How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Mar 31st 2008, 2:15 am
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How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Hi All,
Finally after years of wondering,my brother in law and his wife, are finally taking the plunge, and have actually decided to submit their paperwork. My question is .......The process for moving over here(Skilled worker) is it shorter for those with family (time wise), or is it the same sort of timelines if he did not have any family over here.
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Finally after years of wondering,my brother in law and his wife, are finally taking the plunge, and have actually decided to submit their paperwork. My question is .......The process for moving over here(Skilled worker) is it shorter for those with family (time wise), or is it the same sort of timelines if he did not have any family over here.
Any comments warmly received
Mar 31st 2008, 2:25 am
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Hi All,
Finally after years of wondering,my brother in law and his wife, are finally taking the plunge, and have actually decided to submit their paperwork. My question is .......The process for moving over here(Skilled worker) is it shorter for those with family (time wise), or is it the same sort of timelines if he did not have any family over here.
Any comments warmly received
Finally after years of wondering,my brother in law and his wife, are finally taking the plunge, and have actually decided to submit their paperwork. My question is .......The process for moving over here(Skilled worker) is it shorter for those with family (time wise), or is it the same sort of timelines if he did not have any family over here.
Any comments warmly received
Mar 31st 2008, 3:10 am
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Thank Godness 
.....Somebody was telling me today that the UK wait is now 5 years...is that correct?????
.....Somebody was telling me today that the UK wait is now 5 years...is that correct?????
Mar 31st 2008, 5:46 am
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
If he is able to find an employer who is willing to do the paper work and get an "Arranged Employment Opinion" (AEO), then his application would be processed faster. So finding a job is the way to go.
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Mar 31st 2008, 10:51 pm
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Well the time frame sucks.....However if he managed to get a job, that would get him into the country, but he would still have to wait the same amount of time before he became a PR....is that correct or would becoming a PR be quicker?
Mar 31st 2008, 11:41 pm
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Maybe, maybe not. Depends on circumstances.
Apr 1st 2008, 1:00 am
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
Here's an example of the 'maybe not' JAJ alludes to....
I applied for PR via the SW stream in June '05. Moved here in Aug '05 and gained a 3yr WP to start and run my own business. It's been successful, I employ 5 staff and am self-sufficient. I've also applied for and won related contract work, and been offered an employed job at the local university. It's not made a jot of difference to my PR application in terms of processing speed. Nearly 3yrs on I've still not had a medical request, and don't expect PR until later this year.
I applied for PR via the SW stream in June '05. Moved here in Aug '05 and gained a 3yr WP to start and run my own business. It's been successful, I employ 5 staff and am self-sufficient. I've also applied for and won related contract work, and been offered an employed job at the local university. It's not made a jot of difference to my PR application in terms of processing speed. Nearly 3yrs on I've still not had a medical request, and don't expect PR until later this year.
Apr 2nd 2008, 12:10 am
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Re: How long does it take for family members from the UK to Canada?
When we applied many moons ago...the wait was unbearable, I shudder to think how we would've coped if we'd been told the wait would now be five years.
RICH it must feel like a kick in the teeth for you...one saving grace is that at least you can enjoy this wonderful country full of sidewalks, fender benders, and celery in everything chinese....A !!!
Well I can't wait to tell my brother in law the latest on wait times....I bet he'll think I'm joking.
RICH it must feel like a kick in the teeth for you...one saving grace is that at least you can enjoy this wonderful country full of sidewalks, fender benders, and celery in everything chinese....A !!!
Well I can't wait to tell my brother in law the latest on wait times....I bet he'll think I'm joking.
