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Manila V.O. - Waiting for the Passport with the Visa

gocanadalorraine

Star Member
Apr 11, 2011
81
1
123
PHILIPPINES
Category........
Visa Office......
MANILA
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-03-2010
File Transfer...
06-01-2010
Med's Request
19-10-2010
Med's Done....
24-11-2010
Passport Req..
30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
17-07-2011
LANDED..........
08-10-2011
trxcis said:
thanks, heatspine! one more thing, baka puede makahingi ng contact infos/ numbers dun sa mga good rates na travel agencies? I saw it once before here, and as i was trying to read back, hindi ko na mahanap. :D. thanks
hi trxcs got this from CIC travels. u can check it out.. :-* destination is vancouver.

DESTINATION AIRLINE AIRFARE VALIDITY BAGGAGE

VANCOUVER AIRCANADA $860.00 16JUN-31AUG11 23X2PCS/PAX
(Note: AC weekend plus usd50.00) $738.00 15SEP-16DEC11

PAL $598.00 01SEP-15DEC11
$658.00 01JUN-31DEC11
$728.00 01JUN-31AUG11
$618.00 16SEP-13DEC11

CHINA AIRLINES $538.00 01SEP-15DEC11
$588.00 01JUN-31AUG11 16DEC-31DEC11

CATHAY $580.00 01JUN-31DEC11
$630.00 01JUN-31DEC11

JAPAN AIRLINES $685.00 01NOV-03JUN11
$780.00 04JUN-31OCT11

EVA AIR $568.00 01JUN-31AUG11

KOREA AIR $835.00 01JUN-31AUG11
$670.00 01SEP-15DEC11

you can contact: arnel @ cictravel.com
879- 0362

GOdbless everyone. Have a nice day! :p :p
 

trxcis

Star Member
Mar 16, 2011
181
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-02-10
File Transfer...
14-04-10
Med's Request
09-11-10
Med's Done....
04-02-11 (w/ rpt CXR)
Passport Req..
......
VISA ISSUED...
.....
LANDED..........
.....
gocanadalorraine said:
hi trxcs got this from CIC travels. u can check it out.. :-* destination is vancouver.

DESTINATION AIRLINE AIRFARE VALIDITY BAGGAGE

VANCOUVER AIRCANADA $860.00 16JUN-31AUG11 23X2PCS/PAX
(Note: AC weekend plus usd50.00) $738.00 15SEP-16DEC11

PAL $598.00 01SEP-15DEC11
$658.00 01JUN-31DEC11
$728.00 01JUN-31AUG11
$618.00 16SEP-13DEC11

CHINA AIRLINES $538.00 01SEP-15DEC11
$588.00 01JUN-31AUG11 16DEC-31DEC11

CATHAY $580.00 01JUN-31DEC11
$630.00 01JUN-31DEC11

JAPAN AIRLINES $685.00 01NOV-03JUN11
$780.00 04JUN-31OCT11

EVA AIR $568.00 01JUN-31AUG11

KOREA AIR $835.00 01JUN-31AUG11
$670.00 01SEP-15DEC11

you can contact: arnel @ cictravel.com
879- 0362

GOdbless everyone. Have a nice day! :p :p
Hi gocanadalorraine!!thank you so much!! may i ask if you bought/ will buy your ticket from them? do you think they have the BEST BARGAIN around? i heard about RAPHA TRAVELS (not sure if the name is correct)?
 

gocanadalorraine

Star Member
Apr 11, 2011
81
1
123
PHILIPPINES
Category........
Visa Office......
MANILA
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-03-2010
File Transfer...
06-01-2010
Med's Request
19-10-2010
Med's Done....
24-11-2010
Passport Req..
30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
17-07-2011
LANDED..........
08-10-2011
trxcis said:
Hi gocanadalorraine!!thank you so much!! may i ask if you bought/ will buy your ticket from them? do you think they have the BEST BARGAIN around? i heard about RAPHA TRAVELS (not sure if the name is correct)?
hi trxcs i think cheaper sila compare din s iba since early booking tau mas mura mura. hehe. Pero d ko pa natry mag inquire s iba, s nakikita ko dito is ung iba ay nasa 800 or 900 dollars. yes s knila n ako kuha ng ticket mine is 580 dollars plus 1620p tax via cathay on october p nmn. kaw wen is ur intended arrival to canada? =) ;D ;D ;D
 

