Earlier this week we had a phone call we had really hoped not to get, when Nige's boss rang to inform him that Service Canada had refused their LMO (labour market opinion) applicaton that would have allowed Nige to apply for a work permit. The main reason was, Service Canada felt that the job title didn't fit the salary, so they didn't know how to categorize the position. Although the person dealing with the application was extremely helpful gaving the lawyer some tips and advice on how to change it before they re-applied, this now means that we have to start the process again. So they have to re-advertize the position for two weeks then review any applications they get, then submit another application for an LMO. Everyone seems really positive about what the outcome will be, but with Nige and I having what could potentially be a 6 week wait, we're both rather concerned with the money situation. After a lot of talking we have decided to see what happens in 6 weeks as we could run the risk of returning home to find we get the LMO a couple of weeks later. Also after winning $2 and a free go on the Canadian lotteries, we're hoping we'll hit some good luck and have brought another ticket and shall keep our fingers crossed for either a nice lump sum of money or a positive LMO from Service Canada!!!
This weekend we have some people arriving from the UK and we are looking forward to having them. They are a couple who we met last year, who have decided to move themselves and all their belongings from the UK to live in Canada. We have been in contact a lot over the last few months and we are so envious of the excitement and nerves they are currently going through. As we were kindly offered a place to stay by our friends Haydn and Deedee when we first arrived, we know how much easier that made our transition. With this in mind, have offered our Guest suite in the basement to the couple until they find a rental property. Not only are we helping them out, but we're both hoping that they will be a real reminder as to why both Nigel and I made the decision to move here originally, giving us a renewed drive to push through these next couple of months. Also as we're not working, if they need our help for anything then it will be a welcome distraction from thinking of ways to annoy each other for entertainment!!!
So thats the latest, and I'm sure like us you're sick of all these doom and gloom up-dates, and I truly hope that it won't be long until we can write some good news!
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