laura.anne

I know the answer may be on here somewhere, so apologies- I just can't find it.

All being well if we apply for the new FSW in January (wanting to move to BC as a couple +3 children) and are successful, once we get the go ahead how long do we have to land in Canada to activate our PR and do we all have to arrive together?

I ask because what I am hoping is that my husband can come alone first, he has a friend he can stay with....then once he has secured a job I can bring the children over. Is this possible? Or do we have to come with him because he is the main applicant?

Also, long shot but does anyone know roughly how long the whole process may take from applying in January 2013?

Thanks in advance

wolstie

Hi,

With regards to landing, this must be done within a year of passing your medical examinations.

As I understand, the principal applicant can land first and dependents can follow and land later.

laura.anne

Thank you! Do you know at what stage are the medicals done, ie. how long before gaining our visas?

MarkG

Anywhere from a month to several years depending on the medical and security check results.

laura.anne

That was my question- when are the medicals done in that timescale ( e.g. Near the beginning of applying or at the end) ?

christmasoompa

At the end. Nobody can tell you how long the new process will take though, as it's an unknown timescale at the mo.

I guess all you can do is wait and see if you are eligible to apply when the new criteria is announced, good luck.

laura.anne

Great, at the end sounds positive. Based on the Gazette reading he is eligible so fingers crossed, going to get his ielts booked in for December! Thank you

anne-ireland

They may ask for the spouse to do Ielts as well under the new rules.....

laura.anne

Yeah I read in the gazette article that it is only if you need the extra 5 points? I am praying my husband does well enough on his test for enough points so I don't have to!