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We landed on Saturday at 2.20pm. Final goodbyes at the airport in the UK not good, makes you feel crap all the way over - well it did me. Bit of a drama on the plane, we had a woman who was partially sighted and very demanding of the air stewards, who I have to say was very good with her. She got very angry when they wouldnt serve her another drink after the captain had put the fasten seat belts sign on for landing. She the proceeds to cry, wail and moan, also she started to be sick!! next thing I hear (she was sat behind me) was the call bell going, the steward got out of his seat to her she had passed out!! they carried her to the front We were in row 1 so basically right in the door way in front of me, they were trying to bring her round, they got on the phone to the captain to tell him we needed an emergency clearance to land (we were currently circling in a Q) She started to come round, they asked her if she had taken any medication or had any medical back ground they should know about she said no. It transpires she had drunk 3 bottles of wine,4 gin's and a baileys plus taken 3 tranquilizers!!!. We landed and 4 paramedics came on board - cheered me up no end - love a man in a uniform.;)
We waited in line at passport control, told the very nice lady that we were applying for work permits, she told us exactly what we needed to do and where to go next, said welcome to Canada and off we went. :thumbup: Got to immigration, waited in line once again told the lady what we wanted, got out "the paper mountain" and all she looked at was the LMO number, gave us both work permits told us to go pay the $300 and then come back, I stayed with her and we chatted about the UK & Canada hubby came back with receipt she had already put permits in our passport while we were chatting. She then welcomed us to Canada and wished us good luck, she said we were nice people and we would love Canada.:thumbsup: We then went to customs, once again very nice man this time, had a quick look at our papers said we didnt need any paper work from him as goods already shipped and we had a 2 year work permit, talked us through what we need to do once our good arrive and welcomed us to Canada.:thumbsup: So thats the story so far. POE visa app was very easy, I was really worried about it but no need. Sorry its a long post but thought you would enjoy the airplane drama:rofl: |
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OMG what a night mare, just been giggling about it but couldnt of been nice. Anyway 'WELCOME TO CANADA'. Glad everything else went smoothly for you, I am actually back in the UK on a months holiday and after my first week wishing I had not booked such a long holiday.
Good luck:thumbsup: |
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Welcome to Canada - pity about the on-board entertainment though ;)
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Glad the POE experience went smoothly - shame you can't say the same about the flight!
But congrats! :thumbsup: |
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Congratulations, good luck with everything:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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At least you will remember that day for sure! Welcome to Canada!
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All in a days fun :eek:! Congratulations and welcome :thumbsup:
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Talk about a dramatic entrance to your new life!!!
Congratulations and hope you enjoy Toronto :) |
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Welcome to your new life in Canada:)
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Welcome to canada :eek::thumbup:
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oh my god. that sounds like the girl who was on the plane with us when we were on our way to our honeymoon in mexico. took 2 valiums and had a bottle of vodka to wash it down. i was not impressed. not a good start to our honeymoon!
Lol Helen
Originally Posted by Jacq & Brian
(Post 7582455)
We landed on Saturday at 2.20pm. Final goodbyes at the airport in the UK not good, makes you feel crap all the way over - well it did me. Bit of a drama on the plane, we had a woman who was partially sighted and very demanding of the air stewards, who I have to say was very good with her. She got very angry when they wouldnt serve her another drink after the captain had put the fasten seat belts sign on for landing. She the proceeds to cry, wail and moan, also she started to be sick!! next thing I hear (she was sat behind me) was the call bell going, the steward got out of his seat to her she had passed out!! they carried her to the front We were in row 1 so basically right in the door way in front of me, they were trying to bring her round, they got on the phone to the captain to tell him we needed an emergency clearance to land (we were currently circling in a Q) She started to come round, they asked her if she had taken any medication or had any medical back ground they should know about she said no. It transpires she had drunk 3 bottles of wine,4 gin's and a baileys plus taken 3 tranquilizers!!!. We landed and 4 paramedics came on board - cheered me up no end - love a man in a uniform.;)
We waited in line at passport control, told the very nice lady that we were applying for work permits, she told us exactly what we needed to do and where to go next, said welcome to Canada and off we went. :thumbup: Got to immigration, waited in line once again told the lady what we wanted, got out "the paper mountain" and all she looked at was the LMO number, gave us both work permits told us to go pay the $300 and then come back, I stayed with her and we chatted about the UK & Canada hubby came back with receipt she had already put permits in our passport while we were chatting. She then welcomed us to Canada and wished us good luck, she said we were nice people and we would love Canada.:thumbsup: We then went to customs, once again very nice man this time, had a quick look at our papers said we didnt need any paper work from him as goods already shipped and we had a 2 year work permit, talked us through what we need to do once our good arrive and welcomed us to Canada.:thumbsup: So thats the story so far. POE visa app was very easy, I was really worried about it but no need. Sorry its a long post but thought you would enjoy the airplane drama:rofl: |
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Hi Jacq & Brian,
Congratulations on arriving in Canada and the best of luck for you and your family on you new adventure. Sue |
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Congratulations on landing, hope you settle in really well.
