Bunac
Dec 8th 2006, 1:46 pm
#46
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Re: Bunac
It's a great programme!
Best to apply asap, but you will probably okay if you apply in Jan. Are you talking about application fees or the 500 pounds "spending money" you have to take with you? If it's the latter then might not be a problem. I was never asked for proof, though I crossed into Canada from the US by road (I don't think the officers had ever seen a BUNAC letter before).
As far as I'm aware it doesn't affect PR in any way. If you are interested in that, then best also get your PR application also in asap, as it's a long wait to get it via London. You'll be a year along once BUNAC finishes. I'm not sure about getting another work permit once it expires. What I do know is you can't extend the BUNAC one.
Like you say, BUNAC is a great way to get into Canada via the back door. Your best chance thereafter is to find an employer willing to sponsor you post-BUNAC. Many people struggle to get that from the UK. You'll have a whole year in-country. Good luck!!
Best to apply asap, but you will probably okay if you apply in Jan. Are you talking about application fees or the 500 pounds "spending money" you have to take with you? If it's the latter then might not be a problem. I was never asked for proof, though I crossed into Canada from the US by road (I don't think the officers had ever seen a BUNAC letter before).
As far as I'm aware it doesn't affect PR in any way. If you are interested in that, then best also get your PR application also in asap, as it's a long wait to get it via London. You'll be a year along once BUNAC finishes. I'm not sure about getting another work permit once it expires. What I do know is you can't extend the BUNAC one.
Like you say, BUNAC is a great way to get into Canada via the back door. Your best chance thereafter is to find an employer willing to sponsor you post-BUNAC. Many people struggle to get that from the UK. You'll have a whole year in-country. Good luck!!
Dec 8th 2006, 3:46 pm
#47
All BUNAC'd up -> NS
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Re: Bunac
Thanks Toaster! That helped :-)
My plan (regarding BUNAC) was to get in, get some work experience and then find an employer who'll sponsor me once the BUNAC is up, but I was unsure on if there was a wait between the issuing of work visas. Having read the BUNAC literature more thoroughly, I believe I was getting a little confused in that they can only issue a BUNAC visa if you've not had any other kind of visa (bar a tourist visa) in the past 12 months, due to the way in which BUNAC operates (open work visa).
Regarding funds: I was initially on about the application fee, as this would be payable at the time of application (I assume), and that I won't have until January, unless I plead with my parents who may just be able to lend it to me until after Christmas.
BUNAC, as you've said, is an excellent back-door into the country, and it gives me a year in-country working and living, so I can find out if immigration is really for me. Not for one moment that I don't believe that I'm going to eventually settle in Canada, it's just a nice taster session of what I'm letting myself in for.
Well I'm off to plead to my parents, let's hope I'm in Nova Scotia by Easter
- KokiriChild
My plan (regarding BUNAC) was to get in, get some work experience and then find an employer who'll sponsor me once the BUNAC is up, but I was unsure on if there was a wait between the issuing of work visas. Having read the BUNAC literature more thoroughly, I believe I was getting a little confused in that they can only issue a BUNAC visa if you've not had any other kind of visa (bar a tourist visa) in the past 12 months, due to the way in which BUNAC operates (open work visa).
Regarding funds: I was initially on about the application fee, as this would be payable at the time of application (I assume), and that I won't have until January, unless I plead with my parents who may just be able to lend it to me until after Christmas.
BUNAC, as you've said, is an excellent back-door into the country, and it gives me a year in-country working and living, so I can find out if immigration is really for me. Not for one moment that I don't believe that I'm going to eventually settle in Canada, it's just a nice taster session of what I'm letting myself in for.
Well I'm off to plead to my parents, let's hope I'm in Nova Scotia by Easter
- KokiriChild
Dec 8th 2006, 4:06 pm
#48
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Re: Bunac
First thing is to make sure you get a BUNAC visa. Definitely more begging and pleading to your folks!! When they're gone, they're gone. This year is was early March, who knows for 2007 
You've then 12 months in Canada - time to get a feel for the job market and sponsorship chances, and for paperwork etc. I'm sure people have successfully done what you're hoping to do.
