Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

shellyennis · 13-04-2012 4:43pm

jjbrien wrote: »

LOL funny i got in trouble on here before for saying they ripped me off but i agree with you. that company saw my post and emailed Dave who runs this site to say I was giving them a bad name so now I will just not mention their name anymore. But I support u on this

maybe they should spend more time helping there customers out with their applications process than reading our posts!!

galwaygal27 · 13-04-2012 4:47pm

shellyennis wrote: »

hey, 1841.00 for flight, insurance and the 399 you pay the first day! it was 1482 but cause i to change my flights i got charged 359 for a free change of date!! its a total rip off, they charge what they want and dont help wish i had stayed away from them!! what was you 2260 for?

2260 was flights and travel only!!! We will have to change the return flight date so i suppose that'll cost us more too...we paid the 399 on top of the 2260....What a joke.....

galwaygal27 · 13-04-2012 4:49pm

akira336 wrote: »

Thanks for the support but anyway, once the email comes, I'm sorted, hey Galwaygal, sounds like you have it planned out very well, mine consists only of, fly, get job, start making money, make up rest..... Maybe I should be taking a leaf out of your book?

Ya have to have some fun before you get back into the routine of 9-5 again

shellyennis · 13-04-2012 5:04pm

galwaygal27 wrote: »

2260 was flights and travel only!!! We will have to change the return flight date so i suppose that'll cost us more too...we paid the 399 on top of the 2260....What a joke.....

how many of ye are going? if it is 2260 each its mental money!! They do what they want, i thought 100 to change a flight was crazy but when i had to, 359 was what i got, i had rang to get them changed and was told the date i wanted wasnt available, so that must have been a free move, i got 24 which was 300 and when i rang back to book it, guess what it just happen to be gone! who are they kidding, im so tired of forking out all this money that i dont have on something that still hasnt materialised!! :-( 8-12 weeks who are they kidding!!

galwaygal27 · 13-04-2012 5:07pm

shellyennis wrote: »

how many of ye are going? if it is 2260 each its mental money!! They do what they want, i thought 100 to change a flight was crazy but when i had to, 359 was what i got, i had rang to get them changed and was told the date i wanted wasnt available, so that must have been a free move, i got 24 which was 300 and when i rang back to book it, guess what it just happen to be gone! who are they kidding, im so tired of forking out all this money that i dont have on something that still hasnt materialised!! :-( 8-12 weeks who are they kidding!![/QUO

SORRY sorry i just took out the paper work just now - its actually €3000 together!!! so €1500 each....

shellyennis · 13-04-2012 5:15pm

galwaygal27 wrote: »

shellyennis wrote: »

how many of ye are going? if it is 2260 each its mental money!! They do what they want, i thought 100 to change a flight was crazy but when i had to, 359 was what i got, i had rang to get them changed and was told the date i wanted wasnt available, so that must have been a free move, i got 24 which was 300 and when i rang back to book it, guess what it just happen to be gone! who are they kidding, im so tired of forking out all this money that i dont have on something that still hasnt materialised!! :-( 8-12 weeks who are they kidding!![/QUO

SORRY sorry i just took out the paper work just now - its actually €3000 together!!! so €1500 each....

its still alot of money and if you have to change them again thats another hit to the pocket. i need to get this visa soon, so ill be able to go make the money ive spent, dole isnt paying what it use to ha ha!! what part ye heading to?

jd83 · 13-04-2012 5:30pm

Application Sent Feb 10th
Receipt email Feb 27th
Payment Email: Apr 01st
Payment and form sent: Apr 01st
Accepted and passed to cic for 2nd stage: Apr 13th

galwaygal27 · 13-04-2012 5:36pm

shellyennis wrote: »

galwaygal27 wrote: »

its still alot of money and if you have to change them again thats another hit to the pocket. i need to get this visa soon, so ill be able to go make the money ive spent, dole isnt paying what it use to ha ha!! what part ye heading to?

we hope to go to Vancouver u?

shellyennis · 13-04-2012 5:43pm

galwaygal27 wrote: »

shellyennis wrote: »

we hope to go to Vancouver u?

