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  1. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Got it! :D Office: Vegreville, AB App. Submitted: Sept. 30, 2010 App. Received: Oct 01, 2010 Started Processing: Nov. 18, 2010 AIP Approval: July 22, 2011 Decision Made: July 22, 2011 Landing Office: Halifax, NS Landing Date: Aug 17, 2011 PR Card: issued Oct 16, 2011 PR Card received: in mail...
  2. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Congratulations Love Young! This is amazing feeling to get back to work and for me it felt even better than landing ;) And you got the job so fast, it's amazing. Wish you lot's of luck and hope you'll enjoy the job! Take care, O.
  3. Latvian

    Spousal sponsorship

    I am with you Magpie, feel for you! Being almost thru with CIC (just waiting for PR card to arrive, which apparently will take longer than promised 6 weeks) I still remember all the wait and frustration I went through. My impression of CIC has always been as un-accountable organization, which...
  4. Latvian

    Spousal sponsorship

    Ironboy, I didn't put names & dates of birth on the pictures either, just relation to sponsor and month when photo was taken. We've been sending pics covering over 4 year period and it's hard to remember exact date when one was tken unless it's printed on the photograph. Don't worry, it...
  5. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Pepe 261! Medicals are valid for one year and if expired CIC requests to redo those. That happened to my colleague, they've sent him a letter one week after his meds got expired.
  6. Latvian

    Things To Know Before You Go To Canada...really?

    Just had not so nice experience with BMO... I've been in Canada for over two years now on work permit and already have VISA with RBC & Master Card with do-not-remember-who-with. I applied for BMO Master Card being their customer for over a year so they've requested a collateral deposit as I do...
  7. Latvian

    Things To Know Before You Go To Canada...really?

    not all of it but a lot of stuff is true ;) some is really funny... thanks for the post!
  8. Latvian

    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    As to medicals you better wait until they request to re-do them. I had the same thing and asked CIC what to do so they've advised me not to rush and wait. That's from my experience...
  9. Latvian

    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Here is my timeline, looks NICE, isn't it? ;) We received your application for permanent residence on September 30, 2010. We started processing your application on November 18, 2010. A decision has been made and you will be contacted. Medical results have been received. We sent you...
  10. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    This is how my ecas looks right now ;D NICE! We received your application for permanent residence on September 30, 2010. We started processing your application on November 18, 2010. A decision has been made and you will be contacted. Medical results have been received. We sent...
  11. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi all! I've landed yesterday afternoon in Halifax and now can call myself Permanent Resident! The process took approximately one hour and a half as first we had to wait for about 40 mins while they processed payments and then everybody (appr 40 people) were invited into a conference room...
  12. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi all! Just short update - I've been wondering either my sponsor has to go with me at the landing appointment at local CIC so I called them today to be on the safe side. They told me sponsor does not have to be there as it's not a requirement. Just wanted to let you all know, and I'm in...
  13. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi all! Question - my landing appointment is set for next Wednesday and it does not say anywhere in the letter that sponsor have to be there, too. Is that the case or we both have to be there at time of landing? Thanks to share your thoughts.
  14. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    True Russian ;), I do not think they will process your application longer just because they gave her OWP for 2 years, unless they're going to request more info or something has expired. It would be better if she would have a job at the time you're going to travel and employer's letter with her...
  15. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Congratulations fleurette!!! It's a really good feeling to know that immigration saga is over ;D it gives you freedom! Feels like being out of detention ;)
  16. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi True Russian, I did travel being on WP, but is was not OWP, just regular WP and I did not have any issues re-entering. Latvia however is visa exempt country so may be that's the reason why I didn't have any issues, but still... What's the expiry date on your wife's OWP?
  17. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Congrats fleurette!!! Have a great weekend all!
  18. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi Tuggie, I was able to get ahold of them on Thu & Fri afternoon, just keep calling and eventually you'll get to the queu. Good luck!
  19. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Hi All! Just wanted to let you know that I've received 2 letters from CIC Vegreville last night dated Jul 22 confirming that both stages of my PR application have been approved. The one I got last week reg landing appointment came from local Halifax CIC office so apparently Vegreville advised...
  20. Latvian

    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

    Congrats LY!!! ;D Now you're 100% permanent resident! Enjoy the long weekend!