Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[Canooknic]

Hi Tweety,

Just to let you know, HSBC charge a considerable amount of money to use their account transfer option (unless you have a premier account). If you want a cheaper option you may want to think about just writing a cheque, in pounds from your British account to your wifes Canadian one. We have done that and most of our money is now sitting in our CIBC account. If the amount is under £5000 then it goes through without any issues, and takes about a week. You can obviously write as many cheques as you want. Check with the bank about fees, but for us it worked out much much cheaper.

I didn't use the transfer option, when I looked at the cost it was too high which is why we set up a BMO account instead. We just had a standard chequing account in the UK (we definitely did not have funds for a premier account! Lol) so didn't set up a Canadian HSBC account.
I was never told by HSBC about the 'send money overseas' option, I just saw it one day when I was logged into my account. I just had to put in the details for BMO's head office branch and then my sort code/acct number etc...kind of like PayPal. I think you can send up to $10,000 in each transaction.
Anyway, just something for you to look in to

 

[bryandd]

I didn't use the transfer option, when I looked at the cost it was too high which is why we set up a BMO account instead. We just had a standard chequing account in the UK (we definitely did not have funds for a premier account! Lol) so didn't set up a Canadian HSBC account.
I was never told by HSBC about the 'send money overseas' option, I just saw it one day when I was logged into my account. I just had to put in the details for BMO's head office branch and then my sort code/acct number etc...kind of like PayPal. I think you can send up to $10,000 in each transaction.
Anyway, just something for you to look in to

Ah, I see, kind of like one giant money order. That would do the trick too

 

[Canooknic]

Ah, I see, kind of like one giant money order. That would do the trick too

They're the words I was looking for!!! ;D Yes, it's like an e-money order!! Thank you bryandd xx

 

[Sweden]

Hi everyone,

We've been on holiday in B.C. for the last few weeks, its so nice to come back to the forum and see all the Stage 1 approvals, COPRs and landings. Congrats to everyone who has had good news!

At the border in Vancouver airport we asked the immigration officer about landing without the COPR. He said that it is up to the discretion of the officer on duty, but that its usually not a problem and you don't need a return ticket. We also asked one of our friends who is also an immigration officer (but on the criminal investigation side) and he confirmed this. He added that if stage 1 has been approved then it looks even better. Only thing is you can't work or get health insurance. I know this is what everyone has already been saying, but we wanted to confirm, just to be on the safe side

thanks for the information - was wondering if I needed to buy a return ticket - I will be arriving in Canada with or without PR in october, and bought a one way ticket... so I'll bring the proof of sponsorship approved, and it should all go well... (but maybe - who knows! - I'll have my PR at that time... not counting on it though....).

 

[Herjeet]

I've been approved to sponsor my wife and going to buy our oneway tickets tommorrow!! I'll make sure I provide proof of approval of stage one if immigration asks!! Its all happening, just need that COPR by :-X November as we are flying out on the 15th!! :-X

 

[bryandd]

Sweden- You bought your ticket already! Good for you! We are planning on moving at the end Nov / beginning Dec with or without COPR. The immigration officer at Van just looked so unimpressed at answering the stream of questions we had for him. I was a little concerned that he would refuse me entry because we were asking about landing without a visa, but he really couldn't care less. Proof of sponsorship sounds like its good to bring, and maybe some evidence to show your a straight forward case and are just caught in a processing queue. Its fast approaching!!!

Herjeet - Congrats!!!

 

[bonitanita]

Oops, I just posted that we got approval in the wrong thread! haha too excited! Happy happy happy dance!

 

[Sweden]

Sweden- You bought your ticket already! Good for you! We are planning on moving at the end Nov / beginning Dec with or without COPR. The immigration officer at Van just looked so unimpressed at answering the stream of questions we had for him. I was a little concerned that he would refuse me entry because we were asking about landing without a visa, but he really couldn't care less. Proof of sponsorship sounds like its good to bring, and maybe some evidence to show your a straight forward case and are just caught in a processing queue. Its fast approaching!!!

Herjeet - Congrats!!!

yes! tickets bought a week ago, arriving in Vancouver on the 15th of October! fast approaching, and it's exciting to start looking at living over there... also strange to buy a one way ticket
End of November/beginning of December - you'll have your PR by then.
herjeet - same for you. 15th of November sounds like a good date to get there!

It seems like a normal thing to do ( move to Canada to wait out the PR once the first part is approved), so it should be no problem... I'm sure I'll be a bit nervous landing there without a PR if that's the case, but well - I keep my fingers crossed - and I'll let you know how it went once I get there...

Cheers,
Sweden

 

[Sweden]

Oops, I just posted that we got approval in the wrong thread! haha too excited! Happy happy happy dance!

yes - saw that on the January thread! looks like we are thread hopping at the same time - it's nice to see things moving, and the UK spreadsheet with lots of dates, colors etc!

 

[bryandd]

Oops, I just posted that we got approval in the wrong thread! haha too excited! Happy happy happy dance!

Congrats!!

 

[thisdj1]

hi i have just arrived in Canada how do i go online and let Canada high commission know that i am now here?
thanks

 

[Sweden]

hi i have just arrived in Canada how do i go online and let Canada high commission know that i am now here?
thanks

you can send change the address online through the website http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/visas/contact_visa_contactez.aspx?view=d by sending them a case specific inquiry.
Sweden

 

[johare12]

Looking at the spreadsheet it looks like London was moving quite fast but any reason we have for it slowing down? I'm hoping the 3 month average stays in place for me!

 

[Yasiin]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share with you that i got passport request today after one year waiting time and it finally paid off.. The last waiting game has just started as i am gonna send my pp off tomorrow to London visa office, anyone knows how long it takes for them the put a counterfoil into the passport and send it off?

I am so glad it is almost over... Gonna celebrate tonight...

 

[Sweden]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share with you that i got passport request today after one year waiting time and it finally paid off.. The last waiting game has just started as i am gonna send my pp off tomorrow to London visa office, anyone knows how long it takes for them the put a counterfoil into the passport and send it off?

I am so glad it is almost over... Gonna celebrate tonight...

Hey Yasiin,

congratulations, that's great to hear!! you've been waiting for such a long time, I'm really glad it's almost over...

No idea for the passport, but if that's the only thing missing, it should be rather quick!

Cheers,
Sweden