MrYak

My approval letter came in an email, never got anything thru the post from the Embassy.

Timescale - Who knows how these places work, I think mine took 13 weeks!

tattoo99

How you finding it over there ?

russjp

Thanks mate, think the frustration of waiting around is starting to kick in

russjp

Well its now official, i`ve got my work permit approval so its all systems go

tattoo99

Great to hear ....still got a couple of things
To send then should have the green light

russjp

Shouldn't be too long hopefully mate

kb33

Best of luck , At least you will have the bulk of winter behind you , Can still get nasty through till early April though .

russjp

Yeah thanks bud, will be sat in a classroom for the first couple of weeks so might miss it completely, not too bothered really as we`ve gotta deal with it at some point

lozhickmore

Hi Guys, was just doing some research on Loblaw and found this forum. I am heading over to Regina on the 19th March to start work with Loblaw, is anyone else leaving on this date??

tattoo99

No but shouldn't be too far behind you

lozhickmore

I think there are 12 brits going over in 2 groups. have you had any news on your work permit??

tattoo99

still waiting sent last few docs last monday ..so shouldn't be too long now

lozhickmore

I was shocked how quick mine was mate, sent it on the 18th December and had my visa on the 3rd of Jan so doubt you will be waiting long

tattoo99

Hopefully it will be end of feb gives my passport
Time to come back :-)

russjp

Yes mate, my family and I are travelling on the 19th march too one of my friends is travelling with us too and another of my friends is in the second group going out 8 April lol