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Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 9:32 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

LOL I totally agree!! I think that is why I wanted him to go back to school here so badly - so he could meet girls here his own age (and make friends easier). The funny thing is that his 15 1/2...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 9:19 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

Yes I know what you are saying but I think it also goes to prove just how immature he actually is. If he was truly 'in love' with this girl back home, he would still be miserable and wanting to go...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 8:41 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

LOL YES!!! And there is the outdoor winter dirtbiking event that goes on in Leduc. He will NOT participate of course, but wants to go see it :)
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 8:40 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

You really are not getting the point are you? LOL The son WANTED to move here - we discussed it with them SEVERAL times over the course of our relationship. He was perfectly fine and excited about...
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 12:55 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

The problem is that he did not want to continue school in the UK and up until a week before they moved here was super excited about coming here. His dad and I have waited 2 1/2 years to be together....
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 12:35 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

Kamploops is beautiful and fairly warm. So is Kelowna and anywhere in the Okanogan :) I am sure you will find something suitable. I love BC and would love to retire there.
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2011, 12:33 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

LMAO I just read that to my husband and he grinned from ear to ear! :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 3:46 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

LOL Thanks :) The only reason he has had an easier time is because he is already in the country and has his Social Insurance Number and Permanent Residency. We tried submitting resumes for him from...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 2:52 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

I agree about the teenagers 'thinking it is love'. I admit, sometimes it lasts...but not often at all!

Good luck to your hubby! We obviously had a very different route. I sponsored my husband and...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 2:39 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

I hope so...as much as I hate to say that as she is really is a nice young lady. Just frustrating she waits until a week before they move to tell him she loves him! lol Damn teenagers :)

Where...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 2:32 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

Oh yes! I was born and raised here in Alberta and STILL hate the snow! lol

I am sure he will love it here once he gets a chance to meet people his own age and see there is alot to do :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 2:30 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

Thanks so much :) You are so right on them being testing! I have a 19-yr old son (he lives on his own) AND a 17-yr old daughter (yes..that is right...my stepson AND my daughter are the same age!! She...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 2:23 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

LOL Thanks! The boys... my HUBBY included!! Are super excited to go. I have gone for years (my ex-husband and I would take our son when he was younger) and enjoyed it - more the expressions on their...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 1:36 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

My husband spoke to his son (bare in mind I am Canadian - I did not move here - they did) and he has promised to give it a fair shot. He agrees that he has been a bit hasty and not thinking clearly...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2011, 12:51 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,695
Posted By lightnfoot

British 17-yr old stepson not happy in Canada

Hi everyone. I am hoping someone out there can help me or give me some idea what else we can do. My husband and stepsons (17 and 15) just got their Permanent Canadian Citizenships and arrived here...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2010, 11:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: UK Hubby and stepsons due to arrive Jan 22/11! What will they be asked at the air

Thanks Tim :) I will be there to help him and pack and will make sure he knows.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2010, 10:42 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: UK Hubby and stepsons due to arrive Jan 22/11! What will they be asked at the air

Hi there! Thanks so much. I figured as much - as did he. He is a bit thrown off on the listing everything he is bringing. LOL Poor man. Does he list EVERY LITTLE ITEM (including - toothbrush,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2010, 7:15 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By lightnfoot

UK Hubby and stepsons due to arrive Jan 22/11! What will they be asked at the airport

Hi everyone! Great news! My husband and stepsons got their passports back today with their Canadian Permanent Residence Visa inside :) They have booked their flight and will be in Calgary to move to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 8th 2010, 12:49 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

Thanks guys. Not to worry. Once he is here he will only be going back to visit his daughters and mother and I WILL BE GOING with him :) No more airport goodbyes! LOL (FINGERS CROSSED THAT IS) ;)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2010, 7:19 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

We are lucky in that my sisters' sons are roughly the same age as his and they have met in person and became great friends on Facebook and will be going to the same school. So much adjusting for the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2010, 7:10 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

LOL No pets coming over (are you kidding?? Super expensive to bring them lol plus his cat is staying with his eldest daughter). He is a widow of so no consent letter needed - just her death...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2010, 6:56 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

LOL That is wonderful to know. I would hope I have an address here for him to use :) I have been at the same place for the last 3 years and he better know it by now as he has been here enough times...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2010, 4:28 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

LOL OKAY So NO more paperwork to fill out?? What is the Permanent Residence Application form on the CIC Website then? That is not relevant for him?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2010, 4:16 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,216
Posted By lightnfoot

Re: Process once UK hubby gets Permanent Residence Papers

Thanks so much! He plans to be here well before the 12 months of his medicals being takens so that should be good :)

I truly appreciate all the help. It is such stressful and tedious process and...
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