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Re: FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

reshmiarun

Star Member
Jul 16, 2014
72
12
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-20-2014
Nomination.....
12-09-2014
File Transfer...
02-17-2015
Med's Request
03-14-2015
Med's Done....
03-23-2015 (Third line : 04-02-2015)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-28-2015
VISA ISSUED...
06-11-2015, Passport sent : 06-02-2015, Passport received:06-17-2015
LANDED..........
Still deciding !!
Resposting ....
Guys,
I have a question in IMM5669E form. I was in US and in L1B visa my company tried to convert that to L1A visa and it got rejected while I was in US. In IMM5669E form for section A 6d and 6e I have put NO. I thought it was NO since it was rejected when I was in US please let me know if the below answer is right and if I need to correct what should I do now

Please note I am dependent not principal applicant.

been refused refugee status,an immigrant or premanent resident visa(includind a certificat de selection du quebec ) or visitor or temporary resident visa to canada or any other country? No

been refused admission to , or ordered to leave,canada or any other country? No

Thanks,
 

Saialluru

Full Member
Aug 1, 2014
35
10
VERY HAPPY FOR YOU SK.. you of all deserve it more than all of us.

hope you get your passports with maple leaf and start ur journey soon..will join you in canada
regards

Sai


sk1984indian said:
PPR

Guys

I just checked my e-CAS. Guess what, It is Decision made

Called up my consultant and she informed that i got an PPR yesterday but she didn't check.

Just wanted to share with all you wonderful people.

Sk
 

bscanada

Newbie
Apr 8, 2015
3
0
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Recvd.......: 22 AUG-14
Nomination.....: 12-Dec-2014
2nd Line update...: 03-02-2015
Med's Request: 20-FEB-2015
3rd Line update : 12-MAR-15
PPR : 29-APR-2015
4th Line : 30-APR-2015
Visa : Awating
Landing : ASAP
JAI SAIRAM & THANKS TO ALL THE FORUM MEMBERS
 

noetic22

Full Member
Oct 14, 2014
29
0
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-2014
Doc's Request.
Done
Nomination.....
10-2014
AOR Received.
Done
IELTS Request
Done
File Transfer...
Done
Med's Request
Done
Med's Done....
12-2014
Interview........
Hopefully Waived
Passport Req..
Waiting....
How much conversion charges does Scotia bank impose, any idea?

Also guys it seems that Scotia bank is really well establised in Canada, check out wikipedia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_(banks))
Bank of Nova Scotia has over 3,330 branches. Anyone has any experience with them in Canada?
 

alb123

Star Member
Oct 17, 2014
145
15
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
1-Aug-2014
AOR Received.
PER : 27-Nov-2014
File Transfer...
3-Feb-2015
Med's Request
28-Feb-2015
Med's Done....
5-Mar-2015 (Mar 21st 3rd line update)
Passport Req..
11-May-2015
VISA ISSUED...
19-May-2015
LANDED..........
Most probably July first week...
Anybody recently send any email or generated case to NDVO ? If so now a days, how much time it is taking to get a reply from them.
 

manish baissoya

Champion Member
Jun 18, 2013
2,049
354
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14 July 2014
VISA ISSUED...
07 May 2015 [size=16pt][i][color=orange]Ca[/color][color=beige]na[/color][color=green]da[/color][/i][/size] <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=wtzonr" target="_blank"><img src="http://i57.tinypic.com/wtzonr.png" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> [size=18pt][i][color=orange]Ca[/color][color=beige]na[/color][color=green]da[/color][/i][/size]
Congrats bscanada , Brother we all wish you great life ahead :)
Jai Sai Raam !!!!


bscanada said:
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Recvd.......: 22 AUG-14
Nomination.....: 12-Dec-2014
2nd Line update...: 03-02-2015
Med's Request: 20-FEB-2015
3rd Line update : 12-MAR-15
PPR : 29-APR-2015
4th Line : 30-APR-2015
Visa : Awating
Landing : ASAP
JAI SAIRAM & THANKS TO ALL THE FORUM MEMBERS
 

alok4best

Hero Member
Dec 19, 2014
995
122
124
Frankfurt
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
8-Dec-2014
Nomination.....
24-Feb-2015
AOR Received.
7-Apr-2015
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
File Transfer...
7-Apr-2015
Med's Request
17-Jun-2015
Med's Done....
23-Jun-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
13-Jul-2015
VISA ISSUED...
03-Aug-2015
LANDED..........
27-Nov-2015
alb123 said:
Anybody recently send any email or generated case to NDVO ? If so now a days, how much time it is taking to get a reply from them.
I sent one query on 23rd March. They replied on 9th April.
 

ahsan99

Hero Member
Sep 5, 2014
487
10
Sir kindly comment on my case:::

NOC: 2132
Visa Office: London Visa Office
Application Received Date: 23 September
PER: 15 December
Photo Re-Submission Request: 6 Feb
Sent Photographs: 12 Feb
Sent letter stating change of job with resignation letter and new appointment letter: 23 March


But i did not listen anything from LVO after phot request. 4 months and 20 days have been passed.neither 2nd line update nor MR...........
 

haricanada

Star Member
Sep 9, 2014
60
18
india
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
4011
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-09-2014
Nomination.....
29 dec 2014
AOR Received.
second line 20th March 2015
Med's Request
15th April 2015
Med's Done....
21st April 2015. third line update on 4th may 2015
Passport Req..
28th May DM 29th May
VISA ISSUED...
16 June 2015
congratulations brother
[

uote author=sk1984indian link=topic=276642.msg4271601#msg4271601 date=1430821408]
PPR

Guys

I just checked my e-CAS. Guess what, It is Decision made

Called up my consultant and she informed that i got an PPR yesterday but she didn't check.

