Leaving Tonight!!

[Josh21]

So Excited and scared at the same time.

Wish you guys the best of luck in life and hope you all reach there safe as well.

This forum has been the greatest source of support since the day I planned my documents to the day I got my visa.

Special thanks to vimalind, Aston, rohit, aarti, ankit, HBK.

Good luck everyone, hope everything works out.

 

[1bal]

Happy and Journey Bro !!!

 

[vimalind]

Happy Journey Josh.. keep in touch leave your handy number once u reached in canada as PM.

I will be my way on 29'th... 8)

 

[ankit8689]

So Excited and scared at the same time.

Wish you guys the best of luck in life and hope you all reach there safe as well.

This forum has been the greatest source of support since the day I planned my documents to the day I got my visa.

Special thanks to vimalind, Aston, rohit, aarti, ankit, HBK.

Good luck everyone, hope everything works out.

Happy journey josh.. All the best for bright future ahead..

 

[rohit53]

Have a safe trip man! And don't forget to share your experience with us!

 

[Josh21]

Reached Montreal International Airport today after such a long flight. By the time I took my luggage etc I was half dead. Met with immigration officer at the end to get my permit.

She only asked for my Letter of Introduction, Offer Letter and Passport. Other questions were whether I was single and what is my height and weight, I said id guess it to be this much etc, what do you think? she laughed lol.

Overall, fun experience. Tiring but fun.

 

[vimalind]

Reached Montreal International Airport today after such a long flight. By the time I took my luggage etc I was half dead. Met with immigration officer at the end to get my permit.

She only asked for my Letter of Introduction, Offer Letter and Passport. Other questions were whether I was single and what is my height and weight, I said id guess it to be this much etc, what do you think? she laughed lol.

Overall, fun experience. Tiring but fun.

Enjoy the stay.. how'z the weather?

 

[Josh21]

Enjoy the stay.. how'z the weather?

u wont notice weather till u step out of airport. freezing cold. buy one coat before coming. Also dont be suprised if officer here asks you questions about previous visa applications. she asked me why i didnt use my one year visa to can in 2007 even though it was in my old pp, i didnt even tell delhi lol.

 

[vimalind]

u wont notice weather till u step out of airport. freezing cold. buy one coat before coming. Also dont be suprised if officer here asks you questions about previous visa applications. she asked me why i didnt use my one year visa to can in 2007 even though it was in my old pp, i didnt even tell delhi lol.

LOL.. crazy.. if she is gonna same IO for me.. i will her date once i come out

 

[Aarti2791]

So Excited and scared at the same time.

Wish you guys the best of luck in life and hope you all reach there safe as well.

This forum has been the greatest source of support since the day I planned my documents to the day I got my visa.

Special thanks to vimalind, Aston, rohit, aarti, ankit, HBK.

Good luck everyone, hope everything works out.

I hope you reached safely.
All the best. Have a great life in Canada.

 

[mead]

u wont notice weather till u step out of airport. freezing cold. buy one coat before coming. Also dont be suprised if officer here asks you questions about previous visa applications. she asked me why i didnt use my one year visa to can in 2007 even though it was in my old pp, i didnt even tell delhi lol.

where ru staying josh? did u make contact with any of the concordia indian students? if ur staying in hostel is it far.....i am sure ur looking for permanent accommodation please give some idea about the experience.....

 

[Josh21]

where ru staying josh? did u make contact with any of the concordia indian students? if ur staying in hostel is it far.....i am sure ur looking for permanent accommodation please give some idea about the experience.....

No contact yet, I reached late friday and was jet lagged for a day.

Im staying relatively close by right now to both mcgill and concordia, the locals tell me its like 10 min away on metro. The problem is its so cold here and it just keeps on snowing. Its hard to move outside. Otherwise people are friendly here. They consider english their second language but try their best to speak it properly.

Perm residence, Ive started the search. Craigslist is what ive been using, its effecient and nice. Problem is the university warned me to get aqqainted with quebec lease laws before I sign anything. Also some people dont accept new students in the city without a third person signature aswell so be sure to ask this question before you arrange a viewing.

Average rent here is 500-600 for a 1.5 apartment. generally stove, heater, fridge is included.

 

[mead]

No contact yet, I reached late friday and was jet lagged for a day.

Im staying relatively close by right now to both mcgill and concordia, the locals tell me its like 10 min away on metro. The problem is its so cold here and it just keeps on snowing. Its hard to move outside. Otherwise people are friendly here. They consider english their second language but try their best to speak it properly.

Perm residence, Ive started the search. Craigslist is what ive been using, its effecient and nice. Problem is the university warned me to get aqqainted with quebec lease laws before I sign anything. Also some people dont accept new students in the city without a third person signature aswell so be sure to ask this question before you arrange a viewing.

Average rent here is 500-600 for a 1.5 apartment. generally stove, heater, fridge is included.

thanks for the great info...i know it will get difficult to update this post later but will u keep us all updated with ur experiences?

 

[Josh21]

thanks for the great info...i know it will get difficult to update this post later but will u keep us all updated with ur experiences?

Yes, will do.

Went out again today. Two people approached me for the first time today and were like do you have any change, I need for xxx. I honestly was suprised. Its different from India, you cant make out whos a begger here because everyone wears coats and stuff. They are also quite tall and well built so thats another thing. I said i didnt have any and proceeded to turn back and walk very fast lol.

I asked the locals about this and they said people are harmless but I dunno I guess im just a little concerned since they are physically capable of mugging u unlike in India. I would suggest you never carry more then 20$ with you and keep some change just incase you need to give some. Its worth giving a bit then getting into trouble. Never forget that your in a foreign land and montreal is mostly white, our skin colour sort of makes us stand out to the local crowd so travel safe.

 

[mead]

Yes, will do.

Went out again today. Two people approached me for the first time today and were like do you have any change, I need for xxx. I honestly was suprised. Its different from India, you cant make out whos a begger here because everyone wears coats and stuff. They are also quite tall and well built so thats another thing. I said i didnt have any and proceeded to turn back and walk very fast lol.

I asked the locals about this and they said people are harmless but I dunno I guess im just a little concerned since they are physically capable of mugging u unlike in India. I would suggest you never carry more then 20$ with you and keep some change just incase you need to give some. Its worth giving a bit then getting into trouble.

generally beggers/homeless people r harmless but its good to be safe. once u get used to u will figure out who the homeless people are.