heading for calgary, :-) have brother over there so he'l be able to show me around, im going on my own so it handy him over there :-)

galwaygal27 · 13-04-2012 10:38pm

shellyennis wrote: »

galwaygal27 wrote: »

heading for calgary, :-) have brother over there so he'l be able to show me around, im going on my own so it handy him over there :-)

oh that is handy! Best of luck

shellyennis · 13-04-2012 10:43pm

galwaygal27 wrote: »

shellyennis wrote: »

oh that is handy! Best of luck

thanks, have a ball in vancouver :-) hopefully the LOI comes soon!!! :-)

akira336 · 14-04-2012 9:02am

Wanna hear something funny? I change my flights at a cost of €80, from a 9.50a.m. Today to the24th of this month cause there was no sign of the visa, 1 a.m. This morning then, visa comes through, happy to get it, but have to say, the fun is completely taken out of it, here's my timescale so far then, after 2 flight changes and a nearly 13 week process:

9th Jan-posted (regular mail)
20th Feb-notice of receipt e-mail receipt
8th march-payment request
9th march-payment sent
28th march- requesting further payment email received
28th march-emailed the SP reference number
29th march-received payment confirmation
14th april-received loi email

Was it just me or did anyone else's loi have no information on it about them? Its just a generic form with nothing relating to me on it?

shellyennis · 14-04-2012 10:48am

akira336 wrote: »

Wanna hear something funny? I change my flights at a cost of €80, from a 9.50a.m. Today to the24th of this month cause there was no sign of the visa, 1 a.m. This morning then, visa comes through, happy to get it, but have to say, the fun is completely taken out of it, here's my timescale so far then, after 2 flight changes and a nearly 13 week process:

9th Jan-posted (regular mail)
20th Feb-notice of receipt e-mail receipt
8th march-payment request
9th march-payment sent
28th march- requesting further payment email received
28th march-emailed the SP reference number
29th march-received payment confirmation
14th april-received loi email

Was it just me or did anyone else's loi have no information on it about them? Its just a generic form with nothing relating to me on it?

congrats, you must be over the moon!! :-) enjoy and safe trip!

akira336 · 14-04-2012 11:03am

shellyennis wrote: »

congrats, you must be over the moon!! :-) enjoy and safe trip!

Thanks! : ) I am happy, but like I said, they do take the fun outta it?

fc04 · 14-04-2012 11:04am

akira336 wrote: »

Wanna hear something funny? I change my flights at a cost of €80, from a 9.50a.m. Today to the24th of this month cause there was no sign of the visa, 1 a.m. This morning then, visa comes through, happy to get it, but have to say, the fun is completely taken out of it, here's my timescale so far then, after 2 flight changes and a nearly 13 week process:

9th Jan-posted (regular mail)
20th Feb-notice of receipt e-mail receipt
8th march-payment request
9th march-payment sent
28th march- requesting further payment email received
28th march-emailed the SP reference number
29th march-received payment confirmation
14th april-received loi email

Was it just me or did anyone else's loi have no information on it about them? Its just a generic form with nothing relating to me on it?

It has your name at the top of the page
Myself and my gf got our loi last night aswell sweet!!:D:D:p
Posted: 20th January
Receipt e-mail: 21st Feb
Payment request: 13th march paid and sent forms the same day.
Then had payment issues
Further info requested on payment: 28th March
Passed on to the next stage: 29th March
LOI: 14th April 01.00

Cant wait to go now but there was certainly no fun in that process!!

akira336 · 14-04-2012 11:37am

fc04 wrote: »

It has your name at the top of the page
Myself and my gf got our loi last night aswell sweet!!:D:D:p
Posted: 20th January
Receipt e-mail: 21st Feb
Payment request: 13th march paid and sent forms the same day.
Then had payment issues
Further info requested on payment: 28th March
Passed on to the next stage: 29th March
LOI: 14th April 01.00

Cant wait to go now but there was certainly no fun in that process!!

Nice one

good luck to the both of you!
My form literally has nothing on it, no name, date, application no. or wtn......
Should be fine though shouldn't it?

cally112 · 14-04-2012 11:49am

akira336 wrote: »

fc04 wrote: »

It has your name at the top of the page
Myself and my gf got our loi last night aswell sweet!!:D:D:p
Posted: 20th January
Receipt e-mail: 21st Feb
Payment request: 13th march paid and sent forms the same day.
Then had payment issues
Further info requested on payment: 28th March
Passed on to the next stage: 29th March
LOI: 14th April 01.00

Cant wait to go now but there was certainly no fun in that process!!

