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    Reliable indian travel agents in Canada

    Hello everyone, A post to find out if anyone out there knows any reliable Indian travel agents/agencies in Toronto/Calgary/Vancouver or any other Canadian city.Addresses, telephone nos, email addresses are welcome. Thank you in advance. Infoplease.
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    Refund of Social Security taxes of USA

    Is there anyone in the forum who has any information relating to refund of social security taxes paid, while on a work permit in the US. Can we claim back any of these taxes that were paid during our work tenure, after moving to Canada or any other country permanently. If so what is the...
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    Purchasing a new car in Calgary

    Hello, Just to see if someone has any idea if there is a Kellly' s Blue Book equivalent in Canada. Looks like dealers are pricing the cars much much higher than the MSRP. Has anyone faced a similar situation? Any suggestions? All replies greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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    Suggestions to move household goods

    Hello, I will be moving to Canada in a couple of weeks, and would be interested in getting suggestions as to how I can move my household goods. I will not be driving or taking my car. Does anyone know if availing the facilities of movers is more economical than using the US postal...
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    Accomodation/housing in Calgary

    Hi, I will be moving to Calgary very soon, and was wondering if anyone has any information on temporary housing-facilities, proximity to public transport etc. If anyone has any information and would not mind sharing it, I will really appreciate it. Thank you.
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    Timeline for PR Card?

    Does anyone have any idea how long it is taking to receive PR cards, when landing process is completed in Ottawa? Is it just luck that one receives it faster than the other? I know of persons for whom it took 60 days and 16 days respectively, after landing was completed in Vancover. Any...
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    SIN-Change in address, how to intimate?

    A friend of mine has applied for a SIN -Social Insurance Number, and has given the address of an acquaintance in Canada. The person who's address has been given, has since moved. Does anyone know how to intimate the Social Insurance office of the change in the address. Websites, mail forms to...
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    PR card and landing?

    A couple of my friends have/are landing and have a few questions: Has anyone completed the landing process in the last one month and have any idea as to how long it is taking for the processing of PR card and SIN number? Also, when they land in Canada, is it alright to give a hotel address...
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    After landing....???

    Once the landing process is completed, and the PR card is mailed to you at an address in Canada, do we need to apply for some document that will act as proof, that the person is not living in Canada. I am asking this as I work in the US and will not be moving to Canada, as soon as I complete the...
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    PCC received, what next......

    I received the PCC from the Indian Consulate. They have stamped it in my passport. Do I have to make a copy of that and send it or make a copy get it notorized and mail it or send the original passport itself to the Canadian Consulate for proof of PCC. They insist that the PCC should be in...
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    Do we need to send all passports held for a PCC

    Are we required to send ALL OUR (held and being held) passports to the Indian Consulate when requesting for a PCC. ie The old passport/s and the renewed one that is currently in use. Replies greatly appreciated.
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    PCC from NY

    PCC from NY and do we need to send all passports held to date Does anyone have any idea as to how long it is taking to obtain a PCC from the Indian Consulate at NY these days. Thank you. Also, do we need to send ALL PASSPORTS HELD ie even the one that expired or only the one currently...
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    Procedure -PCC from Indian Consulate

    Can anyone list in short the procedure to apply for a PCC at the Indian Consulate. I have heard we have to send form, original passport and copies of passport and self addressed envelope for them to return pp in 3 days. After an inquiry the Consulate requests us to send the original PP back to...
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    Delay in sending requested documents

    Has anyone faced the problem of not being able to send the requested documents within the time frame given. What happens if there is a delay? Any such experiences. Thanks
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    Good Conduct certificates???What are they referring to?

    Can someone please throw some light on this....... When the Canadian Consulate requests for letters of " No record" or certificates of " good conduct", do we need to submit good conduct certificates from previous employers and acquaintances or are they referring to Police Clearance...
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