Port of Spain Office, Trinidad and Tobago

[Zouk Princesse]

Don't worry dear! I got my husband to adjust to CALGARY after living in New York for 10 years. I think Kingston will be just fine! ;D


LOL! That's feels much better. I'm sure I'm completely over thinking it. I know he will be fine. He asks me is there this type of restaurant/ food... Sadly the answer is generally no! Anyways we will all survive!

Zouk: were you impacted by the rains/ flooding? I hear the stampede is still a go ahead which is good!

Fortunately our home was out of the flood zone, but there was a lot of property damage to some parts of the city. I believe downtown still remains off limits. Oh yeah, the Stampede must go on! That will definitely be the city's priority over the next couple weeks, as Calgarians will not let anything ruin Stampede lol. I mainly look forward to it for the food

 

[Zouk Princesse]

I don't get it. You guys are saying they aren't on strike. But I just called my lawyer. Who hung up on me in frustration cause I was telling him that they are still working. And he said they aren't. And it's still on their website. Am I missing something here? The visa posts are not working. And that is what we are waiting for. So maybe the people answering the phones are the basic administrative staff that they say on the website still has to work? I did receive an email back from them. So again. Basic admin staff? Does anyone know. Or is my lawyer just being a douche

From what I understand, it's not every single VO that is on strike. Your lawyer is likely going based off of the info on the CIC website, as I doubt he's called every overseas VO to find out whether or not they are at work. Also, typically in strike situations, individual offices can decide whether or not to participate, so if POS says they are working, I would go with that.

 

[millslu]

From what I understand, it's not every single VO that is on strike. Your lawyer is likely going based off of the info on the CIC website, as I doubt he's called every overseas VO to find out whether or not they are at work. Also, typically in strike situations, individual offices can decide whether or not to participate, so if POS says they are working, I would go with that.

From what I understand, it's not every single VO that is on strike. Your lawyer is likely going based off of the info on the CIC website, as I doubt he's called every overseas VO to find out whether or not they are at work. Also, typically in strike situations, individual offices can decide whether or not to participate, so if POS says they are working, I would go with that.

well I called this morning and they said no strike the website doesn't say what country and neither the news or anything at all, and usually lawyers and MP ARE DOUCHES. but am guessing if ppl are getting AOR stil then they are ok

 

[gigi_411]

Do u by any chance have the number you called. Cause the number I have is only an automated service. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!!!!

 

[millslu]

Do u by any chance have the number you called. Cause the number I have is only an automated service. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!!!!

@gigi the number is 1868-622-6232 when they answer choose #6 for overseas caller and u will get to speak to a live person. u can ask her general question but hardly anything about yur file. good luck

 

[gigi_411]

Not that I don't believe you and what they said. I just want to have the number. In case I need to call for something else

 

[Can-Vinc]

@behopeful & all, I don't remember if I've explained this before... yes, my husband and I met here in Canada... he had a 1 yr removal and bought his own ticket and left before the date they gave. We were not married then but in a committed relationship with definite plans for marriage and we have a lot of proof of our relationship and support from family and friends. Of course during that 1 year removal, was when they changed the visa requirement for St. Vincent. That is a very long story that was summarized very quickly. Neither of us were married before and we don't have children so despite the complications of him having to leave in the first place, we're quite confident in our application and are confident that the VO will see that we're the real thing. I knew within weeks of meeting him that he was the one I was meant to spend my life with and he felt the same way-- we just clicked. This time has been really hard because of the stress of him having to leave and then taking the time after he left to work out our plans for the future. We really wanted to have our wedding here in Canada on the east coast (where I'm from) and so making the decision to get married in St. Vincent was not one that we took lightly especially because it was really hard for me to agree to get married somewhere that my gramma couldn't be there but unfortunately she passed away while I was down in St. Vincent on my first trip to go see him (I had to cut my trip early and come home for the funeral and say goodbye to my gramma -- that was a really really hard time); my grammas whole life was about family and love and so that triggered me to stop holding out to get married at home on the east coast and just take life by the balls and live it so we got married in St. Vincent in December. We're planning a really nice renewal ceremony and party for when he gets back. There are really important people in my life (extended family and friends) that would have really loved to be there. As it was, it was expensive for my parents and sister to get down there, but I"m so so glad they did, it was a really special day and couldn't have been so without them. OK, you've all broken the seal and now I can't stop talking.

 

[millslu]

@ behopeful & all, I don't remember if I've explained this before... yes, my husband and I met here in Canada... he had a 1 yr removal and bought his own ticket and left before the date they gave. We were not married then but in a committed relationship with definite plans for marriage and we have a lot of proof of our relationship and support from family and friends. Of course during that 1 year removal, was when they changed the visa requirement for St. Vincent. That is a very long story that was summarized very quickly. Neither of us were married before and we don't have children so despite the complications of him having to leave in the first place, we're quite confident in our application and are confident that the VO will see that we're the real thing. I knew within weeks of meeting him that he was the one I was meant to spend my life with and he felt the same way-- we just clicked. This time has been really hard because of the stress of him having to leave and then taking the time after he left to work out our plans for the future. We really wanted to have our wedding here in Canada on the east coast (where I'm from) and so making the decision to get married in St. Vincent was not one that we took lightly especially because it was really hard for me to agree to get married somewhere that my gramma couldn't be there but unfortunately she passed away while I was down in St. Vincent on my first trip to go see him (I had to cut my trip early and come home for the funeral and say goodbye to my gramma -- that was a really really hard time); my grammas whole life was about family and love and so that triggered me to stop holding out to get married at home on the east coast and just take life by the balls and live it so we got married in St. Vincent in December. We're planning a really nice renewal ceremony and party for when he gets back. There are really important people in my life (extended family and friends) that would have really loved to be there. As it was, it was expensive for my parents and sister to get down there, but I"m so so glad they did, it was a really special day and couldn't have been so without them. OK, you've all broken the seal and now I can't stop talking.