Nice one good luck to the both of you!
My form literally has nothing on it, no name, date, application no. or wtn......
Should be fine though shouldn't it?

The info appears when you print it out! I think it saves as a blank copy to protect your details!! Have fun!!!

and congrats on getting everything sorted!!

shellyennis · 14-04-2012 12:15pm

akira336 wrote: »

Thanks! : ) I am happy, but like I said, they do take the fun outta it?

oh yeah i def agree with you, i just hope that when i get over there that all this stress and hassle has been worth it! brother lives there and he keeps telling me it is but after the hassle of this process im very reluctant about it now!

sadleirk · 14-04-2012 2:56pm

Hey; I am in the same boat- waiting on the LOIfor what seems like forever! Just wondering if anyone received the email about the medical and if so what was the waiting time between that and getting the LOI?

fc04 · 14-04-2012 3:34pm

akira336 wrote: »

Nice one good luck to the both of you!
My form literally has nothing on it, no name, date, application no. or wtn......
Should be fine though shouldn't it?

Ya your good to go id say. Best of luck over there anyway enjoy.:)

cavan mom · 14-04-2012 5:22pm

****LOI...WERE ARE U???*****
Wow....i am soooo frustrated reading peoples frustrating wait and lack of correspondance from london for IEC. Myself and my husband applied on 23rd jan. payment made early march. on the 19th of march (4 weeks ago now) we received email confirming it has gone to cic visa section.
How long more does it take for loi???...
the wait for everyone is agonising i guess...we have 3 children under age of 5 and are hoping to go to canada ASAP!!!
can anyone tell me if you can be rejected at this late stage??????......
any advice taken xx thanx all!

Spunge · 14-04-2012 11:30pm

"Dear
Your application to study or work in Canada has been approved.
Your study or work permit will be issued to you upon arrival in Canada, subject to your compliance with the
requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its Regulations. It will allow you to study or
work in Canada for a temporary period only. Read the terms and conditions carefully."

Is this the LOI ? I mean, is that it, done ?

akira336 · 14-04-2012 11:49pm

Thanks cally, shellyennis and fc04, the countdown to go starts now, 10 days and I'm leaving this country, and from what my friend says, it is worth it, He loves it over there, Best of luck on yere travels!

and Yes Spunge, that is the Loi, Congrats!

Wavvie · 15-04-2012 9:53am

Ara jaysus! While I'm really happy for you all I'm now wondering what the hell has happened to my LOI. After they lost my payment I got passed on to the second round on Mar. 26th... still no LOI and I've been watching the spam folder like a hawk just in case.

8 week process my backside. I'll have sent my application in 13 weeks on Tuesday. AND my current visa expires in just over 2 weeks. So much for me being overly cautious and posting my application in well in advance.

Zapp Brannigan · 15-04-2012 1:33pm

Flying back out to Vancouver tomorrow.

Gonna be back in town for 420!

cmac8 · 15-04-2012 3:35pm

Does anyone know is it 12 working days or 12 days you have to make the 105 Euro payment. My girlfriend sent off her payment 12 days yesterday but has heard nothing yet. She had a application rejected before because there was a mix up by AIB with the reference she put on it and the Canadian Embassay without warning just cancelled her whole application. This time she has sent daily emails since she paid the money but has heard nothing yet.

If they reject it again i am not sure what we will do, started this whole process in late December!

shellyennis · 15-04-2012 3:41pm

cmac8 wrote: »

Does anyone know is it 12 working days or 12 days you have to make the 105 Euro payment. My girlfriend sent off her payment 12 days yesterday but has heard nothing yet. She had a application rejected before because there was a mix up by AIB with the reference she put on it and the Canadian Embassay without warning just cancelled her whole application. This time she has sent daily emails since she paid the money but has heard nothing yet.

If they reject it again i am not sure what we will do, started this whole process in late December!

