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Spousal Immigration -Moving 4m Pakistan 2 Canada, Pointers For Smooth Transition

Mercy24

Champion Member
Feb 5, 2015
1,382
56
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Nov 2014
AOR Received.
23-Jan 2015
File Transfer...
12-Feb 2015 InProcess......: 7-Aug 2015
Med's Request
25-Aug 2015
Med's Done....
7-Sep 2015 DecisionMade.: 28-Sep 2015
Passport Req..
7-Oct 2015
VISA ISSUED...
12-Oct 2015
LANDED..........
24-Dec 2015
Nadz1511 said:
Can i bring tin-packed mithai.....it will be sealed properly ......
Or will it cause problem????
This is a very good question. Whenever we see family its part of our cultural identity to bring sweets.

There is a section on the declaration form:
Meat/meat products; dairy products; fruits;
vegetables; seeds; nuts; plants and animals or their
parts/products; cut flowers; soil; wood/wood
products; birds; insects.

My mother has been retired for the past 10 years. She have rheumatoid arthritis and the Canadian winter is very hard on her.
She has a winter home in Mexico. So every year when the Canadian winter is over and I see my mother return from Mexico.
I help her with her luggage and unpack. And I always see nuts, snacks and sweets in her luggage.
So when I saw your question, I had to call my mother.
When asked about this, my mother responded:
"I answer truthfully yes on the declaration card where it states meat products, dairy products, nuts... When the CBSA officer questions me about this "I tell him I have a couple of bags of nuts" or "I have some sweets with nuts on them" and they respond to her, "Go, ahead".
She has been honest with them and haven't had any issues. :)
 

HAVEFH123

Full Member
Dec 18, 2014
25
0
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23.oct.2013
Doc's Request.
7.oct.2014
File Transfer...
10.jan.2014
Med's Request
20.nov.2014
Med's Done....
12.dec.2014
Interview........
30.may.2014
Passport Req..
17.feb.2015
VISA ISSUED...
Hopefully sooon..
LANDED..........
Insha Allah Sooooonnnn
Aoa everyone :)
Im planning to travel on coming thursday night
What i should be expecting at toronto airport ?
And whats the whole procedure of stating the items i have with me ? And whats the procedure of giving them a list of goods to follow ?
And whats the safest way to pack my gold jewlery so that it doesnt misplaces or get stolen :$
Thanks
 

Mercy24

Champion Member
Feb 5, 2015
1,382
56
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Nov 2014
AOR Received.
23-Jan 2015
File Transfer...
12-Feb 2015 InProcess......: 7-Aug 2015
Med's Request
25-Aug 2015
Med's Done....
7-Sep 2015 DecisionMade.: 28-Sep 2015
Passport Req..
7-Oct 2015
VISA ISSUED...
12-Oct 2015
LANDED..........
24-Dec 2015
This link will give you helpful advice about packing jewellery.
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/baggage.htm

Have a safe journey and please share your experience.
 

canvis2006

Champion Member
Dec 27, 2009
2,383
309
Toronto
Visa Office......
Paris, France
NOC Code......
FC4 - PGP
App. Filed.......
May 2009
Doc's Request.
March 2012
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013
Med's Request
May 2013
Passport Req..
July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
August 2013
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Sweets, dates, etc are not an issue at all to bring to Canada. If officer asks, just tell them some sweets are in the bag.

Do not bring meats though.

