Landing Exp--Toronto

[scorpion30]

Landing Experience “Toronto” explained…..

Dear All,
Though there are many posts here, explaining Landing Experience…here’s my take…
I boarded KLM flight with my family (2 kids and spouse) on 27th Nov 2012 to Amsterdam…I had another connecting flight to Toronto from AMS….Flight experience was good no hiccups found…..flight was fairly on time…Those who plan to fly in near future from New Delhi….i can personally recommend this flight….
4 PM local time I landed in Toronto…..co-incidentally lot of other flights landed at the same time…..hence there was lot of rush….I was directed to Immigration section….again a long queue…..staff was quite decent they asked my family move ahead in waiting lounge and myself to remain in queue….In spite of long queue there only two attendants….to handle new immigrants……….my number came after wait of 45 minutes……..Lady on the counter was quite courteous …asked for COPR and Passport….asked my family details….like where I am coming from, do I plan to go back in near future, my residence address in Canada.....proof of funds…..
She herself filled the copy of COPR and asked my address in Canada where PR cards would be delivered…….asked me to get the copy of COPR signed by my wife….again asked me about the Proof of funds….how much in Cash and Cards etc….but didn’t ask me to show proofs in actuals……..she was OK with my answers and asked to move further…..
Next to her there was a counter to welcome the new immigrants….they provided us with a kit and a bag full of leaflets explaining what benefits could be availed as Permanent immigrant.
Later we reached Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) counter…where the officer sitting asked us to do a declaration of good we have bought from India…..he even asked me to show Proof of Funds…I showed him Cash…which he didn’t bother to count and showed him the cards and Scotia Bank Statement. (which I opened proactively from India and deposited the CAD $$)….We told him that we are expecting some jewelry in near future…he was upset with this and asked me to provide the pictures which I didn’t have …but somehow he agreed to add the same in documents…..he gave us one document explaining value of goods we were carrying and value of Gold….and asked us to mail the pictures….Finally he let us go…we boarded a Taxi for Mississauga and headed for our Destination……
Next day We went to Services Ontario for SIN number which as issued immediately…same day I went to Health Services for Health card…..we applied for the same…and will receive after 3 months…..
For those who plan to land in near future….please take care of following points::
• Please carry proof funds they anytime they might ask.
• Please be prepared as CBSA officer even might ask to open luggage as I saw another office asking a Pakistani gentleman to open entire luggage….
• If you have any Gold please do not forget to have the pictures of the same…CBSA officer will definitely ask for the same…
• In order to apply for Health Card please make sure you have address proof…..For e.g. Document carrying SIN number or SIN card, Phone bill or Statement for accounts from Bank…..Please be advised only statement from bank is valid no other document will suffice the purpose…..

 

[cyma]

Very Informative indeed....

Thank you for the advices

 

[cocknbull]

+1 for this info..Have a pleasant start in Canada...

 

[Smip86]

Hi Scorpion30,

Very Nicely Explained.

One thing i want to know from u r side.

Please tell me how to open SCOTIA Bank a/c right from INDIA itself.

Wat are the charges for this type of a/c.

M planing for Aug.13.

so it will be helpful for me.

 

[jnathan]

What happened then? Headed to Mississauga, are you residing in your relative's place or rented an apartment?
Have you started searching for jobs? Have you got any? Please share this exclusively. If you got any job through a network please mention it.

 

[scorpion30]

Hi Scorpion30,

Very Nicely Explained.

One thing i want to know from u r side.

Please tell me how to open SCOTIA Bank a/c right from INDIA itself.

Wat are the charges for this type of a/c.

M planing for Aug.13.

so it will be helpful for me.



Hi Smip86
Opening Account with Scotia Bank was quite an easy process. This didn't take much of time.
There are no account opening charges but if you wish to transfer the money to Canada they might charge you. For instance they charged me around 3500 for transferring around 25K CAD.
Office is located in Connaught Place, Delhi. Please find the address below
28, GRD FLR, Gopal DAS Bhawan, Barakhamba RD, Connaught Place, Delhi – 110001
Phone Number::011-23351522
Regards

 

[scorpion30]

What happened then? Headed to Mississauga, are you residing in your relative's place or rented an apartment?
Have you started searching for jobs? Have you got any? Please share this exclusively. If you got any job through a network please mention it.
[/Yes I am currently staying at my friends place….Co-incidently me and my wife were working with Canadian Organizations…hence we got out jobs transferred…..not at same level but not bad though….so we were lucky in that case……..my job involves lot of travel, hence I am back in India for a while…. ]

 

[jnathan]

You have just changed your place of Job.
You are one of those lucky immigrants who didnt feel the pain of job searching and unemployed for years after landing.

 

[msaleem216]

thanks for sharing exp . very informative.
can u share wt we can expect survival job in the beginning and in how much time
saleem

 

[Phobos]

Hi scorpion30, I have couple of questions.

How are you able to travel back to India without obtaining PR Card first? I heard they do not let you enter Canada again if you do not have a PR Card since your COPR+Visa is valid only for one entry.

Secondly, at the time of landing when officer asked you if you plan to go back in near future, what did you reply? Did you tell the officer that you plan to travel back. Does it create any problem?

I am asking this because I too may have travel back to finish my job related commitments before I resign from my current job. How should I handle this issue?

 

[scorpion30]

Please find my Answers::

Hi scorpion30, I have couple of questions.

How are you able to travel back to India without obtaining PR Card first? I heard they do not let you enter Canada again if you do not have a PR Card since your COPR+Visa is valid only for one entry.
I have someone there to collect my PR card and deliver back in India. Just in case if there is an issue i can apply for travel Documnet..thats valid for one time visit again
Secondly, at the time of landing when officer asked you if you plan to go back in near future, what did you reply? Did you tell the officer that you plan to travel back. Does it create any problem?
At that time there was no such requirement from organization, so i told immigration officer i have no such plans...it was sudden requirement of my Project which made me travel back to India.......i dont forsee any problem...fingers crossed.
I am asking this because I too may have travel back to finish my job related commitments before I resign from my current job. How should I handle this issue?

 

[Phobos]

Thank you scorpion30. +1 for you.