Not yet been to Nova Scotia - supposed to be nice
You've then 12 months in Canada - time to get a feel for the job market and sponsorship chances, and for paperwork etc. I'm sure people have successfully done what you're hoping to do.
Not yet been to Nova Scotia - supposed to be nice
Dec 8th 2006, 9:10 pm
#49
All BUNAC'd up -> NS
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by toaster
Not yet been to Nova Scotia - supposed to be nice
)As for the pleading, it wen't a little like this:
KC: Mum
Mum: Yes?
KC: Can I borrow £165 til after Christmas?
Mum: Yeah, sure *hands card over*
I'm amazed how easy it was! She's normally really cautious... Ahh well, count your blessings etc, BUNAC application here we come!
- KokiriChild
Dec 8th 2006, 9:14 pm
#50
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by KokiriChild
Oh, it's lush! It's where my girlfriend lives, and I can't imagine wanting to live anywhere else, and trust me, I've lived in some gorgeous places (Austria being the main one )
As for the pleading, it wen't a little like this:
KC: Mum
Mum: Yes?
KC: Can I borrow £165 til after Christmas?
Mum: Yeah, sure *hands card over*
I'm amazed how easy it was! She's normally really cautious... Ahh well, count your blessings etc, BUNAC application here we come!
- KokiriChild
)As for the pleading, it wen't a little like this:
KC: Mum
Mum: Yes?
KC: Can I borrow £165 til after Christmas?
Mum: Yeah, sure *hands card over*
I'm amazed how easy it was! She's normally really cautious... Ahh well, count your blessings etc, BUNAC application here we come!
- KokiriChild
Dec 8th 2006, 9:25 pm
#51
All BUNAC'd up -> NS
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by adele
Good news! Get the application in, and it'll be a very happy 2007!
BRB, need to pee!
- KokiriChild
Dec 8th 2006, 10:21 pm
#52
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by KokiriChild
1) As I've only just found out about this, and don't have the funds immediately available (damn Christmas!), do you think there'd still be non-student places available around January time?
Originally Posted by KokiriChild
2) Does anyone know how this would affect PR in any way, weather it helps or hinders? I want to settle permanently in Canada, and so at the moment am looking for any door in I can find, and BUNAC seems like a great way in :-)
Originally Posted by KokiriChild
3) Would it be possible to be issued with a work permit once the BUNAC programme is over, as I read somewhere that you cannot be issued with 2 working visas if one had expired within the last 12 months.
Godd luck!
Dec 9th 2006, 3:17 am
#53
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Re: Bunac
Hi all, got my acceptance pack friday, wasnt supposed to come until tuesday!! Going into office monday to get employers reference then all my forms will be done , just gotta keep saving now!
, just gotta keep saving now!
Dec 9th 2006, 10:51 am
#54
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by linzee_loulabelle
Hi all, got my acceptance pack friday, wasnt supposed to come until tuesday!! Going into office monday to get employers reference then all my forms will be done , just gotta keep saving now!
, just gotta keep saving now!
Dec 9th 2006, 11:50 am
#55
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Re: Bunac
maybe cos u applied by post? i havent gotten membership card yet
Dec 9th 2006, 11:54 am
#56
All BUNAC'd up -> NS
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by linzee_loulabelle
Hi all, got my acceptance pack friday, wasnt supposed to come until tuesday!! Going into office monday to get employers reference then all my forms will be done , just gotta keep saving now!
, just gotta keep saving now!
Dec 9th 2006, 6:10 pm
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Re: Bunac
I applied by post, mailed it Friday the 1st 1st class and got acceptance pack on Wednesday and membership thingy on Friday.
Dec 10th 2006, 4:10 pm
#58
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Re: Bunac
For those of you that have been accepted, when do you think you'll be flying out, and where do you think you'll fly to?
- KokiriChild
- KokiriChild
Dec 10th 2006, 4:12 pm
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by KokiriChild
For those of you that have been accepted, when do you think you'll be flying out, and where do you think you'll fly to?
- KokiriChild
- KokiriChild
Dec 10th 2006, 4:52 pm
#60
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Re: Bunac
Originally Posted by adele
October 2007 to Vancouver
- KokiriChild