+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
Guys I visited Scotia bank today and they said that if you want account through them, then you need to contact them 4 weeks before departure.

Process - Take your PP and COPR and rest will be taken care by Bank
You get a welcome kit and A/C no. in 20-22 days
In one go you can transfer the amount you want to. u get only one chance for Wire Transfer
Scotia bank releases u a advice ( Bank certificate) which is as good as as Bank certificate and works as POF at port of entry


The Banker advised me that any body who wishes to open the account should take prior appointment. I will post the banker's information later
 
Insurance Issues

I talked to ICICI and Bajaj Allianz for insurance and they said that they do it for 60 and 30 days respectively for immigrant Visa

Bajaj Allianz call center did tell me that they do it for 6 months but when I asked them to send this to me on e-mail in writing they backed off and said that they do it for 30 months for travellers on immigrant visa.

Not sure which Travel Insurance Company can provide 90 days Insurance on Immigrant Visa. Has any body checked that
 
When I contacted scotiabank in hyderabad, the banker here said that they need not less than 40 days to complete account opening process.

May be delhi branch takes less time which is good...

ankit_20 said:
Guys I visited Scotia bank today and they said that if you want account through them, then you need to contact them 4 weeks before departure.

Process - Take your PP and COPR and rest will be taken care by Bank
You get a welcome kit and A/C no. in 20-22 days
In one go you can transfer the amount you want to. u get only one chance for Wire Transfer
Scotia bank releases u a advice ( Bank certificate) which is as good as as Bank certificate and works as POF at port of entry


The Banker advised me that any body who wishes to open the account should take prior appointment. I will post the banker's information later
 
The Contact Details fo Scotia Bank ND are
Shikha Kumar -9891010150

You need to take prior appointment before you go to the bank.
 
Guys I was doing some home work for preparing for the landing and Prepared this checklist. I hope it helps others who are also planning the landing soon

CHECK LIST of Docs
IDP and Driving License
Letter from RTO regarding Driving Exp
No Claim leter from Insurance Co.
Travel Insurance
POF
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
All Original and Copy of Work Ex and Educational Certificates
Reference Letters
Ticket
Hotel Booking
Money (Cash+Draft+ TC) and International Credit cards
Passport
COPR
Prepare form B4
PR Card Form and Photos
Child's Immunization Record


Other things to do
Get the Education Equivalency done
Identify Volunteer Program
Identify the Career Bridge Programs
Identify the Internship Opportunities
 
Ankit,

Is there any problem in travelling abroad after getting our landing papers?? Do we have to inform CHC regardng this??

Letter from RTO regarding Driving Exp..What's the procedure????

Get the Education Equivalency done..How to get this done, Is it possible from India???Identify Volunteer Program

Pls let me know

Thanks

Ajith
 
ajithpl said:
Ankit,

Is there any problem in travelling abroad after getting our landing papers?? Do we have to inform CHC regardng this?? - NO. Absolutely no needLetter from RTO regarding Driving Exp..What's the procedure????- Apply in the RTO office where u got your license from. You know that there is only one way of getting things done in India
Get the Education Equivalency done..How to get this done, Is it possible from India??? Check www.wes.org/
Identify Volunteer Program - While you are searching for jobs, it is better to do volunteer jobs than sitting idle. There are many websites where u can get volunteer opportunity
Pls let me know

Thanks

Ajith
 
Is anybody landing on march 16th. For POF , if we show the US bank statement is it ok or if we take a demand draft in USD, is that is allowed. please comment. I am landing on March 16th in canada from US.
 
The Bank statement may not work. There have been cases where it has worked and there have been cases where it has not, so why take risk and spoil your landing experience
Draft is a good choice
 
USD draft is ok.

For job market you need to do some reasearch search for jobs on following web sites
monster.ca
Workopolis.com
indeed.ca
Sapphireca.com
Sisystems
Brainhunters
Eagleonline.com

You may also contact laxmikanthms on the forum he works with Orcale
 
@ankit,

That's all wonderful information friend.. Thanks a lot...

Could you please provide us the list of websites where we can find voluntary oppurtunities ?

 
@ankit_20

friend can you tell me whether this scotiabank account opened from india includes free 1 year locker facility?
 
xenos said:
@ ankit_20

friend can you tell me whether this scotiabank account opened from india includes free 1 year locker facility?

I am not sure, I did not enquire about it.
 
xenos said:
@ ankit_20

friend can you tell me whether this scotiabank account opened from india includes free 1 year locker facility?

Yes they offer 1year free locker if the serving branch has a spare available.

Additionally they also give you credit card without any credit report.