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Timeline for Filipinos submitted pnp-pr applctions at CIO

liyapot

Star Member
Jul 24, 2012
178
2
Manila
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 7, 2012
Nomination.....
Sept. 30, 2012
AOR Received.
Jan. 25, 2013
Med's Request
Feb. 25, 2013
Med's Done....
Mar. 12, 2013
Passport Req..
April 29, 2013
chalknaht said:
Hello guys, allowed ba ang boxes for check in? If yes, what size? Di ko ma maximize yung 23kgs sa maleta ko sayng naman. Flight ko this may 10. Thanks
sabi sa akin ng SIL ko ganun din gawin ko ..mag balikbayan box instead of luggage para sulit, kesa mag luggage.
i guess yung nabibiling balikbayan boxes will do?
may nabili si SIL na cover ng balikbayan box to protect the box itself.. gawa sa makapal na synthetic fabric sa ace daw nya nabili
 

chalknaht

Star Member
Jan 24, 2013
144
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
April 1, 2012
IELTS Request
June 2012
Med's Request
Aug 2012
Med's Done....
Sept 2012
Interview........
NONE
Passport Req..
Feb 7 2013 ; PP SENT: FEB 25, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
March 2013
LANDED..........
May 10, 2013
liyapot said:
sabi sa akin ng SIL ko ganun din gawin ko ..mag balikbayan box instead of luggage para sulit, kesa mag luggage.
i guess yung nabibiling balikbayan boxes will do?
may nabili si SIL na cover ng balikbayan box to protect the box itself.. gawa sa makapal na synthetic fabric sa ace daw nya nabili
Idk po. I wanna make sure din pra di sayang yung allowed 23kgs. Sana may makasagot. Thanks
 

ragluf

Champion Member
Feb 15, 2012
2,506
173
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
chalknaht said:
Idk po. I wanna make sure din pra di sayang yung allowed 23kgs. Sana may makasagot. Thanks
Hi,

Boxes are fine. But make sure they fall under the restrictions in weight (23 kgs) and in total sum of dimensions (L + W + H). Each airline has its own restrictions on the total dimensions and weight allowed for checked in baggage.

For example - PAL - see here: http://www.philippineairlines.com/products_and_services/all_about_baggage/free_baggage_allowance/free_baggage_allowance_pal.jsp

See the note: To/From Vancouver and Las Vegas
1 piece at 50lbs (23 kgs) Should not be more than 62 in (158cm)

So total dimension of the box you plan to use should not exceed 62 in. A box 24" x 18" x 18" = 60 in, and falls under the restriction (< 62 in) and is OK.

For CX - http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_CA/helpingyoutravel/checkedbaggage#WP
See the note:
Piece System – for Central, North and South Americas
Economy: 23kg (50lbs)
Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in)


Sometimes there is some leeway on some airlines on the number of pieces of free bagage allowance for new immigrants - you may want to check with your travel agent/airline to make sure.

/all the best...
 

ragluf

Champion Member
Feb 15, 2012
2,506
173
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
liyapot said:
sabi sa akin ng SIL ko ganun din gawin ko ..mag balikbayan box instead of luggage para sulit, kesa mag luggage.
i guess yung nabibiling balikbayan boxes will do?
may nabili si SIL na cover ng balikbayan box to protect the box itself.. gawa sa makapal na synthetic fabric sa ace daw nya nabili
Yup meron sa ACE - and sa Divisoria din meron. Protection for the box, at di na kailangan ng medyo makapal na karton.

But yung 23kgs - can be maximized sa malalaking maleta. Yung 28" tall na luggage pag puno exceeds 23kgs.

The only drawback ng paggamit ng kahon is - sa North America - considered na oversized luggage ang balikbayan box - so ibang baggage counter minsan kailangan i-claim at madalas, automatic subject to x-ray agad, not to mention mainit sa mata ng mga customs officials. Make sure complete ang declaration and bring a list of items inside your box, just in case you are asked by customs officials.

/all the best....
 

chalknaht

Star Member
Jan 24, 2013
144
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
April 1, 2012
IELTS Request
June 2012
Med's Request
Aug 2012
Med's Done....
Sept 2012
Interview........
NONE
Passport Req..
Feb 7 2013 ; PP SENT: FEB 25, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
March 2013
LANDED..........
May 10, 2013
ragluf said:
Hi,

Boxes are fine. But make sure they fall under the restrictions in weight (23 kgs) and in total sum of dimensions (L + W + H). Each airline has its own restrictions on the total dimensions and weight allowed for checked in baggage.

For example - PAL - see here: http://www.philippineairlines.com/products_and_services/all_about_baggage/free_baggage_allowance/free_baggage_allowance_pal.jsp

See the note: To/From Vancouver and Las Vegas
1 piece at 50lbs (23 kgs) Should not be more than 62 in (158cm)

So total dimension of the box you plan to use should not exceed 62 in. A box 24" x 18" x 18" = 60 in, and falls under the restriction (< 62 in) and is OK.

For CX - http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_CA/helpingyoutravel/checkedbaggage#WP
See the note:
Piece System – for Central, North and South Americas
Economy: 23kg (50lbs)
Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in)


Sometimes there is some leeway on some airlines on the number of pieces of free bagage allowance for new immigrants - you may want to check with your travel agent/airline to make sure.

/all the best...
Thank you ragluf
 

uniquename

Full Member
Apr 4, 2013
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
VO Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
Feb 22, 2013
Med's Done....
Feb 25, 2013
Passport Req..
May 2, 2013
Hello po,

Children below 12 years of age are not required to attend PDOS.
Is it necessary to fill a PDOS form for children below 12?

