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Hi All,
I and my wife and the 2 kids landed in Calgary on the 9th March,2011 9pm. Sorry for the delayed post as I got too tied up in too many things. The landing was smooth, the immigration officer was helpful and advised us to take the picture of the kids again as it might not be accepted for PR. We did that and then proceeded to customs. She didnt even want to look at what we brought, infact she didnt even want to look at goods to follow list. However, I asked her to stamp and give me a copy. She asked how much money was I carrying and then never asked us to show anything. With regards to POF, I would still urge people to carry it not debate too much on the subject; my 2 cents advise.
Got the SIN. We did this on Hary Hay's Building, downtown, Calgary. Opened the bank account, submitted the papers for Alberta Health care card and we already have the numbers for both the SIN and Health card. both of these would arrive later by post. The weather certainly is cold!!! I had never seen snow in life and was very excited to see it. However, now that i see it, I miss the sunshine of Dubai!!!
will start the job hunt from coming monday and shall defintely post my experinces of the same. it is very early to comment, but life certainly is not as easy as we all got used to in Dubai and else where. I have however found Calgary to be the most pedestrian freindly city I have ever been to. The public transport system is also awsome and people in general are freindly.
I wish to all those waiting for the PR good luck and all those landing in Canada Wellcome!!
Warm Regards,
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 03:09:01 am » |
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Nivce share....+1.
Keep posting.
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 03:16:39 am » |
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Thanks for sharing mirza. Happy life in Canada
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 03:26:12 am » |
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Dear brother.
Nice to see your post / landing experience.
Please accept heartiest congratulations upon ending of the painful waiting in queue / starting a new life in a new homeland.
I hope you can understand our feelings on seeing you there. You remember, i once said, YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ONE BY ''HIM''.
Wish you successful and comfortable life ahead.
Regards
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2011, 03:47:13 am » |
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hi Mirza ji
Nice to see ur post and vvvv happy to hear from you
plzz keep posting ur next steps too - which wil be a great help to new buddys
Wish u & Family Good luck always and let all ur dreams come tru
Biju
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2011, 03:54:26 am » |
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Thanx Mirza. Enjoy your stay. Looking forward to hear more on your Exp at Calgary in coming days. Until then take care of yourself
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2011, 05:40:33 am » |
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Thanks Mirza Bhai, for the sharing with us your landing experience.
Wish you luck and success in job hunting.
Cheers..
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2011, 05:42:07 am » |
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thanks for Sharing.
Wish you best of luck in your job hunt.
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2011, 06:43:27 am » |
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Thanks Mirza for sharing and congrats on landing success. I plan to land in Alberta too so this is really useful for me
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2011, 07:37:54 am » |
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thanks for sharing and goodluck for your new life... wish you all the success
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2011, 07:47:50 am » |
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Hi mirza,
Thanks for sharing ur initial experience..
Wishing u best of luck with ur job hunt and settlement process.
All The Best
Regards
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2011, 07:49:09 am » |
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Hi All,
I and my wife and the 2 kids landed in Calgary on the 9th March,2011 9pm. Sorry for the delayed post as I got too tied up in too many things. The landing was smooth, the immigration officer was helpful and advised us to take the picture of the kids again as it might not be accepted for PR. We did that and then proceeded to customs. She didnt even want to look at what we brought, infact she didnt even want to look at goods to follow list. However, I asked her to stamp and give me a copy. She asked how much money was I carrying and then never asked us to show anything. With regards to POF, I would still urge people to carry it not debate too much on the subject; my 2 cents advise.
Got the SIN. We did this on Hary Hay's Building, downtown, Calgary. Opened the bank account, submitted the papers for Alberta Health care card and we already have the numbers for both the SIN and Health card. both of these would arrive
I wish to all those waiting for the PR good luck and all those landing in Canada Wellcome!!
Warm Regards,
Mirza Bhai....Thanx a million for ur post. We were infact waiting for it . Nice to know that u all have landed safely and getting settled . Our best wishes to u all and we miss u in Dubai for sure but soon looking forward to get in touch with in Canada. Enjoy and have a wonderful life there . |
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Passport Req..: 03.03.2011 PPR/RPRF/PCC Sent : 21.03.2011
VISA ISSUED...: 07.06.2011
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2011, 08:41:57 am » |
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Congratulations Mirza !!!!! All the best for a good and prosperous life in Canada  Pls do keep posting info about the job hunt as and when u find time  Regards, Shareen |
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« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2011, 12:22:08 pm » |
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~Hellow~ MIRZA897 ~! Nice landing experience ;~)) hope ours will be the same as yours... we are scheduled to land in Vancouver this Mar.25...
..can you share your experience on bringing downloaded movies & music from a laptop & PSP, which as I was told is still form of piracy??? Are they really strict & have gadget to detect it??? Did you do that?
ThanksMuch & eNjOy~!
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2011, 03:53:34 am » |
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Hi All,
I and my wife and the 2 kids landed in Calgary on the 9th March,2011 9pm. Sorry for the delayed post as I got too tied up in too many things. The landing was smooth, the immigration officer was helpful and advised us to take the picture of the kids again as it might not be accepted for PR. We did that and then proceeded to customs. She didnt even want to look at what we brought, infact she didnt even want to look at goods to follow list. However, I asked her to stamp and give me a copy. She asked how much money was I carrying and then never asked us to show anything. With regards to POF, I would still urge people to carry it not debate too much on the subject; my 2 cents advise.
Got the SIN. We did this on Hary Hay's Building, downtown, Calgary. Opened the bank account, submitted the papers for Alberta Health care card and we already have the numbers for both the SIN and Health card. both of these would arrive later by post. The weather certainly is cold!!! I had never seen snow in life and was very excited to see it. However, now that i see it, I miss the sunshine of Dubai!!!
will start the job hunt from coming monday and shall defintely post my experinces of the same. it is very early to comment, but life certainly is not as easy as we all got used to in Dubai and else where. I have however found Calgary to be the most pedestrian freindly city I have ever been to. The public transport system is also awsome and people in general are freindly.
I wish to all those waiting for the PR good luck and all those landing in Canada Wellcome!!
Warm Regards,
Hi Mirza,
Good to hear that and many CONGRATULATIONS to you man...best of luck for every step you take in Canada. 
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