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Reached Toronto -5th May

ankit_20

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Dec 7, 2009
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India
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Finally Reached Toronto on 5th May 2011. Took the long route through Hong Kong using Cathay Pacific Airlines. I travelled alone without my family and plan to get them here after suitable accommodation etc is arranged.

Arrived at Pearson International airport at 1 PM. There was not much of crowd at the airport. First went though preliminary immigration (Customs) and then was directed to immigration counter. For this stage you need to fill in the custom form which is given in the flight. Form has details like name, address, DoB, flight no. and declarations regarding what u r bringing into Canada.

At immigration counter the COPR was checked and I was asked about total funds that I was carrying including the one that I already transferred to Canada via Scotia bank. I told the officer and offered to show get the proof and she said it is ok and did not see the proof. She verified COPR details from Passport took my Canada address and stapled the copy of COPR to m passport and welcomed me to Canada. I was directed to the welcome area for new immigrants. There two kind ladies greeted me with the smile gave me a bag and bunch of material and was asked to collect the baggage and move to customs for checking. I was also told this is the place where I should declare good to follow list. To help you with the luggage there are porters. You can politely decline their services and use trolleys if you choose to do so. You need 2 CAD for trolleys. CAD 1, 2 and 5 denominations are accepted for trolleys.

At customs I shared the B4, xls sheet backing B4 and photos. This is same as published on forum many times. The officer was impressed and said her job was done by me already. She called other officer and showed him the paper work and asked him to give me form 15 and stamped copy of B4A. She did not check my baggage at all. Rest all guys around me were asked to open the baggage and get it checked. So there I was out of immigration and at the arrival lobby of the Airport.

Here I needed to make some local phone calls. Calls cost you 50 cents and if you do not have 50 cents, you do not get the change back. I wasted a dollar because of that 

I did my advance booking in safe home stay along with the airport pick up, so got the pickup and reached the guest house. Was feeling little low to be alone in new country. It is a challenge to land without any job, it sure is and it tells on mind. I pepped myself up, went to nearby mall had my lunch cum dinner and bought a chat-r phone connection for CAD 56 (10 for SIM Card+35 for plan+ takes) it gives me unlimited incoming and outgoing across Canada for a month w/o contract and now am writing this.

Next steps – Get some sleep, apply for the SIN, get the Bank account activated and start the job search……..
 

canadarace

Full Member
Jan 26, 2011
42
4
Congrats for smooth landing and all good so far. We are landing by 25th May and got book safehomestay in advance. Please share your experience about safehomestay, their room's privacy, service etc. Did you like neighborhood, is that easy to get around place such as Shopping malls etc?

Thanks and good luck.
 

fariza

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Apr 7, 2010
1,707
74
Australia
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Heartiest congrats Ankit for making your landing. Wish you all the very best.
You have been so supportive for the forum members. Looking forward to your further sharing and keep on advise/tips on CAN life and opportunities after landing
 

Pippin

VIP Member
Mar 22, 2010
4,254
530
WELCOME to CANADA, Ankit!! I can imagine how tired and lonely you must have felt when you emerged from the Airport. I hope you will soon connect with others and create your new circle of Canadian friends. While it is hard finding your way on your own, it sounds as if this is a smart way to deal with finding work and settlement before sending for your family. With luck that will be soon. Enjoy Springtime. A season of promise in your new home. All the best!
 

aaycee

Hero Member
Dec 27, 2009
534
26
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
3113
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2010
Doc's Request.
Document Submitted: 17-03-11
AOR Received.
2nd AOR: 18-2-2011
IELTS Request
7.5
Med's Request
25-02-11
Med's Done....
9-03-11
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
25-02-11
VISA ISSUED...
22-7-11
LANDED..........
4th October 2011 Winnipeg :)
HEY ANKIT..
CONGRATS FOR THE SMOOTH LANDING FORMALITIES :)
WISH YOU ALL GOOD LUCK AND GREAT SUCCESS AHEAD :)

AC
 

Victory

Star Member
Sep 5, 2010
141
8
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1122
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
March 09, 2011
Med's Done....
VO Received April 21, 2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
May 25, 2011
VISA ISSUED...
June 22, 2011
LANDED..........
Soon
CONGRAT~~

Hope have chance contact with you in Toronto. This is also my first landing in plan. :)
 

Canadian-dream

Hero Member
Mar 11, 2011
297
8
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Docs sent on: 06-04-2011, Recived By CIO 12-04-2011
AOR Received.
PER Recieved on 18-05-2011, 2nd AOR 0n 19-08-2011
IELTS Request
Sent with initial application
File Transfer...
RBVO : 14-06-2011 Changed to "In Process" on 17-11-2011
Med's Request
17/11/2011
Med's Done....
01/12/2011
Interview........
waived by God's Grace
Passport Req..
17/11/2011
VISA ISSUED...
22/12/2011
LANDED..........
29/04/2011
congrats dear
wish u very happy nd wonderful life in Canada..
 