Just wanted to share with all you wonderful people.

Sk
[/quote]
 

rvp_deltario

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2015
1,465
182
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#0B59D7][b][size=10pt][size=10pt]NDVO[/size][/size][/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[size=10pt][color=#19864A][b]1212[/b][/color][/size]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=#1469C4]5 Jun 14[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=#1469C4]20 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=#1469C4]28 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=#1469C4]26 Dec 14[/color][/b] Med's[color=white]_[/color]update..: [b][color=#1469C4]05 Jan 15[/color][/b] DM[color=white].[/color]on[color=white].[/color]eCAS...: [b][color=#1469C4]17 Mar 15[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=#1469C4]18 Mar 15[/color][/b] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Sent.:[b][color=#1469C4]19 Mar 15[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=#0B59D7][b]11 Mar 15[/b][/color] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Rcvd.:[b][color=#0B59D7]9 Apr 15[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[color=#19864A][b]Jul-2015[/b][/color] [img]http://melauspartners.com/animated-canadian-flag-gif-210.gif[/img]
Scotia will charge you the day's FX rate and Rs. 1-2 will be the difference in their buying and selling rate. This is negotiable.
You will need atleast 30 days time to get the account opened up from India.

Yes, Bank of Nova Scotia is a good bank to choose. It is one of the Big Five.

noetic22 said:
How much conversion charges does Scotia bank impose, any idea?

Also guys it seems that Scotia bank is really well establised in Canada, check out wikipedia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_(banks))
Bank of Nova Scotia has over 3,330 branches. Anyone has any experience with them in Canada?
 

rvp_deltario

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2015
1,465
182
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#0B59D7][b][size=10pt][size=10pt]NDVO[/size][/size][/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[size=10pt][color=#19864A][b]1212[/b][/color][/size]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=#1469C4]5 Jun 14[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=#1469C4]20 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=#1469C4]28 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=#1469C4]26 Dec 14[/color][/b] Med's[color=white]_[/color]update..: [b][color=#1469C4]05 Jan 15[/color][/b] DM[color=white].[/color]on[color=white].[/color]eCAS...: [b][color=#1469C4]17 Mar 15[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=#1469C4]18 Mar 15[/color][/b] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Sent.:[b][color=#1469C4]19 Mar 15[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=#0B59D7][b]11 Mar 15[/b][/color] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Rcvd.:[b][color=#0B59D7]9 Apr 15[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[color=#19864A][b]Jul-2015[/b][/color] [img]http://melauspartners.com/animated-canadian-flag-gif-210.gif[/img]
Looking at your stage, I think you are safe.
Ideally, yes you should have intimated VO about it.

reshmiarun said:
Resposting ....
Guys,
I have a question in IMM5669E form. I was in US and in L1B visa my company tried to convert that to L1A visa and it got rejected while I was in US. In IMM5669E form for section A 6d and 6e I have put NO. I thought it was NO since it was rejected when I was in US please let me know if the below answer is right and if I need to correct what should I do now

Please note I am dependent not principal applicant.

been refused refugee status,an immigrant or premanent resident visa(includind a certificat de selection du quebec ) or visitor or temporary resident visa to canada or any other country? No

been refused admission to , or ordered to leave,canada or any other country? No

Thanks,
 

rvp_deltario

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2015
1,465
182
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#0B59D7][b][size=10pt][size=10pt]NDVO[/size][/size][/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[size=10pt][color=#19864A][b]1212[/b][/color][/size]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=#1469C4]5 Jun 14[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=#1469C4]20 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=#1469C4]28 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=#1469C4]26 Dec 14[/color][/b] Med's[color=white]_[/color]update..: [b][color=#1469C4]05 Jan 15[/color][/b] DM[color=white].[/color]on[color=white].[/color]eCAS...: [b][color=#1469C4]17 Mar 15[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=#1469C4]18 Mar 15[/color][/b] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Sent.:[b][color=#1469C4]19 Mar 15[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=#0B59D7][b]11 Mar 15[/b][/color] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Rcvd.:[b][color=#0B59D7]9 Apr 15[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[color=#19864A][b]Jul-2015[/b][/color] [img]http://melauspartners.com/animated-canadian-flag-gif-210.gif[/img]
I suggest sent the CC info.
This way you also get to know when actually your file was picked and charged.
Make sure you CC company has been made aware to expect a possible CAD charge of the amount.

alok4best said:
Hello seniors.

I am trying to add my wife to my ongoing FSW2014 application.

The VISA office gave me a link to pay the fees for her online.

