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ragluf said:
It will happen Ms. Tweety05 - this process does indeed test and take a lot out of us applicants. It does come when unexpected :)

Mixed bag of emotions, coming in cycles, from the uncertainty of complying to all requirements before sending to CIO, anxiety in waiting for the AOR, elation in getting one, then another cycle again, complying to the the next set of instructions, then anxiety in waiting for feedback, the compulsive behaviour in checking for eCAS updates....

I take it with a grin that this process is akin to a fraternity initiation..... :):):) - only much longer....

In the meantime, let's entertain ourselves by watching what unfolds on "Halalan 2013"....

/all the best....

I did what I have to do. But now, it's time for me to sit back and relax to let God continue what we have started and find out what is really in store for me and my family.

Thank you for the encouragement :) You may have stop posting in this forum because of the busy life in Canada but you chose not to. You are truly a blessing for all of us.

May God bless you more ragluf. +1 for you
 
Thanks mystic chalknaht and pareyles see you guys! :)
 
Nakakaingit naman kayo. MPNP ako nominated Dec 2011 at ang CIC AOR ko last 18 May 2012. Pero ang visa office ko sa Singapore dahil dito ako nakatira. Grabe ang tagal ng processing. Nakalagay sa website nila na 23 months ang processing dito sa SGVO samantalang dyan sa Manila ang bilis lang. :'(
Isang taon na wala pa din akong medical request from SGVO. Haiizzzz....
 
Mumay1829 said:
Hey guys, I just did land yesterday in sweetgrass montana. and it went very well.. I heard the word CONGRATULATIONS!!! from the officer which make me screaaam... hahahah lol

Goodluck sa inung lahat. Gods will!

CONGRATULATIONS! The end of the long process - landing and hearing those words do elicit the most unexpected behaviour. :):):). Now that the burden of getting residence has been lifted, so you can concentrate on getting your long-term plans into fruition in Canada.

/all the best....
 
liyapot said:
ang tagal ko nawala sorry! been busy with work!
congrats chalknaht!! di na ko nakabati ng safe trip :) so nag balikbayan box ka ba? 20x20 ang size? dumaan ako nung isang araw sa ace.. nakakita ng cover for the balikbayan box.. 20x20 ang size.

may tama si ragluf, yan din kasi ang suggestion sa akin doon na lang bumili tutal summer naman hopefully pupunta.. sana meron pang sale ng winter clothes..

appleguy, congrats!! kelan ang alis mo?

to zepthkinsey
yup, may ppr na ako.. nasubmit na namin passports namin nung may1st.. no change in ecas though hanggang ngayon :)

Yes miss liya. 20x20 make sure you lagyan mo tape lahat at cover pra kahit mabutas e wala mawawala. ^_^ i made a mistake though. Kampante ako kakayanin ng box.di pala.hehe god bless
 
mystic_nayeli said:
Just an update on my sheet - I checked my e-cas today and the status says: "In-Process".
All Perfect Praises and Thanks are due to God.

Congrats mystic_nayeli- lapit ka na ring mag graduate:) I was too quite busy for awhile enjoying our vacation ni Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and finally landed na sa ating lupang sinilangan just now di na umabot sa eleksyon ha3.....Hope soon in Process na rin ang case nmin...Good luck guyz and God Bless everyone....

@ Ragluf, i already submitted my NBI to update my file though i already have my PCC from abroad, hope this will facilitate the smooth process of my application.
 
Tweety05 said:
How I wish, Mauuna k p sa akin. IN PROCESS p lang ECAS ko pero di pa MED RECEIVED.

God willing Tweety05 you don't have to wait that long anymore. :-)
 
chalknaht said:
Not too much but some of the clothes are just too bulky and didnt fit into my luggage. Thats why i considered balikbayan bax.hehe

Ah I see, magkano binayad mo for balikbayan box and gaano katagal bago sya madeliver sa Winnipeg?
 
ragluf said:
Most likely, next is PPR and Appendix A. Unless they see something which needs to be explained based on the security checks, but historically, not a lot of incidents wherein they ask for more documents. Never too be sure about CEM. Sometimes they ask again for docs previously submitted, and all you have to do is remind them you have already submitted these.

This is to me, the longest time for waiting - from medicals - up to PPR. At this stage, well, keep on being busy to take your mind off the anxiety of waiting.

/all the best...

I see. Thank you so much ragluf :) Patience is truly a virtue. :)
 
ragluf said:
It will happen Ms. Tweety05 - this process does indeed test and take a lot out of us applicants. It does come when unexpected :)

Mixed bag of emotions, coming in cycles, from the uncertainty of complying to all requirements before sending to CIO, anxiety in waiting for the AOR, elation in getting one, then another cycle again, complying to the the next set of instructions, then anxiety in waiting for feedback, the compulsive behaviour in checking for eCAS updates....

I take it with a grin that this process is akin to a fraternity initiation..... :):):) - only much longer....

In the meantime, let's entertain ourselves by watching what unfolds on "Halalan 2013"....

/all the best....

My anxiety and stress would only increase with the 'Halalan 2013' Hehehe
 
ragluf said:
@ mystic,

At this time - you will not need too much cold weather clothing. If you have to invest in one - go for a 3N1 (3 in 1) multi-layer clothing/jacket - one with a waterproof/water-repellant/wind-proof outer shell (nylon/polyester) and an inner layer detachable, of fleece or tight spun breathable material. Some of these are lightweight and can be tightly packed thus saving on space. Being detachable also lends to packing them tighter.

My wife brought along lots of leggings/tights - for layering- plus scarves. But we came here in the dead of winter (December) so we needed the cold-weather clothing. If you come in during the summer, you don't need a lot cold-weather gear and can then purchase if needed here.

/all the best....

Oh my, how did you guys survive the December winter in Winnipeg? I heard it's ruthless. LOL
How was the first experience with the cold?

Yun nga gusto sana, summer ang dating. Ako pa naman I can be less tolerant to the cold weather. :-/
 
Mumay1829 said:
Hey guys, I just did land yesterday in sweetgrass montana. and it went very well.. I heard the word CONGRATULATIONS!!! from the officer which make me screaaam... hahahah lol

Goodluck sa inung lahat. Gods will!

Congratulationssss to another graduate!! :D
 
appleguy said:
Thanks mystic chalknaht and pareyles see you guys! :)

Best wishes to you appleguy :)
 
BPinoy said:
Congrats mystic_nayeli- lapit ka na ring mag graduate:) I was too quite busy for awhile enjoying our vacation ni Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and finally landed na sa ating lupang sinilangan just now di na umabot sa eleksyon ha3.....Hope soon in Process na rin ang case nmin...Good luck guyz and God Bless everyone....

@ Ragluf, i already submitted my NBI to update my file though i already have my PCC from abroad, hope this will facilitate the smooth process of my application.

God willing BPinoy :) Enjoy talaga kayo ha for the vacation :D God bless!
 
boggz said:
Nakakaingit naman kayo. MPNP ako nominated Dec 2011 at ang CIC AOR ko last 18 May 2012. Pero ang visa office ko sa Singapore dahil dito ako nakatira. Grabe ang tagal ng processing. Nakalagay sa website nila na 23 months ang processing dito sa SGVO samantalang dyan sa Manila ang bilis lang. :'(
Isang taon na wala pa din akong medical request from SGVO. Haiizzzz....

Don't worry that much boggz take it one day at a time. As day passes, the more closer you are getting to your goal. Keep the faith. :)