US outland applicants' thread :)

[Joyce_tosf]

For anyone that's landed at night or on a weekend, were there any problems with getting your SIN numbers upon landing? I've read a few posts on here where some SIN numbers couldn't be processed/issued because Service Canada was closed?

 

[danawhitaker]

For anyone that's landed at night or on a weekend, were there any problems with getting your SIN numbers upon landing? I've read a few posts on here where some SIN numbers couldn't be processed/issued because Service Canada was closed?

I landed on a Sunday, and I went to Service Canada on the following Tuesday to get mine.

 

[Joyce_tosf]

I landed on a Sunday, and I went to Service Canada on the following Tuesday to get mine.

perfect, thanks!!!!!

 

[MasterDen]

Wow congratulations!! I was looking at the November spreadsheet to see your timeline, but didn't see it. If you don't mind, could you add your timeline here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CUkTFpwDRvX3vg4FwEoQ4bjyo1ux2qpjLusu08y2gnc/edit#gid=992511551

Thanks! Added it in best I could.

 

[MasterDen]

perfect, thanks!!!!!

So with that said, does it make more sense to land on a weekday if I wanted to avoid a trip to Service Canada?

Also, how are people receiving PPR? Is it by letter or email?

 

[danawhitaker]

So with that said, does it make more sense to land on a weekday if I wanted to avoid a trip to Service Canada?

Also, how are people receiving PPR? Is it by letter or email?

My PPR came by e-mail. I received it a week after DM.

I didn't think it was an option to get the SIN at landing. The agent who handled my paperwork didn't mention anything about it at all.

 

[CanadianZenGirl]

I think people are misinterpreting the post about Service Canada being closed. As far as I know, that's where you go to apply for your social insurance number. They don't do it at the border.

 

[disney]

Hi Everyone!! I am new to this forum and a little nervous about the process (my husband is SOOOO eager to have it done so he can work anywhere he wants). Here is our story:

1) My now husband used to work for a Canadian company in the USA. We worked on the same team - me in Canada, him in the USA. We met, fell in love etc. Did long distance for two years.

2) At beginning of Year 3, he got a 3 year work permit to work in Canada with the Canadian company. The work permit is tied to his current position in Toronto, with current company. He has no rights to switch jobs or even cities.

3) We get engaged and then just got married - "Celebration in Las Vegas"; Legal wedding @ city hall in Toronto yesterday.

4) We are ready for sponsorship now, and he REALLY wants to switch jobs/company.

5) We both have NEXUS cards.


A few questions:
- Based on posts in general forum, everyone has said that Outland is best route to go for Americans, even if they are living in Canada. Does everyone here agree?
- Can anyone point me to somewhere that shows how a successful package was set up (which forms, evidence, etc).
- Does out case sound simple? I am worried they will delay it because he already is on a work visa, living in Canada.

thanks all!

 

[Reichel]

Hi guys, i applied with the new kit, for the medical check can i just go get it done or do i really have to wait for them to send me.

 

[danawhitaker]

Hi guys, i applied with the new kit, for the medical check can i just go get it done or do i really have to wait for them to send me.

Unfortunately, you have to wait until they ask for it. Right now it seems like, based on observation of what's been happening with January applicants, that's happening fairly early in the process after SA/once the file gets sent to the VO (though that could change). So if you have to travel a long distance for it, and/or it's difficult for you to do so, keep that in mind based on when you sent your application off so you can sort of try to predict when your 30 day window might be.

With them seeming to ask for it so early in the process, I'm still not seeing *who* this benefits other than the panel physicians that charge stupidly high rates in countries other than Canada. People can no longer easily plan to just do it while they're visiting their spouse in Canada prior to applying, and instead will get stuck with a panel physician near them who charges 3-4x as much.

 

[Reichel]

Unfortunately, you have to wait until they ask for it. Right now it seems like, based on observation of what's been happening with January applicants, that's happening fairly early in the process after SA/once the file gets sent to the VO (though that could change). So if you have to travel a long distance for it, and/or it's difficult for you to do so, keep that in mind based on when you sent your application off so you can sort of try to predict when your 30 day window might be.

With them seeming to ask for it so early in the process, I'm still not seeing *who* this benefits other than the panel physicians that charge stupidly high rates in countries other than Canada. People can no longer easily plan to just do it while they're visiting their spouse in Canada prior to applying, and instead will get stuck with a panel physician near them who charges 3-4x as much.

Thank you good to know, Would this medical exam be covered by US medical insurance if i have one, or how much would thinscost us? The nearest panel physician from Vegas is LA and Salt lake., anybody been at this place?

 

[CanadianZenGirl]

Thank you good to know, Would this medical exam be covered by US medical insurance if i have one, or how much would thinscost us? The nearest panel physician from Vegas is LA and Salt lake., anybody been at this place?

I'm not sure about insurance, but my husband had his medical in Michigan and it cost him almost 500.00. He was like ...

 

[Aquakitty]

I'm not sure about insurance, but my husband had his medical in Michigan and it cost him almost 500.00. He was like ...

Wow, what the heck? It was a bit pricier when my husband had it done in the US a couple years ago but not that pricey, that's ridiculous.

And I agree, danawhitaker. The medical changes don't make a lot of sense. Why group people who have longer processing with those who have short processing? All this does is force people into expensive or inconvenient situations. There is literally no reason they can't just provide the form early and let you do it when you want, at least for certain countries. Then, have the applicants upload it on request.

 

[danawhitaker]

Thank you good to know, Would this medical exam be covered by US medical insurance if i have one, or how much would thinscost us? The nearest panel physician from Vegas is LA and Salt lake., anybody been at this place?

The place closest to me wouldn't have been covered by insurance and would have been $500+ for me, and then not much less than that for my daughter. Plus the travel expenses associated with going almost 250 miles away.

 

[Aquakitty]

Thank you good to know, Would this medical exam be covered by US medical insurance if i have one, or how much would thinscost us? The nearest panel physician from Vegas is LA and Salt lake., anybody been at this place?

Nope, it's a special thing, not covered by insurance. Probably going to cost at least $400 USD.