12 days from date email sent. they give you a day you should have paid by on the email.

fc04 · 15-04-2012 9:19pm

akira336 wrote: »

Thanks cally, shellyennis and fc04, the countdown to go starts now, 10 days and I'm leaving this country, and from what my friend says, it is worth it, He loves it over there, Best of luck on yere travels!

and Yes Spunge, that is the Loi, Congrats!

good luck over there

Donkey16 · 16-04-2012 4:03am

Quick question. did people appying for the 2nd year visa, include a photocopy of their current visa paper......i read somewhere you have to show proof of your legal status, im not sure what did other people do?

lindzation · 16-04-2012 4:26am

Donkey16 wrote: »

Quick question. did people appying for the 2nd year visa, include a photocopy of their current visa paper......i read somewhere you have to show proof of your legal status, im not sure what did other people do?

We did. Not sure if you have to.

JamesA1984 · 16-04-2012 11:11am

9 weeks tommorrow since they received it (5 weeks since notification of receipt) and still not been asked for payment! What is going on??!! Weeks ago they said they were working hard to get up to speed but if anything it seems to be going slower!! Stressful!!!!

hbmm · 16-04-2012 3:26pm

Does anyone know how long the LOI usually takes after the medical has been done?

twinturbine · 16-04-2012 4:26pm

I have recently applied for the IEC but got a refusal on the grounds of the 18 month rule as I had been studying and training as a pilot in England from Jan 2010 to Apr 2011. I made a mistake in my application as I put down leaving England in Sept 2011 as that is when my lease had ended. What would your advice be on the best course of action for either re-applying or trying to contact them to tell them of the error if that is even possible? If I re-apply with the corrections made will I get flagged as having applied and refused before and maybe get barred from the country?

My only other option would be to travel to Canada, complete my further training (for which I do not require a student permit as it is under 6 months) and try to get a job offer, positive LMO and temporary work permit. I'm not sure whether you have any knowledge of the helicopter industry in Canada and the prospects of me obtaining the positive LMO?

Any advice or guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

albablue · 16-04-2012 4:33pm

hbmm wrote: »

Does anyone know how long the LOI usually takes after the medical has been done?

I'd like some info in this too.....
I did y medical on April 30th and I still haven't heard anything. I think a guy on this forum said it can take up to a month, but that was a while ago...

are you waiting long?

MeerKat17 · 16-04-2012 5:03pm

akira336 wrote: »

Congrats! I'm glad for you, but I have to say, what is going on in the iec, ive my application sent since 9th January and am still waiting on my loi, I have to call up this morning and move my flights for the second time! I'm at the end of my 13th week of a supposedly 8 week process, can't tell you how mad I am:mad:

EDIT: Plus I went with USIT and am starting to wonder is that holding me back somehow, ahhhh, just changed my flights with USIT €80 for the pleasure, last time was €62 and that was with a "free" move, USIT calls it airline taxes, Just saying if anyone is thinking of using USIT, don't.
You'll find all the information you need right here on this site,
Rant over......................

Thanks!! I went directly through the embassy, I was warned to avoid USIT as they are a waste of money. I was waiting 11 weeks in total, hope you get yours soon!

Tragamin2k2 · 16-04-2012 6:44pm

Today, 3 weeks after 2nd phase acceptance and i got an email IEC Application - Document Request.

"You have provided details of your employment history for the dates between 2011/05 and 2011/08, however we require a complete employment history for the entire period following your 18th birthday.

Please provide a complete employment/personal history from the date of your 18th birthday to present, leaving no gaps. If you were unemployed for periods of this time, please indicate as such and for each activity you list, please include: i) Activity/Occupation ii) Company/Employer/Facility Name iii) City/Town and iv) Country. "

does anybody know if i just reply to this email with the information or what?

retalivity · 16-04-2012 7:17pm

twinturbine wrote: »

I have recently applied for the IEC but got a refusal on the grounds of the 18 month rule as I had been studying and training as a pilot in England from Jan 2010 to Apr 2011. I made a mistake in my application as I put down leaving England in Sept 2011 as that is when my lease had ended. What would your advice be on the best course of action for either re-applying or trying to contact them to tell them of the error if that is even possible? If I re-apply with the corrections made will I get flagged as having applied and refused before and maybe get barred from the country?

My only other option would be to travel to Canada, complete my further training (for which I do not require a student permit as it is under 6 months) and try to get a job offer, positive LMO and temporary work permit. I'm not sure whether you have any knowledge of the helicopter industry in Canada and the prospects of me obtaining the positive LMO?

