The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
May 20th 2009 | 11:40 am
#1
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,139
The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
...Me!
Today I received my PR visa in the mail and I could not be happier or more relieved that it is all over. I posted a thread in the immigration forum for the timeline-esque details, but I just wanted to share my news with everybody here & say a huge thank you to all who have helped me.
As everyone knows, shifting your life to another country is not exactly easy. Since applying I have seen the immigration legislation be overhauled, the rules have changed and for a long time I thought I would be rejected should they decide to apply the new rules retrospectively. I have watched the exchange rates fluctuate to the point of obsession & I now no longer check.
I threw caution to the wind at the end of last year and moved to Toronto alone on a 1 year Bunac visa. I rented out my home and gave up a great job that I loved, so it's safe to say I took a gamble. I got here with 2 suitcases, no job, friends or place to stay and little over $2000. I'm approaching 6 months here now and I love it. I could go on and on and bore you all with why I love it, but I won't.
It hasn't been easy, I felt properly lonely for the first time in my life sitting in a crappy room on New Years feeling like a right looser. I miss my Dad so much and somehow Skype is no replacement for a few beers together. The reality of flight prices means that a trip home is out of the question for now. Being a landlord from overseas isn't ideal but I'm lucky to have a great property manager on board. Job hunting is physically and emotionally exhausting, but I was lucky to get work after 4 weeks.
Arriving somewhere new by yourself certainly kicks you out of your comfort zone and it's refreshing. You have to make an effort to get out there and meet people however you can; accept peoples' offers as they may not come along again; get involved in things you wouldn't have tried at home. Whether it's true or not, I feel that there are more opportunities for me here - for work and leisure. I am able to relax more here, many of the social issues I have grown up with are now far away and it's great.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you all. Suffice to say I'm over the moon to become a PR of Canada and I'm grateful for all the help and laughs I've got from this place over the years.
Now, bring on the weekend so I can celebrate properly.......
Today I received my PR visa in the mail and I could not be happier or more relieved that it is all over. I posted a thread in the immigration forum for the timeline-esque details, but I just wanted to share my news with everybody here & say a huge thank you to all who have helped me.
As everyone knows, shifting your life to another country is not exactly easy. Since applying I have seen the immigration legislation be overhauled, the rules have changed and for a long time I thought I would be rejected should they decide to apply the new rules retrospectively. I have watched the exchange rates fluctuate to the point of obsession & I now no longer check.
I threw caution to the wind at the end of last year and moved to Toronto alone on a 1 year Bunac visa. I rented out my home and gave up a great job that I loved, so it's safe to say I took a gamble. I got here with 2 suitcases, no job, friends or place to stay and little over $2000. I'm approaching 6 months here now and I love it. I could go on and on and bore you all with why I love it, but I won't.
It hasn't been easy, I felt properly lonely for the first time in my life sitting in a crappy room on New Years feeling like a right looser. I miss my Dad so much and somehow Skype is no replacement for a few beers together. The reality of flight prices means that a trip home is out of the question for now. Being a landlord from overseas isn't ideal but I'm lucky to have a great property manager on board. Job hunting is physically and emotionally exhausting, but I was lucky to get work after 4 weeks.
Arriving somewhere new by yourself certainly kicks you out of your comfort zone and it's refreshing. You have to make an effort to get out there and meet people however you can; accept peoples' offers as they may not come along again; get involved in things you wouldn't have tried at home. Whether it's true or not, I feel that there are more opportunities for me here - for work and leisure. I am able to relax more here, many of the social issues I have grown up with are now far away and it's great.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you all. Suffice to say I'm over the moon to become a PR of Canada and I'm grateful for all the help and laughs I've got from this place over the years.
Now, bring on the weekend so I can celebrate properly.......
May 20th 2009 | 11:52 am
#2
Seasoned Maritimer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 8,309
From: Fredericton, New Brunswick CA
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
...Me!
Today I received my PR visa in the mail and I could not be happier or more relieved that it is all over. I posted a thread in the immigration forum for the timeline-esque details, but I just wanted to share my news with everybody here & say a huge thank you to all who have helped me.
As everyone knows, shifting your life to another country is not exactly easy. Since applying I have seen the immigration legislation be overhauled, the rules have changed and for a long time I thought I would be rejected should they decide to apply the new rules retrospectively. I have watched the exchange rates fluctuate to the point of obsession & I now no longer check.
