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Dear,
I, with my husband, plan to land in Calgary by end of Aug 2012.
We are also expecting our first baby around end Nov and it makes us more nerves about coming to an entirely new place with minimum information about it.
Have so many questions like;
What kind of challenges we may have face with a 6 month permanent lady especially when winter is setting in?
What kind of housing/place is better for woman in this condition?
How to find a rented place to live and which area (crime free and with good access/transport/train system)?
Should we plan to buy a vehicle or we can survive without it there?
How much a good condition second hand pickup truck/car usually cost?
What on avg. monthly budget we should plan for a family of two + a baby?
Being Muslim I would also look for information about hilal food, Mosques and Muslim community etc
Huh...and so many more.......
PLEASE! Share your experiences advises and provide as much information as possible even beyond aforementioned questions
God bless you all
Thanks
 
prashantbarot01 said:
Dear Members,

Kindly guide me what is the best method to bring the 14000 CAD from airport except bringing the cash.

What will be the safest way?

Thank You in ad.

Hi Prashant, how are u doin?

The safest way to carry money would be in form of bearer bank drafts. Any amount larger than 10k needs to be declared at canadian point of entry to customs as well as immigration officers.

You might have to face questions from Indian customs at IGIA incase you would be taking along foreign currency more than specified in your documents. Please carry receipts from issuing bank and also reason y u wanna carry money more than specified.(if applicable).

Cheers,
Param
 
Paramvir said:
Hi Prashant, how are u doin?

The safest way to carry money would be in form of bearer bank drafts. Any amount larger than 10k needs to be declared at canadian point of entry to customs as well as immigration officers.

You might have to face questions from Indian customs at IGIA incase you would be taking along foreign currency more than specified in your documents. Please carry receipts from issuing bank and also reason y u wanna carry money more than specified.(if applicable).

Cheers,
Param

Param,
That is a good one. However, it should be borne in mind that it takes some time for bank draft to clear. In our case, we had two bank drafts - one in my name and the 2nd in my wife's name and both were issued by 2 different UK banks. On arrival, it took approximately 30 days for two different Canadian banks to clear them despite the efficient banking systems in both countries (UK & Canada). We were fortunate to have about $5,000 in cash with us.

So, I will advise to have some cash with you for immediate needs.

Best wishes
Shalom
 
Wow, cannot believe how far this thread has come ... so many more guys on this forum now!
 
prashantbarot01 said:
Dear Members,

Kindly guide me what is the best method to bring the 14000 CAD from airport except bringing the cash.

What will be the safest way?

Thank You in ad.


we can carry upto 1lakh USD or equivalent per person in form of Cash/TC/DD etc.....but cash is allowed only 3k USD or equivalent...rest in form of TC/DD etc if going on IMMIGRATION.....so if ur family of 3..den can carry 3LAKH USD or equivalent.

buy TC in CAD....best way...

more than 10K USD or equivalent per person should be declared.


@ Param....its our money...no need to worry ...we can carry upto the limit specified....n moreover if u going on immigration...its understood we r carrying more money to settle down.
 
thanks harry_aussie and param
 
In Process e-case status turn in June 2012 news and updates, please join here

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/in-process-ecase-status-turn-in-june-2012-news-and-updates-please-join-here-t110067.0.html
 
Hi Friends
Does any one got the MR by Post recently? please update? I am from NDVO Applicant.

Kpkinnera
 
Does anyone have the email address for the new Ottawa visa office to send a case specific enquiry?
 
Where is everybody.... :(

This is the first time I see this thread on the 2nd page.... :(

Mitali
 
mitali said:
Where is everybody.... :(

This is the first time I see this thread on the 2nd page.... :(

Mitali
They all got their visas and disappeared! This used to be the hottest thread in the forum.... :(

*Mandie*
 
ali222 said:
hi friends any idea when new immigrants to canada able to apply for canadian passport ?

Ali, its too early to get a Canadian Passport. The link below will give you some idea on how to achieve it..

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/discover/index.asp

Mitali