KING ARTHUR

Thanks SD and Sharrie. I'll try to ring them it's worth a try I guess.:wink2: Yes we understand that weather in BC is getting nicer. Can't wait.

Hi All, We are moving to Canada and only got our work permit approval last Friday. We have already resigned our jobs (both nurses) and our last working days next week. Wednesday last week we sent off our NMC renewal form(due end of May) and fees as we didn't expect our work permits to arrive last Friday hence my question if we can still cancel and claim a refund? Many thanks.

Silverdragon thanks for your reply. I did read the CIC website and still a bit confused. Am I right in saying that we need to have separate applications and presumably it is same application form IMM 1295 for her as well for an open work permit? As the principal applicant, I'll include on my application form my dependants and please correct me if I am wrong that my wife shouldn't be in my own application form as she needs to fill in her own? This is the one that I am unsure about and confuses me. cheers

I've received my LMO today great news and very happy . It was four weeks since employment letter offered to me from my BC employer. I have experienced panic and excitement. Today estate agents going to value pur house and hoping to put in the market next week. I am about to fill in my work permit application and got a few queries for you guys: 1. My wife also a nurse just been waiting for her job offer as she's also been interviewed. Can I include her on my application together with my dependants or does she needs to wait for her job offer and LMO and then applied separately? 2. On the document checklist: Proof indicating you meet the requirements of the job being offered. Is it my offer of employment or my CRNBC initial registration? 3. When does the medicals take place on this process? Is it after the embassy received my application? I would appreciate all your replies. Many thanks.

We are planning of going there first, work for the 250hrs supervised practice and write the exams. The health authority that I've applied emailed me and said on average it will take about 6 months for the whole process to getting in Vancouver. We can't wait and we felt a sense of enthusiasm and excitement on the prospects of moving to Canada unlike how we felt now in UK depressed and bored.

Thanks again Fiona. I guess my next question to whoever undergone the process is how long from the time you received your job offer to landing in Vancouver, BC especially with Fraser Health? cheers

By the way, how about education is it free for elementary students? cheers

Thanks Fiona. Do you know where would be an ideal family oriented neighbourhood around the area? How about schools, are there good reputable schools around as well? I'm sorry about all these questions as although we travelled a lot but never been in Canada yet. So it would be an interesting move for us and relish the challenge that lies ahead.

It's been a while that I have not posted back. Anyway, some updates we decided to go for mainland Vancouver. I have applied thru nursevancouver.com. Fraser Health seems to have a number of hospitals so put more emphasis on finding hospitals with them. Luckily I have been interviewed recently with the ICU manager in Burnaby Hospital and offered me a job. I have been trying to searched the hospital but there's not much information out there. Has anyone worked or have experience with Burnaby Hospital? What's the environment like working in this hospital? Do they have good schools nearby? (children 9&10) How much are the typical rental accomodation? and where would you suggest to safest place to live in this area? I would appreciate any reply and information you can share. Many thanks.

My PD is March 31, 2008 processed at Texas Visa Center.

That covers for my family of four (wife and 2 children). Hopefully going to the state of Texas.

$2400 fee is for my whole family. It is a big amount and we're just fortunate that we still have full time jobs. I've sat down and had a discussion with my wife and we decided that we'll pay for it and we'll just wait for our turn. My wife is also an NCLEX passer and would also love to work in America. For the meantime we have already started applying in Vancouver, BC and hoping to hear from our prospective employers soon.

I have just received an email from my immigration lawyer that my I140 has already been approved and checked also on USCIS website that an approval notice has been sent. My immigration lawyer has now asked me to pay for the legal fees to the amount of $2400 since I went thru direct hire so I need to shoulder the legal fees. I've started to doubt if ever we will be able to reach America especially with the economic crisis they have also experiencing. My wife (also a nurse) and I still desire to work in America but unsure if it will only now a "DREAM". Is it still worth paying my legal fees? Am I right in saying that once your I140 will be approved you are now officially under retrogression?

Canadian girl thank you so much for that very valuable information. I do believe that it's a beautiful place. I've spoken to employment adviser at VIHA and have sent my resume. I'm just hoping that I could get a phone call from them. But while waiting I'm also looking at other areas in Vancouver such as Vancouver coastal health authority and Fraser Health. Am I right in saying that their coverage is also south of Vancouver and near the coast as well? I would try to give them a ring as well and what job opportunities do they have.

I was trying to look for ICU jobs first thru that link and found out 3-4 full time positions that are mainly in city of Victoria. It looks like only few options to choose. A few positions are part time and casual. I am unsure as how big is the island and how many hospitals there is. Will do more research I guess.