Jewellery: carry it in your purse/carry-on bag, and make sure the bag is locked. In the plane people can fall asleep, and there are reports that some people steal things from people's bags etc when they're asleep......i know its a long flight, but keep an eye on your purses/bags
 

canvis2006

Champion Member
Dec 27, 2009
2,383
309
Toronto
Visa Office......
Paris, France
NOC Code......
FC4 - PGP
App. Filed.......
May 2009
Doc's Request.
March 2012
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013
Med's Request
May 2013
Passport Req..
July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
August 2013
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Nadz1511 said:
Can i bring tin-packed mithai.....it will be sealed properly ......
Or will it cause problem????
no problem at all.
 

canvis2006

Champion Member
Dec 27, 2009
2,383
309
Toronto
Visa Office......
Paris, France
NOC Code......
FC4 - PGP
App. Filed.......
May 2009
Doc's Request.
March 2012
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013
Med's Request
May 2013
Passport Req..
July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
August 2013
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Don't worry about CBSA. Even if you make a mistake on the forms or are unable to fill it correctly, CBSA knows it can be hard for first-time arrivals.
They have staff at airport that help make it easy for newcomers. As long as you're polite and friendly and honest, you will have no difficulties.
Most of the immigration officers are very nice. It will be a pleasant experience compared to Pakistani airports, thats for sure.
 

MonaF

Star Member
Aug 20, 2014
107
4
Category........
Visa Office......
ISB transferred to LVO.
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov. 2012.
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013.
Med's Request
Dec. 2014.
Med's Done....
Jan. 8, 2015.
Interview........
Jan. 27, 2015. Approved, Alhamdulillah! & status changed to 'in process.'
Passport Req..
March 26, 2015. 'Decision made' on March 24, 2015.
VISA ISSUED...
April 17, 2015.
LANDED..........
Soon, inshAllah!
Salaam :).

Would anyone here know how long it takes for passport to be sent back to VAC for collection?
 

Khizar

Hero Member
Feb 1, 2015
511
13
Karachi, Pakistan
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-04-2011
Doc's Request.
28-02-2013
Nomination.....
23-10-2013
IELTS Request
28-02-2013
File Transfer...
07-11-2013
Med's Request
01-07-2014
Med's Done....
21-07-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
20-01-2015 ( Submitted on 23-01-2015 )
VISA ISSUED...
21-03-2015 ( Passport(s) Received )
LANDED..........
27-04-2015 Inn Shaa Allah

Cambridge

Member
Mar 31, 2015
12
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Salaam everyone,

Looking for some answers if anyone can help!

I submitted my application in December 2013

Application moved in Jan 2014 to LVO

In November 2014 LVO asked for re medical

In December 2014 LVO asked for a form which i missed, copy of passport bio page, height and eyes color.

Since then i am waiting for their response, it is already more than three months. My understanding was that it was PPR1 step and they will move me up to PPR2 step soon. Only twice LVO has updated the status once when they opened the file and second time when they received the medical.
 

nashe_31

Champion Member
Dec 6, 2010
1,077
74
Category........
Visa Office......
London (ISB)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2014
AOR Received.
02-04-2014
File Transfer...
10-04-2014
Med's Request
17-08-2012
Med's Done....
08-12-2013 Re-Med 19-02-2015
Passport Req..
Got an email for bio page of PPs
VISA ISSUED...
DM 06 May, 2015. InShaAllah Soon!
LANDED..........
InShaAllah Soon!
AoA everyone,

I have a query...

Sponsorship Application (Wife case)

Applied in Mississauga 02 Mar 2014.
Case got Approved and Forwarded to LVO on 02 April, 2014.
In Process on 14th Dec, 2014
Remedical was asked for on 3rd Feb, 2015

Got an Email on 31st Mar, 2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are writing with regards to your family-class application for permanent residence in Canada.

Please be advised that, in order for us to finalise your application, we require the following:

- Copy of the bio-page of the current passport for you and your dependents.

Please submit the requested documentation/information to us within 14 days by return email.

Sincerely,

High Commission of Canada/Haut-commissariat du Canada
Immigration Section/Service d'immigration (p.p. SXB)
Canada House/Maison du Canada

I dont know what stage of processing is this, means I have heard that there is no PPR1 required now a days, which even isnt asked for, this way.. Like it is always asked with some information sheet, height, eye colour etc..

