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nursemich said:
And just to update you with the Seminar that we have attended, here are the details.

The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) organized by IOM - International Organization for Migration. Their address is

24th Floor Citibank Tower
8741 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City


When we got there, we only presented a valid ID to get a visitor's pass. Then at their office, I presented our Medical request since we do not have a yellow flyer and a visa yet. A yellow flyer will be mailed to us once our passport came back after visa stamping.

The seminar was 8 hours and ultimately informative. The facilitator started by asking us where is our destination and told us to group ourselves based on our destined province, so we had a chance to talk to them during the break. I met one who is going to leave tomorrow, the other couple is under PNP who were petitioned by their children.

The topics were multitudinous, the speaker discussed everything we must know about going to Canada:

General Info about Canada
What to bring and not to bring
The process once you land at the airport
What are first things you must do when you arrived
Culture Shock
Employment
About your child's education
Benefits
Taxes, Housing, Food
Seasons : How to prepare for the winter
Traits and Practices of Canadians


It's Seminar that you would recommend to everyone - a must to attend! They also showed video clips, though outdated but still applicable and informative. :D

At the end of the session, we were given a certificate with a lot of pamphlets and booklets with topics of what were discussed. ;D The coffee and tea are free flowing and there's a snack in am and pm. :P And it's all free! Just to compare with PDOS which has a fee of P400 and I don't know if you can even have a sip of a coffee. :o

I suggest that you attend this as early as possible so you can have a lot of preparation. Me and my husband just realized that its not easy to migrate there. :'(

We need a lot of strength, determination, willpower and all the other aspects that are needed to succeed in Canada. :D

Bring with you paper and pens for your lecture, and a jacket if you easily get cold. Children below 12 are not recommended to attend, they'll get bored but coloring books are given out for them.


Thanks for the update,and I am wondering if they will allowed individuals who is non-accompanying together with the principal applicants to attend the CIIP and COA.
 
nursemich said:
It's Seminar that you would recommend to everyone - a must to attend! They also showed video clips, though outdated but still applicable and informative. :D

At the end of the session, we were given a certificate with a lot of pamphlets and booklets with topics of what were discussed. ;D The coffee and tea are free flowing and there's a snack in am and pm. :P And it's all free! Just to compare with PDOS which has a fee of P400 and I don't know if you can even have a sip of a coffee. :o

I suggest that you attend this as early as possible so you can have a lot of preparation. Me and my husband just realized that its not easy to migrate there. :'(

We need a lot of strength, determination, willpower and all the other aspects that are needed to succeed in Canada. :D

Bring with you paper and pens for your lecture, and a jacket if you easily get cold. Children below 12 are not recommended to attend, they'll get bored but coloring books are given out for them.

ibang level na talaga yan nursemich ha!!!! thanks for the updates... :-*
 
bebe05 said:
ibang level na talaga yan nursemich ha!!!! thanks for the updates... :-*

oo nga eh..to the highest level na talaga.. :D
 
kimwayne said:
Thanks for the update,and I am wondering if they will all individuals who is non-accompanying together with the principal applicants to attend the CIIP and COA.

Your welcome kim, do you mean if its ok if the non accompanying member will join the seminar? I guess its ok but not recommended :)
 
khai said:
oo nga eh..to the highest level na talaga.. :D

bebe05 said:
ibang level na talaga yan nursemich ha!!!! thanks for the updates... :-*

Your welcome :)
You'll soon experience it :D
Im sharing it so you'll know what to expect as clear as possible, it will lessen your anxiety :)
 
annjay_626 said:
hi westpoint,

I think we cannot choose another exam locations for my wife since we've already paid the applications fee for the IELTS here in Cebu. I'll kep you posted for any developments.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO RCVD THEIR MOST AWAITED MR AND SOON APPROVED VISA ..........

To those who submitted complete documents to CIO most especially ladyk, westpoint, nursemich,etc (without agency), what kind of envelope did you use to fit in all your documents. ;D Because the first time i sent mine, was in a small brown envelope (9"x12") and i had a very hard time to put my incomplete application package. How much more NOW that i have a lot of docs to comply such as my contract of lease with the hospital, a very detailed JD, ITR, and so with my husband's company's documents.
Thanks so much for your inputs....
 
nursemich said:
Your welcome kim, do you mean if its ok if the non accompanying member will join the seminar? I guess its ok but not recommended :)


You got it!Thanks for the reply. ;D.Sna mabilis din ang PPR mo.
 
carl128 said:
Hi krislovesau, congrats and I hope the medical went smoothly, san kayo nagpa medical I hope if you dont mind?


congrats beaanddrei and urbinajanice for your medical

In Kingston, Jamaica. :)
 
capricorn66 said:
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO RCVD THEIR MOST AWAITED MR AND SOON APPROVED VISA ..........

