Citizenship & Immigration Canada: Questions & Issues (part 3)

[astridbon]

Sir Scud thank you for answering my questions. This thread is helping a lot of people including myself. May God bless us always. Maraming salamat po ulit...

[pappylips]

Hello! Here's sharing our experience about your queries ( though naka-address kay Scud ang question)

1. Yes your IELTS result is still valid. Reckoning date will be the date of submission, so if you submit it this month, it is still effective till April of this year.

2. In that case, get your TOR from your university and have them seal it. You can do the mailing yourself. Together with the other documents required.

Hope these help answer your questions...

Hello po.
Im in the process of submitting my full application sa Embassy.
I have 2 important questions lang po and I hope you can help me with it:

(1) about kasi sa IELTS, nakalagay: must not be more than a year at the time of submission. Mine is going to be 1 year na this April 2010 and Im going to submit my full app before the end of February. Counted pa yun as "not more than a year" right?

(2) about sa TOR na nakalagay in a "university sealed envelope"; does it mean that the University will be the one to send it directly to the Embassy or kasama po ito ng full application package ko na isesend ko sa embassy?

Thanks a lot po and I hope that you can help me with this.
More power & God bless.

AROMAEPS

[joshemir]

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[deepdiver316]

Hi Mr. Scud and to all Pexers,

Just like to say thank you for all your inputs kahit sobrang delayed na itong message...ngayon lang ako ulit nakapag-login since December last year. I came back sa Pinas after staying in YVR for two weeks last December. My PR card is already with my friend sa Delta. Problem na lang paano padala sa akin dito...hehe keep on helping our fellow Pinoys...God Bless!

[AvayaLenovo]

Hello po! Kapag po ba magsusubmit ng Transcripts, Diploma, Prof. Certificate etc... kailangan po bang padaanin ng DFA yung mga documents or di naman siya required??? Kasi dun sa checklist wala namang na mention... Thanks in advance

Saang visa office ka magpapass? Yung Transcript - original and sealed (unopened) by university. Yung Diploma and Professional Certificate - I'm not sure sa Manila embassy. Sa Buffalo kasi ako magpapass and ang alam ko lang ay dapat notarized/certified true copies. Please see below an excerpt of a part of the instruction guide for FSW:

To have a photocopy of a document certified, an authorized person must compare the original document to the photocopy and must print the following on the photocopy:
‘‘I certify that this is a true copy of the original document’’
the name of the original document
the date of the certification his or her name
his or her official position or title
his or her signature

Then may list din sa instruction guide kung sino lang ang pwedeng mag-certify:
Outside Canada-
a judge • a magistrate • a notary public • an officer of a court of justice • a commissioner authorized to
administer oaths in the country in which the person is living

Pero yung sa akin, certified lahat ng DFA -- kasi naprocess ko ito dati for a different purpose na eventually eh hindi ko naman nagamit.

So to summarize, sa tingin ko not necessarily DFA unless there's an explicit instruction from the visa office. Just my own interpretation... baka merong may direct experience...

[dyan_dg]

MANILA PHILIPPINES ang iniisip kong correct answer eh.

kaso... pag mali... alam mo na...

[danielbruhlfan]

Saang visa office ka magpapass? Yung Transcript - original and sealed (unopened) by university. Yung Diploma and Professional Certificate - I'm not sure sa Manila embassy. Sa Buffalo kasi ako magpapass and ang alam ko lang ay dapat notarized/certified true copies. Please see below an excerpt of a part of the instruction guide for FSW:

To have a photocopy of a document certified, an authorized person must compare the original document to the photocopy and must print the following on the photocopy:
‘‘I certify that this is a true copy of the original document’’
the name of the original document
the date of the certification his or her name
his or her official position or title
his or her signature

Then may list din sa instruction guide kung sino lang ang pwedeng mag-certify:
Outside Canada-
a judge • a magistrate • a notary public • an officer of a court of justice • a commissioner authorized to
administer oaths in the country in which the person is living

Pero yung sa akin, certified lahat ng DFA -- kasi naprocess ko ito dati for a different purpose na eventually eh hindi ko naman nagamit.

So to summarize, sa tingin ko not necessarily DFA unless there's an explicit instruction from the visa office. Just my own interpretation... baka merong may direct experience...

Ahhh dito lang sa may Canadian Embassy sa RCBC... Yung isusubmit ko naman pong Diploma at Professional Certificate original e, kasi ibabalik naman daw nila... so hindi na ko magpapacertified true copy... yung transcript ko original din, papaseal ko na lang sa school ko...

