Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Sep 13th 2007, 8:15 am
#196
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Gents,
Many thanks for the replies - it is a real help to get an idea when things might be finalised. It is much appreciated.
I intend to try and grab an official at the emigrate show in October if I hear nothing in the interim. A few days later I am off to Ottawa for a recce so hopefully things will start moving soon.
As for computer envy I am using an Atari ST..............if only.
Peter
Many thanks for the replies - it is a real help to get an idea when things might be finalised. It is much appreciated.
I intend to try and grab an official at the emigrate show in October if I hear nothing in the interim. A few days later I am off to Ottawa for a recce so hopefully things will start moving soon.
As for computer envy I am using an Atari ST..............if only.
Peter
Sep 13th 2007, 8:37 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Hi Bonsai,
Despite this thread going way, way, WAY off topic, this is a thread for your question.
If you scan some of the earlier posts you will see plenty of timelines.
My timeline is only a few months ahead of you - docs sent mid-March, Med request mid-June. You've also hit the summer holiday period which might delay it further. If there are complications that may delay it too.
Check your paperwork for any time periods they mention, if it's close to one then maybe email them.
Ignore Gary, I was a long term PC user, but I saw the light (nothing to do with dodgy electricians
)!
Mac users are more cultured anyway - see I will have lived in 3 different countries this year as proof, all because I own a Mac (get my 2nd one tomorrow!) ... Better stop now before I get over excited thinking about it
Good luck
Despite this thread going way, way, WAY off topic, this is a thread for your question.
If you scan some of the earlier posts you will see plenty of timelines.
My timeline is only a few months ahead of you - docs sent mid-March, Med request mid-June. You've also hit the summer holiday period which might delay it further. If there are complications that may delay it too.
Check your paperwork for any time periods they mention, if it's close to one then maybe email them.
Ignore Gary, I was a long term PC user, but I saw the light (nothing to do with dodgy electricians
)! Mac users are more cultured anyway - see I will have lived in 3 different countries this year as proof, all because I own a Mac (get my 2nd one tomorrow!) ... Better stop now before I get over excited thinking about it
Good luck
Yes I'll give you that, there are some real dodgy Sparkie's that's for sure...
I can see you're itching to tell us about your new toy! So come on out with it
I bet it's like a Christmas morning in your house at the moment
Have fun with it
Sep 13th 2007, 9:45 am
#198
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Gary, As you asked .... received my new 17 inch beast this morning, it was fully up and running in less than 2 hours, you don't get that sort of satisfaction from a PC!
This two hours included transferring windows and all it's software, all done by simply restarting the old mac and pressig "T"!
Last time I did it, with a PC, it took a whole day and had all sorts of driver issues for days to come.
Thanks for the therapy, Gary, that was such a release!
Back to immigration matters, Bonsai, the queue for the CIC staff will be massive! You'll have to start lining up early! Good luck. Having said that you can get loads of info at the show.
Cheers
Chris
This two hours included transferring windows and all it's software, all done by simply restarting the old mac and pressig "T"!
Last time I did it, with a PC, it took a whole day and had all sorts of driver issues for days to come.
Thanks for the therapy, Gary, that was such a release!
Back to immigration matters, Bonsai, the queue for the CIC staff will be massive! You'll have to start lining up early! Good luck. Having said that you can get loads of info at the show.
Cheers
Chris
Sep 13th 2007, 9:58 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Gary, As you asked .... received my new 17 inch beast this morning, it was fully up and running in less than 2 hours, you don't get that sort of satisfaction from a PC!
This two hours included transferring windows and all it's software, all done by simply restarting the old mac and pressig "T"!
Last time I did it, with a PC, it took a whole day and had all sorts of driver issues for days to come.
Thanks for the therapy, Gary, that was such a release!
Back to immigration matters, Bonsai, the queue for the CIC staff will be massive! You'll have to start lining up early! Good luck. Having said that you can get loads of info at the show.
Cheers
Chris
This two hours included transferring windows and all it's software, all done by simply restarting the old mac and pressig "T"!
Last time I did it, with a PC, it took a whole day and had all sorts of driver issues for days to come.
Thanks for the therapy, Gary, that was such a release!
Back to immigration matters, Bonsai, the queue for the CIC staff will be massive! You'll have to start lining up early! Good luck. Having said that you can get loads of info at the show.
Cheers
Chris
Like your's for instance
I can see you're thrilled with your new toy It's obviously true about SantaEnjoy
Gary
Sep 13th 2007, 7:34 pm
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Would you guys like to be alone for a while?
I'm sure we could find you a nice, safe, padded thread for you somewhere.
