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Forum: Canada
Mar 30th 2007, 5:42 am
Replies: 74
Views: 4,236
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: FACT or FICTION SURVEY-Angie's story

FACT or FICTION answers only...IN GENERAL HOW COMMON IS IT:
1) To pay $15,000+ in fees to sell/buy for an average priced home?
If you move 3 times you then sell only twice so >$20,000 fees is a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2007, 5:28 am
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Yippeeeeeeeeee!

Congrats! I landed in Niagara almost exactly a year ago. It was a nice sunny day and immigration officials were in good spirits. In fact going back there to celebrate first year after becoming PR in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 31st 2006, 7:27 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Please help.

Hi,

I was in similar situation last year and ordered CAIPS to see what was the hold up. I found out that they wanted police checks for my non-accompanying ex-wife. I took care of that and within...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 24th 2006, 5:34 am
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Work permit to PR options

Hi,

My personal experience is that I came to Canada on work permit at the end of 2003 and applied for PR Jan 2004. I got PR two years later (despite getting a letter in Feb 2005 stating that it...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 22nd 2006, 5:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 902
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Can i take medicals in Canada - Andrew, PMM, Jim or others?

Hi,

I did my medicals in Canada and the result was sent directly to London (where I originally applied). I was a bit worried as I didn't hear from London for a while and I called the DMP. They...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 9th 2006, 6:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Landing experience at YYZ

I also landed in Niagara and it took only 5-10 minutes and the officer was very pleasant. I was a little bit concerned that I got myself refused entry to the US eventhough I had valid visa. They said...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 9th 2006, 5:51 am
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: how does a PR without PR card enter Canada after a visit abroad?

I might have found another solution. I called the help centre (second time) and was given a fax number that can be used to expadite printing of PR by sending the airline ticket with other supporting...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 8th 2006, 8:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: how does a PR without PR card enter Canada after a visit abroad?

Thanks for the link. I already read that before I asked here. If I were outside Canada I could go to Canadian visa office but I live in Canada and just need to visit US (Minneapolis where there is no...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 8th 2006, 8:00 am
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

how does a PR without PR card enter Canada after a visit abroad?

After 5 weeks of landing, still no PR card and now it is time for me to travel. I had multiple entry visa but got cancelled on account of being PR. I need to go to a meeting in US soon, so would I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 1st 2006, 6:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Can I travel to Canada before I get my PR card back?

Can I ask if there is a phone number one can call to check on the status of the PR card? I am also in need of travel soon and waiting for the PR card to arrive.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 20th 2006, 6:59 am
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Am in BC over the Border into freedom. experience of border crossing

I feel your happiness. It is the coolest thing! I had to supress my delight while leaving the US immg place crossing over to Canada. It was well worth all the wait! Now waiting for the PR card, new...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 20th 2006, 6:16 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,675
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Confused! Going to canada on a work visa while my PR application is being process

I tend to disagree with Paul. I was in Canada on a temporary work permit (HRDSC exempt) and was asked to get a letter from my employer saying that they would change my status to permanent employer if...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2006, 5:54 am
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Question re: getting passport back from Consulate

Hi,

I got my PR few weeks ago and they left the work permit alone. They just need a new page on the passport to put the PR visa and when you land they crossed it. In any case, after you land you...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 11th 2006, 4:13 am
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: a few questions

Not all jobs need HRDSC approval. I came to Canada on temporary work permit on a job that is HRDSC exempt (academic). Once you get the offer it should take about 2weeks to receive the work permit.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 10th 2006, 6:58 am
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: e-Cas

The chances are that you will get a letter from CHC before anything changes in e-client. In my experience through this whole process, it only changed when I already knew which stage I am at (AOR,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 10th 2006, 6:51 am
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Work Permit Landing Experiences

Arrived in Canada 2 years ago. Similar to others, few minutes wait at the airport to get work permit papers.

The most frustrating thing was not able to get credit cards. A year later with proof of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 10th 2006, 6:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Landing experience - Niagara Falls

I was a permanent resident in the UK but left a year before I was allowed to apply for citizenship (job offer in canada was too good to miss) so I do not have british passport and therefore I need...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 10th 2006, 3:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Landing experience - Niagara Falls

Hi,

I asked the immigration officer that I did not want a refusal and I can get in to the US becuase I have B1/B2 visa. He said that there is no need and it will not affect anything - he said it...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 7th 2006, 6:20 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: pERMANENT RESIDENCE / SKILLED WORKER

I have been in Canada for just over 2 years now and I bought a house a year before I became a PR (you need at least 10% downpayment with most mortgage lenders). Because of my arranged employment I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 7th 2006, 5:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Question for Andrew re Expedited PR Reviews

I was on work permit when I applied for PR status and in less than a year from AOR, I was asked to provide evidence for arranged employment for speedy review (I think you get 10 points for arranged...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 3rd 2006, 5:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Landing experience - Niagara Falls

Just to share my experience of landing at Niagara Falls on Saturday. I decided to make more of a day out of the trip to the Falls (about 1.5 hrs from where I live) and went with few friends. After...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 28th 2006, 2:56 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: Finally my turn to say GOT IT!!!!

It was returned by registered mail (priority handling and registered delivery) which was also insured (for 50 GBP). I am sure you will get back yours soon.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 28th 2006, 1:56 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Finally my turn to say GOT IT!!!!

I still can't believe that the wait is finally over. This morning I received the visa from London (I live in Canada). It took only 15 days from sending my PP (by FedEx) to get it back with the visa...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 21st 2006, 6:06 am
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

Re: British and crossing the border back into canada

I had similar problem a couple fo weeks ago.

Please refer to the following page on US consulate. It has detailed
instructions
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/cbp/i94.html
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2006, 9:50 am
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By ExBritExAfrican

e-client works (sometimes)

After two years showing in process, e-client finally changed to decision made. Hopefully that means the visa has been stamped and the passport is on its way. Hopefully that gives some hope to those...
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