Canada probably pulled his license simply because they were closing the VAC not because there is a problem with him.
Havana, Cuba
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It is good that they have enough sense to have you do both in one visit. That is also something I was having the MP's office push for.
My biggest worry is that we did the medicals on Friday May 3 and the Embassy Closed May 10. We have the receipt that the medicals were done. I am just worried that the results may not get to Mexico since the embassy is no longer dealing with medicals and the results take a month to be sent. We received a letter via email from Mexico saying that we have additional time to complete the medicals and the immigration consultant im using replied with copies of the receipts however that was just 2 days ago so no response so far. This is all just so stressful. For a process that was already complicated and stressful it is now 10x worse!!!
Thank you for sharing this information. Given that biometrics (in a VAC office in Trinidad) and the medical can be done in one visit (at the panel physician's office), I just called the panel physician's office in Trinidad and Tobago (Dr. Ross Millar) https://secure.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx) his receptionist indicated that his office hours are (M-F) 8-11am and 1pm. In order to set up an appointment all that is required is the IMME number.
If other members on this board are looking for flights to Trinidad and Tobago (Port-of-Spain - is the city). Caribbean Airlines has direct flights out of Havana to POS. They fly out of Havana on Tuesday's returning on Saturday. Approximately $527 USD return. Cuba nationals can travel without a Visa for up to 90days. Be sure your partners have return tickets and can show that they have accommodations booked and money to cover their stay. Best of luck to all!
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Sounds good for anyone traveling to POS.
It’s a dangerous city if you don’t know what you are doing. I have spent a lot of time there and it’s fine as long as you follow a few simple rules. Anyone is free to message me for info as to inexpensive hotels and guidelines for getting along without problems.
It’s a dangerous city if you don’t know what you are doing. I have spent a lot of time there and it’s fine as long as you follow a few simple rules. Anyone is free to message me for info as to inexpensive hotels and guidelines for getting along without problems.
Why are you so negative. Trinidad/POS is no more dangerous than North America or Mexico.
It is important that anyone going do there research and not just state there personal opinion. Canada is not going to suggest a third country where foreign nationals are likely to get shot.
I have spent a lot of time in POS - wander into the wrong neighborhood a block or two from where it’s safe and you’re gonna find trouble.
It’s not safe to walk anywhere at night, nor to wear jewelry or watches that are worth $
Best places to stay are in the embassy district because there is more security there.
One time I decided to take a short-cut down a safe-looking street and my wife was almost raped. Luckily someone with a cell phone saw the guy chasing us (he was naked from the waist down) and called the cops.
Another time we were chased by a mugger in the so-called safe zone but luckily there was a store to duck into.
The people who make these decisions in Ottawa are a long way from ground truth. Look at the decision to move the visa office to Mexico where it takes months for a Cuban to get a visa to go there.
At the end of the day you can go to POS and stay safe but it has one of the hemisphere’s highest murder rates outside Central America and Canadian tourists have been killed there before.
I never give advice based on hearsay but only from personal experience.
All that said, most Trinis, as they call themselves, are super nice and very helpful. So there’s a positive side too. And there are lovely beaches relatively close to the city.
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This is the last time I will be having an exchange with you.
Your comments are based on personal opinion (not research).
What I was saying that everyone must to their research which is not based on personal experience. Investigate where one is staying (Airbnb's, hotels such as the Hyatt etc). Every country is dangerous and one must take percautions. I am not ignorant of the politics of what takes place in Trinidad as I have done academic research there. I wish you well in your endeavours - Fin!
No, my comments are based on experience, not opinion. 40 yrs of traveling in developing countries have taught me the best advice comes from those with personal experience that is not of the ivory-tower variety.
But I do wish you well, sincerely.