Timeline for PNP Applicants for onlyNew Delhi Visa Office (2012-2013)

[sjramu]

Hi vineet....

congratulations once again....
very happy to see ur landing experience...
wish u all the best for ur new life...

Hi all - Following are my landing experiences -

1. As soon as you land in any airport, there will be two separate entrances to the Immigration counters - one for PR and Citizens and one for Visitors (which is always crowded). So, pls proceed towards the counter for PR/Citizens (not much rush) and then the officer will check your immigration card and send you to another room where they will take your COPR (one with photo) and ask few questions. For me they asked following--
A. Which country you are coming from?
B. How much money you brought?
(Pls note that, if you are coming alone, then around $4000 is enough to carry. I carried $800 cash and $3000 in Travel ATM Card. If you are coming with family, then better to bring about $1000 cash in hand and $8000 in Travel Card. Rest you can show your Indian bank stmt and tell them that you have the Funds available and matter of going to ATM and withdrawing from Canada. Pls refer to the family wise $$ amount mentioned in website. Note that you need to be very confident in telling them all this. If you hesitate, then you will be in little trouble convincing the officer about your POF. For me, they did not ask any proof and just accepted whatever I said.)
C. Where will you stay in Toronto and provide the address?
D. She asked me why I came alone and whether I am PA (I said "yes, I am PA" and told some story that family will join in March after winter.. BLAH.. BLAH....).
E. The address I gave for PR card was a friend's address. So they asked how you know your friend and what he does, etc
F. Since I had OWP visa as well, so they asked why I came last time to Canada.... (so I told the old story and I told I went back for PR stamping and got job last time itself and rushed now to join the job. I also showed the employment papers). The officer was happy and congratulated me.
G. Finally, she explained me the obligations of maintaining PR status and once again congrajulated me and said "Congratulations, Now you are officially a PR and I have updated the CIC DB with the same" !!!
H. I also asked, if ecas will be reflecting "Completed" now. She was not aware of any tool called ecas and she said she doesnt know but will update the DB immediately.
I. Then she sent me to another room, where they gave me a bag full of books and other material to read!!
J. Collected the baggage and then just before the exit there is another room - which is the CBSA room, where they again asked about the funds I was carrying. I said, I brought only $4000, so they were fine. They also asked whether I brought any food items. I said, I brought Indian packed items like Noodles, etc. They asked, if its all Veg or any nonveg. I said, everything is Veg. He then told me to go.
K. My chest was filled with Pride and it became double in size and I then almost ran out pushing the luggage trolley, where my friend was waiting to receive me!!!!!
L. Note that they will make you sign in the CIC copy of COPR and give back the Client copy of COPR to you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AS YOU WILL NEED THE CLIENT COPY OF COPR TO APPLY SIN, HEALTH INSURANCE CARD AND OTHER ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP IT VERY SAFE. ITS YOUR SOUL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS TILL YOU GET PR CARD.
M. Since I reached room by 3pm and was getting bored, so went to nearest Service Canada center and created a new SIN (I had old SIN but that was a temp SIN. They cancelled the old SIN and generated a new Permanent SIN).

Points A to J took about 45 mins for me.

The only trouble right now is the -14C cold its unbearable... luckily my house owner who is a Pakistani has been extremely helpful to me and very kind and caring. He dropped and picked me to/from the office and also helped me get groceries in the eve. I am really thankful to him as he didnt allow me to step out in cold.

Today, was first day at work and it was good. Joining formalities were over. They have given a laptop with VPN connectivity. Some KT on the work that I will do and more to come in the next few days. Expectations are high and I need to put more than 100% to impress them so need to lots of hard work... Guys, the struggle has just started. Past seems to be not much scary compared to what lies ahead...

Hope I will do a good job with all your best wishes!!!

Thanks and wish everyone a speedy processing and DM/Visa.

 

[WinniSingh]