hhahaah@can-vic that is so sweet, my condolansces to your gramma, she would have been proud and happy for you and am sure she is blessing yourl right now. keep strong in all this and god bless.

party in Canada in 2014 all come

 

[Can-Vinc]

8) PARTY in 2014 - whoop whooop 8)

 

[Behopeful]

@ behopeful & all, I don't remember if I've explained this before... yes, my husband and I met here in Canada... he had a 1 yr removal and bought his own ticket and left before the date they gave. We were not married then but in a committed relationship with definite plans for marriage and we have a lot of proof of our relationship and support from family and friends. Of course during that 1 year removal, was when they changed the visa requirement for St. Vincent. That is a very long story that was summarized very quickly. Neither of us were married before and we don't have children so despite the complications of him having to leave in the first place, we're quite confident in our application and are confident that the VO will see that we're the real thing. I knew within weeks of meeting him that he was the one I was meant to spend my life with and he felt the same way-- we just clicked. This time has been really hard because of the stress of him having to leave and then taking the time after he left to work out our plans for the future. We really wanted to have our wedding here in Canada on the east coast (where I'm from) and so making the decision to get married in St. Vincent was not one that we took lightly especially because it was really hard for me to agree to get married somewhere that my gramma couldn't be there but unfortunately she passed away while I was down in St. Vincent on my first trip to go see him (I had to cut my trip early and come home for the funeral and say goodbye to my gramma -- that was a really really hard time); my grammas whole life was about family and love and so that triggered me to stop holding out to get married at home on the east coast and just take life by the balls and live it so we got married in St. Vincent in December. We're planning a really nice renewal ceremony and party for when he gets back. There are really important people in my life (extended family and friends) that would have really loved to be there. As it was, it was expensive for my parents and sister to get down there, but I"m so so glad they did, it was a really special day and couldn't have been so without them. OK, you've all broken the seal and now I can't stop talking.

Well not only have you broke the seal on talking but also the seal on my tears! What a lovely story and thank you for sharing with all of us.
Any travel plans to see hubby soon? I guess you may need an ARC?? Not even sure. The ARC stuff really isn't clear in the fact that the website says if the person had an exclusion for a year and the year passes, the person can come back, but CIC does differently. Did you already do his RCMP check for Canada? Just asking out of curiosity. My husband was here for 4 years and I didn't originally send it with the application but have requested it from the RCMP in the last few months.

 

[Can-Vinc]

The ARC, I have no idea about, I thought it wouldn't apply either b/c of what the website says, but have also seen on here that they operate otherwise. Also, for the RCMP certificate, i thought it said on the application that they need police certs from every place that they've lived OTHER than in Canada (I thought that they get this on their own, through their background checks). so many conflicting reports, it is hard to know what to do.

Sorry for the tears!

 

[millslu]

actually the ARC is separate with a lot of background check they already did prior to your application, and also if u applied for refugee and u was reporting to CBSA they have to also get a report from them on how well you complied etc.

that's the extent I know it as. 90%of the time I accepted expecailly if u have a spousal, the other 10% is if u commited some seriouse crime then they have to scrutinize u a little more

 

[Behopeful]

The ARC, I have no idea about, I thought it wouldn't apply either b/c of what the website says, but have also seen on here that they operate otherwise. Also, for the RCMP certificate, i thought it said on the application that they need police certs from every place that they've lived OTHER than in Canada (I thought that they get this on their own, through their background checks). so many conflicting reports, it is hard to know what to do.

Sorry for the tears!

The tears were happy tears, of course and just made me remember special things and my grandma so no problem!
I am waiting on the ARC because it appears to be the last thing they do and don't process it to the end anyways. Will have everything ready should they ask for an ARC.
I was under the same impression that a RCMP clearance was not needed and they would ask if needed. My understanding of background checks is they compare names to an RCMP database and if the name is popular or something shows for another person with similar birthdate, etc., they request the RCMP certificate. Someone in here advised the group to go ahead and order the certificate because it can add months to processing, especially because fingerprints can not be done electronically from the Carribean. And that is why I started the process. I think it takes 4-6 months to get an RCMP clearance plus the mailing time and doing the fingerprints SO... it can add a significant amount of time if it is requested.
My husband has no criminal background and his name is VERY rare, but I want to be on top of stuff so I don't get caught waiting extra time. Hope I didn't cause you any panic or confusion.

 

[Can-Vinc]

AHH - definitely no panic or EXTRA confusion... I"m still confused... but no more so than before - hah.

 

[fromadistance]

Hello all,

How is everyone? I am happy to see the thread being active and people posting. How r u feeling Cdnandtrini?
Have not heard from MissD.

My husband thinks I should stay away from the forum for a bit as I am obsessing over the process.
But staying away will not prevent me from thinking about this 24-7!