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If you are carrying cash, be prepared for counting and be sure it's complete. They may count it. Aside this, it's normally a seemless process. Good luck.

Longest time ever for 5 yrs? Mine was 8 yrs and a few months shy of 9 yrs. Applied in May 2001, processing started June 2001. Medical Nov 08.Visa issued October 2009.Landed October before medical expires. I had a very lousy officer until he was changed.So you see, the experience was not funny.

Re: which is safest way to send Passport to the Canadian Consulate in NY from In Hi, pls forgive my ignorance. Is it allowed for CIC India to take the PP's and courier them to US? If yes, you could discuss with them, pay for courier and they send on your behalf. Not sure how friendly they can...

Please, in what form was your proof of fund? Due to land soon from Uk as well. Thanks

Thanks for this. What issues are you having with jobs? As in when you apply what do they say? Are you in I.T? I am in the Uk and hope to be landing in October with a wife and three kids.What will you do about the Canadian experience?I have some former colleagues there who said they got jobs...

If you have someone in the Uk it maybe cheaper. I sent one to add my son and it was quite easy. It used to be tough when i did it from Nigeria

Hi PMM, what is happening on the 9th of September?

Go to ECO bank. You may need someone with a dom account. request for draft to be sent to the Receiver General for Canada. They have a branch in Ghana and understand how to do it. Alternatively, if you have a friend in Canada or even abroad and you are willing to pay them to help you out. You may...

That may be a good decision. However, I understand that you can apply for the new scheme while that previous application is in process.It may be better to put in the new one instead of wasting time to withdraw the old one before putting in the new one.Rule(s) may change between the withdrawal...

Here is a partial help. have a look at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp#list You can also do a self assessment from there. Think your wife qualifies and you can be a dependent The criminal records bit will depend on how serious the crimes are but from...

Be sure to go to a DMP. The DMP will forward the results. You will need to go with your passport or some form of ID. Better you speak with the DMP in advance to know their requirements. Good Luck!

Hi All, please did anyone get a PPR from Accra in August and July. Please let us know as well as time lime.

Re: ecas status changed Hi mis, when was your application made? Same with mine. We had our medical in Nov 2008 and till date they have not updated it.

You can land in Canada and return after two weeks with your PR card. That way you can still keep your job while waiting for the recession. You can even return days after if you have someone who can send you PR cardto you(risky) if there is an issue requiring your clarification before PR card is...

It may help fasten the process as it helps you to identify the bottle neck. You can also get it at http://www.caipsnotes.com It gives you more details than eCAS