Additional Question po: Yun mga documents ng tao na related sa iyo like brother na permanent residence sa Canada... According to instruction:

Photocopy of citizenship certificate, permanent resident card or permanent
resident visa (formerly called “immigrant visa”) for any family members who are
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

If your close relative is a permanent resident of Canada: photocopy of his or
her Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence or
Permanent Resident Card.
If your close relative is a Canadian citizen: proof of Canadian citizenship, such
as a photocopy of pages of a Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship card.

Question: YUn po bang photocopy na tinutukoy ay ok lang na photocopy o CTC pa dapat??? Kasi ang hassle naman kung CTC pa (at wala namang sinabi) kasi nasa Canada lahat nung document niya e...

Sana po masagot niyo ang tanong ko...

[gVeT2mEBbY]

QUESTION PO..straight to the point na tanong na to ha...

1. Granted that everything's all good already, hahanapin ba ng immigration officer sa airport yung entire/complete settlement fund upon landing in Canada? since cash should not be brought, would they look for the entire amount in check or bank draft?

Please help clarify this concern.....thanks in advance!

[etc.etc.etc]

hi everyone!!i am planning to apply for immigrant visa in Canada, i have relatives there. im starting to retrieve and process my requirements. I'm a nurse and currently working in a hosptal for 2 years. I'll be taking my IELTS this year. Ask ko lang, kung saan mas madali mag apply? through Online or with the aid of a consultant agency?what are the pros and cons between these two? Matagal ba yung process before i finally have my visa?


Pls. enlighten me... Advice naman diyan. Thanks!!

Applications for immigrant visa are not submitted online. You have to print the applications from the website and fill them out (or you can fill them out online if you want but you have to print them) before submitting them to Canadian embassy with all the supporting documents either personally or through a consultant agent. Submitting applications in either means do not have any implications on processing times. Whether you apply by yourself or through a consultant agent, the embassy will treat and process all applications received equally. So its just a matter of personal choice if you want to get an agent to represent you. All information on applying for immigrant visa to Canada can be found on their website at www.cic.gc.ca . Good luck!

[etc.etc.etc]

Hello po! Kapag po ba magsusubmit ng Transcripts, Diploma, Prof. Certificate etc... kailangan po bang padaanin ng DFA yung mga documents or di naman siya required??? Kasi dun sa checklist wala namang na mention... Thanks in advance

you dont need these documents to be authenticated by DFA, but they are preferred to be notarized by a notary public. Follow the instructions in your applications. The instructions say what you should do and thats what it's there for.

[ryce_31]

Hi All, SCUD and pappylips,

I have sent the complete docs at Manila Embassy and received their email acknowledging that they have received the pack on Jan 11. Halos lahat po ng docs original even bank statements except for some which were printed online but supported by bank letter on banks letter head. Upon reading the comment on TOR in a university sealed envelope below I am bothered if I need to do the following:

1. I have sent together with the pack the original TOR of my husband's and my own TOR in University envelopes and closed it with scatch tape. I failed to have them sealed by the Universities. Ibig sabihin po ba nung seal yung mismo dry seal or stamp seal ng University itatak sa envelope? Please help po. We still have the extra original copies of the transcripts. Do I need to resend?

2. I have included a letter that I was not successful in getting an updated COE from one of my previous employer but I had the old one furnished to me so I sent it anyway and also attached the resignation letter acknowledged by the company. I have also printed the SS contribution and employment history printed online to support my employment with them. After sending the pack, the company later on replied that the updated COE was ready. We have not also gotten a COE for my husband since he worked for just 6 month in that previou semployer but just supported his employment with them with SS records also. Do I need to send this also?

3. The email from the embassy stated that they will send another email after 45 days, do I need to wait for that? Should I resend those mentioned above even the 45 days are not yet over? Please help po bigla ako namroblema.

Thanks a lot po sa makakapag advise. God bless us all and good luck.

Hello! Here's sharing our experience about your queries ( though naka-address kay Scud ang question)

1. Yes your IELTS result is still valid. Reckoning date will be the date of submission, so if you submit it this month, it is still effective till April of this year.

2. In that case, get your TOR from your university and have them seal it. You can do the mailing yourself. Together with the other documents required.

Hope these help answer your questions...

[etc.etc.etc]

repost

SIR SCUD AT SA LAHAT NG NANDITO: di ko nagets. iitry ko lang tanungin para sure na tama lahat ng nilagay ko sa mga forms.

sa Application for Permanent Residence in Canada (IMM 0008), ano yung VISA OFFICE REQUESTED FOR THE PROCESS OF YOUR APPLICATION? anong appropriate na sagot dun.

thanks sa lahat.

The visa office is the office responsible for the processing of visa applications in the region or country of the applicant's nationality, country of their residence, or where they have been living legally and permanently. If you are a Filipino and living in the Philippines, you must put Manila as the visa office in your application. You can find this information at Canada immigration website at www.cic.gc.ca.

