Civil Servants!!
May 2nd 2005, 4:09 am
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Civil Servants!!
Well, not sure where to place this one but its kind of re-assuring to see Civil Servants are the same everywhere!!
Went in to the local HRDC office in Ottawa to apply for my SIN. As some of you with long names might have noticed, the COPR doesn't contain full middle names.
After completing the relevant form, I handed it in to the lady at the counter in the HRDC office. I noticed whilst she was completing her part of the form the she did not spell my second name correctly but simply wrote it as it appeared in the COPR. I tried correcting her by explaining that the COPR did not contain the full name but part of the name. I showed her my passport and the complete name on the immigrant visa. Her reaction? 'I see you are right but I cannot use any other name apart from the one in the COPR'
Welcome to Canada? Yes, thank you. If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
Went in to the local HRDC office in Ottawa to apply for my SIN. As some of you with long names might have noticed, the COPR doesn't contain full middle names.
After completing the relevant form, I handed it in to the lady at the counter in the HRDC office. I noticed whilst she was completing her part of the form the she did not spell my second name correctly but simply wrote it as it appeared in the COPR. I tried correcting her by explaining that the COPR did not contain the full name but part of the name. I showed her my passport and the complete name on the immigrant visa. Her reaction? 'I see you are right but I cannot use any other name apart from the one in the COPR'
Welcome to Canada? Yes, thank you. If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
May 2nd 2005, 10:38 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
Well, not sure where to place this one but its kind of re-assuring to see Civil Servants are the same everywhere!!
Went in to the local HRDC office in Ottawa to apply for my SIN. As some of you with long names might have noticed, the COPR doesn't contain full middle names.
After completing the relevant form, I handed it in to the lady at the counter in the HRDC office. I noticed whilst she was completing her part of the form the she did not spell my second name correctly but simply wrote it as it appeared in the COPR. I tried correcting her by explaining that the COPR did not contain the full name but part of the name. I showed her my passport and the complete name on the immigrant visa. Her reaction? 'I see you are right but I cannot use any other name apart from the one in the COPR'
Welcome to Canada? Yes, thank you. If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
Went in to the local HRDC office in Ottawa to apply for my SIN. As some of you with long names might have noticed, the COPR doesn't contain full middle names.
After completing the relevant form, I handed it in to the lady at the counter in the HRDC office. I noticed whilst she was completing her part of the form the she did not spell my second name correctly but simply wrote it as it appeared in the COPR. I tried correcting her by explaining that the COPR did not contain the full name but part of the name. I showed her my passport and the complete name on the immigrant visa. Her reaction? 'I see you are right but I cannot use any other name apart from the one in the COPR'
Welcome to Canada? Yes, thank you. If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
Wot's your second name then...mike?? [kidding!!]
Karma on its way!!
May 2nd 2005, 3:48 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by Scouse
LOL
Wot's your second name then...mike?? [kidding!!]
Karma on its way!!
Wot's your second name then...mike?? [kidding!!]
Karma on its way!!
No its not Mike
Thanks for the Karma
May 2nd 2005, 4:08 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
LOL
No its not Mike
Thanks for the Karma
No its not Mike
Thanks for the Karma
I had a little problem with my name too and CIC had added a second given name in my visa and COPR! now, even though I got it fixed at the port of entry, the visa and COPR names remain the same!!
so, wat ---- do we have to wait for the PR card then??
May 3rd 2005, 2:05 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
Well, not sure where to place this one but its kind of re-assuring to see Civil Servants are the same everywhere!!
If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
If nothing else, at least the civil servants are the same as back in the UK - no Initiatives allowed!!! We definitely feel at home real quick
Add rude, lazy and egotistic and then you've got a French one!
May 3rd 2005, 6:18 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by amancharan
wat do u reckon then kki?? should we wait for our PR cards and then apply for the SIN?
I had a little problem with my name too and CIC had added a second given name in my visa and COPR! now, even though I got it fixed at the port of entry, the visa and COPR names remain the same!!
so, wat ---- do we have to wait for the PR card then??
I had a little problem with my name too and CIC had added a second given name in my visa and COPR! now, even though I got it fixed at the port of entry, the visa and COPR names remain the same!!
so, wat ---- do we have to wait for the PR card then??
You can apply for your SIN without waiting for the PR card. In fact you should apply for your SIN cos there is no need to wait for the PR card. I was advised that it takes 4-6 weeks to get the card. I have been told that when filling the form, it is optionally if your want your 2nd name to appear on the SIN card. Guess you can simply fill out the form and decide if you want to include the 2nd name.
It still might not solve the problem of the civil servant but hey, wonders do happen
May 3rd 2005, 6:22 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by proo
Add rude, lazy and egotistic and then you've got a French one!