trxcis

Star Member
Mar 16, 2011
181
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-02-10
File Transfer...
14-04-10
Med's Request
09-11-10
Med's Done....
04-02-11 (w/ rpt CXR)
Passport Req..
......
VISA ISSUED...
.....
LANDED..........
.....
gocanadalorraine said:
hi trxcs i think cheaper sila compare din s iba since early booking tau mas mura mura. hehe. Pero d ko pa natry mag inquire s iba, s nakikita ko dito is ung iba ay nasa 800 or 900 dollars. yes s knila n ako kuha ng ticket mine is 580 dollars plus 1620p tax via cathay on october p nmn. kaw wen is ur intended arrival to canada? =) ;D ;D ;D
Im interested din sa cathay; halos pareho ang intended flight dates natin (since visa expiry namin is nov 30) so probably 1st week. nakausap ko si arnel few days ago, puede pala tayong magpareserve muna, kahit di muna pala babayaran kasi we cannot avail of the immigrant discount if we will not present them our visas ( tama ba pagkaintindi ko sa kanya? :D). And ang final destination namin is saskatoon, SK. kaya may connecting flight pa kami.
 

gocanadalorraine

Star Member
Apr 11, 2011
81
1
123
PHILIPPINES
Category........
Visa Office......
MANILA
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-03-2010
File Transfer...
06-01-2010
Med's Request
19-10-2010
Med's Done....
24-11-2010
Passport Req..
30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
17-07-2011
LANDED..........
08-10-2011
trxcis said:
Im interested din sa cathay; halos pareho ang intended flight dates natin (since visa expiry namin is nov 30) so probably 1st week. nakausap ko si arnel few days ago, puede pala tayong magpareserve muna, kahit di muna pala babayaran kasi we cannot avail of the immigrant discount if we will not present them our visas ( tama ba pagkaintindi ko sa kanya? :D). And ang final destination namin is saskatoon, SK. kaya may connecting flight pa kami.
haha uu nga free advance booking s knila since wala p tau passport. at ska para sure ang gnawa ko n din malapit s visa validity ko ung flight ko, lot of things to prepare. Registration to CRNE, seminars.. etc,. hehe. first week dn ako ng october nagpareserve n ako ng flight s kanila.. October 8 mnila to hongkong then hongkong to vancouver.. :D
 

gade23

Star Member
May 11, 2008
79
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
hello guys, musta na po? i just want to share my landing experience.

I arrived here in toronto last June 8, 2011. Maganda ang panahon dito mainit parang Pinas din although malamig ang simoy ng hangin. I just want to share regarding goods to bring, I actually prepared the Personal effects accounting form but the IO didn't ask for it. They just focus on your declaration card, you just have to be honest regarding the things you are bringing in, just declare it especially the amount of money you are bringing. If $10k & above you should have the form declaring it but less than 10k no problem. I actually brought $9k+, a little less than 10k so that I don;t have to declare it. The IO was very polite and friendly, she just asked me how much fund did i bring, I just told her the real exact amount and she didn't even bother to see and check it. She asked the address on where will i stay for a while and to send the PR card. Basically that was it, then she said, "welcome to Canada"... super sarap ng pakiramdam ng lumabas ako doon, I was actually nervous & worried too because I was not bringing the minimum required funds i guess I told her right away that i have relatives that will support me and provide me everything while still looking for job kaya siguro hindi na ako naquestion.. I don't recommend that to anyone (baka pagalitan ako ni Heatspine hehehe), you should have to bring the minimum required baka machempuhan kayo at ma incomplete ang entry at maganda rin na walang worries habang nagbibiyahe..

Tomorrow I wll apply for SIN, health insurance and open bank account... Anyways, hanggang dito na muna.... Good luck sa maglaland pa lang...Have a safe trip..