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Thanks everyone.
It will certainly be a flight to remember - I do wonder what happened to her though.:unsure: |
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Originally Posted by Jacq & Brian
(Post 7583267)
Thanks everyone.
It will certainly be a flight to remember - I do wonder what happened to her though.:unsure: |
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Well you made it!! :)
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enjoy your new life.your flight would have been boring if you hadnt had the free entertainment.haha.:unsure::unsure:
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Welcome to Canada,
So glad you made it, you have come at a great time of the year the weather is starting to really warm up!! Deb |
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Originally Posted by Jacq & Brian
(Post 7582455)
We landed on Saturday at 2.20pm. Final goodbyes at the airport in the UK not good, makes you feel crap all the way over - well it did me. Bit of a drama on the plane, we had a woman who was partially sighted and very demanding of the air stewards, who I have to say was very good with her. She got very angry when they wouldnt serve her another drink after the captain had put the fasten seat belts sign on for landing. She the proceeds to cry, wail and moan, also she started to be sick!! next thing I hear (she was sat behind me) was the call bell going, the steward got out of his seat to her she had passed out!! they carried her to the front We were in row 1 so basically right in the door way in front of me, they were trying to bring her round, they got on the phone to the captain to tell him we needed an emergency clearance to land (we were currently circling in a Q) She started to come round, they asked her if she had taken any medication or had any medical back ground they should know about she said no. It transpires she had drunk 3 bottles of wine,4 gin's and a baileys plus taken 3 tranquilizers!!!. We landed and 4 paramedics came on board - cheered me up no end - love a man in a uniform.;)
We waited in line at passport control, told the very nice lady that we were applying for work permits, she told us exactly what we needed to do and where to go next, said welcome to Canada and off we went. :thumbup: Got to immigration, waited in line once again told the lady what we wanted, got out "the paper mountain" and all she looked at was the LMO number, gave us both work permits told us to go pay the $300 and then come back, I stayed with her and we chatted about the UK & Canada hubby came back with receipt she had already put permits in our passport while we were chatting. She then welcomed us to Canada and wished us good luck, she said we were nice people and we would love Canada.:thumbsup: We then went to customs, once again very nice man this time, had a quick look at our papers said we didnt need any paper work from him as goods already shipped and we had a 2 year work permit, talked us through what we need to do once our good arrive and welcomed us to Canada.:thumbsup: So thats the story so far. POE visa app was very easy, I was really worried about it but no need. Sorry its a long post but thought you would enjoy the airplane drama:rofl: Congratulations Jacqui & Brian and best of luck for your new life in Canada! :wub: Michelle |
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Originally Posted by Jacq & Brian
(Post 7582455)
It transpires she had drunk 3 bottles of wine,4 gin's and a baileys plus taken 3 tranquilizers!!!.
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Hi:
New to website and have found it to be extreeeeeemly helpful! I thought I saw mention of $300? Would you explain why this was necessary? I am now waiting to get my letter of approval go to Canada...didn't know there were additional costs.:eek: Thanks. |
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Oh what a funny experience :lol::lol::lol: Good luck with your new life in Canada :D
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Originally Posted by latzart
(Post 7585572)
Hi:
New to website and have found it to be extreeeeeemly helpful! I thought I saw mention of $300? Would you explain why this was necessary? I am now waiting to get my letter of approval go to Canada...didn't know there were additional costs.:eek: Thanks. |
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See, that's the thing though. I thought that when you applied for the work permit in your home country that that was already covered. I payed for my application (150 CND) when I submitted it for processing. Do you see why I have some confusion? Is it that there is another payment required upon entering Canada. forgive me if this is a silly question?
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Thanks for sharing your experience. :thumbup:
I wanted ask if there's a thread which speaks to what happens after arriving in Canada with a TWP (temporary work permit). That is, things to know and do after we've arrived. |
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