Re: Taking my First steps
 

Think there was another thread on this question a few days ago??
Anyway, my tuppence worth is
1 - wear comfy shoes
2 - take some water and choccie ! (refreshments are expensive and limited)
3 - try not to take kids if you can possibly help it - no offence, but we took ours and they bore quickly and you still want to trawl around a few more stands - we ended up splitting up to speak to several desks while the other sorted out the kids
4 - depending on which stage you are at, consider sitting in on the seminars - there is usually a general one about how to apply, points, permits, etc and there is usually one based on finances - again, no kids is useful at this point!
5 - talk to as many people as you can ! There will no doubt be representatives from most if not all of the provinces - you might completely change your mind on some things. Talk finance/pensions/banking. Talk immigration consultants.
Bring home huge bundle of papers and leaflets and then sort out !! Enjoy
Sorry - don't mean to hijack the thread Big Al !!

Re: Taking my First steps
 

hi big al, sorry for hijackacking the threat, just wondered about the maple leaf forum, have cheked it out and it looks good, chitty chatty you know!
Thanks for the advice about the show, were not planning on taking the kids, have talked mum into having them for the weekend, so were gonna stay there as well , anyone stayed anywhere nice?? anyone else going, i hope to learn a lot! X

Were in and around the same place as you , were just starting out aswell , it all seems a little daunting eh!:confused:
Have found this board very helpful and have found out loads just reading through old threads. Were also planning on another trip to canada this year, later in the year though as we have hol to disney florida in may!


We might end up in the same time frame xI

If you fancy a chat just pm me, its nice to speak to those with the same plans!

Re: Taking my First steps
 

My advice is get there first thing ! And head straight for CHC, as the queues to see a representative from the High Commission grows like a weed very rapidly.!! Plus parking can get a bit manic the later you leave it, and you don't want to end up in a muddy field like we did.
Don't take the kids !!!! Queuing up is the name of the game, and kids will go stir crazy
Take a packed lunch. There is a cafeteria, but again....Queues
You'll have representatives from most, if not all the provinces there, and they will go through the relevant PNP s with you if thats a route you are considering.

Re: Taking my First steps
 

thanks- bang goes my lie in then !

looks like an early start for us then, do you have to pay to park there?

Re: Taking my First steps
 

OI I'm not that ugly. So I have a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp and a personality to match but theres no need to be rude. :p

Re: Taking my First steps
 

As if I was referring to you my dear......feeling a little sensitive today ???

Linda

Re: Taking my First steps
 

Moi Sensitive


(did you miss the smiley ;) )

Re: Taking my First steps
 

No, but I forgot my smiley !!!!!:p