Decision made
Jan 7th 2010, 4:32 pm
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Re: Decision made
Three points:
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
Jan 7th 2010, 4:41 pm
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Re: Decision made
That said, the OP seems to have made the right decision for herself. It would be very selfish to land and take a PR place away from someone else "just in case".
Jan 7th 2010, 4:46 pm
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Re: Decision made
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Last edited by el_richo; Jan 7th 2010 at 4:48 pm. Reason: Weird, i quoted a completely different thread.
Jan 7th 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: Decision made
If it were me, I would proceed with gaining PR and land via a nice Canadian holiday, then at least you really do have the option to go over within the next 2 years if you do change your mind.
You've obviously thought long and hard about that tough decision and good luck for the future.
You've obviously thought long and hard about that tough decision and good luck for the future.
Jan 7th 2010, 5:08 pm
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Re: Decision made
I think Butch's point (and one that I agree with) is that these other people could be here now, getting on with their lives and contributing to Canada, if it wasn't for people who apply, get accepted, then decide it is not convenient for them anymore.
That said, the OP seems to have made the right decision for herself. It would be very selfish to land and take a PR place away from someone else "just in case".
That said, the OP seems to have made the right decision for herself. It would be very selfish to land and take a PR place away from someone else "just in case".
Jan 7th 2010, 5:31 pm
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Re: Decision made
Except I dont see how they are taking a place from anyone who wont get a place anyway. They are basically at the point all the work has already been done.
The problem is it takes so long for PR to be granted that peoples lives inevitably move on and some have second thoughts. Its the systems fault, not the applicants.
The problem is it takes so long for PR to be granted that peoples lives inevitably move on and some have second thoughts. Its the systems fault, not the applicants.
Jan 8th 2010, 9:33 am
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Re: Decision made
Three points:
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
We had every intention of moving over, therefore not just clogging up the system as you say!! Going through the whole process does make you REALLY think about it. It is an easy thing to start and I know there are many other in the same position that I am (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638546).
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)
Jan 8th 2010, 9:46 am
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Re: Decision made
Interesting view on someone you don't know !!!
We had every intention of moving over, therefore not just clogging up the system as you say!! Going through the whole process does make you REALLY think about it. It is an easy thing to start and I know there are many other in the same position that I am (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638546).
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)
We had every intention of moving over, therefore not just clogging up the system as you say!! Going through the whole process does make you REALLY think about it. It is an easy thing to start and I know there are many other in the same position that I am (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638546).
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)
What do they say? "Regret what you have done, not what you haven't"? - or something like that...
Jan 8th 2010, 9:53 am
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Re: Decision made
Oh wow
I cannot believe what you have said. It is a long and tense journey when we all start off, and what you have said is not very nice. We all have the right to research the move and will be swayed by what we find out. For some it is what they are looking for, but sadly for others it is not. As for clogging up the system, we long termers are clogging up the system.....through no fault of our own....and it really angers me that the new system are being processed so quickly.........they should have cleared the backlog first and could hae quite easily done so by saying to the new applicants that processing would take about a year.
A two tier system is never good for anyone.
Stef
I cannot believe what you have said. It is a long and tense journey when we all start off, and what you have said is not very nice. We all have the right to research the move and will be swayed by what we find out. For some it is what they are looking for, but sadly for others it is not. As for clogging up the system, we long termers are clogging up the system.....through no fault of our own....and it really angers me that the new system are being processed so quickly.........they should have cleared the backlog first and could hae quite easily done so by saying to the new applicants that processing would take about a year.
A two tier system is never good for anyone.
Stef
Three points:
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
1) Since the openning post was also the posters last post isnt this all rather academic
2) It appears that the OP has a negative attitude anyway
3) I for one have a major issue with anyone who ties up the system (any system) with pointless applications (which reading between lines this was because the OP never REALLY had any intention of moving)
Given all this I would disagree and tell the OP (if they come back) to damn well stay in the UK.
Jan 8th 2010, 9:59 am
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Re: Decision made
No you can move anywhere you want to in Canada once you have PR (with the exception of provincial nominees) Just because you said Vancouver.....you could simply get on a flight to Ontario and move there instead. Without the need to reapply.
My take on this...and it is my opinion.....is that it would be wise to continue and get your PR....yes it is paying out another $980.....but you have already paid your application fees, police checks, medicals....so what you have invested is so much more and would be wasted. Continue to PR and you will have opened your options for later and would have lost nothing. You may want to do it in the future....who knows....and the whole immigration application system has changed and you then may not be eligible if your job is not on the list at that time.
Totally your call
Good luck with whatever you decide
lol
Stef
My take on this...and it is my opinion.....is that it would be wise to continue and get your PR....yes it is paying out another $980.....but you have already paid your application fees, police checks, medicals....so what you have invested is so much more and would be wasted. Continue to PR and you will have opened your options for later and would have lost nothing. You may want to do it in the future....who knows....and the whole immigration application system has changed and you then may not be eligible if your job is not on the list at that time.
Totally your call
Good luck with whatever you decide
lol
Stef
Interesting view on someone you don't know !!!
We had every intention of moving over, therefore not just clogging up the system as you say!! Going through the whole process does make you REALLY think about it. It is an easy thing to start and I know there are many other in the same position that I am (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638546).
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)
We had every intention of moving over, therefore not just clogging up the system as you say!! Going through the whole process does make you REALLY think about it. It is an easy thing to start and I know there are many other in the same position that I am (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638546).
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)
Jan 8th 2010, 11:58 am
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Re: Decision made
To finish the process would cost us the permanent residency fee, approx $1000. Also, I know Van is expensive but if we now changed to another area of Canada I assume we would need to apply again as you apply to a province (?). We have thought long and hard about this but I feel our minds are now made up (not in limbo any more).
Thanks for all the messages from everyone (excluding Butch Cassidy of course)