To those who submitted complete documents to CIO most especially ladyk, westpoint, nursemich,etc (without agency), what kind of envelope did you use to fit in all your documents. ;D Because the first time i sent mine, was in a small brown envelope (9"x12") and i had a very hard time to put my incomplete application package. How much more NOW that i have a lot of docs to comply such as my contract of lease with the hospital, a very detailed JD, ITR, and so with my husband's company's documents.
Thanks so much for your inputs....

Hi capricon, I sent mine using an expandable short envelope, the one with string, some colors are available in green, mine was like marroon. :)
 
capricorn66 said:
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO RCVD THEIR MOST AWAITED MR AND SOON APPROVED VISA ..........

To those who submitted complete documents to CIO most especially ladyk, westpoint, nursemich,etc (without agency), what kind of envelope did you use to fit in all your documents. ;D Because the first time i sent mine, was in a small brown envelope (9"x12") and i had a very hard time to put my incomplete application package. How much more NOW that i have a lot of docs to comply such as my contract of lease with the hospital, a very detailed JD, ITR, and so with my husband's company's documents.
Thanks so much for your inputs....

nursemich said:
Hi capricon, I sent mine using an expandable short envelope, the one with string, some colors are available in green, mine was like marroon. :)

I used that kind too, available at National Bookstore.
 
beaanddrei said:
hello everybody... got my MR na.... thank God!.. ;D

Congrats bea! Goodluck sa Medical mo. By the way, may kid ba kayo na mag medical din? Thanks
 
krislovesau said:
hi guys, mamaya na kami magpapa-medical (Feb 28 @ 2:00 PM, local time). sana okay ang results.

Hi kris! How was your medical? Family ba kayong nagpa medical? ano ang mga tests sa mga kids? Thanks.
 
nursemich said:
And just to update you with the Seminar that we have attended, here are the details.

The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) organized by IOM - International Organization for Migration. Their address is

24th Floor Citibank Tower
8741 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City


When we got there, we only presented a valid ID to get a visitor's pass. Then at their office, I presented our Medical request since we do not have a yellow flyer and a visa yet. A yellow flyer will be mailed to us once our passport came back after visa stamping.

The seminar was 8 hours and ultimately informative. The facilitator started by asking us where is our destination and told us to group ourselves based on our destined province, so we had a chance to talk to them during the break. I met one who is going to leave tomorrow, the other couple is under PNP who were petitioned by their children.

The topics were multitudinous, the speaker discussed everything we must know about going to Canada:

General Info about Canada
What to bring and not to bring
The process once you land at the airport
What are first things you must do when you arrived
Culture Shock
Employment
About your child's education
Benefits
Taxes, Housing, Food
Seasons : How to prepare for the winter
Traits and Practices of Canadians


It's Seminar that you would recommend to everyone - a must to attend! They also showed video clips, though outdated but still applicable and informative. :D

At the end of the session, we were given a certificate with a lot of pamphlets and booklets with topics of what were discussed. ;D The coffee and tea are free flowing and there's a snack in am and pm. :P And it's all free! Just to compare with PDOS which has a fee of P400 and I don't know if you can even have a sip of a coffee. :o

I suggest that you attend this as early as possible so you can have a lot of preparation. Me and my husband just realized that its not easy to migrate there. :'(

We need a lot of strength, determination, willpower and all the other aspects that are needed to succeed in Canada. :D

Bring with you paper and pens for your lecture, and a jacket if you easily get cold. Children below 12 are not recommended to attend, they'll get bored but coloring books are given out for them.


Thanks nursemich for sharing very informative. PPR is next...
 
love20 said:
Hi kris! How was your medical? Family ba kayong nagpa medical? ano ang mga tests sa mga kids? Thanks.

No kids yet. Just me and my wife.
 
krislovesau said:
No kids yet. Just me and my wife.

Oh ok! Goodluck...PPR soon.