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[Sweden]

Much as I want my mom to come over on a super visa... problem is it requires that I have to fit in a specific income bracket. I was able to sponsor my hubby because there is no salary requirement. I really need to work soon and be able to establish here in Toronto. Daycare is too expensive and I can't apply for government subsidy for it because of my sponsorship. Hope tough times would be over soon. Everything is in a halt because of the waiting. I was hoping it would not take this long... but it did. So frustrating.

I don't know what you mean by government subsidy but Children Benefits and EI are not welfare, so you can apply for these even if you're sponsoring your husband.
Hope you hear from Manilla soon!
Sweden

 

[KJG]

Congrats on those who have received their visas!

We're off to Vancouver for the landing...can't wait and really hope my son (15 months) can handle the flight. We have bulkhead seats for all flights, so hopefully that makes it easier!

Soon another chapter of my life will come to an end...life in Asia....wow...but....Canada here I come...an exciting time to be sure...for all of us on this forum...as we all have something in common...

I'll post back with details of landing in Vancouver...

FS

awesome news FS....have a smooth landing!!!

 

[quebeq1]

COPR IN MAIL TODAY!

CONGZ

 

[fireluck]

I don't know what you mean by government subsidy but Children Benefits and EI are not welfare, so you can apply for these even if you're sponsoring your husband.
Hope you hear from Manilla soon!
Sweden

Hi Sweden... yes I get both ... subsidy is to get free or low charges for daycare. Yes, I really hope we hear something soon.

 

[fireluck]

I contacted my MP when I found out my file was never transferred and they helped a lot. Yes, contact them if you are having no luck with getting info from CIC

Thanks. I will definitely find a way in the next week or so. Hopefully something comes up before then.

 

[Creampop]

Congrats to you all!! life since landing has been busy for me!! Received my PR card today in the mail, it's pretty cool and I am so ready for a trip across the border since Baltimore is heading to the superbowl there should be lots of partys at home next weekend! I wish all of you the best!

 

[Sweden]

Congrats to you all!! life since landing has been busy for me!! Received my PR card today in the mail, it's pretty cool and I am so ready for a trip across the border since Baltimore is heading to the superbowl there should be lots of partys at home next weekend! I wish all of you the best!

yeah! congrats on getting the PR card - hoping mine comes tomorrow then, since I landed the day after you! not that I intend to go anywhere for now, but would be nice to have it!
All the best to you as well!
Sweden

 

[Sweden]

Update - got my PR card today! all bright new and shiny... wishing everybody who is waiting the same luck!
Sweden

 

[Creampop]

Congrats!! the security features are pretty cool eh? ur picture in the blank windows and the scrolling flag looking thing with name and birthdate.... and how about that "number" the one we will never forget from typing into e-cas LOL smack dab in the middle... oh the haunting memories HAHA!

 

[Sweden]

Congrats!! the security features are pretty cool eh? ur picture in the blank windows and the scrolling flag looking thing with name and birthdate.... and how about that "number" the one we will never forget from typing into e-cas LOL smack dab in the middle... oh the haunting memories HAHA!

It is really cool indeed! it looks nice, worth waiting more than 2 months for it! ( not that I actually needed it for really anything as I'm in Canada, but still it's nice to have the physical proof of it!) - and I'm glad that the picture is actually a black and white one, because when I took the picture they came out really yellowish for some reason, and I was not looking forward to having that for 5 years in my card!

 

[mobeyk]

Congrats to all who got their visas and landed. Good luck and a speedier process for those who are waiting. Looking back, it was frustrating at times but it was super fast for us.Thanks for all who encouraged, helped and congratulated us on our Journey here.

 

[blessedelaine]

Congrats to all who got their visas and landed. Good luck and a speedier process for those who are waiting. Looking back, it was frustrating at times but it was super fast for us.Thanks for all who encouraged, helped and congratulated us on our Journey here.

yours is really fast.. 6 months till u landed.. congrats!!

 

[Fencesitter]

Landing went extremely smooth! Immigration officers were great. The only negative was the rep from C.A.N.N. I told him I have already researched everything and can handle all the important stuff for my wife (SIN, banking, child tax credit, etc). We were all extremely tired after a 14 hour journey, so we didn't want to waste time with things we already knew about. He was quite annoyed with that...saying..."So you know what to do...for example?"...I wanted to slap him, but I was too tired to be bothered arguing with him.

Anyways, all was good and it only took a few minutes. The immigration officer was impressed with the excel sheets I prepared for the B4...he said we probably got the visa very quickly based on how well the B4 forms were completed...I told him 3 months for the visa...he laughed and said he thought so...

My parents also finally got to meet my son...very touching moment in the hotel lobby.

Now all we need to do is return to China for about 6 months to wrap everything up, get the PR card, and fly home in the summer.

It's been a great experience and we are both very satisfied with the whole process.

Good luck to those who are still waiting...

Next is citizenship...

FS

 

[Canuckwannabe]

Hello everyone!

I havent been online a while but I was hoping someone may be able to offer some advice! I landed on Dec 8th and after Christmas I went to Service Canada to get my SIN number (I have already had a SIN number issued since 2009 with working visas, so have tax returns etc) the lady at the office said she had to refuse me a SIN number due to the fact that when the border officer processed my landing he forgot to stamp my passport. He stamped the COPR but apparently this is not enough? So I have called ever number I could think of and I keep getting told that no one has heard of this issue, and so they dont know what to suggest besides waiting for my PR card at which time service canada said they will issue the SIN number! This is so frustrating as I really need to earn some cash, and I am also still climbing the walls at home! lol.

So I was wondering if anyone else has come across similar problems? Have people received their PR cards and is the online time guide realistic or not. I am not getting any answers from service canada, cic or canada border services, so I am hoping someone here may be able to offer some advice or reassurance!

Happy New Year to everyone!!

 

[Steph C]

Hello everyone!

I havent been online a while but I was hoping someone may be able to offer some advice! I landed on Dec 8th and after Christmas I went to Service Canada to get my SIN number (I have already had a SIN number issued since 2009 with working visas, so have tax returns etc) the lady at the office said she had to refuse me a SIN number due to the fact that when the border officer processed my landing he forgot to stamp my passport. He stamped the COPR but apparently this is not enough? So I have called ever number I could think of and I keep getting told that no one has heard of this issue, and so they dont know what to suggest besides waiting for my PR card at which time service canada said they will issue the SIN number! This is so frustrating as I really need to earn some cash, and I am also still climbing the walls at home! lol.

So I was wondering if anyone else has come across similar problems? Have people received their PR cards and is the online time guide realistic or not. I am not getting any answers from service canada, cic or canada border services, so I am hoping someone here may be able to offer some advice or reassurance!

Happy New Year to everyone!!

Can you flagpole and get them to stamp it again?