And some one please tell me, what is this new line of 4-6 weeks? Everything seems to be 4-6 weeks PR Card, SIN Card, etc
May 3rd 2005, 4:06 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
Amy
You can apply for your SIN without waiting for the PR card. In fact you should apply for your SIN cos there is no need to wait for the PR card. I was advised that it takes 4-6 weeks to get the card. I have been told that when filling the form, it is optionally if your want your 2nd name to appear on the SIN card. Guess you can simply fill out the form and decide if you want to include the 2nd name.
It still might not solve the problem of the civil servant but hey, wonders do happen
You can apply for your SIN without waiting for the PR card. In fact you should apply for your SIN cos there is no need to wait for the PR card. I was advised that it takes 4-6 weeks to get the card. I have been told that when filling the form, it is optionally if your want your 2nd name to appear on the SIN card. Guess you can simply fill out the form and decide if you want to include the 2nd name.
It still might not solve the problem of the civil servant but hey, wonders do happen
May 3rd 2005, 10:34 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Sympathies about the name 
Mine and my son's are too long for every single Canadian form I've ever filled out and they truncate it as they see fit. They cut out my middle initials too, but never the same ones each time so I have a collection of, on first sight, apparently different names 
Looking forward to explaining myself a hundred times over on this one, but hoping I don't get the same civil servant as you
Biiiiink
xxxxx (aka xxxx) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx <----my name
xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx <---- son's name - try fitting those on a form!!!!
Mine and my son's are too long for every single Canadian form I've ever filled out and they truncate it as they see fit. They cut out my middle initials too, but never the same ones each time so I have a collection of, on first sight, apparently different names Looking forward to explaining myself a hundred times over on this one, but hoping I don't get the same civil servant as you
Biiiiink
xxxxx (aka xxxx) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx <----my name
xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx <---- son's name - try fitting those on a form!!!!
May 3rd 2005, 10:56 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by Biiiiink
Sympathies about the name Mine and my son's are too long for every single Canadian form I've ever filled out and they truncate it as they see fit. They cut out my middle initials too, but never the same ones each time so I have a collection of, on first sight, apparently different names
Looking forward to explaining myself a hundred times over on this one, but hoping I don't get the same civil servant as you
Biiiiink
xxxxx (aka xxxx) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx <----my name
xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx <---- son's name - try fitting those on a form!!!!
Mine and my son's are too long for every single Canadian form I've ever filled out and they truncate it as they see fit. They cut out my middle initials too, but never the same ones each time so I have a collection of, on first sight, apparently different names Looking forward to explaining myself a hundred times over on this one, but hoping I don't get the same civil servant as you
Biiiiink
xxxxx (aka xxxx) xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx <----my name
xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx <---- son's name - try fitting those on a form!!!!
May 5th 2005, 8:32 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by Scouse
Could be useful if either of you need an alias!!
so, i guess the SIN is also sorted..
the lady said that i should get it within 3-4 weeks..
May 5th 2005, 9:05 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by amancharan
I applied for the SIN today and as said by kki, i didnt include my 2nd given name.. the lady was polite and she said that my name would be printed on the card, as written by me on the application form!
so, i guess the SIN is also sorted..
the lady said that i should get it within 3-4 weeks..
so, i guess the SIN is also sorted..
the lady said that i should get it within 3-4 weeks..
The guy at the Quebec Immigration and Citizen service was so helpful today. I like the idea of having an immigration adviser inform you of the basics. Really helpful
May 5th 2005, 10:46 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
Well, done Amy. Really feeling like an immigrant this last few days. With all the applications - PR card, SIN card, Health Insurance, Bank Account etc BTW I must say I was impressed by the ease of applying for the Health Insurane. Took less than 20 minutes including the waiting time for the whole process to be completed. I thought there was a 90 day waiting period but my letter stated I am eligible from July 01. Is that an error or has the rule changed? Or Am I just lucky?
The guy at the Quebec Immigration and Citizen service was so helpful today. I like the idea of having an immigration adviser inform you of the basics. Really helpful
The guy at the Quebec Immigration and Citizen service was so helpful today. I like the idea of having an immigration adviser inform you of the basics. Really helpful
May 5th 2005, 12:37 pm
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by amancharan
Hey kki, where did u get the Health Insurance done from?? I have an appointment with the Quebec Immigration Authorities on 9th May.. and I guess I'll be given the required info about the health and other facilities on offer..
Do you have to take any language classes?
May 6th 2005, 10:02 am
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Re: Civil Servants!!
Originally Posted by kki6
Amy, I got the Health Insurance done at the Quebec govt office on Boulevard de Maisonneuve. You don't have to wait for the appointment on May 9. That's the same kind of appointment I attended today. It is relative painless to apply for the Health Insurance. Took me all of 20 minutes!!
Do you have to take any language classes?
Do you have to take any language classes?
