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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

scottishmaple

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2012
696
12
Where it always rains
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2012
AOR Received.
11-09-2012
File Transfer...
25-09-2012
Med's Done....
21-06-2012
Interview........
HOPE NOT
Passport Req..
EXEMPT
sfeire said:
I really don't think I can bare to log into E-cas and see "Application Received" again.. it's soul destroying.

244 days and counting... :'(
I feel your pain, although I am only reaching 200 days, I'm not sure I could last until 244. I admire your strength.
 

michty6

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2013
211
4
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-05-2012
AOR Received.
'In Progress' at London from 10/12/2012
File Transfer...
15-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
Decision made 28/3/2013. GCMS notes show London forgot about my file until I emailed them in February...
I'm closing in on joining the '300 club'. 359 is the record on the spreadsheet, lets see if I can beat that. Qtaz and I must certainly be close to the highest time ever seen for a visa exempt application. Another record I could possibly beat (that Qtaz is actually behind me on) is longest time 'in progress' at London. Yaaaaaaaaay!
 

SaMoS

Star Member
Feb 8, 2012
56
2
Hey Sweden,

For PM roles I've found they like a PMP qualification here in Canada. Have you done it? I spent my free time (while job hunting and waiting for PR) to read and pass (4 hour exam) the qualification. It might help you get the role you want. Worked for me...now I just need the PR!

S.
 

scottishmaple

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2012
696
12
Where it always rains
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2012
AOR Received.
11-09-2012
File Transfer...
25-09-2012
Med's Done....
21-06-2012
Interview........
HOPE NOT
Passport Req..
EXEMPT
michty6 said:
I'm closing in on joining the '300 club'. 359 is the record on the spreadsheet, lets see if I can beat that. Qtaz and I must certainly be close to the highest time ever seen for a visa exempt application. Another record I could possibly beat (that Qtaz is actually behind me on) is longest time 'in progress' at London. Yaaaaaaaaay!
well at least you still have your enthusiasm & sense of humour ;D
 

SaMoS

Star Member
Feb 8, 2012
56
2
My Ecas is finally working....and no change to the status: "Application received". Although I know they have opened and started to review the application as they have asked for more information!

Arrrgh! I'm fed up.

Rant over.

S.
 

scottishmaple

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2012
696
12
Where it always rains
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2012
AOR Received.
11-09-2012
File Transfer...
25-09-2012
Med's Done....
21-06-2012
Interview........
HOPE NOT
Passport Req..
EXEMPT
SaMoS said:
My Ecas is finally working....and no change to the status: "Application received". Although I know they have opened and started to review the application as they have asked for more information!

Arrrgh! I'm fed up.

Rant over.

S.
I'm jealous, your after me on the spreadsheet and I haven't heard a thing, but pleased for you, at least you know they are working on it. Are you visa exempt?
 

bonitanita

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2012
671
11
124
St. John's
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28 April 2012 rcvd 2 May 2012
Doc's Request.
04-12-2012 sent to High Commission on 21-12-2012
AOR Received.
NA
IELTS Request
NA
File Transfer...
25/07/2012
Med's Done....
28 March 2012
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
Issued: 14/01/2013 Rcvd: 24/01/2013
So, I am in Toronto and we're going to find out today whether we get the apartment we want. Fingers crossed!

Anyone know where to go to start looking for a job here?
 

DGT

Hero Member
Dec 5, 2012
570
26
124
Toronto, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-10-12
Doc's Request.
N/A
AOR Received.
13-11-12
File Transfer...
14-11-12
Med's Request
11-03-13
Med's Done....
23-04-13
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
20-06-13
LANDED..........
29-06-13
bonitanita said:
So, I am in Toronto and we're going to find out today whether we get the apartment we want. Fingers crossed!

Anyone know where to go to start looking for a job here?
Hey bonita. What field of work are you in? Best of luck with the apartment! What area is it in?
 

scottishmaple

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2012
696
12
Where it always rains
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2012
AOR Received.
11-09-2012
File Transfer...
25-09-2012
Med's Done....
21-06-2012
Interview........
HOPE NOT
Passport Req..
EXEMPT
bonitanita said:
So, I am in Toronto and we're going to find out today whether we get the apartment we want. Fingers crossed!

Anyone know where to go to start looking for a job here?
You could have a look at this section of the forum http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/finding-work-in-canada-b21.0/

There is also online: http://jobsearch.monster.ca/Ontario+toronto+Ontario+Toronto__2fGTA_1212?sf=17

http://ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Toronto,-ON

http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job-search/toronto-ontario-jobs?l=toronto,ontario&lg=en

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-jobs-W0QQCatIdZ45
 

michty6

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2013
211
4
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-05-2012
AOR Received.
'In Progress' at London from 10/12/2012
File Transfer...
15-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
Decision made 28/3/2013. GCMS notes show London forgot about my file until I emailed them in February...
Indeed is a good website because it brings together many job search sites. However the best strategy will depend on line of work...
 

Korma

Star Member
Sep 17, 2012
143
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-10-2012
File Transfer...
06-11-2012
Med's Done....
23-08-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
04-04-2013
LANDED..........
12-04-2013
Are there any job sites that focus on IT (programming) jobs or am I better looking at sites like the above?

I've been keeping an eye out and there's not a lot of IT jobs near me that I've seen. I really don't want to have to commute 1 and a half to 2 hours each way to Toronto each day!
 

qtazngal

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2010
255
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02 February 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
20-08-2012
Med's Done....
05 January 2012
Interview........
Waived
michty6 said:
I'm closing in on joining the '300 club'. 359 is the record on the spreadsheet, lets see if I can beat that. Qtaz and I must certainly be close to the highest time ever seen for a visa exempt application. Another record I could possibly beat (that Qtaz is actually behind me on) is longest time 'in progress' at London. Yaaaaaaaaay!
Yaaaaay!!! lets have a race :D :D :D :D
 

scottishmaple

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2012
696
12
Where it always rains
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2012
AOR Received.
11-09-2012
File Transfer...
25-09-2012
Med's Done....
21-06-2012
Interview........
HOPE NOT
Passport Req..
EXEMPT
Korma said:
Are there any job sites that focus on IT (programming) jobs or am I better looking at sites like the above?

I've been keeping an eye out and there's not a lot of IT jobs near me that I've seen. I really don't want to have to commute 1 and a half to 2 hours each way to Toronto each day!
where are you?
 

SaMoS

Star Member
Feb 8, 2012
56
2
bonitanita said:
So, I am in Toronto and we're going to find out today whether we get the apartment we want. Fingers crossed!

Anyone know where to go to start looking for a job here?
Welcome to Toronto...remember it's pronounced Torono by the locals- no second t.

as for job search it depends on what you're looking for really...
 

SaMoS

Star Member
Feb 8, 2012
56
2
scottishmaple said:
I'm jealous, your after me on the spreadsheet and I haven't heard a thing, but pleased for you, at least you know they are working on it. Are you visa exempt?
yep. so we should have the same timeline hopefully. I'm guessing late March for my COPR as progress has slowed considerably. :(

S.