Now, if its bikes you want.... how about a full carbon frame with a 50/36 double chainset for those high cadence rides.....eh?
Simon
I'm sure we could find you a nice, safe, padded thread for you somewhere.
Now, if its bikes you want.... how about a full carbon frame with a 50/36 double chainset for those high cadence rides.....eh?
Simon
Sep 13th 2007, 10:17 pm
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Sep 13th 2007, 10:47 pm
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Silly devil!
I must confess I lose my bottle around 45 mph. I start thinking, "This polystyrene helmet really isn't gonna help at this speed."
To answer your question, if I come off the bike at top speed, its not Gigahertz, its "gonna hurt"
Simon
I must confess I lose my bottle around 45 mph. I start thinking, "This polystyrene helmet really isn't gonna help at this speed."
To answer your question, if I come off the bike at top speed, its not Gigahertz, its "gonna hurt"
Simon
Sep 27th 2007, 11:52 pm
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Just bouncing this back to the top of the pile ... in case anyone has new info ?
Sep 28th 2007, 12:59 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Been offline for a while! landed in Ontario a month on ago! Stayed in an Apartment/Hotel for the first three weeks which was expensive (by Canadian standards - but not by Uk) Moved into a fab house last Saturday. Everything going alot smoother than expected!
Mr McGoo - I have sent you a message.
Any questions anyone - feel free to ask!
Good luck everyone.
Mr McGoo - I have sent you a message.
Any questions anyone - feel free to ask!
Good luck everyone.
Sep 28th 2007, 1:57 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
In answer to altalink timelines are as follows: AOR Feb 05, Updates requested Dec 06, Updates sent Jan 07, final fees requested Apr 07, Meds requested Jul 07. Meds done 17 Aug 07 - now waiting.
We suffered delays due to the fact that we moved and despite telling CHC three times, they kept sending requests to old address. Top tip - if you move make sure that you re-direct mail for at least a year!
See there is to be a postal strike next week which may well hold things up even further!
Would love to know if anyone has some best guess estimates in how long it takes to receive final decision after medicals are taken.
Sep 28th 2007, 2:59 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
We had our meds Aug 21st be interesting to see the difference for next contact.
Our lawyer in Toronto is contact so hopefully they wont use royal mail but will make it few days before we hear.
Our lawyer in Toronto is contact so hopefully they wont use royal mail but will make it few days before we hear.
Sep 28th 2007, 3:21 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
For all of you out there still waiting the long wait. Would be interested to hear how many of you paid all of the fees up front when you initially submitted the application as we did.
I'm thinking because they don't have to push us for any more monies they don't seem to be in any hurry to send us our med requests.
Would especially be interested in those that applied between Feb and June 05 - Did you guys all send full amount? I now wish we had hung on to the ROLF for a bit longer and maybe we would have moved along a bit faster? Just wondering...
I'm thinking because they don't have to push us for any more monies they don't seem to be in any hurry to send us our med requests.
Would especially be interested in those that applied between Feb and June 05 - Did you guys all send full amount? I now wish we had hung on to the ROLF for a bit longer and maybe we would have moved along a bit faster? Just wondering...
Sep 28th 2007, 3:37 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
Sadly, it took 6 days to reach our lawyers and we didn't get our PPR until 9.30 p.m. on Thursday 13th, literally hours after we could have taken our passports to London (grrr.)
Oh, well ... we collect our visas next Thursday.
May your wait pass quickly.
Simon & Laura
Sep 28th 2007, 3:39 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
For all of you out there still waiting the long wait. Would be interested to hear how many of you paid all of the fees up front when you initially submitted the application as we did.
I'm thinking because they don't have to push us for any more monies they don't seem to be in any hurry to send us our med requests.
Would especially be interested in those that applied between Feb and June 05 - Did you guys all send full amount? I now wish we had hung on to the ROLF for a bit longer and maybe we would have moved along a bit faster? Just wondering...
I'm thinking because they don't have to push us for any more monies they don't seem to be in any hurry to send us our med requests.
Would especially be interested in those that applied between Feb and June 05 - Did you guys all send full amount? I now wish we had hung on to the ROLF for a bit longer and maybe we would have moved along a bit faster? Just wondering...
Simon & Laura
Sep 28th 2007, 3:44 am
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Re: Skilled Worker Class Timeline from UK
We applied and paid our fees up front November 2004 - got out visas August 16th 2007 - nearly 3 year wait. Landed Ontario September 2nd.
Not sure whether paying up front made any difference - the whole thing seems to take for ever for everyone!
Good luck folks
Not sure whether paying up front made any difference - the whole thing seems to take for ever for everyone!
Good luck folks
