Violets are blue

Thanks so much lovely_clouds, I really hope we hear something in a shortish time also but Im told that this is the longest part so just trying to work and not think too much as the moment.

I dont think there is any other way to hear other than by mail about PNP application. I e mailed when I had not heard for a few weeks and they said the application was being processed and would hear through the mail. I think it takes about 8 weeks if I remember correctly - im assuming that you uploaded your application online following your exploratory visit? Should not be too long and then the next part off to Nova Scotia. Hope you hear soon, good luck

vettemaster

Nothing as yet. Just playing the waiting game ; )

Milano97

Dear all

Back to forum after long time. I was doing business travel. Interesting while flying from Africa to Germany I met a Winnipeg lady sitting next to me.

I am going to Winnipeg on 21st from Frankfurt. Anybody there during 21st April-1st May period. Please let me know.

Cheers

manitobain

wow.. lots of action (and waiting)...
@ lovely_cloud: summer just sounds fine and yes, PNP does come via mail, haven't heard anything else.
@violets are blue: heard today from the first going through Sidney having received call for medicals from London. That seems very fast (as I couldn't remember, I asked when he got his transfer from Sidney to London).

I am at the moment kinda taken out by a flu, haven't had it that bad since years...hubby just started same thing...so everything has come to a halt here, or so it seems. Hope I put the worst behind me.

Ilse

Ingodwetrust

Hi All,
I just joined the forum but I've been following this thread for few weeks now. It just feels like I know many of u in person Thank u all for the precious information that you guys post here!
@ Manitobain! You've been great! Don't know what we can do without you, I hope u'll feel better soon

mtbiker

Thanks for answering and get well soon.

Ingodwetrust

@ Manitobain: I read here that Sshh12 is a full time student in the US and when u are in this situation the only thing that u can get is a part time job. I'm actually in the same situation. I remember you telling him that u'll let him know about his chances through the exploratory visit program but I think u did that via a PM as I couldn't find the answer later on. I sent a request for an exploratory visit on March 23 but I didn't even get an acknowledgement yet. Well my situation may be a little bit different as I'm married and my partner has been living here and working for almost 12 years now but I will be the principal applicant. The other thing that I may add is that the first time I came here was not as a graduate student it was a work visa instead and I worked for a whole year here but it was not full time as well. Do you think that I may have some chances to get the exploratory visit if i succeeded in proving that we will be both employable there?
Looking forward for an answer and thank u sooooooo much

travel

Your presence and guidance have been a great support to all of us. Get well soon and God Bless.

lovely_clouds

get well soon

Dammy

Our Dear Manitobain: Get well soon.

Dammy

Thanks lovely_clouds. I will be entering Winnipeg later today (April 2) from Toronto flying with WestJet just as you did during your visit.

Cheers.

Violets are blue

Wow Ilse, thats an amazing timescale so fingers crossed it might come through within the time Im hoping for . Hope you two recover soon, Im sure everything will be up and running again soon

never_giveup

Hello All,

I have been following this thread for couple of weeks and have got loads of information regarding the Strategic initiative process. I am considering to apply for the Strategic Initiative but before I would like to request some advice/suggestion. I am currently in California working as a Electical Engineer. i have been doing so for about 3 years and 7 months now. I am in a H-1B status and my spouse is in H-4. I have a BS in Electrical Engineering from a ABET certified state university.
Do you think I stand a chance ? Any feedback will be hightly appreciated.

Thanks,

vettemaster

What is the time scale you were hoping for?

Violets are blue

Hi Vettemaster, I am hoping to have a medical call by June/July and to look to getting there by October, or before if possible however I realize this might be wishful thinking. Would really like to get there September (before winter) to be honest. I realise I could theoretically get work and go on a work permit, however I want to get the medicals out of the way here first and my daughter finish her finals at University. What about you, what timescale are you thinking of? Have you heard anything more yet?

Never_giveup, I would love to be able to answer your query however I dont understand your status or qualifications. Im sure Manitobain will be along soon with advice or someone else who could be of more help. Good luck.