Newly landed Pakistani immigrants in Toronto join here please!

[cocknbull]

i get 7.5 in speaking. 6.5 listning. reading and writing is 6, total is 6.5 am I eligible for FSW CAUSE in the site i saw 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system

Hi!

Yes you are eligible as minimum Ielts required in each band is 6.

Check this link for all points allocation for FWSC going to open in May 2013

http://www.newroots.ca/new_independent.htm

 

[SAZ-CAN]

Pulling it up and putting this info in case some one has not seen it.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t132248.0.html

How to obtain Canadian driving license for Pakistanis immigrating from Pakistan to Canada

This procedure is for Ontario province though other provinces have more or less same rules

In Pakistan we have Right hand drive vehicles but in Canada they have left hand drive vehicles so some training may be needed to adjust road conditions.


Which Canadian category licence we can get

1. If we have over 24 months 'Pakistani' driving experience -we can get the Ontario full G Driving License.
2. If we have over 12 months [but less than 24 months] Pakistani driving experience -we can get the Ontario G2 Driving License.
3. If we have less than 12 months Pakistani experience or no experience we can get the Ontario G1 license.
4. In any case we will be required to complete a vision test and pass the knowledge test


Step-1 -Before we 'Land':

1. We must obtain a "No objection Certificate" (NOC) from the country's Roads & Transport Authority, explaining our D/License stating how old our license is and how much driving experience we have from Pakistan.


Step-2 -The Tests to take:

If we have over 24 months experience

Based on the over 24 months Authentication Letter (NOC)

1. We will need to pass the vision test and knowledge test.
2. we will need to attempt the G2 Road test.
3. If we pass the G2 Test, we will get the full G license.

If we only have 12-24 months experience


1. We will need to pass the vision test and knowledge test.
2. we will need to attempt the G1 Road Test.
2. Upon successfully passing the G1 road test we will get the G2 driving license.
3. With a G2 license there is a wait period of 12 months and then we can take a G2 road test.
4. If we pass G2 test we will get full G licence.

If we have less than 12 months experience or no experience at all

1. We will need to pass the vision test and knowledge test.
2. If we pass we will get G1 license.
3. With G1 license there is a wait period of 12 months after which we can take G1 test to get G2 license.
4. With a G2 license there is a wait period of 12 months after which we can take a G2 road test.
5. If we pass G2 test we will get full G licence.


The License Grading Explained [G1, G2 & G]:


G1 licence

By law, when you have a G1 licence, you must:

Maintain a zero blood alcohol level (no alcohol in your blood)
Make sure every passenger with you wears a properly working seatbelt
Not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
Not drive on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways (e.g., 401, Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), Gardiner Expressway)
Drive with a fully licensed driver who has:
At least four years of driving experience
A blood alcohol level of less than .05 (if this person is 21 and under, their blood alcohol level should be zero).
The driver accompanying you must be the only other person in the front seat. If you are driving with a driver instructor certified in Ontario, you can drive on any road.



G2 Licence

You can now drive:

Without another experienced driver in the car
On all Ontario roads
At any time of the day, in most cases.
You must still:

Have a zero blood alcohol level
Carry only as many passengers as there are working seatbelts.
If you are 19 and under, some other restrictions still apply.



-G License is the 'full fledged' driving license.


http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/get-g-drivers-licence-new-drivers

http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing/Pages/Out-of-Country-Drivers.aspx

Lovely Info. Thanks Bro

But where and how to get this "No objection Certificate" (NOC) from the country's Roads & Transport Authority" and how much time does it take to get one.

Info required.

SAZ

 

[zubbair]

Good Luck to All, Life is very tough here for few months,but hope u all r well prepared for challenges.im living in Brampton.

 

[cocknbull]

Lovely Info. Thanks Bro

But where and how to get this "No objection Certificate" (NOC) from the country's Roads & Transport Authority" and how much time does it take to get one.

Info required.

SAZ

Dear All!

I just want to share how to get NOC from traffic police Islamabad. I went there today and first I went to record office , they asked me to write an application stating that I need an NOC and the purpose. After that I went to SSP office and after signing he asked me to go to diary room. There he stamped my application form and sent me back to original record office and from there they gave me a report stating the issue date of my license, expiry date, my name, date of birth etc. Lastly I took it back to SSP office, he typed and asked me to come back tomorrow to get the NOC because officer was not there to sign today.

Hope it helps. With this NOC we will not need to verify our license from Pakistan embassy in Canada. Thanks

Dear All!

Here is the image of NOC I got from Islamabad traffic police today.


http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/scan1ey.jpg/

 

[cocknbull]

Good Luck to All, Life is very tough here for few months,but hope u all r well prepared for challenges.im living in Brampton.

Thanks zubbair for sharing this info...

 

[khanbaba2k10]

Hi, A quick query:

I'm carrying a Demand Draft ($8K) and some cash ($3K) with me. Do I need to mentioned these in Form B4 (Goods Accompanying) along with other items??

Thanks in advance.

