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I landed at pearson international airport toronto on 18th Dec 2009. Here is my experience... Received customs declaration forms on the plane. Filled it in and remembered to tick the box for "goods to follow". Upon arrival, passed through a counter who checked the declaration form and passport, returned without any stamp. Proceeded to immigration. Few people in the queue. Lady at the counter was very helpful. Gave passport, custom declaration, copr forms. She returned customs declaration forms. Asked when will the rest of the family will join me. Asked how much funds I will be relocating with? Did not ask for proof. Asked for local address, gave her pre printed slip. She made me sign on the copr form and informed me that, it will be the same signature appearing on the PR card when issued. That's it, she welcomed me to Canada and returned the passport and one copy of the copr form. I asked about PR card and I was told it will be sent to mentioned address in 3 to 4 weeks time. If I do not receive by that time, I have to call the service centre. I was then directed to "welcome to canada" counter for new immigrants. I was given some printed material and a bag. Passed through another counter where I was given information on Ontario health card application. I strongly recommend all to read the material as I found them extremely useful. Then proceed to collect the check in baggage. It was a long long wait and queue. First the flight was A380-800 from dubai, lot's of passengers. Then there were many other flights arriving at same time. Almost after an hour , I was with customs official. He took the "Goods to follow" list in duplicate, declaration form. Asked which are the few highest value items in the list. Stamped the list and returned to me along with customs receipt showing the total value of the goods I have declared as "to follow". Next day, it was saturday. Visited city hall centre for sin registration. I was told they work mon to fri. Hence I had to visit another office near my residence on monday for sin registration. Reported at the reception with copr form , passport and duly filled in sin card application. I was given back the documents and was asked to wait. There were many computers, sat and completed three profiles for the job bank. I was called in by another lady. I was then assisted with sin registration. It took about 20 minutes to get letter with my sin number. I was told that the sin card will be sent to the address mentioned in 10 working days. Went back to the terminal to check some job matches. Again I recommend that you try creating profile in the job bank, atleast it was useful for me to get an idea on what skills, the employers in canada looking for in my profession. website link is http://seekers.jobbank.gc.ca/common-commun/login-connection.aspx?redirect=true&target=6&lang=en-CAMy next stop was at "Toronto Centre" Employment resource centre. Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!! Then proceeded to apply for OHIP (Health card). I could not complete the process as I did not have acceptable address proof ie lease agreement or temporary drivers license or monthly bank statement which would have arrived by post. I will work on possibly getting the temporary driver's license. This is it for now........... |
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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2009, 05:06:01 am » |
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I landed at pearson international airport toronto on 18th Dec 2009. Here is my experience... Received customs declaration forms on the plane. Filled it in and remembered to tick the box for "goods to follow". Upon arrival, passed through a counter who checked the declaration form and passport, returned without any stamp. Proceeded to immigration. Few people in the queue. Lady at the counter was very helpful. Gave passport, custom declaration, copr forms. She returned customs declaration forms. Asked when will the rest of the family will join me. Asked how much funds I will be relocating with? Did not ask for proof. Asked for local address, gave her pre printed slip. She made me sign on the copr form and informed me that, it will be the same signature appearing on the PR card when issued. That's it, she welcomed me to Canada and returned the passport and one copy of the copr form. I asked about PR card and I was told it will be sent to mentioned address in 3 to 4 weeks time. If I do not receive by that time, I have to call the service centre. I was then directed to "welcome to canada" counter for new immigrants. I was given some printed material and a bag. Passed through another counter where I was given information on Ontario health card application. I strongly recommend all to read the material as I found them extremely useful. Then proceed to collect the check in baggage. It was a long long wait and queue. First the flight was A380-800 from dubai, lot's of passengers. Then there were many other flights arriving at same time. Almost after an hour , I was with customs official. He took the "Goods to follow" list in duplicate, declaration form. Asked which are the few highest value items in the list. Stamped the list and returned to me along with customs receipt showing the total value of the goods I have declared as "to follow". Next day, it was saturday. Visited city hall centre for sin registration. I was told they work mon to fri. Hence I had to visit another office near my residence on monday for sin registration. Reported at the reception with copr form , passport and duly filled in sin card application. I was given back the documents and was asked to wait. There were many computers, sat and completed three profiles for the job bank. I was called in by another lady. I was then assisted with sin registration. It took about 20 minutes to get letter with my sin number. I was told that the sin card will be sent to the address mentioned in 10 working days. Went back to the terminal to check some job matches. Again I recommend that you try creating profile in the job bank, atleast it was useful for me to get an idea on what skills, the employers in canada looking for in my profession. website link is http://seekers.jobbank.gc.ca/common-commun/login-connection.aspx?redirect=true&target=6&lang=en-CAMy next stop was at "Toronto Centre" Employment resource centre. Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!! Then proceeded to apply for OHIP (Health card). I could not complete the process as I did not have acceptable address proof ie lease agreement or temporary drivers license or monthly bank statement which would have arrived by post. I will work on possibly getting the temporary driver's license. This is it for now........... Thbanks for sharing this info. I wish youj best of luck and life in Canada |
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2009, 05:12:14 am » |
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U have done it, brother. now do not forget us. Keep this thread 'alive' with all & any info that u come across hereon. We shall remain indebted for your inputs on 'settling issues'.
Great show, Let all the choicest blessings of Almighty shower on u & your family !
We look forward to hearing more from u.
God bless you.
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Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: CHC,ND
NOC Code......: 0711
App. Filed.......: 08 Apr 08
Doc's Request.: 21 Apr 09
Med's Request: 06 Nov 09
Med's Done....: 08 Dec 09
Passport Req..: 06 Nov 09
VISA ISSUED...: 06 Jan 09
LANDED..........: 04 June 10
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2009, 07:36:16 am » |
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Congrats...wish you all the luck...keep in touch
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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2009, 08:17:25 am » |
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this is really useful info. plz keep in touch and keep posting.
thnx & regards.
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Best of Luck and remember CIC website is the best for any info.
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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2009, 10:35:07 pm » |
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Congrats and Good luck! Hope next year will bring further success.
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Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: New Delhi
NOC Code......: 4131
App. Filed.......: 16th APRIL
Doc's Request.: 20th JUL
Med's Request: 29th SEP
Med's Done....: 3rd OCT
Passport Req..: 29th SEP
VISA ISSUED...: 2nd FEB
LANDED..........: planning in MARCH
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2009, 12:20:23 am » |
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congrates....
u gave very useful info.. i ll save this......
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my time line:
sent initial app. to CIO sydney, NS : 16th APR.
sent full app. to ND : 20 JUL
medical +PPR+RPRF request received : 29/9/09
medical done : 3/10/09
passport sent : 7/10/09
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2009, 01:22:00 am » |
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Good opportunity for the new seekers. Thanks for providing this useful information. ...
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2009, 01:24:32 am » |
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Congratulations
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2009, 01:33:15 am » |
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Thanks Babu for great information.
I can nearly visualise my landing when I will do it.
