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After the completion of the form and requirements, it usually will take you 1-2 months max before you receive request for medical examination. After you have undergone the same and no findings are seen, a time frame of 45 days before visa issuance. Hope this helps.

Thanks much. A friend mentioned setting up an account prior to my arrival in Canada. In this case, what form do I need to fill out? I believe for monetary instruments like drafts/other checks Form E667 (individual) is need. For cash, it does not matter whether the currency is in USD or CAD...

I would like to ask what is the accepted monetary instrument in Canada? I fear of transporting huge amount of money. I would like to have it in both monetary instrument and lose cash. Is demand draft issued in BPI banks accepted? What about traveller's check? Thank you very much.

hi guys, just to share this: after medical, (if everything went well) you'll wait for 45 days. You'll receive a mail from the embassy asking for your passport and update of address/dependents (there is a form you need to fill). You have to wait for another 3 weeks max for the visa together with...

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I want to ask what the format for Canadian Visa is? dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy? does it differ what issuing country it is? im from the phil. i received my visa last november and it showed 06/11/2008-06/11/2009. i got confused whether it expires on June or November. Can anyone help me with this? If it...

I am also immigrating to Saskatchewan. A friend (who's in the same province) suggested me to go there after winter since I am not used to cold weather. I often get colds and flu on rainy seasons here in the Philippines. Do you suggest the same for first-time immigrants? Do you think I should...

If you are from the Philippines, it usually runs 1.5 years. From the receipt of application through visa release. (as per my experience)

BCguy and PMM: I am under SINP. I was informed that I cannot go to Canada w/o WP eventhough I am under SINP. Since it is my desire to start employment with my Saskatchewan employer, I applied for temporary Work Permit and PR simultaneously. Now upon receipt of my VISA, it falls under W-1...

I was qualified as a Provincial Nominee under SINP (skilled worker) through my employer . This category is for skilled workers, professionals or managers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. It is divided into three sub-categories: Skilled...

I want to participate in this forum because I want to learn more about Canada and equip myself with information. I am from the Philippines. I finally got my VISA (work permit) (thank God). However, there was no instruction provided by the Canadian Embassy regarding what to do after the receipt...

Hi there.. U may check this site... I am also from the Philippines. Hope this helps.. http://geo.international.gc.ca/asia/manila/visas/fees-en.aspx