 

[cocknbull]

Hi, A quick query:

I'm carrying a Demand Draft ($8K) and some cash ($3K) with me. Do I need to mentioned these in Form B4 (Goods Accompanying) along with other items??

Thanks in advance.

No...

Just fill form E677 and sign and date in presence of immigration officer. Here is the form. Thanks

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf

Also you will get declaration card on plane.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e311-eng.pdf

tick yes "Currency and/or monetary instruments totaling
CAN$10,000 or more"

 

[Umair]

Dear All Pakistanis,

First of all congrats to all those who have landed safely in Toronto area. I am landing in Toronto on 15 March InshaAllah. I think we people in Toronto can network to help each other and share our cell numbers. I can see so far Canada1234, Staralihaider, Khalidsubhan, Fakhirbutt and many more landed in Toronto recently. I request all to join here. We can even get together on weekend in Toronto. Good luck to all... Please join...

Mubarak Bhai Jan, how are you hope things are settling down here.

Best of Luck

 

[khanbaba2k10]

No...

Just fill form E677 and sign and date in presence of immigration officer. Here is the form. Thanks

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf

Also you will get declaration card on plane.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e311-eng.pdf

tick yes "Currency and/or monetary instruments totaling
CAN$10,000 or more"

Thnx Bro. Plz solve this confusion as well.

In Form E677, what to write in these fields:

Permanent Address: (Pakistani or canadian)
Citizenship: (--------------)

Thanks.

 

[cocknbull]

Mubarak Bhai Jan, how are you hope things are settling down here.

Best of Luck

AOA Umair bhaee..Hope you are doing great..I am landing on 15 MArch InshaAllah in Toronto..Hows you and and hows things going on....

 

[cocknbull]

Thnx Bro. Plz solve this confusion as well.

In Form E677, what to write in these fields:

Permanent Address: (Pakistani or canadian)
Citizenship: (--------------)

Thanks.

Permanent address. Pakistan address, because you are importing currency from Pakistan
Citizenship. Pakistani

 

[SAZ-CAN]

Thanks Bro that is lovely information.


Some more things I want to ask the group members:

1) How did you guys gave in the Jewellery Details at Airport.
2) What info did u write in?
3) How much detials did you give on Thing bought at the time of landing?

Please share your view so myself and all can benefit.

SAZ

 

[DXB_GUY]

Dear Seniors,

I'll be landing in Toronto in a weeks time, please let me know which forms to use for a) Accompanying Goods and b) Goods to follow.

Also, can I highlight currency in the Goods to Follow list that I will be brining to Canada later on?

Thanks and God Bless!

 

[cocknbull]

Dear All,

AOA. I completed my landing yesterday smoothly Alhumdulillah, no problems. Though PIA flight was pretty long and tiring (14 hours direct flight from Islamabad to Toronto). Main points to note

1) You will be given a declaration card on plane while it is about to land in Toronto. Here is the card

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e311-eng.pdf

Have a look how to fill, instructions are on left how to fill this card. Tick yes

I am bringing in to Canada Currency and/or monetary instruments totaling
CAN$10,000 or more. Rest answers are no...

2) At first immigration point your declaration card and status will be checked and card will be marked and you will be sent to another immigration counter. He will put details in system, ask for Canadian address to send PR card and ask you to sign COPR paper and stamp COPR paper. He asked me in end how much money I am carrying, I replied $11453, he put down in his system but didn't ask me to show that.

3) He told me to meet people at next point and as a new immigrant some leaflets and books were given and was greeted.

4) Now comes the baggage collection, check the aisle displaying your flight no and pick your luggage. You can also hire a porter. I hired one. They charge $10 for 2 bags.

5) Next step is important if you are carrying goods to carry and goods to follow list, you will meet a custom official and tell him yes I am carrying such list. He will send you to a different custom officials who will check the list and can ask questions. I had 2 copies of goods to carry list only and not to follow. She stamped my B4 form and every page of list and kept one copy for herself and gave other to me, also a green form is attached. Remember only goods listed on goods to carry or follow list can be brought in to Canada without paying duty.

6) Thats it then, We are out. Its very cold here these days in Toronto , temperature was like -3 C when I went out. Remember if some one is not already waiting to pick you up and coming to pick you up better stay inside airport building and call him to come to some specific pillar no you can see from inside airport building like 32, 34, 36 etc because its freezing outside. When guy pulls up at that pillar no you can see from inside.

Landing done, thats all. PR card will follow in 35-36 days he told me.

Soon I will open up a bank account, apply for SIN card and buy a mobile sim....

Good luck to all preparing for landing..

Last point, I found Canada better than my expectations....

 

[cocknbull]

Dear Seniors,

I'll be landing in Toronto in a weeks time, please let me know which forms to use for a) Accompanying Goods and b) Goods to follow.

Also, can I highlight currency in the Goods to Follow list that I will be brining to Canada later on?

Thanks and God Bless!

http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf

http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf

You can't mention currency in B4 forms. for that you have to fill this form

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf