LiffyB

Has anybody been down this route? and if so how long did it take you to be approved. We lived in NS for 3 years and are now looking to return, I already have a Social Insurance No for Canada when I worked there previously will this be of some assistance?

Liff

Poppy2

I think I am right in saying that a Wiki article was either being done or has been done on this very subject - try searching in BE wiki or just search the threads, there has been lots about this I beleive. Sorry I can offer more info, I havent used this route, but there are members here who have I know.

High numbers

Hi I have not used this route but ontheboathas and if you do a search for his posts you will find a lot of inforamtion from them.

Also there is a Wiki article that covers this subject just follow this link http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...ntified_Stream

Good luck

Ontheboatout

Yes, we came this way - send me a private message and I'll give you some contacts etc. It's a great way to come here.

High numbers

Sorry that should have read ontheboatout! I note that he has already replied above so PM him and I am sure he will help plus read the Wiki.

LiffyB

Thanks for that ! I've PM'd you - and look forward to hearing froom you! Any assistance would be appreciated!

Regards
Liff

PamNS

Hi, we obtained PR through the community stream, our paperwork was submitted last June and went to London to get visas in November, so about 5/6 months. Now living in the Annapolis Valley and loving it! Pam NS

LiffyB

Holy Smoke! that's quick! We were thinking that it would take at least a year on this scheme. 'Ontheboat' has been very helpful with some good advice for us. Last time we lived in NS all the paperwork was done by OH's company - now we have to do it all by ourselves! I must say this website is extremely helpful - we've been able to get the answers to nearly all of our questions by just trawling through the streams.

How are you finding 'The Valley'? I remember it being glorious in The Fall - particualrly all the fields of pumpkins growing! We shall be returning to the Bedford area hopefully to be amongst old friends and return to sailing on the Basin.

I appreciate everyones advice - and I shall pass on mine and any contacts that I have that people may need!

Liff

PamNS

Hi Libby, the valley is stormy this week and the log pile is getting smaller! But it is still lovely even at this time of the year. We are near to Middleton in a very rural setting.
We dealt directly with the Annapolis regional development agency at Cornwallis for the paperwork and did not use any middlemen, they were very helpful and positive. Other friends who have used the same route seem to have had similar experiences. We did go to the UK immigration expo at Sandhurst last march and met F.... W....,(who is head of department for the NP/program at provincial level, based in Halifax). I think it may have helped for them to put the "face" to the file. I don't know if they will be going this year. . Good luck, Pam.

PamNS

Oops, just noticed it is LiffyB not LIbby, sorry.
Pam

LiffyB

Thanks Pam! I'll try emailing her. Most people seem to be preety positive about this form of entry so far. I have a question that you or others may be able to answer - how long from getting your PR do you have to activate it? Got a sister moving to New Zealand and they have a year to activate theirs from getting the OK, is this the case with NS?

PamNS

Hi - 12 months from the date of your Medical exam.
Pam.

Rete

For the records guys, rather than post the email addresses and names of others on the forum, it is better to send that information through PM. A poster who wants to share this information can suggest that you contact them for the info.

Rubie

Hi Ontheboatout.

we have also just started looking at all the possible ways to move to Canada and would be very interested in any info you have on the Community Stream. I've got loads of questions but as a newbie to the site I'm not able to PM you - is there any way round this?

Thanks in advance

High numbers

Either post some more or try and email him via this site.