Re: FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[James21333]

Got Second line update yesterday evening.

Dear Mukaram ji,

Congratulations

 

[bass2009]

Finally landed in Canada (Toronto, Pearson airport) on 18th may 12:00 PM.

Procedure seems pretty straight forward.

1) Once you landed, you will proceed directly to the Immigration Center. They will check your Passport and Landing documents (COPR).

2) From there you will be forwarded to the newcomer section, where they will note down everything. It will take about 10-15 minutes. And also they will keep Copy of COPR (With Photo) and second copy will be attached to your passport for future reference. please keep this copy with you all the time as it will require for every single items.i.e SIN, Opening Bank account, Library card etc..I landed on Monday and it was holiday so i couldn't get SIN. Otherwise you will get your SIN only at airport. Also, officer will ask for the address where you are intended to stay. This is require for PR card.

3) Collect your luggage and at last they will ask you for any items to be followed. They didn't ask for B4 or any copy of that. But i have declared that i am carrying more than 10k CAD. So they just filled up one form and asked my son to stamp on it

That's it. And one more point, if you are carrying more luggage, Porter will be there to help you but they will charge you $22 for their service and also have to pay the tip to Porter. I though it was free service and i had to pay $22 + Tip

Second Day:

I went to the Service Canada center for applying SIN for all of us. They will ask for passport and Landing documents. Enter the ZIP Code where you are staying and you will get list of nearby Service Canada Center.

On the same day, i opened the bank account with couple of banks. There are few deals going on in TD and RBC bank but understand the terms and condition for proceeding further.

Third Day:

Went to the library and got the library card instantly. Also, got the new SIM Card. I have got Micromax mobile from India and it is compatible with Fido and Chatr and it's working like a charm. I have asked the person and he said Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 will work fine as well. I am not sure about other mobile phones. The plan that i buy is for unlimited talking across Canada, 1GB of Data. And it cost me about $50 per month. More plans listed below.

http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/MonthlyPlans?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhPaqBRDG2uiHzpKLi6ABEiQAk_XXibi4bBSKv66LP4kWPQOGiIGK7Meu71cC8sUbZvyhaggaAvSZ8P8HAQ

I am not sue everyone is aware about that but if you have a Child then please register at nearest center. So, you will get $500 Child Tax benefit every month. It will take about 2-3 months but money will be credited directly to your account. But once you get the job, amount will be decrease as well.

More about CCTB:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/fq_qlfyng-eng.html#q6

Please let me know if you have any questions. I will be happy to answer at my level best.

Dear BetterLife
I am happy that u have landed safely and having a good time...
Wish you all success over there...and Thanks for sharing your experience..
please do keep us updated

Thank you
God Bless

 

[bass2009]

Got Second line update yesterday evening.

Congrats mukaram.immi.c

 

[bass2009]

finally the most awaited mail..!
Got the PPR mail and 4th line updated today.

Thanks to all in the forum for helping out with useful information.
All the best.

Congrats Vikide...Wish you a happy landing soon
God Bless

 

[parminderk]

There's a person who paid processing fees for baby using the online link, I don't see why you can't pay for ur spouse using that same link...See below->

In ur case, the category would be "Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner"...

Thanks a lot.
Regards

 

[bass2009]

Hey rahul,

It was too useful ....plus felt good to finally meet some of the friends in the forum like sk, archana_ramar, webdev, etc....

Difficult to describe the session actually...they give info abt the diff. provinces of canada and their job prospects, then perspectives abt 'Canadian' work-ex- how to bridge the gap, Canadian-format resume, info. abt bridging programs/ college studies , and connect u to their Canada-based specific partners for volunteering , mentorship , internship , job preparedness opportunities, and also inform abt Settlement topics, kids' schooling, housing and all....One day is for an Overall presentation and another day they prepare a Personalized Action Plan containing all the info and links for each person....we just had that 2nd session today, we r yet to get our own Action sheets..At the end, u get a Participation Certificate

It was an eye-opener..many things i didn't know...a little scary actually, how much prep is required....Recommend everybody to attend it...

