- Nov 21, 2009
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Hi,
Firstly, I don't see any reason why should u inform the BSO at the Canadian POE that u r doing a "short-landing". Neither they'd ask, nor u r required to disclose. It would make matters worse -- as s/he would not action ur PR cards apps, which'd render u applying for it separately sometime later, there's a cost too to it, though minuscule [$50]. But, what about the time & efforts?
Here's my responses to ur queries:
1. Any way u choose to bring-in ur settlement funds here - there'd definitely be some sort of "loss" when u transfer/deposit/withdraw/exchange/cancel ur funds back to ur homeland. And as this is unavoidable - it is unto u and u only to see/check with ur homeland reg. their banking rules... I wouldn't know what's the situation/laws of India. However, the easiest way to take ur funds back is vide an un-utilized bank draft. Just return to ur country - go to the bank and 'cancel' it, bingo!
1(a). No, cash is not that unsafe. As u take care of ur pps+COPR -- u could do so for ur cash as well. I carry a good amount of $$ in cash on my travels everytime.
1(b). Scotiabank is available in many overseas locations... as a 'proper' bank. I know it's there in India as well. As with any intl. bank, if u have an a/c in any of their locs/cities/nations - u could transact with them globally. So, if u've a Canadian a/c with them - u could 'simply' perform any transaction with their Indian branch as well, including withdrawals. Yes, as u'd only be permitted to w/draw in IRs - there'd be an exchange rate involved. But this is something one cannot avoid while travelling internationally and performing any sort of financial transactions. U should now learn to live with that.
2. The GTF, form B4, is for ur goods to arrive anytime later [till eternity]. So, even if u aren't getting them soon, but u would sometime later [1-yr, 2, 3 or 10] - u r then required to file it & obtain the CBSA stamps NOW. Else, u'd be paying duties everytime u import them, whatever the later day/date is.
2(a). Ditto for ur Jewelleries. U need to get those pics NOW listed in ur B4 and get them stamped. All the rules for B4 applies to those as well.
3. If u've their purchase invoices it'd be better. However if u don't, as I said in my thread on it, just do a self-valuation, as close to the current mkt rates & u r good.
4. U cannot obtain OHIP if u do not reside here [it's illegal]. In any case u can only apply for it after 90-days of ur resid. in Ontario. Even if some Service Ontario location accepts ur form before - it yet would not commence till 3-months.
5. Yes, u can... everyone does so. U got to protect the baby from cold though -- which, I'm sure u would.
6. Yes, it's OK... everyone does so, I've mine all the time in my key-chain. Unless there's a specific info for screening - they wouldn't care. However, it's wise not to load it with pirated SW or porn. U could serve a term for it.
7. Yes, that's the way it'd be by default... for everyone.
8. Not required. There's no procedure for it unless u'd be flying with 100-thousands.
9. Yes, the UPS-Store has that facility and is used by quite a few ppl.
10. Pls read my thread on the D/L matter, u'd then know the complete process. If u've the LOA for 24-month's worth of Indian driving - u'd have complete waiver from the mandatory 'wait-period' and can receive ur Canadian D/L [Ontario full "G"] in 7-10 days... I, and many others in our Friends-Circle, got it in a week.
Hope I helped...
Qorax
Ps.: BTW, r u flying for the 1st time?
