APRIL 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS

[neetwo80]

has your file been received yet neetwo?

Not yet. sent it express. should have arrived today but maybe tomorrow.
Internet it a lot cheaper in Italy too and for fiber. Toronto is so expensive in general.

 

[CanGer]

hi I just wonder why is internet in Canada so expensive? in Germany it is so cheap!
Telus like 70 dollar! per month

any tip to get fast and not so expensive internet?


sorry it is not really a Forum question but lets have a break to think about the application ))

'thanks

This makes me laugh, my husband said the same thing about the internet. You can check out TekSavvy. I don't use them myself but friends of mine love them.

 

[Crayon7]

hi I just wonder why is internet in Canada so expensive? in Germany it is so cheap!
Telus like 70 dollar! per month

any tip to get fast and not so expensive internet?


sorry it is not really a Forum question but lets have a break to think about the application ))

'thanks

I was wondering same about phones and internet lol. We are currently in UK and will have to pay almost double on both to have the same allowance lol!

 

[Gary_87]

I was wondering same about phones and internet lol. We are currently in UK and will have to pay almost double on both to have the same allowance lol!

Im really excited to move back to canada ... but not to have to deal with wind, rogers, fido etc again.

 

[Decoy24601]

Im really excited to move back to canada ... but not to have to deal with wind, rogers, fido etc again.

I have an unlimited talk text and data plan from WIND mobile for $45 CAD a month. You have to catch them when they have their holiday plans ;D.

 

[neetwo80]

My application was received. It actually arrived yesterday afternoon and was signed for by a David.

 

[neetwo80]

I have an unlimited talk text and data plan from WIND mobile for $45 CAD a month. You have to catch them when they have their holiday plans ;D.

We need a post PR section with tips like these. I've been living away from home so long. I can't wait to return. We can keep in touch here and let each other know how things are going and any good tips.

 

[neetwo80]

This makes me laugh, my husband said the same thing about the internet. You can check out TekSavvy. I don't use them myself but friends of mine love them.

This looks great!

 

[Decoy24601]

We need a post PR section with tips like these. I've been living away from home so long. I can't wait to return. We can keep in touch here and let each other know how things are going and any good tips.

I think that's a great idea. The only downside to WIND is they don't offer LTE yet and don't have the most reliable coverage. Shaw just bought them, so I expect them to have LTE and stronger coverage within a few years. It's still way more affordable than Fido or anything like that. Most Canadian cellphone plans remind me of how plans used to be in the US about 6-8 years ago.

 

[neetwo80]

I think that's a great idea. The only downside to WIND is they don't offer LTE yet and don't have the most reliable coverage. Shaw just bought them, so I expect them to have LTE and stronger coverage within a few years. It's still way more affordable than Fido or anything like that. Most Canadian cellphone plans remind me of how plans used to be in the US about 6-8 years ago.

Yeah all the Italian companies here are switching to fiber and we pay about $40can dollars a month for high speed DSL. Unlimited cell phone plan for 30 a month. There's a lot more competition between companies here.

 

[neetwo80]

Im really excited to move back to canada ... but not to have to deal with wind, rogers, fido etc again.

London and Australia in general have quite high prices. Canada has high rent and home prices. That's gonna eat up most of the salary. I hope this changes. when you cross the border in Niagara, you can visit a real estate agency and be shocked by the difference. I've been looking at renting. We also have to think about bugs. http://www.bedbugregistry.com/ Because this is an issue too that I hope I don't have to deal with and have experiences in TO.

 

[Decoy24601]

Well, I guess to me it doesn't seem so expensive here since I'm from Alaska. Cost of living there is pretty high anyways, plus very high home prices. It's actually fairly comparable to here, except for you could still find better cheap prepaid cellphone plans there.

 

[Gary_87]

London and Australia in general have quite high prices. Canada has high rent and home prices. That's gonna eat up most of the salary. I hope this changes. when you cross the border in Niagara, you can visit a real estate agency and be shocked by the difference. I've been looking at renting. We also have to think about bugs. http://www.bedbugregistry.com/ Because this is an issue too that I hope I don't have to deal with and have experiences in TO.

had bedbugs in vancouver. not a nice experience.

canada is a lot cheaper than oz in general, but phone plans here are pretty decent. inet and housing and general shopping are a nightmare though. everywhere is going to feel affordable aagin after living in melbourne i think.

except for vancouver that is.

 

[Crayon7]

After years in London it doesn't seem so expensive to compare in rent prices and house prices lol 8) ;D

 

[wyho007]

1: Yes. It's the physician's job to carry out any testing or notify you that you need additional tests, not the CIC. I was notified during my exam that I needed an extra blood test to make sure my kidneys were functioning well, because my BMI is over 25.
2: Yes. Excess demand does not apply to spouses. Even if she had a thyroid condition she would not be denied.
3: No. The CIC won't even be getting to her medical for months when they actually start processing the principal applicant's side.

Thanks! Wondering if Decoy24601 or anyone else can clear some fog for my partner and myself.

My partner went back to the doctor's office upon request by the doctor's office, now a biopsy, a CT scan and blood test are ordered for her thyroid condition. Here comes these questions:

1. The doctor claims there's a reply from the Canadian Embassy requesting further tests be done on her thyroid condition and provide professional opinion on "how will the condition pan out in 5-10 years and if that will affect her ability to work". Well, it's an upfront medical, will the Embassy really response to an un-existing case? Secondly, does it make sense for the doctor to write report on "how will the condition pan out in 5-10 years and if that will affect her ability to work" for a Family sponsorship sponsoring common law partner case (when excess demand doesn't apply to spouses)? Just wondering if that's a little jumping the gun and doctor ordering excessive testings at such an early stage.

2. Since a biopsy is invasive to some extent, and the current processing time is quoted 17 months, I certain don't want my partner to be "on the table" again in 12 months should our case is longer than 12 months to be approved since all medical reports will be expired then. In light of this factor, is it desirable to push the biopsy be done later? If so, how many month of delay should make sense (CIC-Missisauga received our application April 18 per courier delivery notice)? VO should be Hong Kong, I see threads some applicants claim to be requested for re-medical. Wondering if we should wait at least until SA or AOR2 is received or even longer?

Well, we are not against the idea of getting her condition cleared just even for our own sake, we just want to avoid unnecessary pain, risk, money and time spent if at all possible.

Thank you!