When we first decided to apply for permanent residency in Canada, just after we got back from our holiday there, we called a company who help you navigate the thousands of pitfalls you run into during the lengthy visa application process. They said that it would be good for us to get our application in as soon as possible, because at the end of June the Canadian’s were going to change their visa requirements lists, including the careers they were looking for people to have. As it stood, Jason’s job was on the yes list, but it might not stay there. We were told that as long as we got our application in beforehand, we would be fine.
So we did. It took days, and days. I am not exaggerating. You try finding out all the addresses you have lived at since you were eighteen. It’s not easy. And the forms have to be filled in in black ink, perfectly, or you have to start again. I got writer’s cramp in my hand the process was that lengthy.
Anyway, we got our application in, along with a huge, fat cheque, and we are now currently compiling a list of documents as thick as my forearm, which they will need next, if we get through the first round of paperwork. This is also a costly process, as we have to have solicitor certified copies of everything at £5 per document. Ouch!
Anyway, we have been working hard at this, and feeling fairly confident about it, when this evening we got an e-mail from the company who are helping us. It showed us the job list the Canadians are now looking for, and Jason’s job is not on it. We would be fine if he was a plumber, but no dice with IT professionals anymore. It also said that although we put our application in on time, the Canadian Visa people have not yet processed it, and as such they may decide that it is not technically processed before the cut off date and send us our cheque and our forms back and say goodbye to the Boo family before we have even set off.
We will not know either way whether our application is now going to fall at the first fence until the end of the week. We just have to wait, and the galling thing is that there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. We moved as quickly as we possibly could, we did everything that was required of us, and it is entirely down to the length of time it takes the Canadian Visa people to process their paperwork, which we have absolutely no control over.
We are pretty gutted to tell you the truth. Making the decision was monumental for us, and now it may come to nothing.
I have waited months to tell you about our application, and yesterday I felt so very buoyant and excited that I decided I had to share it with you, and now I have to tell you this. I feel like it is my fault. I should have kept my mouth shut that little bit longer.
I know that’s bollocks by the way. It’s just how I feel.
Still, there is still a slim chance. So please, raise a glass of maple syrup for us and send all your good thoughts in our direction. If we get there I promise to send you all a baby beaver in a box as a thank you gift. Honestly and promisedly I do.
I am so sorry you are meeting with obstacles in your attempt to migrate. Canada has become surprisingly selective over the last few years. One might call it picky and definitely at times arbitrary.
Fingers crossed for you!
I know it’s hard not to worry and fret but everything now is out of your control so you might as well do your best to try and ignore it. I hope that doesn’t sound patronising ‘cos it’s not meant to be. It’s better, I think, for you to have told us because then we can all commiserate or cheer along with you. Nil Desperandum.
I’m crossing everything for you! Canada can only benefit from your wonderfulness. Did you put that on the form?
All of the above plus when we applied for Australia we were told it would probably be a year before we heard anything at all but we actually had permanent visas in our sweaty little hands within 4 months! And they still took us even though I was diagnosed with cancer between then and the date we finally left Blighty! Don’t give up hope yet, or you could consider OZ as an alternative, I think IT is still on our list
Fingers, toes, eyes are all crossed for you! xoxo
Not to worry Katy… all my best wishes are heading your way….
Leave it to God…. He has his funny ways…… best to leave him to do as he pleases…. that way he ends up listening to us
I am really sad that us IT professionals are going redundant in many eyes and hitherto we ruled….. but we will do….
Oh, forgot to say – my family completely failed to get into Canada in 1974 – at that time they didn’t want people who ran their own business, so if it doesn’t happen for you I’ll let you join my little exclusive group of People the Picky, Picky Canadians Didn’t Want. I’ll make badges.
Janet
Well there is still a chance. Let’s hope we make it.xx
mrs Jones
Am feeling slightly calmer about it now. I’m also glad that your group awaits us if all else fails. I do love a good badge.
Em
I did send them a signed photograph of me with inky fingers and a twinkle in my eye. Do you think that helped?!
Sharon
That really has given me great hope. Thank you.
Pinklea
Thank you hon. I hope your packing list is getting ever smaller.
Dolly
Thank you. You are right. It’s just that I am fairly useless at being patient.
Bugger, bugger bugger!!! Stupid Canadian officials. I shall growl at them for you. Or worse.
Am all fingers crossed that it works out xxxxx Also toes.
Justme
Thank you honey.xx
Hope it works out for you my friend
Diane
Me too.xxx
Chin up,Katy. As your application was being processed before the job list changed,you could still be lucky.xx
Everything is crossed for you x
Jenny
I really hope so. I am maintaining cheeriness. with the aid of cake.
Bev
Thank you lovelyx
i would think that a UK citizen wouldn’t have to go through this to move to a commonwealth country. guess i don’t stand a chance of emmigrating to canada. and i’ve never even been there yet.
Bronxbee
It is so frustrating. I cannot begin to tell you.