[AvayaLenovo]

Ahhh dito lang sa may Canadian Embassy sa RCBC... Yung isusubmit ko naman pong Diploma at Professional Certificate original e, kasi ibabalik naman daw nila... so hindi na ko magpapacertified true copy... yung transcript ko original din, papaseal ko na lang sa school ko...

Additional Question po: Yun mga documents ng tao na related sa iyo like brother na permanent residence sa Canada... According to instruction:

Photocopy of citizenship certificate, permanent resident card or permanent
resident visa (formerly called “immigrant visa”) for any family members who are
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

If your close relative is a permanent resident of Canada: photocopy of his or
her Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence or
Permanent Resident Card.
If your close relative is a Canadian citizen: proof of Canadian citizenship, such
as a photocopy of pages of a Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship card.

Question: YUn po bang photocopy na tinutukoy ay ok lang na photocopy o CTC pa dapat??? Kasi ang hassle naman kung CTC pa (at wala namang sinabi) kasi nasa Canada lahat nung document niya e...

Sana po masagot niyo ang tanong ko...

Naku, pasensya na po...wala kasi akong relatives sa Canada so I have nothing to offer to you on those questions. Regarding sa diploma & prof cert -- yeah, if ok pala sa Manila embassy ang originals, pwede rin pala sayo originals. Sa amin kasi, naka-note talaga na 'do not send originals' unless stated.

[AvayaLenovo]

1. I have sent together with the pack the original TOR of my husband's and my own TOR in University envelopes and closed it with scatch tape. I failed to have them sealed by the Universities. Ibig sabihin po ba nung seal yung mismo dry seal or stamp seal ng University itatak sa envelope? Please help po. We still have the extra original copies of the transcripts. Do I need to resend?

Hmm... I got my TOR from the university mismo....meaning, I requested another copy of TOR (like 3 mos ago) and they issued and sealed it (envelope has the university logo and has ink stamps all over the envelope flap to make sure that it gets submitted sealed). Usually pag nagrequest ka sa university, alam na nila ang gagawin and they will even ask you kung saang institution isa-submit (minsan kasi pwede nila idirect sa organization requesting for it). But then for canada purpose, pwedeng pick-up-in mo na lang and send it along with your other requirements.

Sa case mo, I suggest magrequest ka na sa university mo nito..dun sa question kung isesend mo ito sa canada as follow-up information, I'm not really sure what would be the best approach. I'm also curious to know what should be done in situations like this.

[pappylips]

Hi Ryce_31

1. TOR sealed by School/University. You will be fine with this. The main reason why the embassy does this is due to the prevalence of "fake" school documents obtained somewhere there in Recto. Since you have sent this docs already, the embassy will only ask for additional information if they suspect your papers. We did the same by sending the original copies to them..

2. Latest COE. Just wait for their notice if they still require additional latest information since you have stated already your reasons in previous letters. The embassy will request for additional information if they need them. Changes in status which requires utmost reporting would be, coming of additional member in the family (birth, adoption etc.), death in the family, getting married . For the COE updates, you will be fine.

Also, prepare for the journey here in Canada... Getting the visas is just the beginning ..... Prepare also for the cold weather!!

Hope this helps...

Hi All, SCUD and pappylips,

I have sent the complete docs at Manila Embassy and received their email acknowledging that they have received the pack on Jan 11. Halos lahat po ng docs original even bank statements except for some which were printed online but supported by bank letter on banks letter head. Upon reading the comment on TOR in a university sealed envelope below I am bothered if I need to do the following:

1. I have sent together with the pack the original TOR of my husband's and my own TOR in University envelopes and closed it with scatch tape. I failed to have them sealed by the Universities. Ibig sabihin po ba nung seal yung mismo dry seal or stamp seal ng University itatak sa envelope? Please help po. We still have the extra original copies of the transcripts. Do I need to resend?

2. I have included a letter that I was not successful in getting an updated COE from one of my previous employer but I had the old one furnished to me so I sent it anyway and also attached the resignation letter acknowledged by the company. I have also printed the SS contribution and employment history printed online to support my employment with them. After sending the pack, the company later on replied that the updated COE was ready. We have not also gotten a COE for my husband since he worked for just 6 month in that previou semployer but just supported his employment with them with SS records also. Do I need to send this also?

3. The email from the embassy stated that they will send another email after 45 days, do I need to wait for that? Should I resend those mentioned above even the 45 days are not yet over? Please help po bigla ako namroblema.

Thanks a lot po sa makakapag advise. God bless us all and good luck.

[pappylips]

1. The Immigration officer in Canada ( where you will be first landing) will just ask how much money(or its equivalent) you are bringing in as first time immigrant. They will not look at it or count it, that's against Canadian law. Cash is absolutely accepted as contrary to your belief. You just have to declare it. Risky, yes .

