soby
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Posts: 350
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 1111
App. Filed.......: Sept 15, 2009
Doc's Request.: Oct 30, 2009
AOR Received.: Feb18, 2010
File Transfer...: Nov 3, 2009
Med's Request: March 4, 2011
Med's Done....: March 19 & 26, 2011
Interview........: Jan 30, 2011
Passport Req..: Sept 15, 2011
VISA ISSUED...: Oct 19, 2011 (PP Submitted on 13/10 received on 20/10)
LANDED..........: March 2, 2012
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« Reply #6885 on: October 29, 2011, 05:15:04 am » |
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Thanks Biju and Soby!
I guess I'll go ahead and book BA for the 3 hour transit then. I did check the Lufthansa timings as well but they are slightly more expensive and have longer transits as well.
Other than this the people at CIIP gave me an email address to contact for the RBC bank and they got back to me and sent all the forms required to open a bank account. However, they need some of the things to be witnessed by a Canadian lawyer, if there are a lot of these then it may work out to be expensive. I'll go through the details and let you know. If it ends up being too expensive then I guess it's better to just take a bank draft and open a Scotia account in Canada directly.
Thanks Windy for the update. If you find the RBC option feasible pls PM me the email id I think TD is better with regard to the Branch network than RBC. Rgds Soby |
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SATDXB
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Posts: 2318
Ratings: +97
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 1111
App. Filed.......: 12-Aug-09
Doc's Request.: 02-Oct-09
File Transfer...: 06-Oct-09
Med's Request: 18-08-10
Med's Done....: 09-09-10
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 19-01-2011 - Passport sent on 22-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-04-2011
LANDED..........: 19th May 2011- Thanks to Almighty!
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« Reply #6886 on: October 29, 2011, 05:30:51 am » |
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Dear SATDXB
what is best courier to send passports to london from Saudi Arabi.
Any idea
Thanks
Hi dear, i have personally used DHL. So go for it. They are best. Cheers.. |
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When I'm in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like.
- Jane Fonda
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SATDXB
Champion Member
Posts: 2318
Ratings: +97
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 1111
App. Filed.......: 12-Aug-09
Doc's Request.: 02-Oct-09
File Transfer...: 06-Oct-09
Med's Request: 18-08-10
Med's Done....: 09-09-10
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 19-01-2011 - Passport sent on 22-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-04-2011
LANDED..........: 19th May 2011- Thanks to Almighty!
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« Reply #6887 on: October 29, 2011, 05:35:46 am » |
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Congratulations Jassig and Jaffar Mehdi, All the best for the new journey to Canada.
I was driving in Dubai last night and saw an Aramex truck and thought to myself, "Harshanimrani's passports and COPR are probably in there", so any news???
Also guys, I was looking to book my flights to Vancouver, I'm travelling on the 5th of Jan 2012. The BA flight I'm looking at has 2 options, one that lands in Heathrow at 14:00 (preferred) and leaves for Vancouver at 16:55 and the other which lands in Heathrow at 06:35 and leaves again at 16:55.
Do you think the first option is ok? It is almost 3 hours between the connecting flight, the other is over 10 hours? I'd really like you opinions! Also, would I need a UK transit visa for this flight? Thanks in advance everyone.
I second the suggestion of BIJU!! And all the best for your bookings..!! Cheers.. |
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jadedGeek
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Posts: 423
Ratings: +6
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 28-04-2010
Doc's Request.: 03-08-2010
AOR Received.: 23-03-2011
File Transfer...: 11-Aug-10
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« Reply #6888 on: October 29, 2011, 05:54:17 am » |
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@ JadedGeek @ Mr.Optimistic & @ Sunny7070
I am too in the same boat, waiting for Medical Request or any update from London CHC
We can do nothing else, But... just have to wait patiently...
As some elders say " Patience is the greatest divine of all virtues. "
We must get it accustomed to our lives, so that it brings us maturity in our deeds...
Good Luck & GOD BLESS
Regards,
VINK
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Category............: FSW1
Visa Office..........: LVO
App. Filed...........: 28-Apr-10
1st AOR Received.: 03-Aug-10
Docs Sent to VO : 23-Nov-10
2nd AOR Received.: 23-Mar-11
IN PROCESS:3-APRIL-2012
UDR + 18 months letter
MR..Waiting.....
