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[rizmayo]

Hi.
I need your help regarding two issues.

1. Should i take experience letter from RTA Dubai and attest from ministry of foreign affairs in Dubai for driving license in Ontario or only international license of two months can be converted. Just the letter from RTA Dubai is enough, no need to get it attested. Jut remember to tell them it is for Canada, so they give you the right one. International licence is good if you intend to drive in Canada for more then 2 months, without getting a Canadian G/G2 licence.

2. Any idea if we can take blankets or quilt along to Toronto, is it allowed? Yes, but better to buy this stuff from here. The blankets and quilts from Dubai are not as warm as what you can buy from here.

3. what documents are needed for school admission? Admission in primary school is purely based on age, so be prepared to admit your child in a lower or higher grade, if their age is not inline with Canadian standards. You will need the following for admission:
1. Proof of Age: Birth Certificate or Passport.
2. Proof of status in Canada: COPR or PR Card.
3. Proof of Address: The fastest way is to get a letter from your bank verifying your address on record. Everything else like bank statements, driving licence, etc. will take time to come to your address. Rental agreements are not acceptable.
4. Academic Record: This will be required for higher classes.
5. Immunization Record: Get the paper CIC sent you along with your COPR, signed and stamped by your family doctor.


Thanks a lot in advance..

Regards

 

[er2d2g]

One last thing which would be a good pointer to everyone preparing for landing - DO NOT BRING FOOD - If there is something specific for people travelling with kids i.e. milk etc. make sure you declare it. Fine for bringing food into the country and not declaring it is 800 dollars not to mention a permanent record on file which means your baggage will be checked everytime you cross the border

Hope this helps
er2d2g


Hi er2d2g,

As per http://www.catsa.gc.ca/complete-item-list?keys=&field_wtp_category_tid=5&nid= we can bring food items. Is this an authentic information?

Hi rejis

You can bring food into the country only if you declare it. Sorry for not being clear earlier but there are lots of people that bring food to Canada and don't declare it and get fined if their baggage is checked
That said allowing food into the country is something decided by the customs officer tha you get.
I have carried dates with nuts into the country after declaring on the form although most of the people will tell you that nuts generally get confiscated at the airport.
I also know someone who had packed chocolates like Kit Kat confiscated so again depends on the customs officer
Like I said earlier everything is available here so why lose money if you are unfortunate enough to get your items confiscated here

Hope this helps
er2d2g

 

[rejis]

Hi rejis

You can bring food into the country only if you declare it. Sorry for not being clear earlier but there are lots of people that bring food to Canada and don't declare it and get fined if their baggage is checked
That said allowing food into the country is something decided by the customs officer tha you get.
I have carried dates with nuts into the country after declaring on the form although most of the people will tell you that nuts generally get confiscated at the airport.
I also know someone who had packed chocolates like Kit Kat confiscated so again depends on the customs officer
Like I said earlier everything is available here so why lose money if you are unfortunate enough to get your items confiscated here

Hope this helps
er2d2g

Thanks er2d2g...

I am planning to bring some home made rice flour, will declare it....

For people who are going to land for the first time, here is declaration card sample....

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e311-eng.pdf

 

[ummi]

Thanks a lot.
plus one fr u all

 

[Ibasco]

Good Evening Guys,

The second line in my ECAS just appeared and it says "We started processing your application on March 7, 2014". I only noticed it today...

And here is my timeline:

Application Received @ CIO - 21 November 2013
Credit Card Charge - 11 January 2014
PER Received - 24 January 2014
Transfer to LVO - 07 March 2014

Guys, could you please advise what is teh next step I shoul expect and when this would be...

Many thanks...

 

[nekeol]

Good Evening Guys,

The second line in my ECAS just appeared and it says "We started processing your application on March 7, 2014". I only noticed it today...

And here is my timeline:

Application Received @ CIO - 21 November 2013
Credit Card Charge - 11 January 2014
PER Received - 24 January 2014
Transfer to LVO - 07 March 2014

Guys, could you please advise what is teh next step I shoul expect and when this would be...

Many thanks...

security bacground chks, docs verificatins, then medical

 

[Balajivellai]

NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM(WITHOUT JOB OFFER)- Dubai applicant

Dear Dubai Friends,
If any one applying for NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM(WITHOUT JOB OFFER), can form a team in dubai to get info and updates on time.

 

[Balajivellai]

NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM(WITHOUT JOB OFFER)

Dear all,
I am preparing my application for NOVA SCOTIA NOMINEE PROGRAM(WITHOUT JOB OFFER) , my doubt is i am working has a Instrument technician job title , but my duties are related to electronic engineering technician ( 2241 ) . can i apply in this NOC with my current job title Instrument technician?
If you check this below link there they mentioned Also classified as that means this 2241 and 2243 are under same group?

 

[Rahul Dutta]

Anybody attending
CIIP session on 13th March2014 ?

 

[Vigilant]

Anybody attending
CIIP session on 13th March2014 ?

I am attending on April 10, 2014...

 

[nekeol]

Anybody attending
CIIP session on 13th March2014 ?

i will attend on 15th march 2014 in dubai

 

[nniixx]

Dear All,

Like to share to you all....I got my passport back with VISA.....thank GOD.

Medical done on 30th Oct, PP requested on FEb 4th, submitted on Feb 6th, now received back. Add me too in your group..thanks.

Nix.

 

[rizmayo]

Dear All,

Like to share to you all....I got my passport back with VISA.....thank GOD.

Medical done on 30th Oct, PP requested on FEb 4th, submitted on Feb 6th, now received back. Add me too in your group..thanks.

Nix.

