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  1. charmeuse

    Proof of Funds Scotiabank wire transfer issue - any advice?

    I am all set to land in Montreal airport on this Saturday - 26th. Had a Scotiabank account opened via HDFC in India and wire transferred $10,000 but all I have as proof is a small slip that I got sealed from HDFC at the time of the wire transfer request. I am in touch with a bank officer in...
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    Montreal POE

    If anybody has completed landing at Montreal POE, could you please let me know if the conversation was entirely in French? Or do we have a choice between French and English? Also, what is the standard passport photo size for Canada? (for giving on other forms like driving license, etc.) Is it...
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    Can a PR Visa holder travel to other countries before landing in Canada?

    I got the PR visa stamped recently, but I need to visit Brazil before I can land in Canada. Will this pose any problem with Canadian immigration? Secondly, are there any specific requirements to enter Canada if I've traveled to Brazil within the prior 30 days? Please advise.
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    Got the visas, thank Almighty and thank you all!

    My status changed in e-cas yesterday and got the passports and the CPR forms today (came Registered via India Post). It was stamped on the 4th of February. It has been a long and anxious wait for this dream-come-true. Thank God and all of you who helped me with their valuable and timely advice...
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    Got Quebec CSQ from India

    I applied from India in July 2008, the interview was last week in New Delhi and I got the CSQ on the spot. I was very tense about the interview. Many posts here and on other websites helped me. Thanks to all of you. The interview was 50% in French and 50% in English; it lasted exactly 1 hour...
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    FSW Fast Track Application Rejected at New Delhi CHC :-(

    Well, folks... it finally came, the rejection letter. I had applied under 0213. The foreboding delay itself made me suspect that things are not good. Here are my details, which hopefully would benefit the future applicants. Suggestions are welcome. Time line: Applied to Sydney, NS: January 23...
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    Anybody in the same boat? (FSW1 applicant to CHC, New Delhi)

    Hello, After clearance from Sydney, NS, I submitted full application to ND CHC on March 30, 2009, received by them on April 4th. It's been 2 months now. No AOR or any other communication. Sent a case-specific enquiry on May 25th and a fax on June 1st; no reply till today to either...
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    Full application to New Delhi CHC after clearance from Sydney, NS

    Hello, Under the new rules, has anyone submitted a full application to the Indian CHC's and gotten a reply yet? When can I expect the AOR after submitting the full application? If anyone has already been through this, please let me know. I submitted my full application in April 1st week. Thanks.
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    2nd stage - Supporting documents question

    Can somebody please tell me if the supporting documents like transcripts, birth certificate, PCC, etc., need to be submitted for a non-accompanying spouse too? I am not claiming any points for him.
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    CIU Sydney Replied to FSW Cat1 application from India

    Application Sent on January 14, 2009. Received on January 23, 2009. Letter dated January 30, 2009. Letter received February 19, 2009. I have 120 days' time to submit the full application. I learned quite a lot and clarified many things from here. Thanks for all your help, especially you...
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    Given and Family names

    For this name, which is the correct format? Name: Narendra Mohanachandran S.P. (the initials actually have the family name, should it be expanded always even though it is not written expanded in documents?) Family: Mohanachandran Given: Narendra S.P. OR Family: Mohanachandran S.P. Given...
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    Questions on simultaneous Quebec CSQ and FSW Cat1

    If an application to Quebec is in process and now applying to FSW Cat1, what would the answers be to the 9th question in Schedule 1 Background declaration form? 1. previously sought refugee status in Canada or applied for a Canadian immigrant or permanent resident visa? 2. been refused refugee...
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    FSW from India to Sydney, NS - anyone applied / any replies yet?

    Hello, Wondering if there's anyone on this board who has applied under the FSW category (on the NOC list) from India (visa office New Delhi) who has applied to Sydney, NS. If yes, when, and did you hear back from them yet? FYI - I applied last week. Too soon to expect a reply, but will keep...