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    Landing Experience At the Port of Entry-What is the Process?

    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.
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    Finally VISA after 5 years...

    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.
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    which is safest way to send Passport to the Canadian Consulate in NY from India?

    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...
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    finally landed in toronto today!

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

    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...
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    How can I get a bank draft in Nigeria for my immigration fees

    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
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    How can I get a bank draft in Nigeria for my immigration fees

    Hi PMM, what is happening on the 9th of September?
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    How can I get a bank draft in Nigeria for my immigration fees

    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...
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    Accra Application

    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...
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    A little advice for a UK resident looking to move to Canada

    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...
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    Medicals Recieved

    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!
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    ANY PPR FROM ACCRA IN AUGUST?

    Hi All, please did anyone get a PPR from Accra in August and July. Please let us know as well as time lime.
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    Rupesh hari, PMM , Aanbaan, Bc guy & others help regarding ecas status changed

    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.
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    Expiry of permanent visa

    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...
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    CAIPS FileCheck?

    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
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    abt caips notes-joy4u or any senior

    CAIPS is an acronym for Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System. Caips notes give you information about your case including officers comments. You can get them at http://www.caips.org/ or at http://www.caipsnotes.com Its good to request them when you see an unexpected delay.
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    officer's name

    What does it really mean, please?
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    STRIKE ACTION IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES

    Does the strike include Non-academic staff? If not, you will still be able to apply for your transcript.
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    Ecas Status - After passport submission - Seniors Pls advice

    what was the wait time between medical and PPR?
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    what is this CAIPS notes?

    You can read about the CAIPS FAQ online. However, it may delay the case a bit because it require the case file sent to Canada or something in that line.