Any advice or guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

Probably reapplying.
Im not sure what kind of visa you need for the other option. Arent visitor visas only 3 months? And i'd imagine that trying to get a job offer & an LMO without a work permit or holiday visa is near impossible in aeronautics.

EDIT: Actually, is there anything under the list of skilled work people required that relates to what you do? Might also be an option to see if there are any companies hiring, and try and get a job & visa sorted on that side of the water

tinyfox · 16-04-2012 11:44pm

After all the shenanigans with them screwing up my previous application, I'm finally through to the second round!

The thing is, I was wondering if there's anyone here that paid and was put through to the second round in Feb that still haven't heard anything back. My husband paid then and we're waiting to hear anything. He's emailed twice looking for an update and shock, surprise have heard nothing back from them either. From reading here, I've noticed people who paid weeks after him have gotten their LOI so I just want to check if there's anyone in the same time frame as him.

Posted: Jan 5th
Received on the: Jan 10th
Payment email Jan 27th
Paid: Feb 1st
Confirmation email and second round: Feb 14th
Medical email: Feb 17th

hmmquite · 17-04-2012 12:39am

tinyfox wrote: »

After all the shenanigans with them screwing up my previous application, I'm finally through to the second round! The thing is, I was wondering if there's anyone here that paid and was put through to the second round in Feb that still haven't heard anything back. My husband paid then and we're waiting to hear anything. He's emailed twice looking for an update and shock, surprise have heard nothing back from them either. From reading here, I've noticed people who paid weeks after him have gotten their LOI so I just want to check if there's anyone in the same time frame as him.

Posted: Jan 5th
Received on the: Jan 10th
Payment email Jan 27th
Paid: Feb 1st
Confirmation email and second round: Feb 14th
Medical email: Feb 17th

Mine's kind of similar, the waiting is agonising

Sent application 29 Dec
Notice of receipt 13 Jan
Payment request 17 Jan
Paid and sent forms 19 Jan
Receipt of payment 25 Jan

cavan mom · 17-04-2012 7:07am

hi....i glad this post is here atleast we know were all in same boat... we applied on 23rd of jan. on the 19th of March we got email that we were through to second phase. (after paying the fee e.t.c.) HOWEVER...my worry is that on the 29th of march we received email from London saying they would like a TELEPHONE interview with me in ordet to finish processing my application. The interview was arranged for the 29th of march....however...NO ONE phoned???????.... CONFUSED. COM!!!????
has anyone else been asked to be interviewed???? wat happened ??
i hope i get LOI or phonecall soon.
i did email ...they replied saying that its the cic who hold telephone interviews...not london office??!!"....i have NO contact for CIC canada. its soooooo frustrating. just want to know either way!... my life is on hold at min waiting on this?!!!
xx thnx guys..any advice be appreciated!

JamesA1984 · 17-04-2012 1:31pm

Getting there slowly!

Sent: 14th February
Received @ Embassy: 15th February
Notice of receipt: 13th March
Payment request: 16th April
Paid: 17th April

As for the payment, went with the LDNGB method....I'm guessing all the info is in the letters and numbers so shouldn't (!) be too hard to reconcile.

Gigi_Glee · 17-04-2012 3:06pm

Got my LOI this morning!!!

Which is good...considering I've already booked my one-way flight for July haha

Now just have to ride out the next 11 weeks in work, pretending that i'm not planning on leggin it to the other side of the world

shellyennis · 17-04-2012 4:08pm

Gigi_Glee wrote: »

Got my LOI this morning!!!

Which is good...considering I've already booked my one-way flight for July haha

Now just have to ride out the next 11 weeks in work, pretending that i'm not planning on leggin it to the other side of the world

gigi_glee how long were you waiting for your LOI from second stage email. Im 2 weeks tomorro just curious how long more this process is gona take

Wavvie · 17-04-2012 5:16pm

tinyfox wrote: »

After all the shenanigans with them screwing up my previous application, I'm finally through to the second round! The thing is, I was wondering if there's anyone here that paid and was put through to the second round in Feb that still haven't heard anything back. My husband paid then and we're waiting to hear anything. He's emailed twice looking for an update and shock, surprise have heard nothing back from them either. From reading here, I've noticed people who paid weeks after him have gotten their LOI so I just want to check if there's anyone in the same time frame as him.

