How long did it take to get your visa?
Dec 24th 2005, 6:36 pm
#16
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
18 months in your dreams, people receiving AOR now are being quoted 30-36 months before next contact
Dec 24th 2005, 11:48 pm
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Originally Posted by northernbird
18 months in your dreams, people receiving AOR now are being quoted 30-36 months before next contact
God why am I reading this on Christmas day. Merry Christmas.
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Dec 25th 2005, 11:37 am
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Merry Christmas to you too. The original poster asked what the average time was from applying to actually moving. Someone replied 18 months which 2 years ago was a realistic timeframe. As the original poster has yet to apply the timescales of 2 years ago are completely irrelevant and I was merely pointing out the current AOR waiting times which are more relevant. If the original poster is expecting everything done and dusted in 18 months they are in for a rude awakening.
Dec 25th 2005, 9:45 pm
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Originally Posted by northernbird
Merry Christmas to you too. The original poster asked what the average time was from applying to actually moving. Someone replied 18 months which 2 years ago was a realistic timeframe. As the original poster has yet to apply the timescales of 2 years ago are completely irrelevant and I was merely pointing out the current AOR waiting times which are more relevant. If the original poster is expecting everything done and dusted in 18 months they are in for a rude awakening.
Dec 26th 2005, 1:09 am
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
After applying 36 months for them to contact you, then give time for medicals and passport requests etc. A total of 48 months between applying and moving. if you apply now you could possibly land in late 2009 or 2100.
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Dec 27th 2005, 12:39 pm
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Yes my partner and I applied around feb-march 2003 as skilled workers and finally landed OCt 2004, and yea around that time 18 months was normal, and i seem remember even then people moaning saying 18 months was to long to wait......
Dec 28th 2005, 9:55 am
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Originally Posted by twinmum
We are about to start our application process as skilled workers and just wondered what the average length of time is between starting things moving and actually moving. The CIC website says it takes 3 years!! Surely they are just giving worst case scenario?
Also, did you fill our forms and manage the process yourself or go through a lawyer. What would be a reasonable fee for them to ask and where do you find a good one? So many questions...
Also, did you fill our forms and manage the process yourself or go through a lawyer. What would be a reasonable fee for them to ask and where do you find a good one? So many questions...
Good luck to you!
Dec 29th 2005, 5:50 am
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Originally Posted by Bleech
We applied Jan 04, AOR March 04, Med requests August 05, PPR December 05, should get our visas (maybe) End of Dec 05.
Unfortunatly CHC were near enough spot on with their estimates, but the PPR seemed to take for ages even though I know some peops of the same AOR as me are still waiting for PPR
Unfortunatly CHC were near enough spot on with their estimates, but the PPR seemed to take for ages even though I know some peops of the same AOR as me are still waiting for PPR
Total time from sending application to landing will be 2 years 6 weeks 2 days.
Dec 29th 2005, 7:27 am
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Re: How long did it take to get your visa?
Hi All, my first post....
Been in Canada for 4 years now, but it took me 7 months to 'immigrate' in 2004 (been living in Canada since Jan '02 on a TRV). I had to do the Quebec paperwork also beforehand, if you include that, it was another 4 months for the CSQ.
Mine was probably as straightforward a case as you get though.
Been in Canada for 4 years now, but it took me 7 months to 'immigrate' in 2004 (been living in Canada since Jan '02 on a TRV). I had to do the Quebec paperwork also beforehand, if you include that, it was another 4 months for the CSQ.
Mine was probably as straightforward a case as you get though.
