Originally Posted by krishnax

Hi I just wanna say that this is a good thread. Planning to go to Canada maybe next year for a quick visit to my uncle and surely this thread helps.

Originally Posted by ScottishJim

Hi there,
I was over in June 2006 on my own for two weeks to "write" the Heavy equipment technician exam and look for a job.
At the usual point of entry at Calgary Airport the female customs officer asked my reason for visiting, I replied that I was over to write the exam and speak to potential employers. She sent me over to another customs officer, I must admit to being a bit worried but as has been said earlier just be relaxed as you have nothing to worry about and you will probably have some contact names and numbers of the folks at the exam centre so take them with you.

I just explained to the next Customs officer that his colleague had sent me over, he asked me that same question, I explained why I was over, he stamped my passport and wished me luck in the usual Albertan friendly way that always make me feel that I am at home in Canada.

Hopefully we will get the same friendly welcome when we finally head over in January 2008.

Good luck with the exam, which one are you "writing"?

ScottishJim

Originally Posted by destinationnovascotia

I went over to Nova Scotia last month to take my nursing exam. When asked I just told them that I was coming over to take an exam and to have a look around as I was hoping to come to live there next year.

He asked me what area I was thinking of living in and then gave me lots of advice on which were the nicest places to live.

He then just wished me luck and waved me through. Not scary at all.

The only scary part was the British couple behind me who were clearly not happy that we were chatting and holding up the queue.