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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 22nd 2011, 5:26 pm

Replies: 14

ecas update to descision made

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Posted By Alanandson

Re: ecas update to descision made

It seems you're already at ease :thumbup: , but just to add, we sent our passports off on jan 25th from Canada and I started checking the update page on the CIC website every few days. Last Wednesday...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 22nd 2011, 5:15 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

just thought i'd follow up -

We flagpolled at Roosville BC on Saturday, took around a hour in the office, got asked a few questions and that was that.

After 4 years they could of at least had...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 18th 2011, 1:54 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Thanks Mandy, that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure :thumbup:

cheers for the info, pretty straight forward then..

Thanks Coffeepot! - I can't believe how level-headed you're being...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 18th 2011, 1:56 am

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Well, we got our passports back today - completely over the moon :thumbup:

A quick question to those though, who are living in Canada on a TWP and recieved PR while here (mountainxtc?);

When...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 7th 2011, 4:02 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Congrats! :thumbup:

Curious: When did you post them off? Did you find it took around the '30 working days' mark (6 weeks)?

cheers,
Alan

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 26th 2011, 3:21 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Result! - great news :thumbup:

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 26th 2011, 3:09 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

all the best!

we sent our passports last week too, except from Canada to London.. according to FedEx they arrived on the 24th, so hopefully get them back soon.. :fingerscrossed:

Work permit...

Forum: Canada

Jan 20th 2011, 2:07 pm

Replies: 19

Preparing to land ...

Views: 2,000

Posted By Alanandson

Re: Preparing to land ...

Good luck with landing!

Does anyone know if the process is different if you are already living in Canada (on a TWP)?
For example, when we were asked to submit our full application, in the box...

Forum: Canada

Jan 20th 2011, 1:57 pm

Replies: 38

British Passport Renewal in Canada

Views: 22,841

Posted By Alanandson

Re: British Passport Renewal in Canada

Photo Notes here (http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/what-passport/renewing-passport/steps-to-renew#photos) for oveseas applications.

it says ".. although for...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 18th 2011, 6:17 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

sounds good. Off in the post they go.. :thumbup:

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 18th 2011, 2:05 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Good Morning!

I have a quick question for those who have recieved PPR in the post.. Did they give you a label to use to mail in your application? I got my request via email and it still says 'use...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 15th 2011, 9:59 pm

Replies: 29

Process for work permit in UK or once in Canada

Views: 1,521

Posted By Alanandson

Re: Process for work permit in UK or once in Canada

Hey,

I gained my TWP at the airport. I would recommend it as it took around 20 minutes and I was done. Quick and easy assuming you have the correct documents to hand.

All the best in your...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 14th 2011, 9:37 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Thanks - Yes, saved us some time and few pennies, I was just about to send off my work permit application too.. but may be able to leave that now..

thanks! - good to finally get to this...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 14th 2011, 2:41 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

I sent a case-specific email off last week asking about our PR application as our TWPs expire in April and today I received an email back with PDF detailing the process of sending our passports in!...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 8th 2011, 8:09 pm

Replies: 9

WORK PERMIT HAS EXPIRED ADVICE NEEDED

Views: 1,902

Posted By Alanandson

Re: WORK PERMIT HAS EXPIRED ADVICE NEEDED

My understanding is that you have implied status until either;

- A decision has been made on your current work permit application
or
- You leave Canada

I am in the same position as you, I'm...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 7th 2011, 12:05 pm

Replies: 44

OMG PPR received!

Views: 3,697

Posted By Alanandson

Re: OMG PPR received!

Congrats to all who have recently had great news :thumbup:

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 5th 2011, 10:51 pm

Replies: 6

How long to wait for PPR after personal items returned?

Views: 920

Posted By Alanandson

Re: How long to wait for PPR after personal items returned?

When we recieved our med requests in October, the envolope also included our birth and marriage certs, which was great news!

Just waiting on PPR now.. :thumbup:

Forum: Canada

Nov 25th 2010, 2:59 pm

Replies: 108

Calgary - what's it like to live there?

Views: 33,583

Posted By Alanandson

Re: Calgary - what's it like to live there?

I guess the inverse applies in summer, as you would feel 'cooler' at 25 degrees in Calgary than you would in say, Toronto.

I prefer the 'dry' climate but my skin, does not.

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Nov 5th 2010, 2:44 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

Apart from Ottawa pilot, they are still expediting applications that were and still are being processed in London, for those who are in Canada and working, they are trying to get those completed...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 29th 2010, 6:54 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

I have had a response some of the time, other times, had nothing..

For our medicals, we were told to bring along 4 passport-sized photos. during the appointment, the doctor handed us back 2, and...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 29th 2010, 1:12 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

That's excellent news! :thumbsup: Such a good feeling i'd imagine...

where are you headed?

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 28th 2010, 1:36 pm

Replies: 4

Passport renewal during PR process

Views: 644

Posted By Alanandson

Re: Passport renewal during PR process

That's what I planned to do.. then I also wondered if I should send a new copy of the page from the Application that asks you your passport number and expiry date, but I guess I don't need to do that...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 28th 2010, 3:46 am

Replies: 4

Passport renewal during PR process

Views: 644

Posted By Alanandson

Passport renewal during PR process

Evening all..

We have submitted our full application and have just completed our medicals. At the same time, I renewed my passport (Principal applicant) as my old was coming up for renewal in 1...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 23rd 2010, 11:32 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

just a quick question on the RPRF;

there's no form, correct? You just send a draft for the total amount along with , maybe a cover letter with your case number etc? I know the amount (2 x $490 for...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Oct 14th 2010, 10:54 pm

Replies: 1,532

2007 queue - where are we up to?

Views: 173,168

Posted By Alanandson

Re: 2007 queue - where are we up to?

FYI, going by the date on the letter I recieved with my med requests, it took two weeks to get to me here in Canada, from London.. so they may be on there way. I know you're an Ottawa applicant.. but...

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