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lizlemon
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 Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:26 pm Post subject: this sucks |
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I accepted a job today that wants me to start on February 19th. I am sending my documents tomorrow (Fed Ex) to start the visa process but I had a vacation planned for the 10-17. This would be the time I need to get my visa processed wouldn't it? Apparently Toronto consulate is notoriously slow. Looks like I have to cancel my vacation - or does it? Any advice or past experiences you can think of? Or am I totally overestimating how long the visa will take? Any input would be great.
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lizlemon
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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| i should mention the trip is expenses paid to dubai for a week....is it worth it? |
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conrad2
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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| What does one do in Dubai for an entire week? |
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SanchoPanza
Joined: 10 Jan 2010
Location: London
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| conrad2 wrote: |
| What does one do in Dubai for an entire week? |
Perhaps one should learn what a "Job Related" forum is.  |
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lizlemon
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| the question is about a visa that id need for my job. why is there always one negative nancy in every thread? |
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lizlemon
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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| conrad2 wrote: |
| What does one do in Dubai for an entire week? |
going to visit my sister for a while, haven't seen her in almost a year. dubai is totally overhyped but theres a nice private beach and weather is pretty good this time of year. |
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sheba
Joined: 16 May 2005
Location: Here there and everywhere!
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| You should be fine as long as you get your documents back and can get your visa organised before you leave. Once they issue your visa, I think you have up to a month to enter Korea for it to remain valid. |
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imakemyselflaugh
Joined: 13 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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It's probably not going to be great timing... you should have your visa issuance number before you go, but you need to leave your actual passport at the consulate to get the visa... and that takes five to 10 days (my last one in TO took seven).
I wonder if there's any way to do it in the UAE? There's an embassy in Abu Dhabi, and that would be an easy trip from Dubai. I'd probably contact the Toronto consulate and/or the embassay in Abu Dhabi to see if there's any way to get your visa there. |
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jiberish
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
Location: The Carribean Bay Wrestler
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Is it a job at a hawgon or PS? Just ask if you can delay coming a day or two. |
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yellowdove
Joined: 19 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:55 am Post subject: |
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| too bad you're not actually GOING to the toronto office. if you go there, they're not slow. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| yellowdove wrote: |
| too bad you're not actually GOING to the toronto office. if you go there, they're not slow. |
Mailing delays....
Same thing with the Montreal consulate and other places that process visas.
If you want your vacation...go to Toronto in person, it will make things go a lot faster. |
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lizlemon
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the helpful advice. I went in to the consulate today to get all my stuff stamped and it took under 10 minutes, including the line up! They really are quick.
I ended up taking another job that starts in March - the timing worked out a little better. Phew! |
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