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For our parent's visa online application, we're being asked to supply the "Application fees". However, we're trying to figure out what they mean by this, and trying to contact CIC directly to ask has been futile. Does anyone have clarity as to what CIC may be referring to when they request...

Congrats!! :) If you're close enough, it might be worth it to the medicals (doc, lab, xray) across the border. It can be much cheaper. You probably don't need to sweat the test themselves. They were straightforward enough. Good luck! :D

I think it's a good idea to go with the "why do you think that?" approach. Maybe you'll get some insight into it. Or at a minimum know exactly what to tell them so they'll understand. I'm just hoping it's not flat out ignorance. That'd be kind of sad.

That's an amazingly ... ugh, how to say it politely... ignorant?... comment from those folks. Do you think it might just be more of a passive aggressive way of them expressing their disapproval? You should somehow work into your reply something to the effect of "and one of the big reasons...

Exactly. We moved from one state to another about a decade ago. Our quality of life and finances improved drastically! I tried to convince others (friends, family, and colleagues) to also move to places they themselves liked that have a much better quality of life and usually much lower cost...

We did ours in Canada during a road trip summer vacation. PRO: It was totally worth it financially, since they're so much cheaper (family of 4). CON: Per the doctor there, the risk is that if they have any issues with the test results they might want you to go back. (NOTE: If you're near...

It takes a bit. But I would think you got though. Have you checked your online application status? If I remember correctly, our online application status updated hours before we got the e-mail.

I can somewhat empathize. I know my family and I are in a different place, because we already have US citizenship. So even if things don't work out for us, we could easily return to the states in the future. Which is obviously not the same situation as folks who don't have US Citizenship and...

Sooo.... adding to what @moose17 and @trumprefugee said... 1) I know Indians in particular think the USA is the Land of Opportunity. You've been sold this fallacy that just making it here you'll own a house, cars, be middle-class, make tons of money, and your kids will all become doctors and...

Congratulations!!! :D 1) We used FedEx. It was easy enough. Just setup the account online so they can charge to it once it gets sent back. It's great seeing the tracker activate, though. Still, it's nerve wracking knowing so much hangs on, yes, a freaking piece of paper. We guarded those...

Glad you guys made it alright! Thanks for all of the info. :-)

On the IELTS, I think the key is practicing at home before you take the test. Practicing gives you an idea of what to expect on the test itself. And as everyone has said, some of those sections/questions can be very confusing if you haven't seen and practiced them before. Once you get an...

My bad! I was referring to the IELTS. And yes, they do allow them on breaks, but it can be a very, very long time between breaks. Or at least, it was for me!

It's not very hard, but she should definitely do the practice tests. It helps you getting used to both the questions and the timing. Also, be sure to use the bathroom before the test. They almost made my bladder explode because they do NOT allow bathroom breaks even if you are done.

Sunday alcohol sales!?!?? WHAT! The horror!!!! :eek: Seriously. I think it's both hilarious and incredibly annoying that they still do the Sunday alcohol thing. It's similar here in TX. I think in Austin it's that we can't buy alcohol on Sunday mornings because, well I don't know... It...

Hey, you're almost there! So that's a lot to celebrate!!! :) Our own move has been postponed due to job. So we're way behind at this time. It really sucks when you're almost there, but then have to put everything on pause. :( But that's life. Hopefully things will work out in the near...

You'll need to decide how much risk you're ok taking. Laws, processes, and governments can change, so if you wait too long it may be much harder to get through to PR. Or something else could happen that impacts US-CA relations and immigration (i.e. NAFTA talks blows up; Trump does something...

If things work out, we're looking to move to Prince George, BC (we have family there). Upack says the nearest delivery point is Surrey, BC.

I did check on them. However, this is what I got when I asked for a quote: "At this time, U-Pack does not service the city or ZIP code you are moving to on a direct basis. We have taken the liberty to provide a quote to our nearest terminal location where you may unload your items." And the...

Any recommendations on moving companies? I did a search of the forums, got some names down, but unless I'm missing something it doesn't look like folks agree on what the best ones really are. I think we could potentially handle the packing ourselves, but there's no way we can do the actual...