On our way yippee
Mar 18th 2008, 7:34 pm
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On our way yippee
Hey everyone,
Just got word to go for medicals on 28th March. Any idea how long it will take to get our PR? Really excited now.
Wee Glasgow mum
Just got word to go for medicals on 28th March. Any idea how long it will take to get our PR? Really excited now.
Wee Glasgow mum
Mar 18th 2008, 7:44 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi Sandy
Great news on the medicals, our timelines are below...
Kelly
Great news on the medicals, our timelines are below...
Kelly
Mar 18th 2008, 8:57 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi Sandy. We're in the same boat. Going for medicals on the 31st March. hopefully everything will go well for us both..Good Luck:0
Mar 19th 2008, 9:41 am
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Mar 19th 2008, 9:52 am
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let us know how you all get on, keeps the rest of us sane well almost 
Mar 19th 2008, 9:26 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi Sandy
Meds on April 11th, Good luck with yours...
I am originally from a wee place called Tullibody near Stirling.
Why so many Scots leaving?
Robert/Bob/Jimbob
Meds on April 11th, Good luck with yours...
I am originally from a wee place called Tullibody near Stirling.
Why so many Scots leaving?
Robert/Bob/Jimbob
Mar 19th 2008, 10:24 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
It's all really weird how the letters differ when CHC request medicals. We were told to submit our passports 30 days after the date of our medical unless we heard otherwise. The letter told us not to expect further correspondence. So with hand delivery to CHC and pick-up two days later, that means visas approx. 45 days from the date of the medical.
Good luck with everything!
Good luck with everything!
Mar 19th 2008, 10:34 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
HI
Perhaps they take account of families, as we have 3 kids, so perhaps they
give us a bit longer?
With three kids, perhaps longer to save up
Bob
Perhaps they take account of families, as we have 3 kids, so perhaps they
give us a bit longer?
With three kids, perhaps longer to save up
Bob
Mar 19th 2008, 10:38 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
It's all really weird how the letters differ when CHC request medicals. We were told to submit our passports 30 days after the date of our medical unless we heard otherwise. The letter told us not to expect further correspondence. So with hand delivery to CHC and pick-up two days later, that means visas approx. 45 days from the date of the medical.
Good luck with everything!
Good luck with everything!
Mar 19th 2008, 10:55 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
It says under Appendix 2 "Submit your passport, photos and information 30 days after completing your medical examination." Then it refers you to section 3.
In section 3A. entitled "Packages submitted by courier or mail" (i.e. where you do not submit/collect in person) it says that "in the unlikely event that you have not heard from us and it has been at least 30 working days (6 weeks) since you submitted passports and other items, you may contact us by e-mail."
In section 3B. entitled "Packages submitted in person", it tells you that you "may collect your passport ten working days following the date you submitted your package."
Nowhere does it say to wait 30 working days before submission. We'd be in serious trouble if the situation was otherwise...
Mar 19th 2008, 11:07 pm
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Re: On our way yippee
I got a shock for a moment when I saw your post. But after checking the letter, I am sure it is 30 days.
It says under Appendix 2 "Submit your passport, photos and information 30 days after completing your medical examination." Then it refers you to section 3.
In section 3A. entitled "Packages submitted by courier or mail" (i.e. where you do not submit/collect in person) it says that "in the unlikely event that you have not heard from us and it has been at least 30 working days (6 weeks) since you submitted passports and other items, you may contact us by e-mail."
In section 3B. entitled "Packages submitted in person", it tells you that you "may collect your passport ten working days following the date you submitted your package."
Nowhere does it say to wait 30 working days before submission. We'd be in serious trouble if the situation was otherwise...
It says under Appendix 2 "Submit your passport, photos and information 30 days after completing your medical examination." Then it refers you to section 3.
In section 3A. entitled "Packages submitted by courier or mail" (i.e. where you do not submit/collect in person) it says that "in the unlikely event that you have not heard from us and it has been at least 30 working days (6 weeks) since you submitted passports and other items, you may contact us by e-mail."
In section 3B. entitled "Packages submitted in person", it tells you that you "may collect your passport ten working days following the date you submitted your package."
Nowhere does it say to wait 30 working days before submission. We'd be in serious trouble if the situation was otherwise...
We have re-arranged things that didn't bloody need re-arrangingI sincerely apologise for that.
GOOD LUCK!
Mar 20th 2008, 7:07 am
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi All
Now I am confused, as our med requests mentions ONLY 90 days.
It says to submit medicals, police certs and Right of Permanent Residence fee within 90 days from date on the med request form(11-3-08).
Is everyone aware that the Police cert process has changed? The thing is that the British Police are insisting that you use APCO, but Canadian Immigration do not accept it and may reject it.
If you are not aware, look at the top of the Canadian Immigration "Discussion" forum for the story and the correct process to use.
There is also a letter in there will will make the Police provide the old information.
Cheers
Bob
Now I am confused, as our med requests mentions ONLY 90 days.
It says to submit medicals, police certs and Right of Permanent Residence fee within 90 days from date on the med request form(11-3-08).
Is everyone aware that the Police cert process has changed? The thing is that the British Police are insisting that you use APCO, but Canadian Immigration do not accept it and may reject it.
If you are not aware, look at the top of the Canadian Immigration "Discussion" forum for the story and the correct process to use.
There is also a letter in there will will make the Police provide the old information.
Cheers
Bob
Mar 20th 2008, 7:36 am
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi All
Now I am confused, as our med requests mentions ONLY 90 days.
It says to submit medicals, police certs and Right of Permanent Residence fee within 90 days from date on the med request form(11-3-08).
Is everyone aware that the Police cert process has changed? The thing is that the British Police are insisting that you use APCO, but Canadian Immigration do not accept it and may reject it.
If you are not aware, look at the top of the Canadian Immigration "Discussion" forum for the story and the correct process to use.
There is also a letter in there will will make the Police provide the old information.
Cheers
Bob
Now I am confused, as our med requests mentions ONLY 90 days.
It says to submit medicals, police certs and Right of Permanent Residence fee within 90 days from date on the med request form(11-3-08).
Is everyone aware that the Police cert process has changed? The thing is that the British Police are insisting that you use APCO, but Canadian Immigration do not accept it and may reject it.
If you are not aware, look at the top of the Canadian Immigration "Discussion" forum for the story and the correct process to use.
There is also a letter in there will will make the Police provide the old information.
Cheers
Bob
I have emailed the link several times trying to clear that up, others have emailed cic but no answer ?
The reply i had from ACPO was the police and the embassies have agreed for the new certificates to be used, that is for USA, Canada, New Zealand and Auatralia
If you require a police check for work purposes or for visa purposes for any other country, then it is still a Subject Access request.
Mar 20th 2008, 8:01 am
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Re: On our way yippee
Hi CoffeePot
So I must have interpreted it wrong...
Is it true that I now use the ACPO for my Med update, as I am not applying for a work visa, but a permanent Resident visa the long way round.
Please confirm this, as we have both forms and are just about to send one of them off to get the information. Do you recommend standard or urgent ACPO services, any feedback from others on this about the standard service and length of time it takes?
Thanks
Bob
So I must have interpreted it wrong...
Is it true that I now use the ACPO for my Med update, as I am not applying for a work visa, but a permanent Resident visa the long way round.
Please confirm this, as we have both forms and are just about to send one of them off to get the information. Do you recommend standard or urgent ACPO services, any feedback from others on this about the standard service and length of time it takes?
Thanks
Bob