Congrats sa mga na nagDM at nakareceived na ng visa....God bless!
 

trxcis

Star Member
Mar 16, 2011
181
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-02-10
File Transfer...
14-04-10
Med's Request
09-11-10
Med's Done....
04-02-11 (w/ rpt CXR)
Passport Req..
......
VISA ISSUED...
.....
LANDED..........
.....
gade23 said:
hello guys, musta na po? i just want to share my landing experience.

I arrived here in toronto last June 8, 2011. Maganda ang panahon dito mainit parang Pinas din although malamig ang simoy ng hangin. I just want to share regarding goods to bring, I actually prepared the Personal effects accounting form but the IO didn't ask for it. They just focus on your declaration card, you just have to be honest regarding the things you are bringing in, just declare it especially the amount of money you are bringing. If $10k & above you should have the form declaring it but less than 10k no problem. I actually brought $9k+, a little less than 10k so that I don;t have to declare it. The IO was very polite and friendly, she just asked me how much fund did i bring, I just told her the real exact amount and she didn't even bother to see and check it. She asked the address on where will i stay for a while and to send the PR card. Basically that was it, then she said, "welcome to Canada"... super sarap ng pakiramdam ng lumabas ako doon, I was actually nervous & worried too because I was not bringing the minimum required funds i guess I told her right away that i have relatives that will support me and provide me everything while still looking for job kaya siguro hindi na ako naquestion.. I don't recommend that to anyone (baka pagalitan ako ni Heatspine hehehe), you should have to bring the minimum required baka machempuhan kayo at ma incomplete ang entry at maganda rin na walang worries habang nagbibiyahe..

Tomorrow I wll apply for SIN, health insurance and open bank account... Anyways, hanggang dito na muna.... Good luck sa maglaland pa lang...Have a safe trip..

Congrats sa mga na nagDM at nakareceived na ng visa....God bless!
Goodluck on your new journey!!! mag ingat ka dyan and don't forget to update us once in a while. napakalaking bagay itong mga posts na ito para sa aming mga naghihintay makaalis. We're learning while we're waiting. A fewf things we're also interested: Anong travel agency ginamit mo? and how much is your airfare? how was your airline? may connecting flight ka ba pagdating mo dyan sa canada? 8) 8) 8)
 

gade23

Star Member
May 11, 2008
79
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
trxcis said:
Goodluck on your new journey!!! mag ingat ka dyan and don't forget to update us once in a while. napakalaking bagay itong mga posts na ito para sa aming mga naghihintay makaalis. We're learning while we're waiting. A fewf things we're also interested: Anong travel agency ginamit mo? and how much is your airfare? how was your airline? may connecting flight ka ba pagdating mo dyan sa canada? 8) 8) 8)
St. Raphael travel & tours, I got my ticket $800 taxes included except for terminal fee which is 750. Cathay pacific, ok naman comportable and nagustuhan ko naman ang food and refreshment, the only problem is ung connecting flight sa hongkong masyadong malayo need pang sumakay ng rail transit kaya dapat alerto at magtanong kung saan ang location ng boarding gate number, pag land palang ng plane sa hongkong i paflash nila sa monitor ang gate number sa connecting flight for the final destination...
 

pinoycanadian

Full Member
Jun 5, 2011
35
0
gade23 said:
hello guys, musta na po? i just want to share my landing experience.

I arrived here in toronto last June 8, 2011. Maganda ang panahon dito mainit parang Pinas din although malamig ang simoy ng hangin. I just want to share regarding goods to bring, I actually prepared the Personal effects accounting form but the IO didn't ask for it. They just focus on your declaration card, you just have to be honest regarding the things you are bringing in, just declare it especially the amount of money you are bringing. If $10k & above you should have the form declaring it but less than 10k no problem. I actually brought $9k+, a little less than 10k so that I don;t have to declare it. The IO was very polite and friendly, she just asked me how much fund did i bring, I just told her the real exact amount and she didn't even bother to see and check it. She asked the address on where will i stay for a while and to send the PR card. Basically that was it, then she said, "welcome to Canada"... super sarap ng pakiramdam ng lumabas ako doon, I was actually nervous & worried too because I was not bringing the minimum required funds i guess I told her right away that i have relatives that will support me and provide me everything while still looking for job kaya siguro hindi na ako naquestion.. I don't recommend that to anyone (baka pagalitan ako ni Heatspine hehehe), you should have to bring the minimum required baka machempuhan kayo at ma incomplete ang entry at maganda rin na walang worries habang nagbibiyahe..