Posted: Jan 5th
Received on the: Jan 10th
Payment email Jan 27th
Paid: Feb 1st
Confirmation email and second round: Feb 14th
Medical email: Feb 17th

WHAT! He's been in the second round over 6 weeks and not heard anything and they still won't reply to his emails? Oh man. This whole thing is so screwy. My 1st year visa runs out in 4 weeks. I thought I would be ok given that even with all the delays and mess ups the six weeks in the 2nd phase is up in 3 weeks, so I thought I would HAVE to hear back by then. But now you're saying that they basically take your money and ignore you. I could cry.... Again....

emfd · 17-04-2012 10:25pm

Wavvie wrote: »

tinyfox wrote: »

After all the shenanigans with them screwing up my previous application, I'm finally through to the second round! The thing is, I was wondering if there's anyone here that paid and was put through to the second round in Feb that still haven't heard anything back. My husband paid then and we're waiting to hear anything. He's emailed twice looking for an update and shock, surprise have heard nothing back from them either. From reading here, I've noticed people who paid weeks after him have gotten their LOI so I just want to check if there's anyone in the same time frame as him.

Posted: Jan 5th
Received on the: Jan 10th
Payment email Jan 27th
Paid: Feb 1st
Confirmation email and second round: Feb 14th
Medical email: Feb 17th

WHAT! He's been in the second round over 6 weeks and not heard anything and they still won't reply to his emails? Oh man. This whole thing is so screwy. My 1st year visa runs out in 4 weeks. I thought I would be ok given that even with all the delays and mess ups the six weeks in the 2nd phase is up in 3 weeks, so I thought I would HAVE to hear back by then. But now you're saying that they basically take your money and ignore you. I could cry.... Again....

I paid on Apr 2nd after my payment request... I've heard nothing since! Not even a second phase email... nothing! They've taken my money & now nobody replies to my emails... I'm in limbo! I've seen people here who paid after me & they have received emails stating they're onto 2nd phase, nightmare!

hbmm · 17-04-2012 10:36pm

albablue wrote: »

I'd like some info in this too.....
I did y medical on April 30th and I still haven't heard anything. I think a guy on this forum said it can take up to a month, but that was a while ago...

are you waiting long?

nearly 3 weeks

,

Wavvie · 17-04-2012 11:34pm

emfd wrote: »

I paid on Apr 2nd after my payment request... I've heard nothing since! Not even a second phase email... nothing! They've taken my money & now nobody replies to my emails... I'm in limbo! I've seen people here who paid after me & they have received emails stating they're onto 2nd phase, nightmare!

I had that problem too.. email them some proof of payment and make sure to include you ref number... they need the tracking number of the wire transfer. Takes them a couple of days but they will get back to you. Best of luck!

Gigi_Glee · 18-04-2012 9:07am

shellyennis wrote: »

gigi_glee how long were you waiting for your LOI from second stage email. Im 2 weeks tomorro just curious how long more this process is gona take

hey shellyennis!

here's my timeline:

23 Jan - Sent Application via reg post
21 Feb - Email notification of receipt of application
13 Mar - Payment request
23 Mar - Made payment in AIB Grafton St Branch
30 Mar - 2nd stage notification
16 Apr - LOI received (WOOP!!!)

So I was waiting 3 weeks for the LOI just abouts. Hope that helps. I think being patient is the only way to get through the waiting around for emails...best of luck!!

shellyennis · 18-04-2012 11:02am

Gigi_Glee wrote: »

hey shellyennis!

here's my timeline:

23 Jan - Sent Application via reg post
21 Feb - Email notification of receipt of application
13 Mar - Payment request
23 Mar - Made payment in AIB Grafton St Branch
30 Mar - 2nd stage notification
16 Apr - LOI received (WOOP!!!)

So I was waiting 3 weeks for the LOI just abouts. Hope that helps. I think being patient is the only way to get through the waiting around for emails...best of luck!!

Thanks really appreciate that. :-)

DazzlerIE · 18-04-2012 3:43pm

Got my COR today

Sent via Fedex March 23rd
COR - 18th April

Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

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