Kingston,Jamaica

[sheraig]

I was wondering about the same thing..the list girl gone.... LOL

I feel so excited when you guys talk about Canada...bwoy....wish i could describe the feeling to know you are so close to experiencing it all...

Jammy hold di torch likkle mek wi si...

[jamwifey26]

KC Mi no gone yet but it would be nice if one of the "new" people take it over when the time comes.

MAPLE: That was so sweet   Thanks girl

CANUCK: You not easy at all. You want too much out of a woman. BAM BAM and food will have to do...shovel snow and chop wood.

[Maple Syrup]

OK on to the business.

Boo - I felt the frustration building inside me as I read your post. I am POSITIVE we had the same IO.  She is rude, aggresive and has a beligerant tone.  I understand that your husband may have been unprepared for that line of questioning, it may be devastating at first but like everyone has said.... rally yourself and get to work. 

The only thing I can add to Chelley's (brilliant) advice is to engage your MP.  Let him/her know what has happened, they are there to assist you in matters such as these. For instance, when I realised the 30 days I was given was not enough to amass some of the info from the Jamaican RGD, I asked my MP to email that brute... I mean IO and ask for an extension.  I got another 60 days.  So don't waste any time. You should also apply for your CAIPS notes ASAP.  The IO should have updated the file with the notes she made from the interview, this may shed some light as to what 'specifically' her concerns are.

The great thing about this that you have the benefit of our collective experience.  Don't worry yourself about what was 'said' or 'implied'.  There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Some IO's think it's their 'job' to belittle, confuse or intimidate people hoping that they will mess up. Arm yourself with all the information you can so that you can reduce any possibility of doubt in her mind.  If I could do it, so can you!  Don't give up.   
If you need any additional help, send me a private message.  You are not alone this.

[CharlieD10]

Peeked in and saw Jammy's update, congrats  

NEXT!

[Angella]

hello Room JAMWIFEY my process took 8mths the stamp Read Oct 7 my dear just wanted to let you know.... so Hows the room today?
I survived  but there is no storm here  Thomas gone to Haiti

  Hope they can manage or hold up

[canuck0469]

Jammy, hubby will likely take you up on that.

[CharlieD10]

Angella - Tomas still south-east of Jamaica, don't take down the batten them yet.  Supposed to start feeling more effects come tomorrow and the centre of the storm supposed to pass through to Haiti around Friday morning.  Jamaica is under official Tropical Storm Watch.

As soon as I take my eye off the weather website, hubby updates me again.  Poor thing, he feels so bad to leave me alone to deal with it.  I told him I went through Gilbert, and was all by myself except for my cat during Ivan, plus there was Gustav and Dean after, so I am expert at this now. 

[Angella]

  LAwd me a fret  JAMMMMM me did have fe read back and notice your post CONGRATSSSSSSS!!!!!!!   and fix me wait time lololol  you must of felt how I felt a few weeks ago.   I tell you God is Good

Well I will hold tight, where I am its good, but still a FRET

LAWD storm PASS

[sheraig]

Hey guys

The processing time for skilled workers has gone to 40 mnths...

Please see the processing times for the family side......

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp

Wi rebuke them timelines ya in Jesus's name...

[CharlieD10]

CIC and Mr. Kenney not on the same page.  In a news release Mr.  Kenney say how they are trying to speed up family class, and same time CIC update their website with longer timelines.

Well.  Hubby and I didn't know anything when we started this process, and now we know so much more thanks to this forum, all I can say is that is a good thing, otherwise I would be going mad thinking how we are going to be 1773 miles (Toronto to Kingston) apart for 15 months after we get that application off (not counting the month and nearly half it is taking CPC-M nowadays).

Thank God mi married him for life, otherwise mi jus kiss mi teeth and go bout mi business when mi read that link, sheraig. 

And 40 months fi Skilled Worker???  Nuh dem same one sey inna di press release bout how Canada need Skilled Workers fi keep the recovery of di economy pon stream?  How in God's name do you take 40 months to process an application from a potential taxpayer, who will work and contribute to your society??

[sheraig]

CharlieD: its just a bigg mess..when I applied my AOR says they will try to process my application in 18-24mnths. Now month after month the timeline keep extending. This month makes it exactly three yrs...March will take me to the 40 mnths so...all i can do is wait and see what's really in store for me in the coming months...

I think most of you guys application will be processed before the 15mnths.
Hoping and praying...not cool for married people to be separated that long!

Boo: girl I hope u recouping...my mind's on you....link Chelley....
Still here praying for you!

[canuck0469]

Hi gang, This isn't an imm issue but going to ask anyway. I know many of you have travelled to the Bahamas and thinking of going there at xmas. Thinking of taking the Mrs for a little trip. Went to Curacaos for our honeymoon last year so want to try something a little different. So where is a nice place to go with ocean view and close to good food. Prefer non-inclusive as we like to try different palces. any suggestions

[jamwifey26]

Angella the list is for TOTAL processing time from when you mail your app off. SO from Jan to October would be 9 months. And thank you.

Anyone know if KG closing tomorrow? I want to drop the PP off but not sure if they are closing due to the weather. I hear the US embassy is closing till monday but not sure why.

[nae-nae]

I was out all day and finally got a chance to peek in what did I see.....another UPDATE?

woop wopp JAMMY!!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!  

I'm sooooooo excited right now!!!  That's awesome news!!!

soanxious...where are you?  you have to be next for sure!!

[kc416]

Sheraig - dont they do the 30% 50% 80% time lines anymore... its just one number now... all 15th months?? damn!!

Canuck.... good job you dont like all inclusive cuz 99% of places in bahamas is NOT all inclusive... and food is pretty expensive because they import everything darn thing - not too much stuff is local there.... so you pay the "import" price as well. But it is nice!

I would suggest going to www.tripadvisor.com and typing in Bahamas and pulling up all the information about hotels as well as resturants etc... you can even go on the forums and see what people recommend and you can make a full itinery from home before you get there including all sorts of activities...

 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147414-Bahamas-Hotels.html#T_CAT_HOTEL_MOTEL  that is the direct link to hotels ranked from #1 down... .always take what the reviews say with a grain of salt cuz you dunn know already people love to whine!

I have heard the best bang for your buck is Orange Hill Beach Inn.... but just looking on line they seem to have a lot of bad feedback from the reviewers.... people can be sooo stush! I like the kinda "dive hotel" places personally...  but if you got the cash and want to make it really really romantic and isolated then I would probably suggest something different like the Sheraton Nassau but if you want something more close to things then maybe the Marley Resorta nd Spa would be nice... its really close to the airport but quite expensive...