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Member Profile: happy (11 posts)
 
Hello, I'm happy
I last logged in on 16 Sep 2008
I have been a member since 07 Sep 2006
I have added 11 posts in trackitt forums
I added my last post on 16 Sep 2008
A few words about me 
I planning to settle in Canada, originally from India,well established as per Indian standereds. But do not find quality of life,so, tekking such a big step. My wife and son are supportive and ready to take chance.We are peace loving and law abiding civilians. Frank, straightforward, no religious bindings but progressing spiritually.
happy's Immigration Cases
 
Federal Skilled Worker case: Pending for 888 days (189 days more than average)  (2 comments
User: happy Visa Office: Buffalo, USA
Application Filed: 11 May 2006 AOR Date: 07 Jun 2006
Transferred to Local: Initial Assessment:
Medical Done: Documents Requested:
Documents Sent: Interview Date:
Passport Requested: Visa Received:
Nationality: - Last Updated: 12 May 2007
Notes: Waiting. Does Aranged Empmt Helps?


Federal Skilled Worker case: Approved in 488 days (211 days less than average)  (0 comments
User: happy Visa Office: Buffalo, USA
Application Filed: 07 May 2006 AOR Date: 07 Jun 2006
Transferred to Local: Initial Assessment: 25 Jun 2007
Medical Done: 17 Jul 2007 Documents Requested: 25 Jun 2007
Documents Sent: Interview Date:
Passport Requested: 31 Aug 2007 Visa Received: 07 Sep 2007
Nationality: - Last Updated: 17 Oct 2007
Notes: Received what I was eagerly waiting since long - the stamp on passport and COPR.

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Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 16 Sep 2008
Topic: Courier Services

Hi,

please check thoroughly with the UPS before taking decision. Tell them that you are sending passports to India, because when I talked with UPS and Fadex and other international couriers telling them clearly that I am sending passports then they denied to accept the parcel and informed me that they are not authorized to courier passport. So my dear friend make sure and convince yourself.
I know how hard is immigration. But if you are clear, frank, and truthful then you will find solutions of all difficulties you may face. So don't worry. Keep going.
Keep me posted. My email id is anmukhi@gmail.com, if u want to use.
Good Luck
The letter I formatted is as under:


To whom It May Concern:

I the undersigned --------, husband of ------------ and residing at -----current address including contact #--- solemnly declares as under:

1) I hereby authorize my wife ----------- and residing at --- her address to carry my passport (detailed as below) along with her and submit on behalf of me for the purpose of submission to the -----name the Canadian authority and address for Permanent Resident visa for the Canada.

2) I hereby authorize my wife -------- and residing at------ to receive my passport(detailed as below) submitted for the purpose of Permanent Resident visa to the ---name the Canadian authority and carry along with her back to USA.

3) My passport details are:

Passport number:
Place of Issue:
Date of Issue:
Date of Expiry:

4) My wife's specimen signature is:

Place: sign here
Date: [ your name]
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 14 Sep 2008
Topic: Courier Services

What I learn from the Indian Government authorities that sending or receiving passport through mail, courier or similar ways is illegal and have serious consequences and one may have to undergo lengthy battle. Which I am sure none of us will want. Already we had waited too long for the PR.
In this situation only 2 options one have :
1) either send and receive through person who carries your PP or
2) personally you opt to travel along with PP
If you opt to send PP with friend or relative ( to my which is advisable - instead sending through not known person) you need to give him proper authorization to possess and carry your PP with proper identifications. Without this authorization the person who carries someone else's PP can attract doubts in the eyes of custom officers and may create problem.
Even if you opt personally to go then also I will advise to have authority letter from all of your dependents- spouse and children.

if you have further question you can write
good luck
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 10 May 2008
Topic: Courier Services

I have checked with CIC New Delhi office and requested them to get our passports stamped describing my situation and legel parameters, which are beyond. They replied that they are not authorised to stamp here and it only the CCG, Buffalo can do.

There is no option in present situations, but to go personally either to Buffalo or go to Canada and then sent it thru Canada post or courier.

This is the price one has to pay while immigrating.

The present Immigration minister is trying to amend this and if she gets approval then people like us who have applied from Buffalo and are in Canada they no longer will need to leave Canada for landing process. It can be done without leaving too.
Th
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 08 May 2008
Topic: Courier Services

There is no secure way to send passports outside India. I have checked with all concerned government authorities like postal department, customs, passport office and aviations and the international courier services like Fedex. All have told me same thing that they are not legaly authorised to carry passports outside India and if they found such documents being sent they will hand over to Passport office and then to get back from them can be hell of a job. Besides if someone takes and can sell.

Even my attorny in Canada also cleared that it is illegal to send passports outside India. So no way, except to carry them either if there is someone whom you know and have complete trust and provided he/she ready to carry your passports then you can send with him/her. But don't forget to give complete authority in writting by each individuals describing the circumstances to carry passports outside India on your Behalfs. But then receiving them back in India will also a problem.

There can be problem sending through someone. Best way is to go personally and finish the job. I know it is time consuming and expensive, but no other go.

Before taking any other step pl write me. if u wish I can give my personal e mail id.
good luck
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 08 Oct 2007
Topic: Courier Services

Thanks for the time and efforts and more importantly the concern you have expressed in replying.
Yes I had thought this option, but it is hard to find some one who is reliable and willing to carry them.
As in India lot of case of human trafficking have surfaced in recent and now security at the airports
are high and when someone is carrying some other person's travel docs then they are under suspicion
and that invite troubles, so nobody will be happy to carry them, that I understand, even I tried that way
but without results.
So only option was to travel myself and that I have done, although it cost me a lot lot and my time.
This was the part of game. But in my case I didn't knew it before, otherwise, I had planned it before
and the time I lost in figuring out would have been saved.
I would advise you as you are in the same boat. Sending travel docs through courier or post may invite
some serious consequences, which you are not at present foresee. But, please make sure every aspects
and then go ahead. Other wise I recommend going personally, although it involves huge cost and efforts
thanks once agian
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 05 Sep 2007
Topic: I got a letter from CIC that the received my application and a file was created for my application

Yes it is file number. total digits are ten, which include one alpha bate.
Hay, friend enjoy now. You are among us. We sail same boat and not
sure when will see our coast to land.
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 04 Sep 2007
Topic: Settelment Funds

I knew that for 3 person one needs about 15560 CAD. But I want to know that is there any upper limit of taking funds with you.

1) If I wish to take more fund then how much I can take with me ? and only once or any time afterwards? do I need to declare that funds in future will follow ?
2) My wife had a independent income. Does she allowed to bring her money ? is there any limit ? One time only ? or can be anytime ?

I know the readers of this forum are well informed. Hope for the answer.
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 04 Sep 2007
Topic: Courier Services

I understand that can be tricky and risky. But anyway thanks a lot for your time and efforts
and lot more for the concern.
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 03 Sep 2007
Topic: Courier Services

I learn from the Indian Postal Department that Indian Government does not allow Postal Department or any private or international courier to accept Passports for delivery in any foreign country. All of them are allowed for domestic deliveries of Passports.
So, in reality no option to send Passports for stamping to Buffalo.
I am deep in trouble, as I need to send them immediately for stamping.
Can anyone have any idea ? or experience of this kind ?
Can anyone find out solution ?

We are getting delayed for such a small task. Everything else is okay.
Posted in Federal Skilled Workers Forum on 02 Sep 2007
Topic: Courier Services

Thanks