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    Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada
    Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada
    Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada
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    Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada

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    This is a comprehensive guide which will help every aspirant who wishes to Immigrate to Canada to be a successful Canadian. Every aspect from obtaining the Canadian ‘Green Card’ to preparation and arrival in Canada has been researched from various sources and forums and is presented in an easy to read format. This guide will help you to avoid any setbacks and prepare you leading towards a smooth landing in Canada.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuggu V
    Release dateJul 15, 2013
    ISBN9781301673131
    Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada
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      Guide to Immigrating and Settling in Canada - Guggu V

      GUIDE TO IMMIGRATING

      AND

      SETTLING IN CANADA

      By

      Guggu V

      Copyright 2013 Guggu V

      Smashwords Edition

      Disclaimer: The content in this book is researched from various forums and websites and is made available for reading, reference, entertainment purposes and making travel plans, etc., at the sole discretion of the user. The author does not guarantee any correct information in this book.

      IMMIGRATING TO CANADA

      WHICH CITY TO LAND?

      WHEN SHOULD WE 'LAND'?

      MONEY: PROOF OF LANDING FUNDS

      BANKING

      AIRLINE RECOMMENDATIONS

      PR CARDS (PRC)

      SIN CARDS

      HEALTH CARDS & CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

      HOW TO BRING CARS INTO CANADA?

      ITEMS TO CARRY FROM HOMELAND

      GOODS LISTS [FORM B4 / B4A]

      KID'S SCHOOLING

      JOB OPPORTUNITIES

      VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

      FOREIGN QUALIFIED' ENGINEERS IN CANADA

      THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONER'S ROAD MAP

      SELF-CREATED JOBS

      FOR THE ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR

      MISSING OUT ON TUITION HELP?

      HOW TO OBTAIN ONTARIO DRIVING LICENSE?

      APPENDIX I - EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - GENERAL

      APPENDIX II - EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - GOVERNMENT

      APPENDIX III - TRAINING INFORMATION CENTRE (T.I.C.)

      APPENDIX IV - EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRES

      APPENDIX V - EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING CENTRES

      APPENDIX VI - CAREER EXPLORATION CENTRE

      Immigrating to Canada

      Introduction

      This is a comprehensive guide which will help every aspirant who wishes to Immigrate to Canada to be a successful Canadian. Every aspect from obtaining the Canadian ‘Green Card’ to preparation and arrival in Canada has been researched from various sources and forums and is presented in an easy to read format. This guide will help you to avoid any setbacks and prepare you leading towards a smooth landing in Canada.

      The Application

      Every individual who wishes to immigration to Canada always asks the same query being time and again. [1] How to Apply? [2] Where to apply? [3] Do we get a Consultant or Immigration Attorney or go DIY route?

      Under the present 'fast track' system, the PR processing of FSW is quite 'simple & straight'. We actually don't need an 'agent', unless something is bothering us, viz. problem cases, previous rejections, lack of time, some complexities etc. Even under that duress, we can still do it ourselves. Today, for processing our FSW cases all we need is the awesome CIC website www.cic.gc.ca which has a detailed Guide.

      Note that most consultants would just be rendering 'courier & typing' services. And when we need real 'consultancy' we'll find them lacking & inaccessible. Secondly, they are prone to delaying our cases. Thirdly, we'll yet be running into these Forums for getting your queries answered. It doesn't mean all are bad, but most are. And for just that is spending our hard-earned greenbacks on them justified? I feel No. 

      Here's how we can go about it...

      How do we send the Application? 

      Initially we send the Apps (+Processing Fees + some Docs [only]) to the CIO-NS, wherever we are, whatever our CHC may be. Thereafter, once we get the AOR+120 days letter, we send the complete docs (+Copies of One Set of the 'original' apps +the RPRF) to the local Visa Office (CHC). And wait for further instructions. For more information, see below information.

      Instruction Guide [IMM EG7000]

      For details & complete procedure on the above please refer to the CIC Instruction Guide here:

      http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp

      Application Forms

      The full set of application forms are given here:

      http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5612E.PDF

      The Process in a Nutshell

      Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps + Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Eligibility Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

      Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs + RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: Received by Visa Office > Qualitative Check + PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: In Process > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D > 

      Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: Medical Results Recd. > Issue of PPR** > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: Decision Made > 

      Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+ COPR > landing at the POE > e-Cas: Completed.

      Timeframe for the 'entire' Process: 

      Let whatever the Consultants or their Adverts say. The total timeframe [from 1st application to case completion'] is 6-18 months. Average is 12 months. Many get it within 8-10 months. This timeframe is not one CHC specific as it's for all CHCs., Most of us will 'compete' the process in 1 year unless there are any 'red flags' in our case that delays the Background or Security Checks.

      Note:

      RPRF can be sent anytime during the process. However, it is good to send it early.

      Meds & PPR are sometimes clubbed together.

      There would be people who would find a Consultant quite handy, but overall, are we so naive today? Are we not 'internet-savvy? Can't we devote few days [taken off from work] to read the guide & fill-out the forms? Then, where's the problem in avoiding a Consultant unless we are okay with spending our $$$.

      However, whether to go with a Consultant or DIY is surely a personal choice & that is debatable.

      Background & Security Checks

      Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts: 

      1. The Standard Documentation Checks, 

      2. The Security &

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