Canadian Immigration Process

[Martin]

I think you nailed it Dave...at least, that's what I assume...they make sure its not a fake.  My guess is, they request the passport before they get too far along.  They don't always want an interview.  And with Beijing being one of the fastest Visa Office's in the world, it makes sense to just ask for it right away.  I think.

[Martin]

Zhifang and I both got an email today from the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.  She has an interview scheduled on August 23 at 08:00 AM.

[maxx]

Martin that sounds like good news.But you neve know with Canadian immagration.I'm hoping for the best for you and Zhifang.

[mustfocus]

Congrats Martin.  Was rooting for Zhifang to get a closer interview time, but that'll do.

Was the interview time chosen by her?  Or was it selected by the embassy?

[Martin]

It was picked by the Embassy from what I can tell.

[Irishman]

Almost there Martin, best of luck to you both , I am sure it will be fine and she will be there with you soon in Snowland.

[mustfocus]

Ah well...

Which reminds me...got to call the dumpling restaurant and make sure they reserve some for the big party. 

[Bee964]

Did somebody say dumplings?!?!?

Dave C

[ttwjr32]

well that sounds terrific Martin August 23 for the interview. will it be in Guangzhou? if so lets have dinner there the four of us.

not sure about the canadian embassy but by the USA embassy there are really great prices on flights abroad that you can book

maybe you can check it out and get her one for august 24 that would be great for the two of you

[Martin]

There is no Canadian visa office in Guangzhou. She is being processed in the Beijing Embassy.

[ttwjr32]

i see well i thought i would offer. in bejing now and i am about 2 miles from your embassy here staying at the hotel
ive walked past it 2 days ago going to a place to see   they have a big sign on one side advertising the summit that
was there

[Peter]

Great news Martin..

[Rhonald]

I was in England for 2 weeks so haven't posted much. Also feeling ba hum bug since I am still waiting for the Police report to be sent back to me to forward to Hong Kong. The Police department said 2 to 3 weeks for it to be done. Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks as I wait on something to send in-order to wait for something else. This endless wait is a great weight on my spirit. Heavy thoughts amass as I try to handle the gravity of the situation and not let my heart get sucked into a black hole of despair. 

And if you think I have it bad....check out this poor soul.

ebrenchley 
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Quote ebrenchley
Report Post   Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 Jul 2010 at 2:11pm
Seriously, just got the same darn letter (word for word) and I'm scratching my head. I'm an even more extreme case: wife and I in mid-20's, never previously married, no kids, etc... never worked in a "vulnerable sector" job. Holy crap this sucks.




 
 
 


Quote ebrenchley
Report Post   Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 Jul 2010 at 2:26pm
oh yeah, just got off the phone with my local police department in Canada. They said I physically needed to be there to get this damn check done. Kind of hard considering I'm in China. 

[Paul Todd]

Chin up Rhonald!,

Yes there's always someone worst off than yourself but I'm not sure if that helps at all!  Try to keep your eyes on the prize my friend, there is light at the end of the tunnel its just the train is going a little slowly at the moment. Bureaucracy is wearing to the soul at the best of times but especially when we perceive it as pointless, but what can you do but wait it out. You know it will be worth it in the end. Maybe your just feeling low because you've had to spend 2 weeks in the UK,I know that would do it for me!!!!!!It could be worst you know,there might be hats involved!

[RegnisTheGreat]

Yeah, you could've ended up with a gold digger like mine