Canada 2010-2011?

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 3:31pm

DazzlerIE wrote: »

Congrats ot Marie!

How much cash are you guys planning on bringing?

I brought 5k euro to Van last year and spent it all

Trying to bring a similar amount with me this time, it's an expensive city!

hmm lol yeah im trying to be a good girl and not spend so much now!!! go out ... and yes the more money the better!!!

sweetlikejelly · 07-03-2011 3:49pm

Hey guys,

Got my letter of introduction at 14.36pm today. It had gone to the UK on the 3rd of Feb so that was a four and have week wait for me. My entire processing time was six weks and two days.

Best of luck everyone!!!

den1982 · 07-03-2011 4:00pm

just got the visa too...whoooooooooooooooooooo:D:D:D

maire61 · 07-03-2011 4:06pm

yippie for all of us!!! and good luck to the rest of ye! I would have been waiting 5 weeks this thursday,so about time!!!

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 4:12pm

well done den and sweetlikejelly!!!!!.........

sweetlikejelly · 07-03-2011 4:14pm

Also, just noticed that that 12 month validity period of the letter starts on the day your visa goes to London with conditional acceptance after payment. So thats a little trivia for people just in case it matters to anyone!

DazzlerIE · 07-03-2011 4:18pm

I've taken from that and other bits that when your file arrives in London they give it a once-over before they throw it in the pile

All rejections from London so far seem to have been pretty quick after it got there

jimmybeige · 07-03-2011 4:19pm

Coming in thick and fast today it seems! Congrats to everyone who got them! Relief I'd say.

beano345 · 07-03-2011 4:21pm

jimmybeige wrote: »

Coming in thick and fast today it seems! Congrats to everyone who got them! Relief I'd say.

you said it jimmy!! any word on your application??

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 4:22pm

em is it not, first day you enter canada your 12 month validity starts ????

DazzlerIE · 07-03-2011 4:23pm

GGirl2010 wrote: »

em is it not, first day you enter canada your 12 month validity starts ????

yup

he's talking about the 12 months your letter is valid for

They're two different things

jimmybeige · 07-03-2011 4:29pm

beano345 wrote: »

you said it jimmy!! any word on your application??

Not yet beano. Only in London 3 weeks tomorrow, so won't go mental until another week at least! Hard not to be though, but looks like everyone is the same way.

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 4:31pm

who plans on driving over in canada.. heard the test has to be done to get canadian driver liscence. doubt i will. im currently going for my test here atm.... need lots of practice in so i do!!!

beano345 · 07-03-2011 5:42pm

GGirl2010 wrote: »

who plans on driving over in canada.. heard the test has to be done to get canadian driver liscence. doubt i will. im currently going for my test here atm.... need lots of practice in so i do!!!

yeah you have to do the test though if you have a full irish licence you can apply to the aa for an international licence! not sure if this is accepted over there either though heres info

http://www.aaireland.ie/AA/Motoring-advice/Driving-in-Europe/International-driving-permit.aspx

http://www.irishalien.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11&hilit=license

den1982 · 07-03-2011 6:01pm

GGirl2010 wrote: »

who plans on driving over in canada.. heard the test has to be done to get canadian driver liscence. doubt i will. im currently going for my test here atm.... need lots of practice in so i do!!!

id be interested alright in having a drivers license over.ive full irish license with 10yrs

red menace · 07-03-2011 6:32pm

For Alberta at least
You need to sit your test to drive here
But the good news is you move straight to a full license and not onto the graduated program which is the equivalent of an R plate in Northern Ireland/UK

laura47 · 07-03-2011 6:38pm

congrats everyone who got there letter of introduction!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D

Phoneix9 · 07-03-2011 6:42pm

just wondering can u exchange a uk licence for a canadian one without sitting the test

beano345 · 07-03-2011 6:47pm

Phoneix9 wrote: »

just wondering can u exchange a uk licence for a canadian one without sitting the test

as far as i know a uk licence is fine since their commonwealth.

Phoneix9 · 07-03-2011 6:50pm

i think ill get a uk licence before i go would be alot handier than sittin the test

beano345 · 07-03-2011 6:54pm

Phoneix9 wrote: »

i think ill get a uk licence before i go would be alot handier than sittin the test

dont think it can be done anymore have a read of this : http://www.irishalien.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11&hilit=license

luluslollypop · 07-03-2011 7:28pm

O wow guys loads of YESES today fantastic for ye all!!!

Im waiting 3 weeks today so at least another week to go!!!:(

Woop woop!!!!;)

Wiggles~ · 07-03-2011 7:52pm

Just a quick question about the proof of third party funds and the letter that has to be presented. Did anyone else who used this just get whoever it was to write a handwritten letter saying 'I promise to be financially responsible for etc..' signed at the bottom. It's the only part of the application i'm confused by.

Should have my application off by Thursday, hoping I haven't left it too late!

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 9:14pm

em... yeah.. there is two tests, talking to some one i know over there did the test. one for local areas dual carriage ways, towns, cities, minor roads. then another test is for the highway . Both separate tests. ughhh driving is hard work LOLZ.. anyway. ill keep driving to get more confident. beano and den yous gona apply for international driver lisence???

beano345 · 07-03-2011 9:21pm

GGirl2010 wrote: »

em... yeah.. there is two tests, talking to some one i know over there did the test. one for local areas dual carriage ways, towns, cities, minor roads. then another test is for the highway . Both separate tests. ughhh driving is hard work LOLZ.. anyway. ill keep driving to get more confident. beano and den yous gona apply for international driver lisence???

yeah sure why not it might be some advantage over there, it only cost 10 euro aswell.

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 9:25pm

beano345 wrote: »

yeah sure why not it might be some advantage over there, it only cost 10 euro aswell.

yeah... well i have to pass mine yet .... waiting on a date !!! pfft.. lol.. some instructors idk really are mean up in the test centre..

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 9:38pm

still nervous about visa!!! bahhahah ..

beano345 · 07-03-2011 9:45pm

GGirl2010 wrote: »

yeah... well i have to pass mine yet .... waiting on a date !!! pfft.. lol.. some instructors idk really are mean up in the test centre..

i failed 3 times before i got it:D hopefully they arent as bad in canada.think its just another money racket here!

GGirl2010 · 07-03-2011 9:52pm

beano345 wrote: »

i failed 3 times before i got it:D hopefully they arent as bad in canada.think its just another money racket here!

yeah i know... !! well im just gona go for it anyway. b.c i have time b4 i fly off i geuss. plus it wil be more experience for me to gain more driving and driving progression... i really have to pay attention to filter lights lol.. and progression!!. yes it is money racket!! money that people cant afford in these recessionary timez!! .. im gona do it this time and thats it.. need the money i do to take off.

rushrovers · 07-03-2011 10:02pm

Wiggles~ wrote: »

Just a quick question about the proof of third party funds and the letter that has to be presented. Did anyone else who used this just get whoever it was to write a handwritten letter saying 'I promise to be financially responsible for etc..' signed at the bottom. It's the only part of the application i'm confused by.

Should have my application off by Thursday, hoping I haven't left it too late!

thats what i did...... wasnt even on a proper piece of paper.... like some note paper with flowers around the edge. sent off my payment today though and its been sent to london, so it seems to be fine.

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