canadaforall

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Aug 11, 2009
1,607
64
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30th January 2009
Doc's Request.
February .12 .2009
AOR Received.
30. 08.2009
IELTS Request
no
File Transfer...
16.2.2009
Med's Request
march 27th 2012
Med's Done....
5 april 2012
Interview........
waved
Passport Req..
March 27th 2912
VISA ISSUED...
12.06.2012
LANDED..........
15.09.2012.
Congrats Ankit, that was a job well done. I wish you the best of luck in Canada.
 

anumatri

Hero Member
Dec 9, 2009
496
10
Visa Office......
buffualo
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
12-10-2010
Med's Request
waiting ...............
In which field u r looking JOB ?
 

laklak

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2009
395
7
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0111/1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08 Feb 2010
Doc's Request.
26 Mar 2010
AOR Received.
15 Apr 2010
IELTS Request
sent with docs on 08th April 2010
File Transfer...
30 Mar 2010
Med's Request
29th Mar 2011
Med's Done....
08th Apr 2011
Passport Req..
29th Mar 2011
All the best for your job hunt.... :D :D :D
 

odin2404

Hero Member
Jan 27, 2011
617
27
Burlington
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-09-2010
Doc's Request.
sent with application
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
27-01-2011
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
23rd Feb 2011
Med's Request
03rd March 2011
Med's Done....
30th March 2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
03rd March 2011 PPR/RPRF sent: 13th April 2011 RPRF encashed: 29th April 2011
VISA ISSUED...
05th May 2011
LANDED..........
19th July 2011
Welcome to your new home and wish you all the best! :D
 

phdmaker

Hero Member
Jan 11, 2010
860
42
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Finally you arrived in Toronto.

Best of luck Ankit. Our prayers are with you. :)
 

amay

Star Member
May 20, 2009
184
6
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-Jan-2010
Doc's Request.
02-Mar-2010
AOR Received.
29-Mar-2010
Med's Request
04-Apr-2011
Med's Done....
26-Apr-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10-Aug-2011
ankit_20 said:
Finally Reached Toronto on 5th May 2011. Took the long route through Hong Kong using Cathay Pacific Airlines. I travelled alone without my family and plan to get them here after suitable accommodation etc is arranged.

Arrived at Pearson International airport at 1 PM. There was not much of crowd at the airport. First went though preliminary immigration (Customs) and then was directed to immigration counter. For this stage you need to fill in the custom form which is given in the flight. Form has details like name, address, DoB, flight no. and declarations regarding what u r bringing into Canada.

At immigration counter the COPR was checked and I was asked about total funds that I was carrying including the one that I already transferred to Canada via Scotia bank. I told the officer and offered to show get the proof and she said it is ok and did not see the proof. She verified COPR details from Passport took my Canada address and stapled the copy of COPR to m passport and welcomed me to Canada. I was directed to the welcome area for new immigrants. There two kind ladies greeted me with the smile gave me a bag and bunch of material and was asked to collect the baggage and move to customs for checking. I was also told this is the place where I should declare good to follow list. To help you with the luggage there are porters. You can politely decline their services and use trolleys if you choose to do so. You need 2 CAD for trolleys. CAD 1, 2 and 5 denominations are accepted for trolleys.

At customs I shared the B4, xls sheet backing B4 and photos. This is same as published on forum many times. The officer was impressed and said her job was done by me already. She called other officer and showed him the paper work and asked him to give me form 15 and stamped copy of B4A. She did not check my baggage at all. Rest all guys around me were asked to open the baggage and get it checked. So there I was out of immigration and at the arrival lobby of the Airport.

Here I needed to make some local phone calls. Calls cost you 50 cents and if you do not have 50 cents, you do not get the change back. I wasted a dollar because of that 

I did my advance booking in safe home stay along with the airport pick up, so got the pickup and reached the guest house. Was feeling little low to be alone in new country. It is a challenge to land without any job, it sure is and it tells on mind. I pepped myself up, went to nearby mall had my lunch cum dinner and bought a chat-r phone connection for CAD 56 (10 for SIM Card+35 for plan+ takes) it gives me unlimited incoming and outgoing across Canada for a month w/o contract and now am writing this.

Next steps – Get some sleep, apply for the SIN, get the Bank account activated and start the job search........
Hi ankit,

Congratulations on smooth landing! Thank you very much for sharing the exprience. Please continue sharing your experiences - how you find Canada and how to go about the job search. All the best!

Regards,
amay
 

manish82

Hero Member
Jul 2, 2010
349
6
124
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-01-2010
Doc's Request.
03-03-2010
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
05-07-2010
IELTS Request
Cleared : Apr'10 with 7.5 bands
File Transfer...
10-03-2010
Med's Request
31-01-2011 (Dated 20-01-2011)
Med's Done....
02-02-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
31-01-2011 (Dated 20-01-2011)
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2011
LANDED..........
07-07-2011
All the very best Ankit.. And thanks for sharing your landing experience..

Best wishes for the job hunting, and may you get it soon..

-Manish


phdmaker said:
Finally you arrived in Toronto.

Best of luck Ankit. Our prayers are with you. :)