Thanks for the nice welcome! Nice to know someone is in a similar situation as us. Married to a Caper! Some good oysters out that way. I'm trying to figure out if this is a good time of year or a slow time to apply? We are in that frustrating situation of trying to time the selling of our house with getting the status and moving to Canada. We just cant tell if it's going to be two months or a year! I wish there was more detail available.DGT said:
yeah!! congrats on completing the process, quite a long and tedious one, and so many emotions!sarah2012 said:COPR IN THE POST TODAY
Oh my goodness! Okay here's the story, my e-cas moved to 'Decision Made' on the 14th January. After my medicals were extended (some time after this), it was sent to me. I got it today by registered post, meaning it required a signature. The COPR says the issue date was the 11th of January.
What was in the envelope?
Answer -
1. My COPR which is one page with all of details, my photo, sponsor's details, etc.
2. A six page letter stating what happens next, plus the date I must land by (five months from now), general information about provincial healthcare, employment in Canada, what I can bring to Canada via a website link to Customs Canada, the interview and landing process and a few other things.
3. My receipt of the Permanent Residence fee that I paid for, just before I sent off my visa back in February 2012.
4. And this is probably just me - A copy of my visitor visa I had a few years ago - I don't know why! I've had other visas over the years for Canada!
So there it is! I've got my COPR, I'll look at flights now and decide when to go. I'm happy and sad and every emotion all wrapped into one! It's a great feeling though! This has been in the works for 11 months or so, not to mention the year or so beforehand collecting information and evidence.
All I can say is, it is very tough, stressful, annoying, wonderful, amazing and honestly just splendid. Good luck to everyone. I will be online every so often to answer any questions. Thanks all. It's only 3.30pm, I think I'll have celebratory drink though!
Hey Danny,dannypee said:
my application was "application received/medicals received" for the whole time, until one day it turned into "decision made" - end of the process. How many stages - well there is officially only stage 1 ( Mississauga) and stage 2 (in London for you) - and you might not get any information during the London process... quite a few people go from "Application received" to "decision made" without communication from London, and just get the COPR in the post one day...davidmarsden38 said:
Oh yeah, the seafood is phenomenal! Probably the best I've ever had! I feel your pain with the vague nature of the waiting times. It was easier for us in a way because we don't own a home, or even that much stuff. Just a few boxes and our cat! I came over with her when she came in November (she had to rush away for a job even though we only applied in October), and I was going to go home in January (today in fact!), but I couldn't face the absence (again!) so I'm staying here! With any luck, as Sweden says, there will just be the two stages, and you're already done 1! It doesn't sound to me like they'll need an interview either (touchwood!). Keep us posted!sctv said:
Hehe. She's from Port Hawkesbury originally, but mainly raised down on the mainland in Colchester County. It's an amazing part of the world, but we're in Toronto now 'cause she's more of a city person! Me, I'm happy anywhere in Canada. You grow up with an automatic reverence and connection with Canada if you're raised in Scotland! Where in Scotland do you call home?Uk2Can said:Hey, where in Cape Breton is she from? Im Canadain, living in Scotland for 3 years now with my husband and two children! I seen Cape Breton and I got this ridiculous smile on my face!
Well if they told you that they can extend your medicals, then it's good sign, as they only extend the medicals if it's the only remaining thing preventing them to issue the COPR. So you're probably quite close to the end! Background checks might take a little longer as you are in the Army, but maybe they've done that already, and you're cleared. You'll probably have your PR way before September!dannypee said:
Welcome to the club - pretty much everybody does, that's why the forum helps!dannypee said:Thanks for your help sweden ive been driving myself nuts !!!!
Nope - you're good to go! seems like a good way to spend your time instead of feeling stuck in Canada waiting for the COPR... you can even book a return ticket to Canada if it comes cheaper, as you can always enter as a tourist if the COPR is not here on time. AS long as there is somebody to receive the COPR for you, and send it over, then it's all good.sfeire said:
I knew you would know Sweden. Thank you for putting my mind at rest. I am excited for the first time in a long time!Sweden said:
