In the Mail
Two days ago we received a letter from the DMP (Designated Medical Practitioner) in Vancouver. He received a letter from the medical folks in Ottawa (which the DMP enclosed); they want more information about yet another irregularity in Alan's exam results. (That is, it's different from the one discussed earlier. There is no mention of the first issue in this new letter; we don't know if that means that they are satisfied with what we have sent them.)
What's strange is that the letter from Ottawa is very short and we're not quite sure what it is they're asking for. Also, weirdly, they say that whatever the results it should not interfere with the process and that their recommendation is that immigration should proceed. But we need to get back to the DMP (who will then forward to Ottawa) with a letter of response from our family doctor here in Seattle. So, it's do this but it won't matter?
Alan has an appointment with a specialist this Friday regarding irregular lab result #1; this we're doing for ourselves and we're still not sure if Ottawa will ask any more about it. On August 9, Alan has an appointment with our G.P. (the earliest available) to ask for a response to the letter we just received. He feels guilty because "his issues" are holding us up, which I told him was ridiculous because it's not like he's doing anything and I've had my issues (not medical) that have held things up. (e.g., look at how long it took to get my police clearance from Costa Rica ...) It's nobody's fault, it is what it is.
Other than just wanting resolution (I'm a total "J" in the Meyers-Briggs personality inventory), we're not in any particular hurry. Our plan is if/when we get the green light we'll do the formal landing as soon as possible and delay our actual move for when it makes sense logistically. I've started the household inventory but I need to get back to it!
I also know that I have no cause for complaint given what many others -- especially those not from the United States -- have to go through to immigrate to Canada. And the process to become a P.R. in the U.S. is much worse!
By the way, I know I'm not commenting much on the blogs of our "family," but I am reading.
What's strange is that the letter from Ottawa is very short and we're not quite sure what it is they're asking for. Also, weirdly, they say that whatever the results it should not interfere with the process and that their recommendation is that immigration should proceed. But we need to get back to the DMP (who will then forward to Ottawa) with a letter of response from our family doctor here in Seattle. So, it's do this but it won't matter?
Alan has an appointment with a specialist this Friday regarding irregular lab result #1; this we're doing for ourselves and we're still not sure if Ottawa will ask any more about it. On August 9, Alan has an appointment with our G.P. (the earliest available) to ask for a response to the letter we just received. He feels guilty because "his issues" are holding us up, which I told him was ridiculous because it's not like he's doing anything and I've had my issues (not medical) that have held things up. (e.g., look at how long it took to get my police clearance from Costa Rica ...) It's nobody's fault, it is what it is.
Other than just wanting resolution (I'm a total "J" in the Meyers-Briggs personality inventory), we're not in any particular hurry. Our plan is if/when we get the green light we'll do the formal landing as soon as possible and delay our actual move for when it makes sense logistically. I've started the household inventory but I need to get back to it!
I also know that I have no cause for complaint given what many others -- especially those not from the United States -- have to go through to immigrate to Canada. And the process to become a P.R. in the U.S. is much worse!
By the way, I know I'm not commenting much on the blogs of our "family," but I am reading.
posted by Daniel wbc at 12:22 PM
4 Comments:
Hi, Daniel! Thanks for the update. As for "Other than just wanting resolution (I'm a total "J" in the Meyers-Briggs personality inventory)" oh, do I feel your pain! ;-)
Hang in there! All of sudden you'll have your visas and you'll wonder why you were thinking it took so long!
We're just hoping we don't have to return to the "redneck" DMP's office in Alabama for anything! They didn't exude a lot of confidence . . . .
I'm sending you a separate email with living accommodation info here in Vancouver.
On the bright side Ottawa isn't completely ignoring you guys. I wish they would just let me know something.
I hope there is no concern for any medical condition and Ottawa is just being overly concerned. We'll keep sending positive thougths across the country to you guys.
I think any news is good news. Hang in there!
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