Hi all - Following are my landing experiences -

1. As soon as you land in any airport, there will be two separate entrances to the Immigration counters - one for PR and Citizens and one for Visitors (which is always crowded). So, pls proceed towards the counter for PR/Citizens (not much rush) and then the officer will check your immigration card and send you to another room where they will take your COPR (one with photo) and ask few questions. For me they asked following--
A. Which country you are coming from?
B. How much money you brought?
(Pls note that, if you are coming alone, then around $4000 is enough to carry. I carried $800 cash and $3000 in Travel ATM Card. If you are coming with family, then better to bring about $1000 cash in hand and $8000 in Travel Card. Rest you can show your Indian bank stmt and tell them that you have the Funds available and matter of going to ATM and withdrawing from Canada. Pls refer to the family wise $$ amount mentioned in website. Note that you need to be very confident in telling them all this. If you hesitate, then you will be in little trouble convincing the officer about your POF. For me, they did not ask any proof and just accepted whatever I said.)
C. Where will you stay in Toronto and provide the address?
D. She asked me why I came alone and whether I am PA (I said "yes, I am PA" and told some story that family will join in March after winter.. BLAH.. BLAH....).
E. The address I gave for PR card was a friend's address. So they asked how you know your friend and what he does, etc
F. Since I had OWP visa as well, so they asked why I came last time to Canada.... (so I told the old story and I told I went back for PR stamping and got job last time itself and rushed now to join the job. I also showed the employment papers). The officer was happy and congratulated me.
G. Finally, she explained me the obligations of maintaining PR status and once again congrajulated me and said "Congratulations, Now you are officially a PR and I have updated the CIC DB with the same" !!!
H. I also asked, if ecas will be reflecting "Completed" now. She was not aware of any tool called ecas and she said she doesnt know but will update the DB immediately.
I. Then she sent me to another room, where they gave me a bag full of books and other material to read!!
J. Collected the baggage and then just before the exit there is another room - which is the CBSA room, where they again asked about the funds I was carrying. I said, I brought only $4000, so they were fine. They also asked whether I brought any food items. I said, I brought Indian packed items like Noodles, etc. They asked, if its all Veg or any nonveg. I said, everything is Veg. He then told me to go.
K. My chest was filled with Pride and it became double in size and I then almost ran out pushing the luggage trolley, where my friend was waiting to receive me!!!!!
L. Note that they will make you sign in the CIC copy of COPR and give back the Client copy of COPR to you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AS YOU WILL NEED THE CLIENT COPY OF COPR TO APPLY SIN, HEALTH INSURANCE CARD AND OTHER ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP IT VERY SAFE. ITS YOUR SOUL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS TILL YOU GET PR CARD.
M. Since I reached room by 3pm and was getting bored, so went to nearest Service Canada center and created a new SIN (I had old SIN but that was a temp SIN. They cancelled the old SIN and generated a new Permanent SIN).

Points A to J took about 45 mins for me.

The only trouble right now is the -14C cold its unbearable... luckily my house owner who is a Pakistani has been extremely helpful to me and very kind and caring. He dropped and picked me to/from the office and also helped me get groceries in the eve. I am really thankful to him as he didnt allow me to step out in cold.

Today, was first day at work and it was good. Joining formalities were over. They have given a laptop with VPN connectivity. Some KT on the work that I will do and more to come in the next few days. Expectations are high and I need to put more than 100% to impress them so need to lots of hard work... Guys, the struggle has just started. Past seems to be not much scary compared to what lies ahead...

Hope I will do a good job with all your best wishes!!!

Thanks and wish everyone a speedy processing and DM/Visa.

Many congratulations vineet.

Thanks for sharing your landing experience with us. It is really helpful.

Thanks,
W. Singh

 

[dipanchokshi]

@vineet
Congratulation. Very descriptive and informative. I will keep this in mind.
Well I thought we need to carry CAD $10000 for PA and for each dependent $2000. So is it ok that we carry nearly $5000 for PA?
Moreover what are the possible questions they ask at immigration clearance?

 

[extramiler]

Hi all - Following are my landing experiences -

1. As soon as you land in any airport, there will be two separate entrances to the Immigration counters - one for PR and Citizens and one for Visitors (which is always crowded). So, pls proceed towards the counter for PR/Citizens (not much rush) and then the officer will check your immigration card and send you to another room where they will take your COPR (one with photo) and ask few questions. For me they asked following--
A. Which country you are coming from?
B. How much money you brought?
(Pls note that, if you are coming alone, then around $4000 is enough to carry. I carried $800 cash and $3000 in Travel ATM Card. If you are coming with family, then better to bring about $1000 cash in hand and $8000 in Travel Card. Rest you can show your Indian bank stmt and tell them that you have the Funds available and matter of going to ATM and withdrawing from Canada. Pls refer to the family wise $$ amount mentioned in website. Note that you need to be very confident in telling them all this. If you hesitate, then you will be in little trouble convincing the officer about your POF. For me, they did not ask any proof and just accepted whatever I said.)
C. Where will you stay in Toronto and provide the address?
D. She asked me why I came alone and whether I am PA (I said "yes, I am PA" and told some story that family will join in March after winter.. BLAH.. BLAH....).
E. The address I gave for PR card was a friend's address. So they asked how you know your friend and what he does, etc
F. Since I had OWP visa as well, so they asked why I came last time to Canada.... (so I told the old story and I told I went back for PR stamping and got job last time itself and rushed now to join the job. I also showed the employment papers). The officer was happy and congratulated me.
G. Finally, she explained me the obligations of maintaining PR status and once again congrajulated me and said "Congratulations, Now you are officially a PR and I have updated the CIC DB with the same" !!!
H. I also asked, if ecas will be reflecting "Completed" now. She was not aware of any tool called ecas and she said she doesnt know but will update the DB immediately.
I. Then she sent me to another room, where they gave me a bag full of books and other material to read!!
J. Collected the baggage and then just before the exit there is another room - which is the CBSA room, where they again asked about the funds I was carrying. I said, I brought only $4000, so they were fine. They also asked whether I brought any food items. I said, I brought Indian packed items like Noodles, etc. They asked, if its all Veg or any nonveg. I said, everything is Veg. He then told me to go.
K. My chest was filled with Pride and it became double in size and I then almost ran out pushing the luggage trolley, where my friend was waiting to receive me!!!!!
L. Note that they will make you sign in the CIC copy of COPR and give back the Client copy of COPR to you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AS YOU WILL NEED THE CLIENT COPY OF COPR TO APPLY SIN, HEALTH INSURANCE CARD AND OTHER ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP IT VERY SAFE. ITS YOUR SOUL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS TILL YOU GET PR CARD.
M. Since I reached room by 3pm and was getting bored, so went to nearest Service Canada center and created a new SIN (I had old SIN but that was a temp SIN. They cancelled the old SIN and generated a new Permanent SIN).

