Hi.
I applied for Permanent Canadian Residency (skilled worker class) through Damascus office early in 2003. Finally I received a letter indicating that I have been waived the interview and asking for updated forms, and proof of funds, etc in November 2007. I sent the documents right away.
While I know that I must be expecting my medical exams to start soon, I may have a good opportunity to study a PhD program in the UK starting in early 2007.
I am now facing some questions and I would appreciate if anyone could kindly help me:
1) If I go to the UK while my immigration visa is in process, what will happen when it is issued? Can I collect my visa at Canadian Embassy in London, or will I have to travel to Damascus to submit passports in person? As far as I know, passports can not be sent via DHL.
2) If I land in Canada after I get my visa, can I leave Canada for the UK for continuing my PhD program and then return to Canada 3 years later? Will I have to fill any forms when I leave?
3) In the final process of issuing immigration visa, I know that I will be asked to open a bank account in Canada and transfer my settlement fees there. I would appreciate if you could tell me how I can do this while I can not travel to Canada? I have a couple of friends there.
Thanks in advance
Ali
I applied for Permanent Canadian Residency (skilled worker class) through Damascus office early in 2003. Finally I received a letter indicating that I have been waived the interview and asking for updated forms, and proof of funds, etc in November 2007. I sent the documents right away.
While I know that I must be expecting my medical exams to start soon, I may have a good opportunity to study a PhD program in the UK starting in early 2007.
I am now facing some questions and I would appreciate if anyone could kindly help me:
1) If I go to the UK while my immigration visa is in process, what will happen when it is issued? Can I collect my visa at Canadian Embassy in London, or will I have to travel to Damascus to submit passports in person? As far as I know, passports can not be sent via DHL.
2) If I land in Canada after I get my visa, can I leave Canada for the UK for continuing my PhD program and then return to Canada 3 years later? Will I have to fill any forms when I leave?
3) In the final process of issuing immigration visa, I know that I will be asked to open a bank account in Canada and transfer my settlement fees there. I would appreciate if you could tell me how I can do this while I can not travel to Canada? I have a couple of friends there.
Thanks in advance
Ali