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Oh yeah, and as Zardoz said, phone plans are very over-priced in Canada and pre-paid is a rip off. Your best bet is to research the different providers and have some idea of what you want. If you go in with something in mind and stick to it, you won't wind up with something you don't need.

The UK IS the same, but I believe the same can be said for anyone new to a country and their culture. Canadians are not cold and unfriendly, but just like any friendships, it takes time to build them. I have been living in the UK for 9 years now and I struggled to make friends. It wasn't until I...

We've known each other since 2003 and got married in 2005

What is wrong with you?!?! It's people like you who are making it difficult for legitimate people to be processed quickly. It's bloody selfish and it's fraud.

Oh well, as someone else said, at least we know they have our application. Let's put a positive spin on it and take this as an unofficial AOR. Unfortunately, this will likely put our application back to the bottom of the pile. So unimpressed right now. :(

I did say I was visiting my boyfriend ;) but because my profession was listed on the landing card, they made the assumption that I was returning to Canada for work. I wasn't asked any awkward questions and didn't have to stretch the truth. I think I just got very lucky with the immigration...

I work for HSBC in the UK. They can open an account in Canada for you before you even arrive (this may be subject to a charge depending how much money you have) You will still have to pay for a foreign transfer of funds, but there are different ways of doing it and the cost varies depending...

Good to know. Thanks.

Congrats! Does the status "DECISION MADE" always indicate a positive decision?