To God be the glory. This is to formally announce to the house that my family and I landed safely in Calgary yesterday.
The landing process was great with very simple process to follow through - it took us about 1.30 hours because there were 8 other immigrants that landed with us from other countries. No mention of POF was asked by the immigration officer - I went with my Bank Stmt with the corresponding ATM Visa debit card and $7k cash only.
The journey was really very long via KLM - a total of 21 hours (over 5 hours waiting time included in Amsterdam).
The immigration officer called my family together and addressed us as follows: Today you have become a Permanent resident of Canada, with all rights and privileges, but you cannot vote or be voted for until you become a citizen of Canada. To be a citizen, you must stay cummulatively 3 years out of 5 years to apply for citizenship, and spend 2 years out of 5 years to renew your permanent residence status.
For now, you are welcome to your new home. Welcome to Canada! - this was followed with a smile.
Today we were able to get our SIN and applied for our health card which we are told will be ready in 10 days.
Overall - this has been a great and exciting journey from Sept 2011 and ending successfully on the 8th of May 2014.
Calgary is very beautiful and the people are welcoming. Na God oh - I am more confident walking on the streets and engaging people now than when I arrived last year using a tourist visa. The feeling is really different - my wifey and kids are over excited about their new Country.
To everyone this still waiting for PER, MR, PPR, PRV and those planning to land soon, I pray your day of rejoicing will come very soon IJNA.
My dearest forumites, I hail oh. I am indeed very grateful to God for making this happen in my life time - this has been one of my greatest dream and aspirations. God has satisfied me with this great feeling and excitment.
It is well. For the likes of @ Alfpharm, Jodav, Dayspring et al - I am waiting and looking forward to your landing within the shortest possible time. I greet you all.
Many thanks for the fantastic support, I have enjoyed so far from Gel003 (Angel) and DEO - both of you are great people any time any day.