Tomorrow I wll apply for SIN, health insurance and open bank account... Anyways, hanggang dito na muna.... Good luck sa maglaland pa lang...Have a safe trip..

Congrats sa mga na nagDM at nakareceived na ng visa....God bless!

Congrats gade23..sarap naman magbasa dito pag ganyan ang binabasa. alam mo yun habang binabasa mo mo e imagine mo pag ikaw na ang nandun e sana ganyan din ang mangyayari..hayyyy sarapp talaga. Good luck sa iyo dyan at balitaan mo na lang kami na nandito pa. God Bless !!!
 

tunafest

Star Member
Apr 29, 2011
65
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
November 27, 2009
Doc's Request.
January 28, 2010
File Transfer...
February 4, 2010
Med's Request
October 27,2010
Med's Done....
November 08, 2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
May 30, 2011 Passport Sent.....: June 06, 2011
VISA ISSUED...
July 19, 2011 thanks God!
LANDED..........
Sept.18, 2011
gade23 said:
hello guys, musta na po? i just want to share my landing experience.

I arrived here in toronto last June 8, 2011. Maganda ang panahon dito mainit parang Pinas din although malamig ang simoy ng hangin. I just want to share regarding goods to bring, I actually prepared the Personal effects accounting form but the IO didn't ask for it. They just focus on your declaration card, you just have to be honest regarding the things you are bringing in, just declare it especially the amount of money you are bringing. If $10k & above you should have the form declaring it but less than 10k no problem. I actually brought $9k+, a little less than 10k so that I don;t have to declare it. The IO was very polite and friendly, she just asked me how much fund did i bring, I just told her the real exact amount and she didn't even bother to see and check it. She asked the address on where will i stay for a while and to send the PR card. Basically that was it, then she said, "welcome to Canada"... super sarap ng pakiramdam ng lumabas ako doon, I was actually nervous & worried too because I was not bringing the minimum required funds i guess I told her right away that i have relatives that will support me and provide me everything while still looking for job kaya siguro hindi na ako naquestion.. I don't recommend that to anyone (baka pagalitan ako ni Heatspine hehehe), you should have to bring the minimum required baka machempuhan kayo at ma incomplete ang entry at maganda rin na walang worries habang nagbibiyahe..

Tomorrow I wll apply for SIN, health insurance and open bank account... Anyways, hanggang dito na muna.... Good luck sa maglaland pa lang...Have a safe trip..

Congrats sa mga na nagDM at nakareceived na ng visa....God bless!
congrats gade23!! nice to hear from you!!!
Good luck!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
 

heatspine

Hero Member
Dec 22, 2009
536
8
Category........
Visa Office......
CEM
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2010
AOR Received.
23-03-2010
File Transfer...
08-06-2010
Med's Request
02-09-2010
Med's Done....
06-10-2010
Passport Req..
24-11-2010
VISA ISSUED...
24-05-2011
LANDED..........
20-07-2011
Nice to hear from you again Gade23. We'll also be landing there in Toronto in July. Who know's? We might bump into each other there :)

Hi Trxcis. Here's the travel agency I got for our flight to Toronto:

TRIPMART

7L Westgate Tower
Investment Dr MBP
Muntinlupa City
Philippines

T 63 2 8509821 8502247
F 63 2 8428454
C 63 9178261988
E francis_dumlao@yahoo.com

They give good rates. Just tell them you got the info from canadavisa.com
 

faithfully hopeful

Star Member
Apr 13, 2011
191
1
philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
manila
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3/2010
Doc's Request.
12/5/2010
File Transfer...
18/5/2010
Med's Request
26/10/2010
Med's Done....
11/11/2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
30/5/2011 Passport Sent:6/2/2011
VISA ISSUED...
received: June 17,2011
LANDED..........
hopefully 1st week of august
question lang po... Sno po kaya ang pinakamurang cp model ang pupwedeng pangtext internationally..kc iiwan ko tong phone ko dahil hinhingi ng dearest brother ko...dahil gusto niya ung free internet..gusto ko ho sna bumili ng phone na mura na pwede pangtext pag nasa hongkong..para nman matext ko ate ko pag nasa hongkong na..kc connecting flight ako to toronto..thanks po sa magrereply...
 

