Quickie
Alan's situation with the follow-ups to the medical exam is still in limbo. He's undergone a bunch of stuff and they've found nothing (yay!) and they still can't find a reason for the irregular results of one of the lab tests. For the other issue, they want to look at Alan's records from a few years ago for comparison, but we had a stupid *sshole doctor at the time and they're having a hard time tracking him down. This is getting as wearisome as it is expensive.
There have been no further communications from the DMP or CIC.
Over on the Canadian immigration yahoo groups (see right column of blog), there has been talk of people getting a hard time when they land without the intent of moving at the same time. It was reported that one border official said a bunch of things, including that you couldn't give an address for receiving the P.R. card where you were not residing (e.g. a friend) and that it was "illegal" for someone to send (forward) the card outside Canada. As I've written, the one thing that keeps me from getting too anxious of the next step should we be accepted is that we don't have to move when we land. Now I'm freaking. Anyone have any information or thoughts?
There have been no further communications from the DMP or CIC.
Over on the Canadian immigration yahoo groups (see right column of blog), there has been talk of people getting a hard time when they land without the intent of moving at the same time. It was reported that one border official said a bunch of things, including that you couldn't give an address for receiving the P.R. card where you were not residing (e.g. a friend) and that it was "illegal" for someone to send (forward) the card outside Canada. As I've written, the one thing that keeps me from getting too anxious of the next step should we be accepted is that we don't have to move when we land. Now I'm freaking. Anyone have any information or thoughts?
posted by Daniel wbc at 2:13 PM
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We landed in March. Haven't moved yet! *I* was nervous at the time - esp since our paperwork had our intended destination as Vancouver, but we were using a NS address for the landing and we clearly were not moving at that time. But, no problem.
I recall hearing, on one of the lists, that some folks were being given a hard time about the address not being theirs, etc., but that seemed the odd exception.
I KNOW that there's no issue with landing w/out moving. I think, that being the case, that the best strategy is to give an address as though it's where you're staying temporarily and that you plan to bring your stuff when you get settled. That should prevent all but the most obnoxious customs people from pressing the issue. How are they to know that you aren't "moving," but waiting to move until you, e.g., find housing, etc.
Hang in there guys!!!!!!
It is surprising to me that there are "issues" that need so much follow-up when it seems to be the case that no one is denied PR status due to health reasons. So why the gyrations? Also, I'm confused when you say no further word from the DMP or CIC - Who is requesting the follow-ups??
As for landing issues: You guys won't have that problem - You'll be "crossing over" at the Peace Arch. They love us there, don't they? :)
When we landed we gave our friends address, no problems at all. They already know that you will look for a place to move in within days after your arrival, and even if you are moving later there is not real issue that the officer will give you. literally thousands of people land every week and most of them go back to the States or their home countries to finish the packing or their jobs, etc. so don't u worry, you'll be just fine. The road that comes out of the Windsor tunnel is called "The freedom way" by the way, I thought you should know.
In addition to MSEH and Gito, I know personally (through email) at least 10 other families who have landed, then moved at a later date. None of them had any trouble whatsoever.
What Gito says is true:
"literally thousands of people land every week and most of them go back to the States or their home countries to finish the packing or their jobs, etc."
I know this may seem crazy to you and others, but I avoided the message boards and yahoo groups when we were in process. They were so full of worry, anxiety and misinformation, I found them more potentially hurtful than helpful.
A worrier such as yourself, Daniel, you might think about disconnecting yourself from those boards. Just a thought.
Hang in there!
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