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harshanimrani
Star Member
Posts: 115
Ratings: +5
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 18-09-2008
Med's Request: 03-03-2011
Med's Done....: 23-04-2011
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 12-OCTOBER-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 26-OCTOBER-2011
LANDED..........: with gold blessings very soon 2012
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« Reply #6889 on: October 29, 2011, 06:54:03 am » |
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Congratulations Jassig and Jaffar Mehdi, All the best for the new journey to Canada.
I was driving in Dubai last night and saw an Aramex truck and thought to myself, "Harshanimrani's passports and COPR are probably in there", so any news???
Also guys, I was looking to book my flights to Vancouver, I'm travelling on the 5th of Jan 2012. The BA flight I'm looking at has 2 options, one that lands in Heathrow at 14:00 (preferred) and leaves for Vancouver at 16:55 and the other which lands in Heathrow at 06:35 and leaves again at 16:55.
Do you think the first option is ok? It is almost 3 hours between the connecting flight, the other is over 10 hours? I'd really like you opinions! Also, would I need a UK transit visa for this flight? Thanks in advance everyone.
hi, Dear we are waiting eagerly to see our passports with maple leaf Visa; i will let u know if any news come , as we have send our passports on 13th october and reached on 14t october. Hope to see our passports with Visa very soon best of luck for bright future Cheers Harsha |
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wenstumped
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Posts: 720
Ratings: +46
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 3131
App. Filed.......: 7 Sept 2010
AOR Received.: 4 Jan 2011
IELTS Request: Sent
File Transfer...: Decision Made
Med's Request: 18 May 2011
Med's Done....: 31 May 2011, reached London 7 Jun 2011
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 20 Sep 2011
VISA ISSUED...: 6 Oct 2011
LANDED..........: God willing 5 Jan 2012
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« Reply #6890 on: October 29, 2011, 08:25:14 am » |
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Well, my tickets and hotel are booked for 5th Jan 2012. Now to get everything else ready over here before I leave.
Soby, thanks for the information on the place for winter wear. I'll check it out next weekend, I need to see if I can find a good pair of waterproof shoes!
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alibhai800
Star Member
Posts: 76
Ratings: +2
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 12-12-2009
Doc's Request.: 12-02-2010
File Transfer...: 17-02-2010
Med's Request: 15-06-2011 & 23-07-2012
Med's Done....: 03-07-2011 & 13-08-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: September 15 2012
VISA ISSUED...: Stamped on October 5 2012, Came back on Oct 15th 2012
LANDED..........: February 2013... InshaAllah
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« Reply #6891 on: October 29, 2011, 08:52:10 am » |
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Hi Wendy,
You made the right choice going with BA. Biju is absolutely right. The 3 hour transit is the best option as I always book the 3 hour option ticket for my mom as she visits my brother who lives in Vancouver.
I am waiting for the day when I book the ticket for me and my family. I guess there are a few months remaining, hopefully not more than 6 months. All the best! It will be your last official new year in Dubai for the coming years.
Best
Ali
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soby
Hero Member
Posts: 350
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 1111
App. Filed.......: Sept 15, 2009
Doc's Request.: Oct 30, 2009
AOR Received.: Feb18, 2010
File Transfer...: Nov 3, 2009
Med's Request: March 4, 2011
Med's Done....: March 19 & 26, 2011
Interview........: Jan 30, 2011
Passport Req..: Sept 15, 2011
VISA ISSUED...: Oct 19, 2011 (PP Submitted on 13/10 received on 20/10)
LANDED..........: March 2, 2012
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« Reply #6892 on: October 29, 2011, 11:58:59 am » |
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Well, my tickets and hotel are booked for 5th Jan 2012. Now to get everything else ready over here before I leave.
Soby, thanks for the information on the place for winter wear. I'll check it out next weekend, I need to see if I can find a good pair of waterproof shoes!
