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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

canadamom

Full Member
Apr 25, 2012
36
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Thanks for the information and input everyone! And Sweden, you always give good info!! So glad he is visa exempt, you made my day:)
Canadamom
 

rpurdie

Full Member
Nov 16, 2012
45
0
London, England
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-11-2012
File Transfer...
11-02-2013
Med's Done....
01-11-2012
Passport Req..
visa exempt
VISA ISSUED...
07-05-2013
LANDED..........
30-07-2013
Jeeeezzzzzz.... have you seen the prices for auto insurance in Ontario for a non-Canadian with no insurance history!!! Be cheaper getting a chauffeur!

Anyone on the ground got any tips!?
 

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
rpurdie said:
Jeeeezzzzzz.... have you seen the prices for auto insurance in Ontario for a non-Canadian with no insurance history!!! Be cheaper getting a chauffeur!

Anyone on the ground got any tips!?
I havent looked into any of this yet, but from your reaction, I'm assuming they won't transfer your uk insurance history to canada?
 

baruderu

Star Member
Oct 29, 2012
56
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Get a copy of your driver's abstract from the DVLA, as well as letters from any insurance companies that you've had in the UK which state your driving history in terms of no claims. Many auto insurance providers here won't aknowledge your UK driver's history, even with proof, so you'll need to call around and ask explicity if they will take into account the proof you've got from the UK. You can try johnson.ca - they offer some discounts for expats.
 

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...
Auto insurance is super expensive in Canada and in Ontario in particular because of the crazy high level of fraud. Basically a few idiots spoiling it for everyone else. They are trying to cut it down now and pass some Government measures but the ambulance chasing lawyers just find new loopholes. There are tonnes of them out there and they advertise heavy on TV.

One cheaper way, if possible, would be to get your Canadian spouse to take out the insurance and you can then insure the car under his/her name but for all drivers...

Also get a Canadian drivers license. It is a piece of cake. You just go to Service Ontario/Canada (can't remember which but you can Google it) with your UK driving license, they do a quick eye test, take your UK drivers license card and send you out an Ontario one. You can then apply through the DVLA to get a new UK license for like 20 quid so you can have both :)
 

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
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/car-insurance-for-newcomers-how-to-keep-it-cheap-t33530.0.html
 

sfeire

Star Member
Nov 29, 2012
163
2
Ottawa
Category........
Visa Office......
London UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-06-2012
File Transfer...
27-08-2012
Med's Done....
24-04-2012
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
Issued 25-02-2013, DM 01-03-2013, Rec in Canada 07-03-2013
LANDED..........
14-03-2013, PR card rec 01-05-2013
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
 

mickmerf1

Full Member
Jan 3, 2013
32
1
sfeire said:
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
Congratulations. Its been a long long wait for you .
 

ldjames

Star Member
Oct 17, 2012
67
0
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-08-2012
AOR Received.
24-10-12
File Transfer...
14-09-12
Med's Done....
04-07-12
LANDED..........
30-11-2012 (visitor)
sfeire said:
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
Massive congrats- you've had one of the longer waits! Time to get to know your postman a little better
 

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
sfeire said:
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
Sfeire, congratulations. You have had to wait so long for this, and I honestly couldn't be happier for you. Things can only get better from here for you! Onwards and upwards!

Comhghairdeas!
 

aliasif83

Full Member
Mar 1, 2013
37
1
Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

Hi
I live in UK and my wife is in Quebec Canada. she applied my sponsorship from there we sent our Application to Mississauga Office on 13th of August 2012. They received my Application and CIC also approved my Application and they sent the Approval letter to my wife after few days i have received an E-mail from Canadian High Commission London Office saying they can not continue my Application Without CSQ (CERTIFICATE de Selection Quebec) We Applied for the CSQ and its approved and we sent the copy to them on 19-02-2013

The duration time for London Office is 9 months. can someone please tell me how long it will take. and What Next ???????
I Also sent my MEDICAL and POLICE CLEARANCE Certificate to them with my Application.

My Status is = Application Received
Medical Result have been Received
 

elmo11

Full Member
Jan 15, 2013
33
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-11-2012
File Transfer...
18-12-2012
Med's Done....
29-08-2012
Passport Req..
Exempt!
sfeire said:
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

blueboom

Hero Member
Aug 19, 2012
804
26
Toronto
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
September 27, 2012
File Transfer...
November 7, 2012
Med's Done....
August 27, 2012
Interview........
waived (DM April 19, 2013)
Passport Req..
May 2, 2013 (non visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
June 11, 2013
LANDED..........
June 23, 2013
sfeire said:
Oh my god! Oh my God! Oh my God!!!!!

My husband just called me to ask me had I seen ECAS and DECISION MADE!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!! :eek:
I checked it 3 times today and nothing and then he checks it and there it is!!!
Started processing on February 25th.

IM SO HAPPY!!!! I'm so glad it's nearly over!!
To everyone waiting.. this feeling is worth the wait!
congrats!!!
 

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
Re: Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

aliasif83 said:
Hi
I live in UK and my wife is in Quebec Canada. she applied my sponsorship from there we sent our Application to Mississauga Office on 13th of August 2012. They received my Application and CIC also approved my Application and they sent the Approval letter to my wife after few days i have received an E-mail from Canadian High Commission London Office saying they can not continue my Application Without CSQ (CERTIFICATE de Selection Quebec) We Applied for the CSQ and its approved and we sent the copy to them on 19-02-2013

The duration time for London Office is 9 months. can someone please tell me how long it will take. and What Next ???????
I Also sent my MEDICAL and POLICE CLEARANCE Certificate to them with my Application.

My Status is = Application Received
Medical Result have been Received
Hey! It sounds like you're near the end. Maybe another month or so. It's likely that your CSQ is in London, and just hasn't been added to your file yet. I would email them and inform of when you sent it to them, and ask them to confirm that they have received it!
 

chopsticks

Star Member
Oct 10, 2012
167
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 23, 2012
Doc's Request.
November 2012
File Transfer...
July 17, 2012
Med's Done....
March 2012 (extended until Feb, 2014)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
March 13, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
March 21, 2013
LANDED..........
April 2013
m_and_m said:
Let us know how it went! I'm also thinking of visiting my husband :)

(Oletko muuten Suomesta? :) ) <- I'm just asking if there's finally someone else from Finland here!
Hi,

My husband is applying from Finland as well :)
However we are non visa exempt so a longer wait :(