Points A to J took about 45 mins for me.

The only trouble right now is the -14C cold its unbearable... luckily my house owner who is a Pakistani has been extremely helpful to me and very kind and caring. He dropped and picked me to/from the office and also helped me get groceries in the eve. I am really thankful to him as he didnt allow me to step out in cold.

Today, was first day at work and it was good. Joining formalities were over. They have given a laptop with VPN connectivity. Some KT on the work that I will do and more to come in the next few days. Expectations are high and I need to put more than 100% to impress them so need to lots of hard work... Guys, the struggle has just started. Past seems to be not much scary compared to what lies ahead...

Hope I will do a good job with all your best wishes!!!

Thanks and wish everyone a speedy processing and DM/Visa.

Hi Vineet ....I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone here in forum for taking time out and providing such elaborative description!!!

I actually had put some questions earlier. It would be of immense help if you put some light on them:

Dear Gurminder, KB, Vineet and other seniors

Please advise on below queries:

1. Settlement funds should be carried in cash or there are any other valid options?
2. My visa validity is until December 2014, if initially I travel alone do I need to carry full amount shown as proof of fund or fund for single person (self) is enough?
3. While giving the resident address to immigration officer--is it okay if we give friend, relative's address?
4. How long it takes to get PR after entering to canada?
5. Can any of the family member return back to India after receiving PR?
6. Is it mandatory to carry international license from India?

I know this a long list of queries , but I hope this would help to all perspective candidates who are planning to travel to Canada in coming months.

Thank you in advance for your response.

 

[baps]

baps;

What is the age of ur son whom MR no sanded?

12 months

 

[Gat]

@Bindu786,

what kind of Enquiry you are talking about?

please Reply

Bro I think u must be ready for enquiry
Not sure but its 90% chance
So be prepare for that its symptoms of that

 

[atinsingh]

Hi Vineet,
Thanks for sharing you experience. Glad you finally a PR ..

Regards,
Atin

 

[raman1]

bps

Thanks

 

[SM123]

Hi SM123,

thanks for ur reply...
may I know wat s the use of GCMS?
Will it by anyway speed up the process or by any chance the officer ll ve a look at the file and start processing the file?
these are jus my doubts... don mistake me...
Thanks in advance.

Hi sjramu,

GCMS is Global Case Management System where you can check the step by step, processing of your file. This is issued by CIC and not NDVO and does not effect the processing of your file.

This shall help someone to where their file is stuck/processed.

Cheers,
S

 

[SM123]

