nige1521

Hi all,

See Calgary have had a 10.25% pay rise, any news on EPS yet guys?

Nige

tim010

I think I have answered my question as I called the AINP office today and spoke to someone there to confirm what paperwork they need in relation to prove a common law relationship.

They basically said to submit all the copies of evidence in relation to the common law partnership. I had already prepared this so will simply add it to the application. The lady said that after they receive the forms if they need further evidence or have any queries they will make contact with me anyway.

Thanks to myself!

Tim

StuArc

Tim - Me and Kelly just live together.

What paperwork would i/we need then?

tim010

PM sent with what I provided.

Tim

StuArc

cheers mate. And see my reply

rae

still negotiating on 6.1% with back pay to sometime in 2008, which will be nice if we get it. they got more in calgary to try and make them feel better about not being in EPS.

Elementary

Evening all (not in a Dixon-esque way)

I'm new to the site and I've just started working my way through the forum after it was recommended by Stewie. So far it's been an extremely useful tool - just about every question I've been mulling over seems to be answered on here somewhere and there's a lot to take in. But I've also managed to scare myself silly by reading all about the process I'll be facing in a few weeks. I thought I was pretty well prepared (I've had to postpone my visit twice due to a shoulder op from an RTC at work so it's been a long time coming) and of an adequate level of education & fitness etc to give the selection week a good crack.

But now I'm panicking. I've already signed up to PolicePrep and am scoring well enough on the APCAT and ACT sample exams (which I now realise are still easier than the actual exams I'll be facing on 21st November. Still, forewarned is forearmed!) I'm also busy thinking of examples in readiness for the BDI but I suspect I've fallen into the trap of considering the PARE rather easier than the reality, based - up until now - on the EPS video. I play rugby weekly (when the bosses will allow me time off) and make use of the weights at work. But my 8 minute mile (I normally run a 3 mile circuit) is now looking pretty woeful. Time to hit the flights of stairs big time methinks.

Aside from the dread I'm now experiencing one area I could do with some confirmation on is a written exam that takes place between the ACT and APCAT. I read somewhere that this is a 400-word autobiography (which, I take as 400 words on your life history), but I've also seen that it could be an essay on a totally random subject. Can any recent applicants confirm what they had to write about? And tell me that the whole process is a stroll in the park and nothing to worry about? (okay - the last request is pushing things a bit far!)

Thanks in anticipation
Andy
Notts

Ashleyg

The autobiography is done once you have written both exams and are awaiting the results (I havent heard of an essay but thats not to say it doesnt exist).

Its a simple thing with a few rules to follow (double spaced lines etc) - the amount of people that had to keep redoing it tho because they didnt double space was amazing!

And yes, the whole process is a walk in the park - a long, stressfull and hard walk!

arabian77

Hi I'm Les,

I have applied to join the EPS. I was out there in July with Stu, doing all the testing, I got the email on the 26th offering me employment pennding the immigration. Just going through the paperwork now, if anyone can offer any advice or highlight any pit falls when filling in the paperwork I would appreciate it.

Hopefully I'll be out there with my partner, Sara, sometime next year. Look forward to hearing from anyone who is using this site.

Les.

arabian77

Andy,

re the 400 words, I don't think I did 400, from what I remember you get a set amount of paper, I think its four sheets and due to the fact that you double space your writing you end up filling it pretty quickly so I wouldn't worry about that too much. Just take everything else one step at a time and good luck.

rae

its been a while so not much help on the paperwork, but generally do not use anything other than a courier (UPS) to send your doc's through to canada house, the number of people who used royal mail and were screwed is ridiculous, and no it does not matter that its registered. use a courier, track the envelope and its delivery is assured and traceable.

tim010

Reference the last I sent off my AINP paperwork on Wednesday afternoon via DHL and it arrived at the EPS Recruiting Office on Friday afternoon. Fully trackable throughout the journey and it cost me a very reasonable £24.95.

Tim

Elementary

Les, Ashley

Many thanks for clarifying the essay situation - it sounds like it might be one element of the selection process I need not stress too much about!

Andy

rae

very wise, the initial reference though was for the UK visa app's to canada house london, just in case there is any confusion.

StuArc

Cheers all. i'll use UPS in the future as R.M don't seem to be the most reliable at the moment.