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Hi All, I have a question for everyone who has already landed. Where and how did you get your demand draft made in Karachi? Normally how much does an exchange company charge per dollar for their services? And is it advisable to carry all the funds in cash? Zeeshan

Thanks. The wait was killing us and when our consultant phoned Islamabad office and inquired about our passports, they said they couldnt find our package. We were dumbstruck and really really frustrated. But within only 30 minutes the door bell rang and the TCS gentleman was standing at our door...

Dear All, We received our passports today with the visas. God willing we will land in Toronto on April 24. Zeeshan

Are you flying from Karachi? If yes, how much did the tickets cost you? Zeeshan

Congrats Immi, Alhasan and Twisties for your visas. We also received our passports today with the visas. Finally after 29 days. Such a relief. Zeeshan

Today marks the end of 4th week since we sent our passports to the embassy in Islamabad. Dont know what they are doing with the passports. What troubles me is that our Canadian address appeared nearly 16 days ago and still no sign of TCS guy knocking on our door. We'll inquire from LVO whats...

We have been waiting for our passports for 26 days now. Its frustrating really.

Its just strange that we have been waiting for 3 weeks and cant contact LVO before 4 weeks have passed. Really frustrating. Zeeshan

Has anyone from Karachi received their passports earlier than within 4 weeks? We have been waiting for more than 3 weeks now and the wait is causing real worries. Our ECas says DM and Canadian address is also appearing. Would appreciate if anyone can respond. Zeeshan

We have been waiting for our Passports for 3 weeks now. Our passports were received in Isb on Feb 28. Still now news. Zeeshan

While browsing around for updates on Thorncliffe, I came to this link: http://www.cp24.com/news/power-returns-to-thousands-of-t-o-customers-after-more-than-30-hours-1.1188977 Seems like its not so much different than living in Karachi after all. Zeeshan

Congrats on the PPR for your sister. You were amongst the first Pakistani MI3 applicants to get the visa...I hope you have settled well in Canada. Would love it if you can share your experience of Canadian life. Zeeshan

Congrats Zeecee :)

Haniya, Could you elaborate why the apartments in Thorncliffe were not good? And what kind of accommodation do you have in Brampton and how much are you paying for it? Zeeshan

Thank you TGHOST for sharing your experience with us. Much appreciated. Zeeshan

Well it varies from building to building but according to my research its anywhere between 750 - 1200 for one bedroom and 1000 - 1500 for two bedrooms. Zeeshan

Hi All, I am starting this thread for the benefit of all who have decided to move to Toronto and are exploring the neighborhood of Thorncliffe Park Drive to settle in. I am myself exploring options in this neighborhood but so far have come across only negative reviews. I have read horrendous...

How long does one have to wait for the passports to be back? We have been waiting for 2 weeks. Our ECas was already updated with Canadian address 3 days ago. Appreciate feedback. Zeeshan

How long does one have to wait for the passports to be back? We have been waiting for 2 weeks. Our ECas was already updated with Canadian address 3 days ago. Appreciate feedback. Zeeshan

Canadian Address updated on our ECAS. Still waiting for our passports with visas. Zeeshan