Well they have Water proof jackets but i am not sure if they have the shoes. Let me see if i can find through my friends. will let you know All the best dear. I can feel your excitement..  Rgds Soby |
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« Reply #6893 on: October 29, 2011, 05:28:24 pm » |
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Hello Seniors,
I received my Paasport with visa finally. I plan to land in December or January in OTTAWA. Any one of you is there or planning to land there? I need guidance on what i need to do here in Dubai before leaving to Canada like any documents i need to take to get my driving licence etc., and if any of you is living in Ottawa maybe can help me plan my arrival. Thank you guys, you have always been great help.
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soby
Hero Member
Posts: 350
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 1111
App. Filed.......: Sept 15, 2009
Doc's Request.: Oct 30, 2009
AOR Received.: Feb18, 2010
File Transfer...: Nov 3, 2009
Med's Request: March 4, 2011
Med's Done....: March 19 & 26, 2011
Interview........: Jan 30, 2011
Passport Req..: Sept 15, 2011
VISA ISSUED...: Oct 19, 2011 (PP Submitted on 13/10 received on 20/10)
LANDED..........: March 2, 2012
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« Reply #6894 on: October 29, 2011, 11:07:02 pm » |
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Hello Seniors,
I received my Paasport with visa finally. I plan to land in December or January in OTTAWA. Any one of you is there or planning to land there? I need guidance on what i need to do here in Dubai before leaving to Canada like any documents i need to take to get my driving licence etc., and if any of you is living in Ottawa maybe can help me plan my arrival. Thank you guys, you have always been great help.
Hi If you have 24 months or more driving experience in Dubai make sure you get the LOA from RTA Dubai. THis will help you get the Ontario License without waiting period. pls go through this post for more details http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39566.0.htmlRgds Soby |
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« Reply #6895 on: October 30, 2011, 01:22:09 am » |
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Well, my tickets and hotel are booked for 5th Jan 2012. Now to get everything else ready over here before I leave.
Soby, thanks for the information on the place for winter wear. I'll check it out next weekend, I need to see if I can find a good pair of waterproof shoes!
Was just interested to know why would u need a waterproof shoe? Qorax |
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alibhai800
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Posts: 76
Ratings: +2
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: London
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 12-12-2009
Doc's Request.: 12-02-2010
File Transfer...: 17-02-2010
Med's Request: 15-06-2011 & 23-07-2012
Med's Done....: 03-07-2011 & 13-08-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: September 15 2012
VISA ISSUED...: Stamped on October 5 2012, Came back on Oct 15th 2012
LANDED..........: February 2013... InshaAllah
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« Reply #6896 on: October 30, 2011, 02:10:44 am » |
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Blessed to read a post from Captain after so many days!
Best
Ali
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msaleem216
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Posts: 1161
Ratings: +23
Category........: FSW2
Visa Office......: london
NOC Code......: 2281
Job Offer........: Yes
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 10-05-2007
Doc's Request.: 10-03-2009
Med's Done....: 11-03-2013
Passport Req..: soon INSHA ALLAH
VISA ISSUED...: SOON INSHA ALLAH
LANDED..........: SOON INSHA ALLAH
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« Reply #6897 on: October 30, 2011, 02:11:40 am » |
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hapy to see post from capain qorax after a long time
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« Reply #6898 on: October 30, 2011, 02:13:28 am » |
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Blessed to read a post from Captain after so many days!
Best
Ali
Thank u Sir ! It was a pleasure meeting u the other day. Stay blessed !!! Qorax |
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« Reply #6899 on: October 30, 2011, 02:32:38 am » |
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Reg. the meeting of 7th Oct 2011
Dear friends,
It was a wonderful get-together that we had on the 7th. I took immense pleasure in seeing all of u in person! Thanks for making it... taking time-off from your busy schedules... but yes, such meets r required in today's world... there r lots which the internet might just not offer us... which only a physical meet can.
Special thanks to the ladies & the kids who came along... u guys made the event colorful!
And can we ever say enough on Biju's organizing capabalities? Kudos to him for keeping the platform alive, after we [the first D2C members] left Dubai !
Keep up the good work ppl... here's 3-Cheers to everyone !
And congrats to all who got their PPRs/COPRs/Meds lately...
All the best guys !
Qorax
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