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[Tagum-N.B.]

Congrats ikon0523, just wanna know, did CEM contact you before or after the ecas changed to decision

in my case, CEM did not contact me for the DM, i did not received any emails. i am not frequently checking my ecas status, i did not even saw the change from application received, to in process to dm, i just checked it one day and its DM status already. they said that from DM it will take 1-2weeks for the visa to arrived, mine arrived the day after i saw it. so maybe, i had been DM for weeks already and did not checked it coz i am also waiting for an email, but they did not. so i suggest check ecas frequently.

I checked my ecas 1783 times and it never changed,,,,my wife had her visa b4 it ever changed from application received

 

[ikon0523]

I checked my ecas 1783 times and it never changed,,,,my wife had her visa b4 it ever changed from application received

you're right tagum.. i too look at ecas every day at the office.. they will just send you the visa when they want to

 

[RANTRAVENX]

Congrats ikon0523, just wanna know, did CEM contact you before or after the ecas changed to decision

in my case, CEM did not contact me for the DM, i did not received any emails. i am not frequently checking my ecas status, i did not even saw the change from application received, to in process to dm, i just checked it one day and its DM status already. they said that from DM it will take 1-2weeks for the visa to arrived, mine arrived the day after i saw it. so maybe, i had been DM for weeks already and did not checked it coz i am also waiting for an email, but they did not. so i suggest check ecas frequently.

well thanks, i do always check the ecas. CEM are surely unpredictable. on the spreadsheet i think only you got updated for this week.

 

[ikon0523]

Beginning to hate the Pinoy threads.. why can't everyone just be happy for people who have successfully finished their journey?

 

[mr.peace]

Beginning to hate the Pinoy threads.. why can't everyone just be happy for people who have successfully finished their journey?

That crab mentality you're saying?... Gotta understand that the Forum is mixture of different types of brain... ;D

 

[truesmile]

i'm planning on using korean airlines as its the most direct flight they have to Toronto...

Korean Airlines is my favourite thus far. I don't know if it's true, about buying the ticket at the counter.

 

[GoonerClank]

Beginning to hate the Pinoy threads.. why can't everyone just be happy for people who have successfully finished their journey?

Don't let it get to you ikon, your journey is ending get ready to move on with your new life. You can't make everyone happy and as I keep telling my wife who cares what others think. You have done nothing wrong.

 

[ikon0523]

Don't let it get to you ikon, your journey is ending get ready to move on with your new life. You can't make everyone happy and as I keep telling my wife who cares what others think. You have done nothing wrong.

you're right gooner.. is just sad.. honestly it is. but as Mr peace say it.. everyone got different brains and mentality.. as for my wife.. well.. i have to clean out my closet, and fix the place, this holiday break so she can come to a couples home not a bachelor's pad LOL!

 

[cranberries]

Mrs Cranberries.. we got dm this morning.. are u in Canada already.. by the way how do you like the snow storm and double digit coldness? thank you for that advice about emailing. My wife is completely shut off from communication from the embassy as she wants me to handle everything... (talk about living stress free while me the sponsor is going nuts)
ahha.. anyways..might fly her in here end of january

Hey Ikon! congratulations to you and your wife! I'm pretty sure you'll have the visa soon! I'm glad to have helped but looking at your time line, it's about time! you guys are almost in the finish line...yes I am already here in Canada since the 8th of this month. the winter?oh jeez! terrible! this is a white dessert.lol. the other night was -20 something and we just finished our Christmas shopping. I was dying. brrrrrrr. on the other hand, this country has ridiculously warm people! i never experienced this kind of customer service in my entire life. That's what I love about Canada I got to try NEW things too hahaha. It's fun! the other day, husband and I went out to play in the snow, we had snowball fight. we were like kids again ... Never mind the stress, it's all gonna be worth it, i tell you.

Regarding the ticket, you might want to try to look in philippine airlines website. i heard they have promos. My husband got my ticket for only $640 including tax and insurance. mnl-yvr-yyz, twas an 18 hour flight... tell your wife not to go crazy on clothes shopping and just to do it here when she arrives.even the socks i bought back home are not very helpful in keeping my toesies warm and still had to buy new ones... k, do your cleaning fast.lol.

 

[cranberries]

hey guys! do you have any idea what insurance company I can get a temp health insurance for a low price? I wont be able to apply for a health card until my 90th day from landing. the other night I had really bad rashes and my husband rushed me to the hospital. when i saw how much it cost all i wanted was to go home.of course I knew it was nothing coz i've had them before when I was new in another country...any advice?

 

[ikon0523]

where are you located Cranberries...there are actually a few clinics run by non for profit orgs in ontario that provide free healthcare in ontario.

 

[ikon0523]

hey guys! do you have any idea what insurance company I can get a temp health insurance for a low price? I wont be able to apply for a health card until my 90th day from landing. the other night I had really bad rashes and my husband rushed me to the hospital. when i saw how much it cost all i wanted was to go home.of course I knew it was nothing coz i've had them before when I was new in another country...any advice?

Here it is... the information as to where to get private insurance..

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=HEALTHINS_NOOHIP&faq_id=4001251

 

[cranberries]

where are you located Cranberries...there are actually a few clinics run by non for profit orgs in ontario that provide free healthcare in ontario.

burlington, Ontario....i know but what if during an emergency. dont wanna be negative but things can happen.

 

[cranberries]

Here it is... the information as to where to get private insurance..

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=HEALTHINS_NOOHIP&faq_id=4001251

thanks ikon i'll check it out.

 

[ikon0523]

thanks ikon i'll check it out.

http://www.visitorsinsurance.ca/content/blue-cross-long-stay

just sent you a link for insurance i think this is by far the best one besides manulife