For those who have attended CIIP, is this really necessary and beneficial?


Thanks,
 

liyapot

Star Member
Jul 24, 2012
178
2
Manila
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 7, 2012
Nomination.....
Sept. 30, 2012
AOR Received.
Jan. 25, 2013
Med's Request
Feb. 25, 2013
Med's Done....
Mar. 12, 2013
Passport Req..
April 29, 2013
unique,
we attended the CIIP seminar.
for me it is very beneficial..
1. you will know the province better from this seminar.
2. they will provide you with links to help you in finding; jobs suited to your qualifications, housing, school for the kids, bridging programs, with your resume, etc..;.
3. you gain new friends.. :) the CIIP seminar is grouped by province.. so the people who attends it with you can become your start up group there, more network :)
 

uniquename

Full Member
Apr 4, 2013
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
VO Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
Feb 22, 2013
Med's Done....
Feb 25, 2013
Passport Req..
May 2, 2013
Thanks Leah,

What province are planning to settle?
When are you planning land?
 

DingdongAmandy

Star Member
Oct 31, 2012
88
2
Laguna
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
November 2011
AOR Received.
May 2012
File Transfer...
August 2012
Med's Request
October 2012
Med's Done....
November 2012
Passport Req..
March 11, 2013, PP received by CEM March 19
VISA ISSUED...
April 10
LANDED..........
coming soon at your favorite cinemas
liyapot said:
unique,
we attended the CIIP seminar.
for me it is very beneficial..
1. you will know the province better from this seminar.
2. they will provide you with links to help you in finding; jobs suited to your qualifications, housing, school for the kids, bridging programs, with your resume, etc..;.
3. you gain new friends.. :) the CIIP seminar is grouped by province.. so the people who attends it with you can become your start up group there, more network :)
Well said....liyapot
 

liyapot

Star Member
Jul 24, 2012
178
2
Manila
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 7, 2012
Nomination.....
Sept. 30, 2012
AOR Received.
Jan. 25, 2013
Med's Request
Feb. 25, 2013
Med's Done....
Mar. 12, 2013
Passport Req..
April 29, 2013
uniquename said:
Thanks Leah,

What province are planning to settle?
When are you planning land?
unique,
we are going to manitoba
we don't know yet

dingdong,
when is your flight? :)
 

bcpnpnom

Hero Member
Jan 7, 2013
261
0
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila, Philippines
NOC Code......
2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2013
AOR Received.
April 05, 2013
Med's Request
May 7, 2013
Med's Done....
May 21, 2013
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
September 4, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
October 1, 2013
LANDED..........
in GOD's perfect time!!!
hello guys, pls help...just got nstruction for RFRF...confused lang w/ d list of pyments...ask ko lang, d ba CAD$490 each ang pyment for d applicant n spouse....how much s for the dependents less than 18....need ur reply...thanks n advance:)
 

ragluf

Champion Member
Feb 15, 2012
2,506
173
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
bcpnpnom said:
hello guys, pls help...just got nstruction for RFRF...confused lang w/ d list of pyments...ask ko lang, d ba CAD$490 each ang pyment for d applicant n spouse....how much s for the dependents less than 18....need ur reply...thanks n advance:)
Hi,

See here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EP7TOC.asp#pay-fee

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/visas/fees-frais.aspx

The following applicants are not required to pay the RPRF:
- dependent children of a principal applicant or sponsor, a child to be adopted, or an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild;
- protected persons, including Convention refugees.


Dependent children
Refers to the children of the applicant or those of the spouse or common-law partner.
They must:
- be under the age of 22 and not have a spouse or common-law partner, or
- depend substantially on the financial support of a parent and have been continuously enrolled and in attendance as full-time students in a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority since before the age of 22 (or since marrying or entering into a common-law relationship, if this happened before the age of 22), or
- depend substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22 and be unable to provide for themselves due to a medical condition.


/all the best...
 

iam_ayen

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2012
252
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 10, 2012
Nomination.....
Aug 23, 2012
AOR Received.
Jan 12, 2013
IELTS Request
May 23, 2012
File Transfer...
File to CIC: Nov 14, 2012
Med's Request
Feb 07, 2013
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2013;
Passport Req..
June 28, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
July 9, 2013
LANDED..........
August 10, 2013
Reposting:

Just received an email invitation for the CIIP seminar from CEM. My hopes are high that this means my PPR is anytime soon ;D . Anybody from manila received the same?
 

paperdolls

Full Member
Aug 22, 2012
44
0
Category........
Visa Office......
MNL
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
mauuna ba tlga ang PDOS invitation ng CEM kesa PPR? kasi kakareceive ko lang ng email from CEM about PDOS eh wala pa nga ako PPR.
 

iam_ayen

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2012
252
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 10, 2012
Nomination.....
Aug 23, 2012
AOR Received.
Jan 12, 2013
IELTS Request
May 23, 2012
File Transfer...
File to CIC: Nov 14, 2012
Med's Request
Feb 07, 2013
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2013;
Passport Req..
June 28, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
July 9, 2013
LANDED..........
August 10, 2013
paperdolls said:
mauuna ba tlga ang PDOS invitation ng CEM kesa PPR? kasi kakareceive ko lang ng email from CEM about PDOS eh wala pa nga ako PPR.
hi paperdolls,
We're on the same boat :). i think this one from CIIP is only voluntary and can be taken as early as you receive your medical request. its different with the PDOS from the Commission on Filipino Overseas which is mandatory to all imigrants and can only by taken after you receive your visa.