I threw caution to the wind at the end of last year and moved to Toronto alone on a 1 year Bunac visa. I rented out my home and gave up a great job that I loved, so it's safe to say I took a gamble. I got here with 2 suitcases, no job, friends or place to stay and little over $2000. I'm approaching 6 months here now and I love it. I could go on and on and bore you all with why I love it, but I won't.
It hasn't been easy, I felt properly lonely for the first time in my life sitting in a crappy room on New Years feeling like a right looser. I miss my Dad so much and somehow Skype is no replacement for a few beers together. The reality of flight prices means that a trip home is out of the question for now. Being a landlord from overseas isn't ideal but I'm lucky to have a great property manager on board. Job hunting is physically and emotionally exhausting, but I was lucky to get work after 4 weeks.
Arriving somewhere new by yourself certainly kicks you out of your comfort zone and it's refreshing. You have to make an effort to get out there and meet people however you can; accept peoples' offers as they may not come along again; get involved in things you wouldn't have tried at home. Whether it's true or not, I feel that there are more opportunities for me here - for work and leisure. I am able to relax more here, many of the social issues I have grown up with are now far away and it's great.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you all. Suffice to say I'm over the moon to become a PR of Canada and I'm grateful for all the help and laughs I've got from this place over the years.
Now, bring on the weekend so I can celebrate properly.......
Today I received my PR visa in the mail and I could not be happier or more relieved that it is all over. I posted a thread in the immigration forum for the timeline-esque details, but I just wanted to share my news with everybody here & say a huge thank you to all who have helped me.
As everyone knows, shifting your life to another country is not exactly easy. Since applying I have seen the immigration legislation be overhauled, the rules have changed and for a long time I thought I would be rejected should they decide to apply the new rules retrospectively. I have watched the exchange rates fluctuate to the point of obsession & I now no longer check.
I threw caution to the wind at the end of last year and moved to Toronto alone on a 1 year Bunac visa. I rented out my home and gave up a great job that I loved, so it's safe to say I took a gamble. I got here with 2 suitcases, no job, friends or place to stay and little over $2000. I'm approaching 6 months here now and I love it. I could go on and on and bore you all with why I love it, but I won't.
It hasn't been easy, I felt properly lonely for the first time in my life sitting in a crappy room on New Years feeling like a right looser. I miss my Dad so much and somehow Skype is no replacement for a few beers together. The reality of flight prices means that a trip home is out of the question for now. Being a landlord from overseas isn't ideal but I'm lucky to have a great property manager on board. Job hunting is physically and emotionally exhausting, but I was lucky to get work after 4 weeks.
Arriving somewhere new by yourself certainly kicks you out of your comfort zone and it's refreshing. You have to make an effort to get out there and meet people however you can; accept peoples' offers as they may not come along again; get involved in things you wouldn't have tried at home. Whether it's true or not, I feel that there are more opportunities for me here - for work and leisure. I am able to relax more here, many of the social issues I have grown up with are now far away and it's great.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you all. Suffice to say I'm over the moon to become a PR of Canada and I'm grateful for all the help and laughs I've got from this place over the years.
Now, bring on the weekend so I can celebrate properly.......
May 20th 2009 | 11:53 am
#3
Banned
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,085
From: Calgary, AB
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Congrats 
May 20th 2009 | 12:01 pm
#5
Account Closed
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,319
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Congrats and well done.
Party time!
Party time!
May 20th 2009 | 1:40 pm
#6
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,332
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Congratulations
May 20th 2009 | 10:07 pm
#7
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 671
From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Well done and all the best to you
Tina
Tina
May 20th 2009 | 10:15 pm
#8
Vancouver...one day
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 44
From: Hull, UK
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Well done and congratulations! *eyes that PR jealously* 
May 21st 2009 | 7:25 am
#9
Citizenship Nov 10 2016!!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 6,661
From: Stewiacke Nova Scotia
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Congratulations on reaching the end, have a great weekend
May 21st 2009 | 7:30 am
#10
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,406
From: NI (back from Toronto)
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Congratulation glad to hear how happy you are
May 21st 2009 | 5:32 pm
#11
half a century
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 10,222
From: Sarf Lundun to East Van :)
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
well done and congrats x x x x
May 21st 2009 | 7:33 pm
#12
In limbo!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 329
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Fabulous post, well done on getting PR.
May 21st 2009 | 9:04 pm
#13
mclauchlan35
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 999
From: Was Prestwick Ayrshire, now Canmore AB.
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
Well done, with risk comes reward glad to see it is working out for you
May 22nd 2009 | 7:07 am
#14
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,457
Re: The prize for the happiest BE member goes to..
congratulations enjoy the celebrating
enjoy the celebrating