Please enlighten...
 

micmac101

Champion Member
Nov 29, 2010
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North Shore of New Brunswick
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Visa Office......
Islamabad
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
September 2010
LANDED..........
Husband arrived October 17,2014
nashe_31 said:
AoA everyone,

I have a query...

Sponsorship Application (Wife case)

Applied in Mississauga 02 Mar 2014.
Case got Approved and Forwarded to LVO on 02 April, 2014.
In Process on 14th Dec, 2014
Remedical was asked for on 3rd Feb, 2015

Got an Email on 31st Mar, 2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are writing with regards to your family-class application for permanent residence in Canada.

Please be advised that, in order for us to finalise your application, we require the following:

- Copy of the bio-page of the current passport for you and your dependents.

Please submit the requested documentation/information to us within 14 days by return email.

Sincerely,

High Commission of Canada/Haut-commissariat du Canada
Immigration Section/Service d'immigration (p.p. SXB)
Canada House/Maison du Canada

I dont know what stage of processing is this, means I have heard that there is no PPR1 required now a days, which even isnt asked for, this way.. Like it is always asked with some information sheet, height, eye colour etc..

Please enlighten...
I'm beginning to think there is something wrong in the forms with filling them in as you are not the first who has been asked to fill the form with info on your bio-page. But they need the info to continue your case so send them what they want meaning height and eye color. I pray your case is done soon In Sha Allah...
 

nashe_31

Champion Member
Dec 6, 2010
1,077
74
Category........
Visa Office......
London (ISB)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2014
AOR Received.
02-04-2014
File Transfer...
10-04-2014
Med's Request
17-08-2012
Med's Done....
08-12-2013 Re-Med 19-02-2015
Passport Req..
Got an email for bio page of PPs
VISA ISSUED...
DM 06 May, 2015. InShaAllah Soon!
LANDED..........
InShaAllah Soon!
micmac101 said:
I'm beginning to think there is something wrong in the forms with filling them in as you are not the first who has been asked to fill the form with info on your bio-page. But they need the info to continue your case so send them what they want meaning height and eye color. I pray your case is done soon In Sha Allah...
Thanks for the reply,

May be you are right, but the thing is they havent even sent any form or asked to fill anything..

I have just sent them the scan copies of bio data page of the pps...

Cheers,
 

inexplored

Star Member
Sep 6, 2012
194
4
Hello Fellow Members, As previously shared that my spouse has received her visa to travel. We have applied for our sons Cnd PP (Application Received by ISL- High Commission on March 16,2015) and booked tickets for the April 19,2015. Can you plz share your experience on receiving pp and how long usually it takes???? VERY CONCERNED....

Second question is, during travelling. Can she carry powdered milk for the kids or do they provide that in the flight? Does powdered milk has to be sealed ? She is transiting at Qatar and London? so eventually she will have to open that milk package. Just want to make sure this doesn't cause any problems as she will be a first time traveler?

Does she need to bring any filled forms before seeing the border agency in Canada? Or just her landing papers/ pp with visa is all she needs? Thanks
 

nashe_31

Champion Member
Dec 6, 2010
1,077
74
Category........
Visa Office......
London (ISB)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2014
AOR Received.
02-04-2014
File Transfer...
10-04-2014
Med's Request
17-08-2012
Med's Done....
08-12-2013 Re-Med 19-02-2015
Passport Req..
Got an email for bio page of PPs
VISA ISSUED...
DM 06 May, 2015. InShaAllah Soon!
LANDED..........
InShaAllah Soon!
Dear Sir/Madam,

We are writing with regards to your family-class application for permanent residence in Canada.

Please be advised that, in order for us to finalise your application, we require the following:

- Copy of the bio-page of the current passport for you and your dependents.


Please submit the requested documentation/information to us within 14 days by return email.

Sincerely,

High Commission of Canada
Immigration Section(p.p. SXB)


I dont know what stage of processing is this, means I have heard that there is no PPR1 required now a days, which even isnt asked for, this way.. Like it is always asked with some information sheet, height, eye colour etc..

Please enlighten...