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Saudi Arabia based Applicant

rizwan150

Hero Member
Jan 16, 2014
816
233
Canada
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2243
App. Filed.......
10-04-2014
Doc's Request.
24-06-2014
Nomination.....
07-05-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 (Self MR + RPRF for both) & 31-07-2014 (Spouse MR),
Med's Done....
06-07-2014 (Self) & 18-08-2014 (Spouse)
Passport Req..
PPR-1 + PPR-2: 17-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2015, Passport Received: 17-03-2015
LANDED..........
26-05-2015
High Rise said:
Hello Every body,
It's my pleasure to update you that i have recently received my immigrant visa under the FSWP :) :).

I have few questions to the group members /seniors.

1.) I am prepare to plan for my Landing in Canada. Which air lines is better to select from Dammam to Calgary?
2.) Which Cargo service is better to select from Dammam to Calgary?
3.) How can i carry the POF with me for the group of 4 family members, what is the convenient way for the same in order to travel both out from Saudi Customs and arrival in Canadian port?
4.) Appreciating your valuable comments?
Congratulations for getting the visa...

1) Check Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish from Dammam. I got better flight option in Lufthansa so i booked in it. You can check yourself, Lufthansa and KLM keep on bringing new offers every now and then...
2) No Idea.
3) Make Bank Draft in your name of any amount which you can deposit there while opening account. It's the best and safest way. I am also going to land in coming month and will follow the same thing.
 

asad.naqvi

Star Member
Jan 28, 2015
186
9
124
Toronto, Ontario.
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-10-2014 (Rcvd. by M.KRSZWDA)
Doc's Request.
Updated forms & PCC : 14-03-2016
Nomination.....
25-01-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
Med's Request
01-03-2016
Med's Done....
02-03-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
08-07-2016
LANDED..........
24-09-2016
Dear Rizwan Bhai,
Regarding you response no. 4, I have a doubt . . I have heard that we have to close our bank accounts here in Saudi before we leave for final Exit. In such case, will the bank draft be still valid or not?

rizwan150 said:
Congratulations for getting the visa...

1) Check Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish from Dammam. I got better flight option in Lufthansa so i booked in it. You can check yourself, Lufthansa and KLM keep on bringing new offers every now and then...
2) No Idea.
3) Make Bank Draft in your name of any amount which you can deposit there while opening account. It's the best and safest way. I am also going to land in coming month and will follow the same thing.
 

rizwan150

Hero Member
Jan 16, 2014
816
233
Canada
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2243
App. Filed.......
10-04-2014
Doc's Request.
24-06-2014
Nomination.....
07-05-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 (Self MR + RPRF for both) & 31-07-2014 (Spouse MR),
Med's Done....
06-07-2014 (Self) & 18-08-2014 (Spouse)
Passport Req..
PPR-1 + PPR-2: 17-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2015, Passport Received: 17-03-2015
LANDED..........
26-05-2015
asad.naqvi said:
Dear Rizwan Bhai,
Regarding you response no. 4, I have a doubt . . I have heard that we have to close our bank accounts here in Saudi before we leave for final Exit. In such case, will the bank draft be still valid or not?
Well, you can close bank account and bank draft once made, it will be valid and no need of tension...
 

glenn9090

Hero Member
Apr 29, 2014
205
28
Saudi Arabia
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2312
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13/06/2014
Doc's Request.
19/11/2014
Nomination.....
08/10/2014
IELTS Request
With Application
File Transfer...
14/11/2014
Med's Request
14/01/2015
Med's Done....
31/01/2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05/03/2015
VISA ISSUED...
25/03/2015
LANDED..........
January 2016
Anyone taking driving license history from Saudi Arabia..? is it required?
 

High Rise

Newbie
Jan 28, 2015
7
1
Toronto, Canada
rizwan150 said:
Congratulations for getting the visa...

1) Check Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish from Dammam. I got better flight option in Lufthansa so i booked in it. You can check yourself, Lufthansa and KLM keep on bringing new offers every now and then...
2) No Idea.
3) Make Bank Draft in your name of any amount which you can deposit there while opening account. It's the best and safest way. I am also going to land in coming month and will follow the same thing.
Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable suggestions.These are really helpful.
 

click.trick

Hero Member
May 22, 2014
854
118
Chilliwack, BC
High Rise said:
Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable suggestions.These are really helpful.
Hello Guys

Got few questions, as I am waiting for PPR at the moment.

