File 1.8: Immigration; Karnail Singh Saroya 1948-9

Health requirement form for the applicants to Stanford University. The form states that all students when first enrolled may be rejected for their health reasons and that a vaccination certificate is required after registration.

Letter envelope for Karnail Singh Saroya through the Division of Vital Statistics Parliament Buildings in Victoria, B.C.

Meeting minutes of the Board of Inquiry related to Karnail Singh Saroyo's immigration case. more

Copy of appeal submission related to Karnail Singh Saroyo's immigration case. more

Appeal submission related to Karnail Singh Saroyo's immigration case. more

Application form for admission to the Upper Division at Stanford University. It lists the required credentials and the different dates by which the application must be submitted for men and women. Includes an envelope addressed to Stanford University from Capital Travel Service for Karnail Singh's application forms. more

Personal rating form from Stanford University that instructs a teacher, principal, or other qualified individual to judge a candidate's qualities and characteristics to inform admission decisions. more

Letter to Mayo Singh from J. A. Anderson; a response to Mayo Singh granting Karnail Singh an extension of his temporary admission to Canada if Mayo can forward Karnail's passport for endorsement. more

Letter envelope for Mr. Karnail-Singh from PO Box 486 Duncan, BC. "U jagar" is written on the reverse side. more

List of lumber cuts with quantities handwritten on the back of a pink receipt slip.

Letter from Mayo Singh to J. A. Anderson; a response to J. A. Anderson's questions about Karnail's arrangements for school and asks for an extension of his visit to Canada. Mayo describes how Karnail hasn't been heard back from the College in India, and how without what he needs from India, he cannot proceed with his endeavours in Canada. more

Letter from J. A. Anderson, Inspector-in-Charge for the Immigration branch to Mayo Singh inquiring about Karnail Singh's arrangements are regarding enrolling at Yuba City College. more

Telegrams from Capital Travel Service to Karnail Singh regarding his passport and academic records.

Letter from Rala Ravi (?), Principal of D.A.V College, Hoshiarpur, confirming Karnail Singh's enrollment at the school. They commend Karnail's good moral character, intelligence, and initiative. more

Letter from C. E. Blaney, Jr. to Mayo Singh informing Mayo that he will help complete the forms Mayo's daughter (Karnail's wife) was sent by Mr. Dorman. more

Copy of a letter from J. Dorman to Karnail Singh advising Karnail that his temporary admission to Canada has expired and cannot be further extended. He offers Karnail the option to apply for permanent residence should he wish to stay in Canada, otherwise he would need to leave as soon as possible.

Letter from J. Dorman to Karnail Singh with instruction for Karnail's wife to apply for Karnail's entry to Canada if she wishes. more

Letter from J. Dorman to Karnail Singh stating Karnail must either depart Canada or apply to stay in Canada immediately.

Letter to from Mayo Singh to Mr. Dorman and Canadian Immigration asking for leniency as he had not received Mr. Dorman's letter regarding the status of Karnail's temporary admission. Mayo offers an apology and shares that he has written the H. S. Malik, High Commissioner for India in Ottawa, for advice on how to proceed with Karnail's immigration. more

Letter from H. S. Malik, High Commissioner for India in Ottawa to Mayo Singh stating he is happy to help with Karnail's immigration proceedings and providing instructions for next steps. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik describing the situation between his daughter Jogindar Kaur and Karnail Singh.

Letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik describing the situation between his daughter Jogindar Kaur and Karnail Singh.

Letter from G. A. Scott, Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited to C. E. Blaney, Jr. Capital Travel Service describing the enclosure of letters from Mayo Lumber Co. Ltd. and Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd., and two bank passbooks. Includes five letters of support related to Karnail's application. more

Letter from Summit Logging & Lumber Company Co. Ltd. to Canadian Immigration regarding Mayo Singh's purchase of the mill and change of company name to Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited in 1946. It also notes Jogindar Kaur's experience and position at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. and at Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd. as well as her Canadian citizenship, hoping this… more

Order of Deportation for Karnail Singh Saroya due to inability to comply with provisions of Order-in-Council P.C. 2115 from September 16, 1030.

Letter from Dharam Singh to Canadian Immigration confirming Jogindar Kaur's position and responsibilities at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. more

Letter from Dharam Singh to Canadian Immigration confirming Jogindar Kaur's position and responsibilities at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. more

Letter from J. Dorman to Karnail Singh informing him that the option for his wife to apply for his entry to Canada is not a valid option due to the fact he entered Canada as a student and is now married. J. Dorman instructs Karnail to immediately apply in person at their office in Victoria.

Letter from Summit Logging & Lumber Company Co. Ltd. to Canadian Immigration regarding Mayo Singh's purchase of the mill and change of company name to Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited in 1946. It also notes Jogindar Kaur's experience and position at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. and at Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd. as well as her Canadian citizenship, hoping this… more

Letter from J. Dorman to whom it may concern that Mayo Singh is a well known resident of Paldi and a Canadian citizen.

Letter from W. C. Moresby to Mr. Blaney regarding an appeal from the decision to deport Karnail. Morseby also briefly speaks of fees to be prepared and paid.

