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Landed yesterday! Here's my experience so far...

tonyelbatal

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Jul 31, 2009
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Hi everybody!

My name is Tony for those who don't know me already, I've landed in Montreal's airport yesterday and here's my experience:
- I went from Lebanon to Montreal through Middle East Airlines to Paris (CDG) then through Air Canada to Montreal Trudeau International Airport. The flight with Air Canada was really great. They are so kind and great service. But beware, try to sleep before your flight, I couldn't sleep, neither on the long flights so I ended awake for around 36 hours in total. But that was good since I accommodated to the 7 hours difference directly in 1 day!
- Now, arrived at Montreal's Trudeau airport, immigration officers were VERY kind, really. Very smooth landing procedure, took 45min only, everyone was so nice, they didn't ask for list of items coming/following, they gave me all the documents I need, all smiling and telling me "Welcome to Canada". That was a great experience...
- Today (2nd day) went and did my medical insurance card (RAMQ), was fast, as usual people very helpful, then went to do the SIN (Social Insurance), also was fast, knowing that you have to wait in line. Then I went and opened a bank account at TDC, but the only thing that happened is that they told me the certified money cheque I have from my home country needed around 40 days to be active, so I didn't like that. But I will try to find another solution.
- I tried Bus/Metro and Train, all are good and very easy going, you really feel you don't need a car.
- People are very nice, smiling and very respectful.
- Weather is fine, was around 9 degrees C but windy (feels like 2) but it's good.
- What I noticed is that you can speak both French and English almost anywhere.

All in all, it is a great experience so far, I will keep you updated of any news. Good luck for all of you :)
 

westjet

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Jan 8, 2010
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Good luck Tony with your future coming days...!
Stay motivated as there will be hurdles on way but keep focused and you will acheive success....
 

rKo

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Apr 7, 2010
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Great, and Good luck my friend ;)
thanks for sharing your experince , Oqbalna inshalah ...
 

RPN

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Feb 13, 2010
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LANDED..........
June 2010
Thanks for sharing the experience which really help the other forum members.
 

abhi292000

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Feb 24, 2010
305
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Canada
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VISIT
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
20.June.2022
Doc's Request.
not yet
Hi Tony,

thanks bro for sharing ur exp...gr8 help for everyone

Regards
Abhishek
 

danny2009

Hero Member
Feb 11, 2009
250
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Singapore transferred to Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May, 2012
Nomination.....
April 2012
File Transfer...
February 2014
Med's Request
March 2014/Further test on 16 April, 2014
Med's Done....
21Mar2014.Ecas:In Process:29May2014, Decision Made:15Jun2014
Passport Req..
17 June, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
04 Jul,2014 but just received the processed passports 04Aug, 2014
LANDED..........
September 2014
Hi Tony,

Congratulations!!!!

What kind of immigration program did you apply for Quebec?

Thanks
 

Shahi

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Oct 17, 2009
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Hong Kong
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
26-04-2010
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
15-02-2011 CSQ
AOR Received.
25-05-2010
IELTS Request
Sent with Initial Application
File Transfer...
25-02-2011
Med's Request
13-03-2011
Med's Done....
14-03-2011
Interview........
NR
Passport Req..
13-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
08-04-2011
LANDED..........
30-05-2011
Hi Tony,

I am so relieved after hearing such good experience of urs...Good luck...God Bless..

Regards,
Shahi
 

mirza897

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Apr 4, 2010
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Hi Tony,

Congragulations to you once again, thanks for sharing your experince and best of luck in your new life
 

slavasz

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Oct 4, 2009
611
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Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Beijing
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19/10/2009
Doc's Request.
18/12/2009
AOR Received.
19/04/2010
IELTS Request
submitted with docs
File Transfer...
22/12/2009
Med's Request
04/09/2011
Med's Done....
05-09-2011/
Interview........
waved 19/04/2010
Passport Req..
24/05/2012
VISA ISSUED...
13/07/2012
LANDED..........
29/08/2012
God Bless you, Tony!
Mashaallah!
 

charmeuse

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Jan 15, 2009
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New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 10, 2008
AOR Received.
September 3, 2008
Med's Request
December 12, 2009
Med's Done....
December 24, 2009
Interview........
November 9, 2009
Passport Req..
December 12, 2009. Recd. by CHC on Jan 15, 2010.
VISA ISSUED...
February 4, 2010. E-cas status changed on 9 Feb, recd on 10 Feb.
LANDED..........
Smooth landing on June 26, 2010.
Thanks, Tony, for the detailed post. I'm headed for Montreal too and have been searching for answers to a couple of questions:
1. Did the immigration officers insist on speaking French at the airport?
2. Are they strict on proof of funds?

à bientôt à Montreal!
 

ka3far

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Nov 24, 2009
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Damascus
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AOR Received.
23/Feb/09
Med's Request
9/Dec/09
Med's Done....
23/Dec/09
Interview........
15/Dec/08
Passport Req..
24/MAY/10
VISA ISSUED...
26/MAY/10
LANDED..........
soon :D
Dear Tony ..
el 7amdella 3al salamy :) w 2alla ytamnak .. you're giving me hope for the future im dreaming of :)
goodluck.. and hope you'll live a better life ..
 

JM09

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Dec 23, 2009
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:) :)

Great job Tony.. Thanks a lottt from all of us for keeping some of u'r valuable time for sharing u'r exprnce. ;D

JM