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    Successful PR Landing using AVR at Peace bridge - March 12, 2012

    Hi kannadakanmani, I am in a similar situation as you and planning to do my Landing by driving from Buffalo to Toronto. My US bank told me that they do not give Traverler's checks anymore. So I got a Cashier's check just like you did. Did you face any resistance from the Canadian officers (or...
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    Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

    Hey Qorax, Any thoughts on my above question? Also, got another urgent question - I went to my bank today and they said they don't do traverler's checks anymore. So I got a cashier's check on my own name done to show as proof of funds. Can you please advise if that is good enough to prove to...
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    Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

    Hi Qorax, Fair point. After reading a bit on this topic, I guess I am just going to drop the idea of importing my car. Have another questions please - At the time of landing, I am going to have my work laptop, cell phone and such with me. SHould I put those on the Goods To accompany list at...
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    Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

    Thanks again Qorax! I guess a follow up question - when you list an asset like a car on your GTF, do they ask you for the proof of it at the time of landing or when you are returning with the asset/car at a later time? Just wondering- let's say if I know what car I am going to buy in next...
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    Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

    Hi Qarax, This is such an amazing thread. Thanks for all the useful advice and info time and again. A quick question from me - I am currently in US and own a car since last 5 yrs. I plan to complete my landing later this month and return back to US for another year or so and then finally move...
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    Sin cards & cheap calling cards?

    Try this -> https://www.relianceglobalcall.com/canada-to-india-international-call-rates.aspx
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    Visa Stamping after PPR !

    Hey Kummy, How did you go about this? Did you get it done in-person at Detriot office? I am in the same boat and wondering if it would make sense to get it done in-person if that takes less than a day or two... Would appreciate your feedback! Thanks, RG
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    Got my IELTS results today

    @aaycee - I can't say that I was expecting the same results with certainity. I knew that my Reading went well. So not surprised seeing that score. Wasn't sure about Listening though. My advice would be not to panic at all. Just go there and take each section one at a time. @aaycee and...
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    Got my IELTS results today

    Hi Kenzo, Sure, so I primarliy used two books- Kaplan and Barrons. Basically, IELTS is not an exam where you have to learn a certain subject. It will test your basic english that you have been using for years. So, all you have to do is - 1. Understand the pattern of the exam 2. Learn...
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    Got my IELTS results today

    Got my results today- 1. Listening - 8.5 2. Reading - 9.0 3. Writing - 8.0 4. Speaking- 8.5 Overall band score - 8.5 :-) Goodluck to everyone. Let me know if anyone needs any pointers.. ~RG
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    time to prep for IELTS?

    Sounds great guys! Was just looking for such ball park estimates. Thanks a lot for your input! ~RG
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    time to prep for IELTS?

    Thanks for your reply MBAStudies. So let me put it this way- can someone prer for it well in 3 weeks? Or do you think that is an impossible task for anyone? Thanks, RG
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    time to prep for IELTS?

    Hey Guys, Got a very basic question. How much time does it take to prepare for this IELTS exam? (My background - Did my MS in a US Univ, gave TOELF and GRE 6 years ago, and now work in the US.) Senior members, would appreciate your thoughts.. Thanks, RG
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    police clearence certficate

    Hi PMM, Agreed. That would be my interpretation as well. Thanks for your thoughts. RG
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    police clearence certficate

    Hi Bennyameh, are you sayign that the PCC should be within 3 months of submitted the second round docs. i.e the full docs? that doesnt seem correct from excerpt that 'imu' wrote before which states- "certificates were not issued more than three months before you submitted your application to...
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    evaluate your degrees

    a quick comment Pooja - when they say in a sealed envelope, you also have to make sure that the envelope has a stamp of your university over it at the location of the seal as well. Kinda obvious, but just making sure you keep that in mind. ~RG
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    my lawyer is genuine?

    Hey eemmoo, Yes, you can check the status online after receipt of AOR from CIO. @PMM - You are right about that. I could see the name of my laywer in his state's BAR.
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    my lawyer is genuine?

    Thanks sk. I checked status online. Everything looks good. :) Thanks, RG
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    my lawyer is genuine?

    Hi All, I need some advice. I have got thru the first stage of my PR...i applied thru a famous lawyer...but he/she copied/pasted the communication he/she received from the Intake Office. How do I validate that my application has been transferred to the Buffalo office and that the...
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    Need Help - original and up-to-date letters of reference

    thanks Laxmikanthms! How many years of experience did you show? is thr anyway you could send me your job duties? i wanna just get the gist of it.. will really appreciate any help! thanks, RG