1. As i am residing in Riyadh, do i need to submit passports to VFS or i can submit in person to the embassy?
2. Is there any authority letter required from family members,when submitted passport of spouse?
3. Can I personally submit all passports or the family has to go, and if finger prints etc. is required?

Thanks in advance.
Regards
 

Dhaka2014

Hero Member
May 7, 2014
426
138
Canada
glenn9090 said:
Anyone taking driving license history from Saudi Arabia..? is it required?
Yes, take the license history with you before you leave. It takes 5 mins.
It is not required, but it will help you bypassing G2 waiting period in Ontario and appear got G drive test immediately. I guess the same in Alberta, you will be on fast track to get Canadian license.
 

Dhaka2014

Hero Member
May 7, 2014
426
138
Canada
asad.naqvi said:
Dear Rizwan Bhai,
Regarding you response no. 4, I have a doubt . . I have heard that we have to close our bank accounts here in Saudi before we leave for final Exit. In such case, will the bank draft be still valid or not?
Regarding bank account, it is totally upto you if you want to close or not.
It has nothing to do with final exit.
 

Dhaka2014

Hero Member
May 7, 2014
426
138
Canada
click.trick said:
Hello Guys

Got few questions, as I am waiting for PPR at the moment.

1. As i am residing in Riyadh, do i need to submit passports to VFS or i can submit in person to the embassy?
2. Is there any authority letter required from family members,when submitted passport of spouse?
3. Can I personally submit all passports or the family has to go, and if finger prints etc. is required?

Thanks in advance.
Regards
1- You have to submit to VFS. There is no 'in-person' submission.
2- No. You can submit for everyone. However, during collection of our passports from VFS after visa issued, they told me to sign a page that I have collected passports of my family. That's it.
3- No fingerprints at all (for immigration visa). You can submit all passport alone.
 

click.trick

Hero Member
May 22, 2014
854
118
Chilliwack, BC
Dhaka2014 said:
1- You have to submit to VFS. There is no 'in-person' submission.
2- No. You can submit for everyone. However, during collection of our passports from VFS after visa issued, they told me to sign a page that I have collected passports of my family. That's it.
3- No fingerprints at all (for immigration visa). You can submit all passport alone.
thanks... and please pray for my PPR to come soon
 

doc2015

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2015
440
47
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
3112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-12-2014
Doc's Request.
Photos:10-03-2015
Nomination.....
PER: 20-02-2015
IELTS Request
With application
Med's Request
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
15-09-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
29-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
01-10-2015
LANDED..........
27-06-2016
I have some questions,
1. i need to renew my passports - they expire on 31-12-2015, should i do it now and send LVO the copies ?.
2. do i need to update and send the forms with the new passport numbers.
plus my wife's ID was in Urdu, will receive NICOP in few days... should i send them a copy as well.
Lastly, from where do i get the PCC translated in Riyadh.
 

ZainMirza

Member
Sep 13, 2013
15
0
Alhamdulillah, I have received my passport back with visa stamped and COPRs through VAC, Jeddah.
I would like to say thanks to everyone for your help and wishing for the best.
My time line...
Application for permanent residence on Jun 2, 2013
Processing start application September 10, 2014
Medical result have been received October 10, 2014
PPR1 (Update information Chart) send 12, November 2014.
Passport requested. 19, March 2015
Passport Received. 8, April 2015
Plan for landing in May Insha Allah
 

rizwan150

Hero Member
Jan 16, 2014
816
233
Canada
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2243
App. Filed.......
10-04-2014
Doc's Request.
24-06-2014
Nomination.....
07-05-2014
Med's Request
26-06-2014 (Self MR + RPRF for both) & 31-07-2014 (Spouse MR),
Med's Done....
06-07-2014 (Self) & 18-08-2014 (Spouse)
Passport Req..
PPR-1 + PPR-2: 17-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2015, Passport Received: 17-03-2015
LANDED..........
26-05-2015
High Rise said:
Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable suggestions.These are really helpful.
You are most welcome, feel free to ask any question...
 

asad.naqvi

Star Member
Jan 28, 2015
186
9
124
Toronto, Ontario.
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-10-2014 (Rcvd. by M.KRSZWDA)
Doc's Request.
Updated forms & PCC : 14-03-2016
Nomination.....
25-01-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with Application
Med's Request
01-03-2016
Med's Done....
02-03-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
15-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
08-07-2016
LANDED..........
24-09-2016
Ohhkkiisss . . thanx :)
rizwan150 said:
Well, you can close bank account and bank draft once made, it will be valid and no need of tension...