Yes u can open scotiabank account, do a SWIFT transfer and get a bank account statement that you can use for POF...keep in mind, the process will take at least 30 days from start to finish so start early....You can begin the Application process online in case scotiabank is not in ur city.....I'm not doing it bcos I'm not sure of which branch I want to open the a/c in (you have to specify the canadian branch where u will go after u land and activate the account)...

Arkscan Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience
+1 for you
I think this would be helpful to many to register to CIIP and keep updated
God Bless

 

[maverick11]

Got my third line update today "Medicals have been received" .....meds done 14th may.

Does this mean my medicals are clear? Thanks to everyone on this forum.....just waiting for my wife's PCC with her maiden name, will then send the documents.

 

[parminderk]

Hi Friends,

I am sending my spouse's application. Could someone please share cover letter for it?

Thanks a lot.

Regards

 

[bass2009]

BEST MODE TO CARRY MONEY IS BANK TRANSFER as it is the safest .You just need to visit next day to activate account .

When you open account you will need to carry swift reciept for outward remittance plus banks confirmation that your funds in canada have arrived .

Dear MDV
If I am not sure where I am going first the exact location and branch location,, is it possible to open an account from here and do the swift transfer...
What I plan is after completing the process of visa like PPR. DM and getting visa stamped need to look for some best hotels and in a short period look for some flats for rent.. so please do advice..
Thanks in advance...

 

[bass2009]

Hi friends,

Just wanted to know....are there ppl who have got PPRs after they got DM in this May.

According to what I observe, there is no one who's got PPR if they got DM (before receiving PPR) in the month of May.

Same has happened with me as well. DM on May 15th...but no clue of PPR.

Guys pls say I am wrong. Hope it is not so and we all receive our share of happiness soon.

Dear RDPD
there are members in forum who have received PPR after DM.. so keep your hopes alive and chill
God Bless

 

[fahad007]

Aoa every one...

Thanks to ALLAH Almighty...HE is the only hope...

Today I got my PPR+UPDATED INFO CHART REQUEST for each family member from LVO...

I have a query guys...please advise me seniors...

I am in Abu Dhabi and my family is in Pakistan. It is clearly written in the PPR email that I need to submit my passport in Abu Dhabi and my family passport in Pakistan...but when i read the letter it is written that "all documents for you and your accompanying family members must be submitted together in one package"

Plus the updated info chart requires details of principal applicant and accompanying family members...

1. How is it possible to submit all documents in one package in my situation

2. Do I need to include details of all family members in information chart of each family member...because our passports are being submitted in different countries...


Experienced advise please...

 

[bass2009]

any whatsapp group for NOC 0111 or Finance related occupations.....let me know to join....

Any whatsapp group for NOC 1111 or finance related occupation..let me know to join...
Dear machsaik..if no group lets we start one for the benefit of all..
NOC 1111 members please take some initiative for the benefit of all

 

[bass2009]

Any July applicants who have not yet received PPR?

dear identical2none
july applicant here waiting for PPR...you could see my timeline for the details
Hope our PPR is on the way..
God Bless all

 

[migrant94]

You have already passed the MR stage, that means ur eligibility check is satisfied.....The original reference letter (with the old experience) that you submitted has been used to satisfy the eligibility check...So this means u will not be asked to submit a ref. letter containing job duties again...Since ur past the MR stage, this also means that ur BGC has also been 99% completed..At this stage, the only things pending are Security and Criminality Check and Final review...

I suggest, since you have already waited this long, wait till the end of ur probation period until u become a full-time employee, then if u get a letter from ur new co., raise a CSE and attach that letter in a CSE informing them of ur new employment...this is not going to affect ur file in any way...

Dear arkscan Thank you soooo much
although I don't know the meaning of BGC N CSE !
but from my information, the processing steps are different in Paris VO ,there are many Persians were have been asked (after MR ) to provide more proof regarding their job experiences !! ONE has been invited for interview !!! while he has provided many convincing proofs !

That's the reason ,I m not sure about the

 

[bass2009]

Got my third line update today "Medicals have been received" .....meds done 14th may.

Does this mean my medicals are clear? Thanks to everyone on this forum.....just waiting for my wife's PCC with her maiden name, will then send the documents.

Dear maverick11
Congrats for your TLU...This means u have cleared your medicals
Hope you receive your PPR/DM at the earliest.. Good Luck
God Bless