PNP PROCESS TIME IN ABU DHABI OFFICE

[roayns]

Hi,

It's good that most of us are getting PPR request and getting closer to land in Canada.

I read recent posts and thought to give some knowledge to others.

If have intention to settle in Canada, then I will recommend to come to Canada as earliest (sooner rather than later), because world conditions are changing and rules are changing quite often.

Everyone has to gone through settlement challenges (approximately 3 to 6 months), it can be minimized but can't be eliminated completely, and therefore they have set condition of enough funds (upon landing). Don't worry government have introduced many programs to assist newcomers and every programme is worth full and most of them are free.

In Canada mostly fiscal years starts from April, therefore at the moment lots of job opportunities, this is best time to get better jobs from April to Jun/May, and in this period as such no long vacations and weather is good, so people are in full swing. however I am not saying that only this is season for jobs, I have seen few cases where people get job in December (holiday season or off-peak), but only concern is that during off-peak season opportunities are less so less chances of getting jobs (until you have solid reference etc.).

In Canada you can't compare the salaries of Middle East, in Middle East no taxes and you can save as much you want. I came from UAE, so I have experienced this change or challenge. In general people usually save money for living, family, health or educations etc. In Canada they have modelled the economy in such a way that, no one is rich or poor. Health and Educations are free, so everyone is getting same level of facilities; everyone is having same level of living. Due to this model you can't save money . If you earn more then you will be paid out in more taxes, if you earn less then government will support you.... In short primary criteria shouldn't be monies; however other factors (organization, role, growth, benefits etc) are important.

It's not bad idea to start some business, but of course not easy and before that you should learn about market, culture, rules etc, which can easily take few months.

I know it will be tough to read this post, may be sounds stupid and difficult to absorb, but once you come down here then realized these challenges.

Well I am already in Canada, if need any assistance (wherever under my control), I will definitely do it.

BEST OF LUCK !!!!!!

+++++ points for you aashamsi!!
Thank you

 

[Zzzz]

Alhamdullilah I have already received PPR 2 weeks before and send passports on Friday.
They received on Sunday (today).
With others experience Inshallah (hoping) will return in a week

very nice congratulations ... i think i missed ur post anyways best of luck

 

[aashamsi]

very nice congratulations ... i think i missed ur post anyways best of luck

Thanks

 

[aashamsi]

+++++ points for you aashamsi!!
Thank you

you`re welcome

 

[zig321]

Dear those who sent their passports for visa stamping,

I wanna know, how old pictures can we submit?
Like i have from Aug 2013 which i submitted along within medicals as well.
Is it ok to submit those?

 

[zig321]

Just got confirmation from Holland embassy that Pakistani Nationals need airport transit visa if they are transiting any of Schengen countries.

Regards
Khurram

Dear khurram

We are planning to land ASAP
But still deciding ....
R u going to land and then come back or just stay there?
So u reached?through klm?how is it?

 

[aashamsi]

Dear those who sent their passports for visa stamping,

I wanna know, how old pictures can we submit?
Like i have from Aug 2013 which i submitted along within medicals as well.
Is it ok to submit those?

I think specifically nothing was mention, however usually I have seen last 6 month photo.

If it’s not difficult then I will recommend to take fresh photo

 

[zig321]

Hi,

It's good that most of us are getting PPR request and getting closer to land in Canada.

I read recent posts and thought to give some knowledge to others.

If have intention to settle in Canada, then I will recommend to come to Canada as earliest (sooner rather than later), because world conditions are changing and rules are changing quite often.

Everyone has to gone through settlement challenges (approximately 3 to 6 months), it can be minimized but can't be eliminated completely, and therefore they have set condition of enough funds (upon landing). Don't worry government have introduced many programs to assist newcomers and every programme is worth full and most of them are free.

In Canada mostly fiscal years starts from April, therefore at the moment lots of job opportunities, this is best time to get better jobs from April to Jun/May, and in this period as such no long vacations and weather is good, so people are in full swing. however I am not saying that only this is season for jobs, I have seen few cases where people get job in December (holiday season or off-peak), but only concern is that during off-peak season opportunities are less so less chances of getting jobs (until you have solid reference etc.).

