Dear all, and especially Captain, Biju bhai, and Sattar bhai,
By the grace of god, I and my family have landed in Canada a few days ago.
The experience has been wonderful. I arrived in Vancouver, BC airport at around 7pm. It wasnt so busy, and around 7 families in front of us. At first there were two officers welcoming everyone, but after 10 minutes, 3 more officers showed up and cleared the rush in no time. The questions were pretty much simple, but the sad thing is that I created two lists. One list which I brought with myself including jewellery and the jewellery pictures. And the other list goods to follow. they stamped the goods to follow list, and told me they dont need any jewellery images nor any electronics details which we have brought with us. So people who are making the lists, please dont spend so much time like me on making these lists. You can bring it with you, you never know which officer might request, but just dont be so detailed.
After the immigration and giving my brothers address in Vancouver, I went to the baggage area to collect my luggage with the help of a porter and then outside. Very simple.
The main thing here, is the feeling of landing in your new country can only be felt once you land here. The people are so welcoming here. Although the outside life is very slow and its rainy, but each city has its pros and cons. I am staying with my brother here, and the apartments and townhomes are very expensive in Surrey area or White rock area. I dont have a car yet, since my brother takes me alond everywhere.
Again, thank you all who have supported me all along. If I can be of any assistance to anyone arriving in Vancouver, please let me know.
Best
Ali Azfar