PNP PROCESS TIME IN ABU DHABI OFFICE

[kkhurram1]

Hi kkhurram1,
Good to hear that you are back. With regard to your questions:

- Your PR card is the ‘Initial Card' and ‘New Permanent Residents' time of 37 days will applicable to you. The latest time on the website is an improvement as it was around 58 days a few weeks back.

- As you know already, if you don't have PR card in hand, you will need a PR travel document to return to Canada. Check the processing time for that at ADVO to be prepared in case of any emergency travel need before your PR card arrives.

- I don't think there is any declaration of savings at the time of landing so no worries if you missed that. The declaration of overseas assets (savings, investments, property etc) is done in your first annual tax return.

- The best way to transfer your savings from UAE to Canada is by telex transfer through your bank branch/international transfer through your online banking. If it's a large amount, before the transfer check with staff at your bank branch if they can give a better conversion exchange rate for CAD/AED. I don't think there is any need to break the amount into small installments for any reason.

- When a large sum is received in your account in Canada, that bank will most likely ask for the source of funds. So keep copies of documentation (like bank transfer slip, salary/end of service certificate) handy. they will also most likely report the amount to Canadian tax authorities. No worries on this, as there is no tax on prior savings as far as it is disclosed in your first tax return.

- In your first tax annual return in Canada, you will declare your overseas assets at the time you become PR. Better take some tax consultant advise if you have large amounts. Some guidance on the forum is here:

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

- Leaving Canada without getting a PR card is a grey area. Some risks are there but many people do it. See link:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/the-risk-of-leaving-canada-without-your-pr-card-t191802.0.html;msg3006874#msg3006874

Wish you all the best,

Thank you very much for detail reply. It's a great help. what if I take Bank draft with me?

 

[lemans207]

Thank you very much for detail reply. It's a great help. what if I take Bank draft with me?

I remember i read that we will not pay taxes first year? any idea?

 

[lawrence2007]

Thank you very much for detail reply. It's a great help. what if I take Bank draft with me?

No problems with that. If it is more than $10,000/= just disclose that you are bringing a draft when you arrive at Toronto airport and fill out the form. Every time you carry cash and drafts more than $10,000 it needs to be reported. This requirement is not for immigration purposes. It is for anti-money laundering reasons. See link:
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000258

 

[Zzzz]

I remember i read that we will not pay taxes first year? any idea?

yes its true ...for immigrants first yr is tax free year

 

[zig321]

Got the passports from VO in one week time
Time to wrap up!

 

[Zzzz]

Got the passports from VO in one week time
Time to wrap up!

once again congratulations and best of luck for ur future

 

[aashamsi]

Hi kkhurram1,
Good to hear that you are back. With regard to your questions:

- Your PR card is the ‘Initial Card' and ‘New Permanent Residents' time of 37 days will applicable to you. The latest time on the website is an improvement as it was around 58 days a few weeks back.

- As you know already, if you don't have PR card in hand, you will need a PR travel document to return to Canada. Check the processing time for that at ADVO to be prepared in case of any emergency travel need before your PR card arrives.

- I don't think there is any declaration of savings at the time of landing so no worries if you missed that. The declaration of overseas assets (savings, investments, property etc) is done in your first annual tax return.

- The best way to transfer your savings from UAE to Canada is by telex transfer through your bank branch/international transfer through your online banking. If it's a large amount, before the transfer check with staff at your bank branch if they can give a better conversion exchange rate for CAD/AED. I don't think there is any need to break the amount into small installments for any reason.

- When a large sum is received in your account in Canada, that bank will most likely ask for the source of funds. So keep copies of documentation (like bank transfer slip, salary/end of service certificate) handy. they will also most likely report the amount to Canadian tax authorities. No worries on this, as there is no tax on prior savings as far as it is disclosed in your first tax return.

