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    PR Landing Experience - February 2024

    Hi Oyinwola__, To your first question: I filled out B186 and B186a (I had more categories of goods than the number of rows in B186, so I continued my list on B186a) by listing the major categories of goods and then writing specific items in parentheses. Here are the first three items I had in...
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    PR Landing Experience - February 2024

    @wafaaawad Thanks! So I had around 5000 USD with me (around 6600 CAD at that time) with me in cash. Apart from that I had kept bank statements with me which showed that I had the required funds. However, the official did not ask anything about funds. But it would be wise to carry statements...
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    PR Landing Experience - February 2024

    Hi Everyone I completed my first landing on 18th February 2024. After a very busy 2 weeks finally got some time to take a step back and recap. I thought it best to write my experience in case it benefits anyone. So here goes: Background: I applied for PR through the Federal Skilled Worker...
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    six months for the passport request after biometrics

    Hi Spinkfloyd and Ishinit Did you get any 'ghost updates' hitherto?
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    Taking funds to Canada upon immigration: Cash not an option

    Thanks everyone. So it seems that the POF document and Turkish bank statements are enough - no need to have the full required fund amount in cash or in a Canadian bank account upon landing. But just in case, I searched up Scotiabank's new immigrant scheme. Turkey doesnt seem to be listed in...
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    Taking funds to Canada upon immigration: Cash not an option

    So is it ok if we only show the proof of funds letter we got from the turkish bank? Or do we actually have to carry the money with us or have the money in a canadian bank?
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    Taking funds to Canada upon immigration: Cash not an option

    Bump.. I am in an identical situation as @hhk1 . Any help would b greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Proof of Funds from Turkish Bank (Yapi Kredi)

    Hi All Does anyone know if yapi kredi gives proof of funds letter as required for express entry (i.e., which shows balance for the last 6 months and mentions that there's no debt) Thanks!
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    Turkish Police Clearance for Express Entry (After ITA)- Is e-devlet sufficient?

    Hi All Is the "adil sicil kayidi" (along with "archived records") from e-devlet sufficient to act as the Turkish Police Clearance certificate? Or do I need another document? Thanks!