Hi all - Following are my landing experiences -

1. As soon as you land in any airport, there will be two separate entrances to the Immigration counters - one for PR and Citizens and one for Visitors (which is always crowded). So, pls proceed towards the counter for PR/Citizens (not much rush) and then the officer will check your immigration card and send you to another room where they will take your COPR (one with photo) and ask few questions. For me they asked following--
A. Which country you are coming from?
B. How much money you brought?
(Pls note that, if you are coming alone, then around $4000 is enough to carry. I carried $800 cash and $3000 in Travel ATM Card. If you are coming with family, then better to bring about $1000 cash in hand and $8000 in Travel Card. Rest you can show your Indian bank stmt and tell them that you have the Funds available and matter of going to ATM and withdrawing from Canada. Pls refer to the family wise $$ amount mentioned in website. Note that you need to be very confident in telling them all this. If you hesitate, then you will be in little trouble convincing the officer about your POF. For me, they did not ask any proof and just accepted whatever I said.)
C. Where will you stay in Toronto and provide the address?
D. She asked me why I came alone and whether I am PA (I said "yes, I am PA" and told some story that family will join in March after winter.. BLAH.. BLAH....).
E. The address I gave for PR card was a friend's address. So they asked how you know your friend and what he does, etc
F. Since I had OWP visa as well, so they asked why I came last time to Canada.... (so I told the old story and I told I went back for PR stamping and got job last time itself and rushed now to join the job. I also showed the employment papers). The officer was happy and congratulated me.
G. Finally, she explained me the obligations of maintaining PR status and once again congrajulated me and said "Congratulations, Now you are officially a PR and I have updated the CIC DB with the same" !!!
H. I also asked, if ecas will be reflecting "Completed" now. She was not aware of any tool called ecas and she said she doesnt know but will update the DB immediately.
I. Then she sent me to another room, where they gave me a bag full of books and other material to read!!
J. Collected the baggage and then just before the exit there is another room - which is the CBSA room, where they again asked about the funds I was carrying. I said, I brought only $4000, so they were fine. They also asked whether I brought any food items. I said, I brought Indian packed items like Noodles, etc. They asked, if its all Veg or any nonveg. I said, everything is Veg. He then told me to go.
K. My chest was filled with Pride and it became double in size and I then almost ran out pushing the luggage trolley, where my friend was waiting to receive me!!!!!
L. Note that they will make you sign in the CIC copy of COPR and give back the Client copy of COPR to you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AS YOU WILL NEED THE CLIENT COPY OF COPR TO APPLY SIN, HEALTH INSURANCE CARD AND OTHER ITEMS. PLEASE KEEP IT VERY SAFE. ITS YOUR SOUL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS TILL YOU GET PR CARD.
M. Since I reached room by 3pm and was getting bored, so went to nearest Service Canada center and created a new SIN (I had old SIN but that was a temp SIN. They cancelled the old SIN and generated a new Permanent SIN).

Points A to J took about 45 mins for me.

The only trouble right now is the -14C cold its unbearable... luckily my house owner who is a Pakistani has been extremely helpful to me and very kind and caring. He dropped and picked me to/from the office and also helped me get groceries in the eve. I am really thankful to him as he didnt allow me to step out in cold.

Today, was first day at work and it was good. Joining formalities were over. They have given a laptop with VPN connectivity. Some KT on the work that I will do and more to come in the next few days. Expectations are high and I need to put more than 100% to impress them so need to lots of hard work... Guys, the struggle has just started. Past seems to be not much scary compared to what lies ahead...

Hope I will do a good job with all your best wishes!!!

Thanks and wish everyone a speedy processing and DM/Visa.

This is excellent information for anyone planning to travel. +1 to you for your tireless efforts to keep the forum informed and educated.

Cheers,
S

 

[sjramu]

Thanks for ur reply sm...

Im planning to wait till this monthend and apply for GCMS...

Hi sjramu,

GCMS is Global Case Management System where you can check the step by step, processing of your file. This is issued by CIC and not NDVO and does not effect the processing of your file.

This shall help someone to where their file is stuck/processed.

Cheers,
S

 

[vineethere]

Hi all - pls find my replies inline below.....

Hi Vineet ....I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone here in forum for taking time out and providing such elaborative description!!!

I actually had put some questions earlier. It would be of immense help if you put some light on them:

Dear Gurminder, KB, Vineet and other seniors

Please advise on below queries:

1. Settlement funds should be carried in cash or there are any other valid options?
[Vineet]: Cash, DD, Travel card, etc. Carry 2-3K in cash and rest in DD, travel card.
2. My visa validity is until December 2014, if initially I travel alone do I need to carry full amount shown as proof of fund or fund for single person (self) is enough?
[Vineet]: Single person in enough.
3. While giving the resident address to immigration officer--is it okay if we give friend, relative's address?
[Vineet]: Yes. I did same too.
4. How long it takes to get PR after entering to canada?
[Vineet]: I assume u are asking "time to get PR Card"...?? it takes 45-60 days to get the card (as told by the officer)
5. Can any of the family member return back to India after receiving PR?
[Vineet]: Till u get PR card, u cannot travel outside Canada. Pls remember that PR visa is a Single entry visa and it will be cancelled after u land. My PR visa in PP is cancelled as of now. Once u get PR card, then u can travel with that and passport.
6. Is it mandatory to carry international license from India?
[Vineet]:Nope. Get the DL extract from local RTO showing your driving exp in India.

I know this a long list of queries , but I hope this would help to all perspective candidates who are planning to travel to Canada in coming months.

Thank you in advance for your response.

 

[karambir singh]

Thank god its DM

Happy Happy

Regards
KB

 

[raman1]

congratulations Karambir.

 

[hsharma]

Thank god its DM

Happy Happy

Regards
KB

Congrats 22ji mojan he mojan....