trxcis

Star Member
Mar 16, 2011
181
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-02-10
File Transfer...
14-04-10
Med's Request
09-11-10
Med's Done....
04-02-11 (w/ rpt CXR)
Passport Req..
......
VISA ISSUED...
.....
LANDED..........
.....
heatspine said:
Nice to hear from you again Gade23. We'll also be landing there in Toronto in July. Who know's? We might bump into each other there :)

Hi Trxcis. Here's the travel agency I got for our flight to Toronto:

TRIPMART

7L Westgate Tower
Investment Dr MBP
Muntinlupa City
Philippines

T 63 2 8509821 8502247
F 63 2 8428454
C 63 9178261988
E francis_dumlao @ yahoo.com

They give good rates. Just tell them you got the info from canadavisa.com
thanks, heatspine! one more thing: Do we need to have ALL of our POF in CAD? Im thinking of just converting half of it ($9K) in Canadian $ and the rest, i'll keep it as US$ then i'll just make a BANK DRAFT for it?
gade23 said:
St. Raphael travel & tours, I got my ticket $800 taxes included except for terminal fee which is 750. Cathay pacific, ok naman comportable and nagustuhan ko naman ang food and refreshment, the only problem is ung connecting flight sa hongkong masyadong malayo need pang sumakay ng rail transit kaya dapat alerto at magtanong kung saan ang location ng boarding gate number, pag land palang ng plane sa hongkong i paflash nila sa monitor ang gate number sa connecting flight for the final destination...
salamat sa mga helpful tips, gade23!! maghihintay kami sa mga susunod na kabanata sa iyong bagong buhay (naks! real-life teleserye!!)
 

gocanadalorraine

Star Member
Apr 11, 2011
81
1
123
PHILIPPINES
Category........
Visa Office......
MANILA
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-03-2010
File Transfer...
06-01-2010
Med's Request
19-10-2010
Med's Done....
24-11-2010
Passport Req..
30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
17-07-2011
LANDED..........
08-10-2011
hi gade 23 Congratulations and Goodluck s new chapter ng journey in Canada.. and keep us updated! Godbless u. ;D
 

Breana/gandasia

Star Member
Feb 28, 2011
118
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15 April 2010
Med's Request
20 Sept. 2010
Med's Done....
04 & 14 Oct 2010, Sent last MR : 27 Oct. 2010
Passport Req..
31 Mar 2011 PP sent: 04 Apr 2011
trxcis said:
hi canimmigrant, heatspine,gandasia and to all Senior Forum members (and sa lahat na rin!! ;D ;D ;D):
we're planning to land in Vancouver around October this year, but our final destination is Saskatoon, SK. Wala kaming immediate contact when we land in BC, but our cousin will pick us up sa Saskatoon. I have read about Resettlement Agencies (RA)that would offer help with the accomodation during thefirst few days habang wala pa kaming nahahanap na apartment. Here is my question: Do we have to contact RA to make arrangements PRIOR to landing in SK?

Ano po bang arrangements nung mga iba sa inyong walang immediate accomodations sa mga lugar na pupuntahan nyo?

Salamat sa mga answers!
Naginquire ako dati sa Welcome House Facility ng BC, located sya mismo sa dowtown Vancouver pero sa reply nila priority daw nila ang mga refugees :) :) pero kung wala ka daw talga mapuntahan you can contact them 2-3 days before your arrival at titinganan nila kung may available. Mura sana sya kasi 1BR- $50/day, 2BR-$100/day (whole appartment na).Sa mga hotels and bed & brakfast naman ang taas ng rates nila ngaun. No wonder sa SUMMER sila madami magrelease ng mga Visa kasi peak rates ng hotels and airlines ;D ;D ;D