Letter from P. T. Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, to Karnail Singh informing him that his appeal has been dismissed.

Telegram from Pandia to Mayo Singh indicating a favourable decision from Ottawa is expected and that a letter is to follow.

Duplicate letter from J. A. Byers to Karnail Singh informing him that his appeal has been dismissed and that he has 90 days to depart from Canada. He assures Karnail that they are in contact with representatives in Ottawa with hopes of discussing his case with the Minister and the High Commissioner for India in Canada.

Follow-up letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik including the minutes from the Board of Inquiry's meeting held on September 24, 1948. He also asks if Mr. Malik has taken the case to the authorities in Ottawa. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Karnail Singh informing him that his appeal has been dismissed and that he has 90 days to depart from Canada. He assures Karnail that they are in contact with representatives in Ottawa with hopes of discussing his case with the Minister and the High Commissioner for India in Canada.

Letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik with updates on Karnail's immigration status. He informs H. S. Malik that he has enclosed a copy of the brief prepared by Mr. Moresby, and asks him to take this copy to the Immigration authorities in Ottawa. more

Letter from C. E Blaney, Jr. to Mayo Singh forwarding Mr. Morseby's letter about handing Karnail's appeal along with a copy of the Brief that was forwarded to Ottawa. He also asks that Mayo forward a cheque for Mr. Morseby's fee, although this, he reiterates, is not the full fee to be paid should the appeal be successful. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to the Hon. H. S. Malik, High Commissioner for India, thanking him and the Honourable Mr. McKinnon for their successful efforts in Karnail's immigration case. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to Hon. Mr. Jas. McKinnon, Minister of Mines and Resources, thanking him for his kindness in Karnail's immigration case. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to Dr. D. P. Pandia informing receipt of letter from H. S. Malik, High Commissioner for India in Canada, which confirms the Minister of Immigration's decision to allow Karnail to remain in Canada permanently. He thanks Dr. Pandia for his efforts in securing Karnail's residency. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh to confirm receipt of a personal letter from the Minister of Mines and Resources regarding the decision to allow Karnail to stay in Canada permanently and that Karnail should receive official forms or communications soon.

Letter envelope from D. P Pandia addressed to Mayo Singh.

Telegram from Pandia to Mayo Singh indicting favourable decision from Ottawa.

Letter from J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh indicating he has received a personal letter from the Minister, but has not yet received anything official from the Immigration Office in Victoria about Karnail.

Letter from D. P. Pandia to Mayo Singh as indicated in Telegram from November 24, 1948 commending Mayo for prompt attention to Karnail's case and congratulating him on the combined successful efforts to keep Karnail in Canada permanently. more

Letter from a representative from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby law firm to Mayo Singh enclosing their account of their services in connection with Karnail's case. more

Unsent letter from Mayo Singh to W. C. Moresby informing his bill was paid and that Mayo is sending the bill back to Mr. Moresby. The letter is crossed out in ink and handwritten on it reads "This letter not mailed" and was signed by Mayo. more

Letter from H. S. Malik to Mayo Singh to inform him that the Honourable Minister MacKinnon has approved Karnail Singh's entry to Canada. He expresses delight in the success of the case. more

Letter from H. S. Malik to Mayo Singh asking Mayo's opinion on the question posed in the enclosed letter to the President of the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver regarding the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi on the first anniversary of his death. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh informing he will be in Duncan soon and would like to deliver the personal letters received from the Minister and High Commissioner for India in case Karnail had not yet received anything official regarding his appeal. Also includes a telegram from Mayo Singh to J. A. Byers.

Letter from a representative from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby law firm to Mayo Singh detailing their involvement in securing Karnail's entry to Canada after his appeal had been dismissed. They share that they have no yet received anything official from the Minster, but because the High Commissioner for India and Mr. Byers are long time personal friend, this decision was made available… more

Letter from Mayo Singh to Mr. Blaney at Capital Travel Service sending back a bill from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby, stating Karnail Singh will see them after the winter season.

Letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik agreeing to support the High Commissioner in performing duties in connection with a meeting in Vancouver on the first anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's death. more

Letter from D. P. Pandia to Mayo Singh detailing the contacts and calls made on behalf of Karnail Singh to grant him entry to Canada. He expresses his regrets that they had experienced these issues and wishes them all the success.

Letter from Moresby, Byers & Moresby to Mayo Singh acknowledging receipt of his cheque for $500.00 in full settlement of Karnail's account. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh looking to confirm Karnail and Dharam's admission to W. C. Moresby of Karnail and Mayo not being on good terms. He also states that it was assured to the Minister that Karnail would be in Mayo's employ and if this isn't so that they would have to inform the Minister. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to J. A. Byers indicating he may visit Victoria soon.

Letter from a representative of W. C. Moresby to Mayo Singh enclosing a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of the Immigration Branch, Department of Mines and Resources confirming the instructions sent to the District Superintendent in Vancouver to adjust Karnail's status for permanent residence. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Karnail Singh including a copy of his account and fees due for services rendered over his immigration case. He notes he had already forwarded the account to Mayo Singh, but as Mayo had stated he had nothing to do with the matter, Mr. Byers is sending it to Karnail requesting his attention to the matter.