- In your first tax annual return in Canada, you will declare your overseas assets at the time you become PR. Better take some tax consultant advise if you have large amounts. Some guidance on the forum is here:

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

- Leaving Canada without getting a PR card is a grey area. Some risks are there but many people do it. See link:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/the-risk-of-leaving-canada-without-your-pr-card-t191802.0.html;msg3006874#msg3006874

Wish you all the best,

Great explanation and in structured way.... Good research

+1 for you

 

[aashamsi]

Got the passports from VO in one week time
Time to wrap up!

Congratulations

 

[lawrence2007]

Got the passports from VO in one week time
Time to wrap up!

congratulations zig321!

 

[polay_ph]

hi all,

can anyone tell what happens if we get pregnant prior to receiving MR? my application was received by CIO Nov2013. still awaiting MR. we are currently based in Dubai but specifically chose CEM to be the VO for processing of our application. and also how do we know which VO our application has been sent to? I have sent an email to CIO but is yet to receive a response. maybe someone can shed some light in this matter.


Thanks,

Paoui

 

[itguy29]

hi all,

can anyone tell what happens if we get pregnant prior to receiving MR? my application was received by CIO Nov2013. still awaiting MR. we are currently based in Dubai but specifically chose CEM to be the VO for processing of our application. and also how do we know which VO our application has been sent to? I have sent an email to CIO but is yet to receive a response. maybe someone can shed some light in this matter.


Thanks,

Paoui

Hi ms. Polay,

did you receive already your AOr-CIo? because we have the same timeline my Application was received by CIO last November 1, 2013, and now my application is on process also waiting form medical request.. my VO is abu dhabi.

 

[jerseysantana]

Hi ms. Polay,

did you receive already your AOr-CIo? because we have the same timeline my Application was received by CIO last November 1, 2013, and now my application is on process also waiting form medical request.. my VO is abu dhabi.

Hi Itguy & Hello Everyon

Am in process according to ECAS. ADVO has requested me to submit a new NBI clearance with a 'Valid for Travel Abroad'.

Original police certificate from the Philippines issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI - Green in colour - Valid for Travel Abroad). For information on how to obtain a police certificate from the Philippines, please consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/asia-pacific/philippines.asp

I have submitted my NBI clearance last year on OCT 2013 with a PURPOSE i have indicated: Immigration Application. I wanted to know since it is not stated in the NBI clearance that it serves this purpose of - Valid for Travel Abroad.

I am given 45 days to comply. PLEASE GROUP MATES, I AM VERY EAGER TO HAVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON THI MATTER. Thank you all in Advance.

More Power & swift process to us.

Regards,
Jersey

 

[itguy29]

Hi Itguy & Hello Everyon

Am in process according to ECAS. ADVO has requested me to submit a new NBI clearance with a 'Valid for Travel Abroad'.

Original police certificate from the Philippines issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI - Green in colour - Valid for Travel Abroad). For information on how to obtain a police certificate from the Philippines, please consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/asia-pacific/philippines.asp

I have submitted my NBI clearance last year on OCT 2013 with a PURPOSE i have indicated: Immigration Application. I wanted to know since it is not stated in the NBI clearance that it serves this purpose of - Valid for Travel Abroad.

I am given 45 days to comply. PLEASE GROUP MATES, I AM VERY EAGER TO HAVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON THI MATTER. Thank you all in Advance.

More Power & swift process to us.

Regards,
Jersey

in my NBI clearance, It was written in "purpose": immigrant to canada/travel to canada


hth

 

[jerseysantana]

Thanks Itguy. just wanted to ask there are two colors for our NBI clearance, right? Green for Valid for Travel Abroad and Yellow for Local purpose. Pls. correct me. thanks

 

[itguy29]

Thanks Itguy. just wanted to ask there are two colors for our NBI clearance, right? Green for Valid for Travel Abroad and Yellow for Local purpose. Pls. correct me. thanks

yes green,

send the original copy and keep the other copy with you.