you give canada address to immigration officer at Airport.
4. Even if you are not carrying a list of items and gold evaluation with you at the time of entrance that is not at all a problem and you can also get that submitted in any later entry into canada
5. Try to update your address on ECAS by gng into " Change of Address Option" on cic website as not doing this may lead to delay in PR card.
6. Apply for SIN no and MSP at earliest
7. Make sure you carry travel insurance for atleast three months as government does not cover you in insurance for first 3 months. Getting Insurance from India is way too cheaper than in Canada
8. You do not need a PR card to open a Bank account or for a credit card, you can do the same with COPR (Conformation of Permanent Residency) paper and passport
9. You can drive for 3 months in British Columbia (That i am sure of) but while driving u need to have your passport and copr with you
10. Please carry a proof of insurance of a vehicle (2 or 4 wheeler) from your insurance company for last 3 to 4 years, preferably insurance where there is no claim, this will help you to get a great discount when you buy a car insurance in Canada, please note here car insurance is very expensive.
I think i have listed too much
Last but not the least, Congrats to all who have got IP, DM or PPR & all the best who are awaiting. Dont worry you will get visa soon, it is a process that needs to be followed and takes time