Ankur
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File to NS :1st april 2009
To CHC New delhi :6th July
In Process : 4th September
Med PPR Request: 13th oct reached on 19th october
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Posts: 200
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Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: New Delhi
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 7-5-09
Doc's Request.: 6-7-09
Med's Request: 28-10-09
Med's Done....: 3-11-09
Passport Req..: 28-10-09
VISA ISSUED...: 24-11-09
LANDED..........: 7-5-2010
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2009, 02:17:26 am » |
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I landed at pearson international airport toronto on 18th Dec 2009. Here is my experience... Received customs declaration forms on the plane. Filled it in and remembered to tick the box for "goods to follow". Upon arrival, passed through a counter who checked the declaration form and passport, returned without any stamp. Proceeded to immigration. Few people in the queue. Lady at the counter was very helpful. Gave passport, custom declaration, copr forms. She returned customs declaration forms. Asked when will the rest of the family will join me. Asked how much funds I will be relocating with? Did not ask for proof. Asked for local address, gave her pre printed slip. She made me sign on the copr form and informed me that, it will be the same signature appearing on the PR card when issued. That's it, she welcomed me to Canada and returned the passport and one copy of the copr form. I asked about PR card and I was told it will be sent to mentioned address in 3 to 4 weeks time. If I do not receive by that time, I have to call the service centre. I was then directed to "welcome to canada" counter for new immigrants. I was given some printed material and a bag. Passed through another counter where I was given information on Ontario health card application. I strongly recommend all to read the material as I found them extremely useful. Then proceed to collect the check in baggage. It was a long long wait and queue. First the flight was A380-800 from dubai, lot's of passengers. Then there were many other flights arriving at same time. Almost after an hour , I was with customs official. He took the "Goods to follow" list in duplicate, declaration form. Asked which are the few highest value items in the list. Stamped the list and returned to me along with customs receipt showing the total value of the goods I have declared as "to follow". Next day, it was saturday. Visited city hall centre for sin registration. I was told they work mon to fri. Hence I had to visit another office near my residence on monday for sin registration. Reported at the reception with copr form , passport and duly filled in sin card application. I was given back the documents and was asked to wait. There were many computers, sat and completed three profiles for the job bank. I was called in by another lady. I was then assisted with sin registration. It took about 20 minutes to get letter with my sin number. I was told that the sin card will be sent to the address mentioned in 10 working days. Went back to the terminal to check some job matches. Again I recommend that you try creating profile in the job bank, atleast it was useful for me to get an idea on what skills, the employers in canada looking for in my profession. website link is http://seekers.jobbank.gc.ca/common-commun/login-connection.aspx?redirect=true&target=6&lang=en-CAMy next stop was at "Toronto Centre" Employment resource centre. Great place to be!!! You can get access to computers, printer, fax machine, phone, lots and lots of study material on how to find a job, dvd's to assist on tip's to write winning resume, facing interviews etc.,etc., All for free!! Then proceeded to apply for OHIP (Health card). I could not complete the process as I did not have acceptable address proof ie lease agreement or temporary drivers license or monthly bank statement which would have arrived by post. I will work on possibly getting the temporary driver's license. This is it for now........... Good post. Congratulations !! Do I need to list everything I'll carry in both the checked in luggage and hand bag? |
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2009, 02:30:42 am » |
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Congratulations and best of luck.
Hope that we also get good news from CIC.
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Visa Office: London
Initial App Sent on: 06 Oct 2009
First AOR recd: 09 June 2010
Full Docs Sent on: 18 June 2010
2nd AOR recd: 11 Aug 2010
Meds & RPRF Reqt: waiting
Passports Sent:Not yet
Visa Issued: Not Yet
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2009, 02:43:42 am » |
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Good post. Congratulations !! Do I need to list everything I'll carry in both the checked in luggage and hand bag?
Re: Do I need to list everything I'll carry in both the checked in luggage and hand bag?Yes, MM. You must also make a list of all the items that you are carrying 'on-person' (checked-in+hand baggage). It'd be just an excel sheet, listing the items alongwith their value & a total in the end. Take both, the 'goods to follow' list & this one in duplicate copies. Regards. |
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Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Manila, Philippines
NOC Code......: 1111
LANDED..........: July 26, 2010 (Winnipeg) moved to Vancouver (Sept 1, 2010)
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2009, 02:54:03 am » |
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babutv2000, how many minutes or hours is the whole process of arriving at the airport, immigration check and exiting the airport? thanks  |
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calgirl
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Posts: 200
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: New Delhi
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 7-5-09
Doc's Request.: 6-7-09
Med's Request: 28-10-09
Med's Done....: 3-11-09
Passport Req..: 28-10-09
VISA ISSUED...: 24-11-09
LANDED..........: 7-5-2010
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2009, 03:15:57 am » |
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Re: Do I need to list everything I'll carry in both the checked in luggage and hand bag?
Yes, MM.
You must also make a list of all the items that you are carrying 'on-person' (checked-in+hand baggage). It'd be just an excel sheet, listing the items alongwith their value & a total in the end. Take both, the 'goods to follow' list & this one in duplicate copies.
Regards.
Thank you and congratulations. |
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