[nwtrucker]

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 69 Sorry to be nieve what is a PNP Ah just found out what it is, well i presume so as he's been offered a job and they are rushing him through for PR

Ok, Google.... SINP long haul truck driver. Here's a link that might help a bit more.

http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/trucker


I'm guessing as to what route he is looking at but PNP long haul trucker seems likely. I'm not being patronising but has he not sat you down and fully explained the situation? You are fully entitled to accompany him, indeed, any reasonable company would expect you to accompany him.
I did mention for your husband to try and get some information from other drivers about the company as it has been known for recruiters to embellish the job details/prospects somewhat!! They can not 'Rush him through PR', he will basically be on probation for 6 months, after that he will be on the PNP program while being eligible to apply for PR. It is then in the hands of the Federal Govt to decide whether he gets PR...or not!! You And some have been waiting over 4 years before being rejected!! Just keep researching and get the full picture, thats all i'm saying.

[Mona Lisa 69]

Will do thank you for all your help much appreciated.

[PMM]

Hi

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian If your OH has been nominated for the Saskatchewan PNP Programme which is known as SINP Read this link http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/trucker If he is being nominated under this programme then this will apply to you Note: Spouses or common-law partners of work permit holders who have been nominated for permanent residence by a province will be entitled to open work permits for the duration of the work permit of the provincial nominee principal applicant, irrespective of the skill level of the principal applicant‘s occupation. While there is reluctance on the part of CIC and HRSDC/SC to support work permits for lower-skilled workers because their skills profile would not normally qualify them for permanent immigration to Canada, concerns regarding these persons going out of status and remaining in Canada illegally are mitigated when the foreign national has been nominated for permanent residence. If a province feels a foreign national is sufficiently needed in its labour market to nominate that person, then having that job filled is clearly important, irrespective of where in the NOC that particular job is classified. Since, in the long run, the spouse or common-law partner is going to be a member of the Canadian labour market anyway, allowing them to enter the market and begin work as soon as possible will hasten the integration process

I think that you will find that Loblaws has LMOs for Truck Drivers. They are coming over on work permits. They will be eligible to be sponsored for PNP . I think that wages quoted are overly optimistic. The OP and others may wish to look in the Trucking threads, there a couple that are discussing the Loblaws job. http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=118

[cheeky_monkey]

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 69 Well it's that old saying love is blind! I'm not going out like everyone else with rose tinted glasses an could be back here within 6 months but have contingency plans if all goes wrong. If I don't let him do it then for rest of my life it'll be my fault an don't want that. So gonna take plunge an just hope all goes well an if not will be back home here an start again. To be honest not end of world just half way round the world.

TBH your husband sounds like a d#k and obviously doesnt care about you ..hes going whether you like it or not..what does that really say???

[nwtrucker]

[quote=cheeky_monkey;9987383]TBH your husband sounds like a d#k and obviously doesnt care about you ..hes going whether you like it or not..what does that really say???[/Q

Subtle!!!!...Not!!

[Mona Lisa 69]

I'm very thick skinned you have to be in UK and sure in Canada too. I'm only asking for advice and don't forget your only hearing one story too. I'm prepared to give it a go and rightly so, won't be easy but prepared for worst and just looking for advice and experience of others that have done it that's all.

Not here for slanging match or people's views on my husband as no he's not perfect and if people knew me they would think i'm not either. We just trying to get out to Canada best way possible and enjoy life, an if does not work out then that's our fault.

So any decent views much appreciated and any others also welcome :-)

[Oink]

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 69 I'm very thick skinned you have to be in UK and sure in Canada too. I'm only asking for advice and don't forget your only hearing one story too. I'm prepared to give it a go and rightly so, won't be easy but prepared for worst and just looking for advice and experience of others that have done it that's all. Not here for slanging match or people's views on my husband as no he's not perfect and if people knew me they would think i'm not either. We just trying to get out to Canada best way possible and enjoy life, an if does not work out then that's our fault. So any decent views much appreciated and any others also welcome :-)

Would you mind so far away from the seaside? If so, why not try one of the maritime provinces? They seem like a lot nicer than having to move into middle of the country. It might make you feel that you had some say in the matter, which would in turn give you some sense of shared ownership. You also might not feel so isolated as the villages are a lot closer together and they have proper roads, especially in winter. They always need lorry drivers in those places to deliver all the seafood they catch.