However, I cannot find an option to select FSW anymore.

Could you advise if its okay if I just select Express entry and pay the fee, as they will eventually get 550$ either way.
Or do you suggest I fill the Credit Card info and send it to them?

my VO is Vienna.
 

rvp_deltario

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2015
1,465
182
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#0B59D7][b][size=10pt][size=10pt]NDVO[/size][/size][/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[size=10pt][color=#19864A][b]1212[/b][/color][/size]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=#1469C4]5 Jun 14[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=#1469C4]20 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=#1469C4]28 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=#1469C4]26 Dec 14[/color][/b] Med's[color=white]_[/color]update..: [b][color=#1469C4]05 Jan 15[/color][/b] DM[color=white].[/color]on[color=white].[/color]eCAS...: [b][color=#1469C4]17 Mar 15[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=#1469C4]18 Mar 15[/color][/b] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Sent.:[b][color=#1469C4]19 Mar 15[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=#0B59D7][b]11 Mar 15[/b][/color] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Rcvd.:[b][color=#0B59D7]9 Apr 15[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[color=#19864A][b]Jul-2015[/b][/color] [img]http://melauspartners.com/animated-canadian-flag-gif-210.gif[/img]
Congrats SK.
Happy for you mate.

sk1984indian said:
PPR

Guys

I just checked my e-CAS. Guess what, It is Decision made

Called up my consultant and she informed that i got an PPR yesterday but she didn't check.

Just wanted to share with all you wonderful people.

Sk
 

rvp_deltario

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2015
1,465
182
New Delhi
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#0B59D7][b][size=10pt][size=10pt]NDVO[/size][/size][/b][/color]
NOC Code......
[size=10pt][color=#19864A][b]1212[/b][/color][/size]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b][color=#1469C4]5 Jun 14[/color][/b]
File Transfer...
[b][color=#1469C4]20 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Request
[b][color=#1469C4]28 Nov 14[/color][/b]
Med's Done....
[b][color=#1469C4]26 Dec 14[/color][/b] Med's[color=white]_[/color]update..: [b][color=#1469C4]05 Jan 15[/color][/b] DM[color=white].[/color]on[color=white].[/color]eCAS...: [b][color=#1469C4]17 Mar 15[/color][/b]
Passport Req..
[b][color=#1469C4]18 Mar 15[/color][/b] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Sent.:[b][color=#1469C4]19 Mar 15[/color][/b]
VISA ISSUED...
[color=#0B59D7][b]11 Mar 15[/b][/color] Passport[color=white]_[/color]Rcvd.:[b][color=#0B59D7]9 Apr 15[/color][/b]
LANDED..........
[color=#19864A][b]Jul-2015[/b][/color] [img]http://melauspartners.com/animated-canadian-flag-gif-210.gif[/img]
BEST WAY TO CARRY SETTLEMENT FUNDS

MDV Bro,

Most of us have been contemplating on this only.
Here is what I chose and why.

Did not choose to open a CAD Current account from India.

1)One of the key requirements I have is of a locker to keep the valuables i carry along safe.
Though most of the banks offer locker, my friend who just landed couldnt get one. Reason cited was unavailability.
This can be a case but will vary branch to branch.
Thus, I want to carry the money along and use it as a negotiation tool to secure a locker.

2) Fluctuating CAD.
Just about a month back 1 CAD was INR 49.12 translating to CAD 20,358 for an INR value of 10 LAC.
Today it is fluctiation around 53. Today's rate is 52.60 making the CAD as 19,011. Which is CAD 1350 Less (INR 70,200)
Usually with a new account, i do not have the flexibility to book a FX rate in advance, so will have take whatever is the debit date FX.

I choose TC.

Usually banks charge a 75 paisa markup per CAD but there are small local players who give it as low as .25-.30 paise per CAD.
With a TC, I have the flexibility to get it same day. I can choose to monitor the FX and the day I feel CAD is a tad bit weaker, I will book.
Obviously the above will need atleast 30-40 day of time in hand.


MDV said:
Well I have investigated on this matter

My findings are

1. Travellers cheque are now stopped by many banks only few offer it .

2. DD OR Travellers cheque or bank transfer is all the same all will undergo CAD conversion on the rate.

3. Scotia bank has a condition which is you cant open the bank account in 15 business days (which i think is 3 weeks) .This impacts people who have booked ticket say 1 month prior and still waiting for stamping and know that visa stamping will take some time .

Ticket prices will be high if you want to go early and you want to book ticket after getting visa

4.Icici bank looks good as they don't have such 15 condition and you can draw money as soon asap .
http://www.icicibank.ca/personal/crossborderbanking/hellocanada.page
Only worrying thing about ICICI is that they will give statement in courier and for the courier to reach us will take 5 working days and you must be knowing
Bangalore courier boys are not worth trusting as they don't deliver most of the times.

Also from ICICI customer service it is known that more than 50 people have travelled using ICICI statement

5.There is HSBC as well but I have not explored .

6.There is a option of buying DD as well if opening account takes time and doesn't sit well in your travel plans.

I would like to have debate on this with forum mates /my frns ;D