In Canada you can't compare the salaries of Middle East, in Middle East no taxes and you can save as much you want. I came from UAE, so I have experienced this change or challenge. In general people usually save money for living, family, health or educations etc. In Canada they have modelled the economy in such a way that, no one is rich or poor. Health and Educations are free, so everyone is getting same level of facilities; everyone is having same level of living. Due to this model you can't save money . If you earn more then you will be paid out in more taxes, if you earn less then government will support you.... In short primary criteria shouldn't be monies; however other factors (organization, role, growth, benefits etc) are important.

It's not bad idea to start some business, but of course not easy and before that you should learn about market, culture, rules etc, which can easily take few months.

I know it will be tough to read this post, may be sounds stupid and difficult to absorb, but once you come down here then realized these challenges.

Well I am already in Canada, if need any assistance (wherever under my control), I will definitely do it.

BEST OF LUCK !!!!!!

Thanks .fr the valuable input!
Can u suggest how much money should we have for tht settlement period of 3 to 6 months for a family of 2 kids nd 2 adults

 

[aashamsi]

Thanks .fr the valuable input!
Can u suggest how much money should we have for tht settlement period of 3 to 6 months for a family of 2 kids nd 2 adults

Well it's completely depend on living style.

On minimal spending I can suggest 2000 to 2500 month. Again depend on different factors etc.

 

[zig321]

Hmm thanks for replying

 

[lawrence2007]

Thanks .fr the valuable input!
Can u suggest how much money should we have for tht settlement period of 3 to 6 months for a family of 2 kids nd 2 adults

Hi zig321,

As aashamsi said, the amount of money needed for settlement period (ranging from 3-6 months) would depend on your life style as well as the cost of living in Canada. At the same time, I am sure you know that on landing you must show that you have enough money to support you and your family after reaching Canada. The amount of money required to be shown by a family of four members is C$20,654. You can show this in the form of cash or bank draft etc. Any additional money that you take along will help but this is the minimum that you must have.
I hope this helps.

 

[ainpfsw111]

Hi zig321,

As aashamsi said, the amount of money needed for settlement period (ranging from 3-6 months) would depend on your life style as well as the cost of living in Canada. At the same time, I am sure you know that on landing you must show that you have enough money to support you and your family after reaching Canada. The amount of money required to be shown by a family of four members is C$20,654. You can show this in the form of cash or bank draft etc. Any additional money that you take along will help but this is the minimum that you must have.
I hope this helps.

do they apply tax on how much money that you will bring along with you? (whatever in excess of 10000 will have to be "declared" anyway, isn't it?)

 

[lawrence2007]

do they apply tax on how much money that you will bring along with you? (whatever in excess of 10000 will have to be "declared" anyway, isn't it?)

Yes, on landing anything above $10,000 has to be declared anyways.
As far as I have understood so far, there is no tax on money brought in at the time of landing as well as later on if it is your prior savings. But you have to disclose your overseas assets (in excess of a certain amount) in your annual tax returns. See links below:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t157810.0.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/should-my-parents-report-funds-already-in-canada-banking-account-in-landing-t164352.0.html;msg2564248#msg2564248

 

[aashamsi]

Yes, on landing anything above $10,000 has to be declared anyways.
As far as I have understood so far, there is no tax on money brought in at the time of landing as well as later on if it is your prior savings. But you have to disclose your overseas assets (in excess of a certain amount) in your annual tax returns. See links below:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t157810.0.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/should-my-parents-report-funds-already-in-canada-banking-account-in-landing-t164352.0.html;msg2564248#msg2564248

I agree with Lawrence , you can bring as much as you can but have to declare during landing. Later they may deduct tax.

 

[itguy29]

anyone in our group who recently received a medical request.. from which month the AOR-CIO has been received?


anyone who can share their timelines.