Congrats and welcome to the group

 

[kelotz]

Hello Everyone! 8)

.
##########################################
Application
##########################################
Category: SINP
Job Offer: Yes
Agency: Yes

##########################################
For Provincial Nomination
##########################################
Application Submitted: February 2, 2012
Application Received: February 11, 2012
Additional Documents Request (IELTS): October 11, 2012
Additional Documents Submitted: November 9, 2012
Additional Documents Received: November 13, 2012
Application Nominated: November 15, 2012 (9 months and 13 days)

##########################################
For Permanent Resident Application
##########################################
Visa Office: Manila
Submitted: February 21, 2013
AOR: March 26, 2013
Medical Request: May 7, 2013
Medical Done: May 14, 2013
Passport Request: September 9, 2013
Visa Issued: September 30, 2013 (6 months and 4 days)

##########################################
eCas Status
##########################################
Received Application: February 25, 2013
Received Medical Results: May 24, 2013
In Process: August 18, 2013
Decision Made: October 3, 2013
Complete: November 23, 2013

##########################################
Passport Tracking
##########################################
September 9, 2013 - Passport Request
September 11, 2013 - Agency inform Me about PPR
September 12, 2013 - Send Passports to Agency
September 20, 2013 - Passports received by Agency
September 22, 2013 - Agency sends Passports to CEM
September 26, 2013 - CEM received our Passports
September 30, 2013 - Visa Issued
October 3, 2013 - CEM sends the Passports to Agency
October 7, 2013 - Passports received by Agency
October 8, 2013 - Agency sends Passports to Me
October 10, 2013 - Visa on Hand

@Me - Dubai, UAE
@Agency - Alberta, Canada
@CEM - Manila, Philippines

##########################################
Fees
##########################################
550 CAD - Processing Fee for Principal Applicant
550 CAD - Spouse or Common Law Partner
150 CAD - 1 Dependent child under 22 years old
490 CAD - Right of Permanent Residence Fee

##########################################
Total Waiting Time: 1 year, 7 months and 28 days
##########################################
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My Timeline after landing:

November 23, 2013 - Landed at Vancouver airport
November 25, 2013 - Apply for SIN number
November 26, 2013 - Apply for child allowance
November 27, 2013 - Open a bank account
December 23, 2013 - First day at work
December 30, 2013 - Written test passed (drivers license)
January 8, 2014 - Credit card received
January 14, 2014 - Road test failed (drivers license)
January 27, 2014 - Received PR cards (65 days after landing)
January 29, 2014 - Road test passed (2nd take)
January 31, 2014 - First Canadian salary
February 1, 2014 - Moved to a new suite
February 5, 2014 - New car approved
February 6, 2014 - Vehicle registration
February 10, 2014 - Drivers license card received
February 25, 2014 - Health cards received

ALL SET!

 

[rizmayo]

Hello Everyone! 8)

.
##########################################
Application
##########################################
Category: SINP
Job Offer: Yes
Agency: Yes

##########################################
For Provincial Nomination
##########################################
Application Submitted: February 2, 2012
Application Received: February 11, 2012
Additional Documents Request (IELTS): October 11, 2012
Additional Documents Submitted: November 9, 2012
Additional Documents Received: November 13, 2012
Application Nominated: November 15, 2012 (9 months and 13 days)

##########################################
For Permanent Resident Application
##########################################
Visa Office: Manila
Submitted: February 21, 2013
AOR: March 26, 2013
Medical Request: May 7, 2013
Medical Done: May 14, 2013
Passport Request: September 9, 2013
Visa Issued: September 30, 2013 (6 months and 4 days)

##########################################
eCas Status
##########################################
Received Application: February 25, 2013
Received Medical Results: May 24, 2013
In Process: August 18, 2013
Decision Made: October 3, 2013
Complete: November 23, 2013

##########################################
Passport Tracking
##########################################
September 9, 2013 - Passport Request
September 11, 2013 - Agency inform Me about PPR
September 12, 2013 - Send Passports to Agency
September 20, 2013 - Passports received by Agency
September 22, 2013 - Agency sends Passports to CEM
September 26, 2013 - CEM received our Passports
September 30, 2013 - Visa Issued
October 3, 2013 - CEM sends the Passports to Agency
October 7, 2013 - Passports received by Agency
October 8, 2013 - Agency sends Passports to Me
October 10, 2013 - Visa on Hand

@ Me - Dubai, UAE
@ Agency - Alberta, Canada
@ CEM - Manila, Philippines

##########################################
Fees
##########################################
550 CAD - Processing Fee for Principal Applicant
550 CAD - Spouse or Common Law Partner
150 CAD - 1 Dependent child under 22 years old
490 CAD - Right of Permanent Residence Fee

##########################################
Total Waiting Time: 1 year, 7 months and 28 days
##########################################
.


My Timeline after landing:

November 23, 2013 - Landed at Vancouver airport
November 25, 2013 - Apply for SIN number
November 26, 2013 - Apply for child allowance
November 27, 2013 - Open a bank account
December 23, 2013 - First day at work
December 30, 2013 - Written test passed (drivers license)
January 8, 2014 - Credit card received
January 14, 2014 - Road test failed (drivers license)
January 27, 2014 - Received PR cards (65 days after landing)
January 29, 2014 - Road test passed (2nd take)
January 31, 2014 - First Canadian salary
February 1, 2014 - Moved to a new suite
February 5, 2014 - New car approved
February 6, 2014 - Vehicle registration
February 10, 2014 - Drivers license card received
February 25, 2014 - Health cards received

ALL SET!

Congrats on your journey.

Can you share what kind of car you got and how much insurance are you paying?

Regards,