JIM0511
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« on: August 20, 2010, 09:45:32 am » |
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Anybody get health insurance for their visiting spouse while in Canada so the Immigration knows you won't try to use Canadian health care while you are visiting?
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tigerpika
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2010, 09:48:42 am » |
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I am planning on getting travel insurance, which is fairly cheap and covers emergencies/catastrophes.
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JIM0511
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2010, 09:59:52 am » |
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Where are you purchasing it from?
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AllisonVSC
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Ratings: +58
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo - Conjugal Partner
App. Filed.......: 11-08-2009
Interview........: waived
VISA ISSUED...: 04-11-2009
LANDED..........: 04-11-2009
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2010, 10:15:16 am » |
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I used Blue Cross Blue Shield of Canada. Six months of "travel" insurance costs about $700. It doesn't cover pre-existing conditions, regular doctor visits, etc just emergencies due to accident or illness.
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JIM0511
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2010, 10:39:36 am » |
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I just got a quote from INSUBUY, formally BuyAmericanInsurance, and for 3 months with 250 deductible and 100,000 was 116 USF
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JIM0511
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2010, 10:49:58 am » |
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That seems cheap, I am hesitant from buying from them...They say that all their calls are being taken in the US not abroad. Makes me wonder... Anyone else have any other insurance companies they used?  |
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kelKel
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Posts: 1300
Ratings: +61
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 06-10-2010
AOR Received.: 17-11-2010
File Transfer...: 04-11-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 03-03-2011
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2010, 11:04:02 am » |
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Hey Jim, After my boyfriends work permit expired we purchased visitor coverage until April 30/2011. We used Co-operaters. It covered Health/Hospital (pretty much everything) up to 50,000 no deductible and it cost $730.00 |
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Dayanara
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Posts: 187
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 13-07-2010
AOR Received.: 07-09-2010
File Transfer...: 16-08-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Passport Req..: 30-09-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 07-10-2010
LANDED..........: 07-10-2010
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2010, 11:11:51 am » |
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We went to https://www.kanetix.ca/ and found one through TIC for 3 months $0 deductible and $10,000 for $165. (he is coming up Sept 25 to wait for his PR approval) We only did 3 months because you have to be in Canada the entire time, moment you leave it voids the coverage and for Xmas we are flying to Chicago to see his family. So we will purchase the additional coverage we will need when we get back. |
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Married: 4/17/2010
Fees Paid: 5/13/2010
FBI Rec'd: 7/9/2010 (7weeks 4days)
"Visit" until PPR: 9/25/2010
PR Card Rec'd: 11/10/2010
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JIM0511
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2010, 11:16:16 am » |
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Thanks! I wonder why the one I was quoted was so cheap for 3 months http://www.insubuy.com/This is the website and it's the Atlas plan |
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JIM0511
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 27-08-10 - application received by Mississauga 09-7-10
AOR Received.: Nov 8 2010
File Transfer...: Oct 4, 2010 Buffalo
Med's Done....: 20-08-10 with whole application
Interview........: Waived 11-15-10
Passport Req..: 02-21-2011
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2010, 11:21:49 am » |
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We went to https://www.kanetix.ca/ and found one through TIC for 3 months $0 deductible and $10,000 for $165. (he is coming up Sept 25 to wait for his PR approval) We only did 3 months because you have to be in Canada the entire time, moment you leave it voids the coverage and for Xmas we are flying to Chicago to see his family. So we will purchase the additional coverage we will need when we get back. Good point thanks!! I was going to purchase it today, thank goodness you warned me about it voiding when you leave the country. I have to take my husband back to the US, and then try to come back. I will set it up for that day |
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OnTheMove
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Posts: 58
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: NYC
App. Filed.......: April 6, 2010
AOR Received.: June 7, 2010
File Transfer...: July 20, 2010
Med's Done....: March 18, 2010
Passport Req..: received Sept 13th
VISA ISSUED...: Sept 28
LANDED..........: Oct 31
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2010, 11:30:46 am » |
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I am assuming that the insurace is needed for the people who are "waiting it out" in Canada. Once we get our PR visa we can utilize gvmnt healthcare. Is that correct?
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Meds done March 18, 2010; filed at Missassauga April 6, 2010; Sponsorship approval May 10, 2010;
Buffalo started processing June 7, 2010; email on July 20 --transfer to NYC office
PPR received Sept 13th dated Sept 9th
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kelKel
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Posts: 1300
Ratings: +61
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 06-10-2010
AOR Received.: 17-11-2010
File Transfer...: 04-11-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 03-03-2011
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2010, 11:33:13 am » |
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Yes for people "visiting" thier partners while the applications are being processed.
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MD2B
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2010, 11:54:20 am » |
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Just as a note: For anyone who is a spouse of a full time student in Ontario. There is an OHIP equivalent called UHIP which you can purchase for your spouse or common law partner, which costs roughly $100 per month. It gives full access to health care, without fee, and gives you a card that you can present at designated healthcare providers, identified by your university. I just found this out a few days ago and Im wishing I had signed up my spouse earlier instead of paying the same fee for emergency insurance, which doesnt cover basic health care costs. Hope this is helpful to someone. Best!  |
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Met May 2008
Married February 2010
App (inland) submitted Mar 2010
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Information Received Oct 2010
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OnTheMove
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Posts: 58
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: NYC
App. Filed.......: April 6, 2010
AOR Received.: June 7, 2010
File Transfer...: July 20, 2010
Med's Done....: March 18, 2010
Passport Req..: received Sept 13th
VISA ISSUED...: Sept 28
LANDED..........: Oct 31
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2010, 11:02:57 am » |
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Yes for people "visiting" thier partners while the applications are being processed.
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Meds done March 18, 2010; filed at Missassauga April 6, 2010; Sponsorship approval May 10, 2010;
Buffalo started processing June 7, 2010; email on July 20 --transfer to NYC office
PPR received Sept 13th dated Sept 9th
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sbwv09
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Posts: 867
Ratings: +42
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/NYC
App. Filed.......: May 17, 10
File Transfer...: June 22, 10/August 31, 10 (to NYC)
Med's Done....: April 6, 10
Passport Req..: September 13, 10
VISA ISSUED...: 9/28, Received 10/21
LANDED..........: 10/22/10
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« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2010, 11:53:47 am » |
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So all of these are just for emergency situations, right? That's all I was able to find.. but if any of these cover regular doctor stuff, let me know |
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App sent-5/17/10
Sponsorship approved-6/22/10
Sent to NYC office-8/31/10
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