Immigration Question
I too will add my endorsement to making the move to the great white north. I lived in Whistler/Vancouver for twelve months during 94/95 and loved every minute. So much so, I am now in the final stages to moving back there (Edmonton) next year. I have an exam and interview under the experienced controller program in February and if all the study pays off I hope to be back there in July to start.
My question however relates to my immigration visa. It states I must land in Canada before mid March, 2003 to validate the visa. Because I am currently working under an ATC contract which expires in late June 2003 my plan is to have a quick break in Whistler/Edmonton in February and have my visa validated when I arrive in Vancouver. After the my 12 day break I will then leave Canada to finish off my current contract in my present location and if all goes well, get back to Edmonton in July.
Can anyone who has had a similar experience see any holes in my plan with regards to having the visa validated. My main concern is that the immigration officials will tell me I have to stay permanently when I arrive for my holiday. I am familiar with the immigration regulation which states that landed immigrants must stay at least 6 months in Canada in order to keep the visa current however I would like to know if what I propose to do will raise any red flags with the I and N folk at the airport.