StopTheClocks

yeooo I passed !!

Handed in passports on 27th!! just came online to update my time line

So is it passport requests next then? Do I need to do anything else?

or just twiddle?

stokesey

STC - glad things are moving along for you, I'm a bit confused what stage you're at though, you say you handed in passports then mention about passport requests next?

StopTheClocks

Whoops my bad

Im not sure what stage im at..

I had to hand in police forms, new schedule 1 forms, background check form and I did my medical tests..

So thats the final stage right?

stokesey

So assuming you haven't been a naughty boy and been in trouble with the police and that your meds are okay then passport requests should be next, no ideas how long they're taking at the moment though?

Mine only took a couple of weeks (I think i was lucky), others have taken a couple of months.

At least you know now there's light at the end of the tunnel!

Anyone else waiting from Jan / Feb?

StopTheClocks

I emailed them and they said 4 months

But medicals were fine (i called them) and police checks were clean too (as expected )

Can't wait to hand in my passports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stokesey

4 months, holy sh1t, that's a long wait, fingers crossed it'll be a bit quicker.

That said it's a done deal now so at least you don't have the fear of rejection, that was certainly the biggest worry for me!

Now I'm panicking about finding work!

Keep us updated.

Cheers.

StopTheClocks

Ya it is long but my bro is getting married in October so Ill be here til then anyway..

I hope that I do get it by then tho.. I dont see myself getting out there for another month after I get the confirmation...

Are you back in the UK? What work are you looking for?

What happens if you can't find work in your field and find something else?.. are they bothered about that or does it not matter?...

Good luck!

stokesey

Yep, back in the UK to tie up the loose ends... We're lucky enough to have enough equity to purchase a nice house, cars etc for cash, within a few months though we'll need to find work.

My partner was the principle applicant and applied under the NOC for 'Financial Manager' but she's more recently moved to a 'Marketing Manager', she's confident she'll find work in one or the other.

I work for an IT company (although I don't specialize in any particular IT field), so would be happy to try something new.

Cheers.

LinsyPinsy

We are at 8 months since medicals and no passport request yet

lns

stokesey

That's madness, what's the reason?

StopTheClocks

Ouch that sucks

Have you chased them at all via email and asked?

StopTheClocks

Ah nice one.. where in Canadaland were you?

LinsyPinsy

Just had a response ....see my post on the Mar/April AOR thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...&postcount=466

Really pleased that we avoided an excessive demand letter....
Thanks Stoksey and STC xx

StopTheClocks

Congratulations Lns!! Thats awesome news!!!

All the best to you x

stokesey

Hi mate - we'll be moving to Okotoks in Calgary as I have family there.