[Mona Lisa 69]

thanks for advice but husband i guess ok working for loblaw, dont make it right but understand your concern an nice that people care we dont exactly live on coast - called thames estury nice but not end of world!

[Oink]

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 69 thanks for advice but husband i guess ok working for loblaw, dont make it right but understand your concern an nice that people care we dont exactly live on coast - called thames estury nice but not end of world!

There is a truckers area on this site that has info on jobs in other parts of Canada. It might be good to check out your options. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[Mona Lisa 69]

no husband has the job that's not prob,not all bad and i have buddy who will help me out and give me info i need but only here for opinions

[Lorna_D]

There is nothing wrong with Regina or Saskatchewan. Life is where you make it and what you make it. If you want London then you are coming to the wrong place, if you want a laid back living and courteous friendly people then come to Regina.

LMO's in the past have not allowed the spouse to work. I am here because of my OH job as a truck driver. We have been here 5 years, he has driven on shitty roads, the ones in Saskatchewan are the least of your worries. In Sask it snows in Oct, stays til March. so what. In other provinces it snows, melts, snows melts, there are hills and mountains and it is slippery. My OH says the road over the Rockies or NW Ontario are the worse he's driven on. He has seen a lot more of North America since moving here.

On LMO there is a set wage that companies HAVE to pay. $73 seems a bit much but as long as he's on the road he can earn the money.

You don't know until you try and you are not a failure if it doesn't work out and it is better than living the rest of your life with what ifs.

I live 54k outside of Regina so feel free to call out if and when you arrive.

[Mona Lisa 69]

Originally Posted by Lorna_D There is nothing wrong with Regina or Saskatchewan. Life is where you make it and what you make it. If you want London then you are coming to the wrong place, if you want a laid back living and courteous friendly people then come to Regina. LMO's in the past have not allowed the spouse to work. I am here because of my OH job as a truck driver. We have been here 5 years, he has driven on shitty roads, the ones in Saskatchewan are the least of your worries. In Sask it snows in Oct, stays til March. so what. In other provinces it snows, melts, snows melts, there are hills and mountains and it is slippery. My OH says the road over the Rockies or NW Ontario are the worse he's driven on. He has seen a lot more of North America since moving here. On LMO there is a set wage that companies HAVE to pay. $73 seems a bit much but as long as he's on the road he can earn the money. You don't know until you try and you are not a failure if it doesn't work out and it is better than living the rest of your life with what ifs. I live 54k outside of Regina so feel free to call out if and when you arrive.

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Thanks Lorna

Not looking for London lifestyle but to be honest all I know. Just want to be with my husband an seems it's what he wants. As you say life can be lots of what ifs an if you don't try ya never know.

My husband her does 5 day weeks prob long hours too albeit to regulation but know sometimes he goes Monday morn sometimes half three an I don't. Then see him to Friday night till maybe 7pm.

Not sure about the snow 6 months of year but know when we get it here totally different as causes right nightmare but sure Canada used to dealing with it in diff way.

So hopefully I'll be out there by time Christmas comes snow an all an see how it goes.

Thanks for your comments an if passing your way def. pop in

[Novocastrian]

Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 69 Not sure about the snow 6 months of year but know when we get it here totally different as causes right nightmare but sure Canada used to dealing with it in diff way. So hopefully I'll be out there by time Christmas comes snow an all an see how it goes.

Tonight's Regina weather courtesy of the little bit of Environment Canada that's left...

Winter storm warning in effect.
TonightRain changing to snow at times heavy early this evening. Snowfall amount 15 to 25 cm. Blowing snow with near zero visibility at times late this evening and overnight. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 80.

Enjoy.

[Piff Poff]

Originally Posted by Novocastrian Tonight's Regina weather courtesy of the little bit of Environment Canada that's left... Winter storm warning in effect. TonightRain changing to snow at times heavy early this evening. Snowfall amount 15 to 25 cm. Blowing snow with near zero visibility at times late this evening and overnight. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 80. Enjoy.

Sounds just like the weather we had night before last - wonderful - NOT!

[Mona Lisa 69]

Originally Posted by Piff Poff Sounds just like the weather we had night before last - wonderful - NOT!

UK weather yesterday lovely spring day sun shinning even managed to get grass cut! Mild an grey today. Sounds like weather there fierce something going to have to get used to. Although not looking forward to my husband being out in bad conditions, then yet again road conditions here not greatest with accidents in traffic. Well we'll see how it goes.