I suggest you bring as much cash resources in Canada upon landing to ride away the difficulties while settling in your new country.

Goodluck!

QUESTION PO..straight to the point na tanong na to ha...

1. Granted that everything's all good already, hahanapin ba ng immigration officer sa airport yung entire/complete settlement fund upon landing in Canada? since cash should not be brought, would they look for the entire amount in check or bank draft?

Please help clarify this concern.....thanks in advance!

[etc.etc.etc]

Good day! I am applying for FSW Category 1. I have questions for Sir Scud and members:

1) Duon sa Schedule 1 Background/Declaration question number 10. Give full details of secondary and post secondary education. Hindi ko po siya sinagutan instead i wrote "please see attached form". the reason is ang haba ng detalye and hindi siya kasya sa box and i do not abbreviate. Tama po ba ako? So what i did is to make another form then write full details of my education. Tama po ba ako?

2) Duon po sa Schedule 3 Economic classes - FSW. question number 11 is asking about work experience.
Since am presently working sa company ang ginawa ko po, example is: From: 2005 February, To : PRESENT. Tama po ba ako?

3) Which is acceptable in filling up forms: All Capital letters or combined Small and capital letters?

Thank you for taking time reading my questions. I need your help and guidance. Paki tulungan naman po....

1. You can attach separate sheets of paper if the space is not enough for your answers. Just remember to indicate the corresponding form and question numbers you are answering.

2. Yes that is okay and acceptable.

3. It doesnt matter whether you use uppercase or lowercase letters, as long as they are legible, unless otherwise stated in the form. If the form says BLOCK letters, its better if you use uppercase letters.

[viper_1213]

update ko lang po yung pinost ko kanina....
tumawag ako sa bdo regarding sa manager's check na binili ko for processing fee payment, January 6, 2010 date ng MC, naforward namin *** check together with the application last January 7, 2010,
as per bdo staff, naencash *** check January 19, 2010,so it means nareview na papers namin nun,
after that tumawag ako sa post office to check kung meron nang dumating na letter from embassy, sobrang lucky ko kasi pagtawag ko kanina, andun na pala *** letter from embassy, acknowledgement receipt at medical request yeheyyy!
now we are preparing for the medical,
ask ko lang po san po ba magandang magpamedical? nationwide or st. lukes?
pakishare naman po mga preparations ninyo before the medical

hi mamiganda..sang post office ka tumawag? kc from pampanga ako..ang worry ko baka di ko mareceive yung letter from the embassy kc nag-iba ako ng surname after getting married eh hindi ako kilala dun sa place namin sa ganong name..balak ko na rin tumawag sana..thank you po and hoping for your reply..

[ryce_31]

Hi Avaya and pappylips,

Thank you so much for your swift replies. Hay salamat nakahinga ako ng maluwag ngayon. Binigyan lang kasi kami ng University envelope eh tapos kami na bahala mag insert. The original TOR itself had dry seal on it and I did not think that the "University sealed envelope" means putting seal on the actual envelop. I am from UST for those who can relate. All other documents from UST like orig diploma, certification of graduation, medium of teaching, syllabus had either UST dry seal or stamp seals so i hope it would be ok. I had sent also my original PRC grades and certificate and photocopy of my PRC license. Sana ok lang talaga yun. Will wait na nga lang din kasi nakalagay sa email nila, inform lang sila for the necessary updates.

Thanks again for the help. Pappylips, where are you located in Canada? We are planning to live in Vancouver.

Hi Ryce_31

1. TOR sealed by School/University. You will be fine with this. The main reason why the embassy does this is due to the prevalence of "fake" school documents obtained somewhere there in Recto. Since you have sent this docs already, the embassy will only ask for additional information if they suspect your papers. We did the same by sending the original copies to them..

2. Latest COE. Just wait for their notice if they still require additional latest information since you have stated already your reasons in previous letters. The embassy will request for additional information if they need them. Changes in status which requires utmost reporting would be, coming of additional member in the family (birth, adoption etc.), death in the family, getting married . For the COE updates, you will be fine.

Also, prepare for the journey here in Canada... Getting the visas is just the beginning ..... Prepare also for the cold weather!!

Hope this helps...

[gudnytmoon]

QUESTION PO..straight to the point na tanong na to ha...

1. Granted that everything's all good already, hahanapin ba ng immigration officer sa airport yung entire/complete settlement fund upon landing in Canada? since cash should not be brought, would they look for the entire amount in check or bank draft?

Please help clarify this concern.....thanks in advance!

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The immigration officer will ask you how much you are bringing in to Canada but he will NOT ask you to show it (whether in check or bank draft).