During that two months I went to visit my family in Fargo for U.S. Thanksgiving. On our way through the border back into Canada I needed to get my passport stamped for an extension on my visitor visa. The immigration man there saw I was approved for my work permit and offered it to me at that time. I had no idea this was even an option, but I suppose they don't want thousands of people flocking to the border to get their work permits. It would cost me another $150 on top of the $75 I had already sent immigration for the processing of my work permit application I had sent in the month before. I declined, knowing it would only be another month or so before I would get my treasured work permit in the mail. I also didn't want to go through the hassle of requesting a refund on the double payment. So I continued to wait.
One month later....
Still no permit in the mail. I did, however, receive the extension for my visitor visa I had applied for in September. So, I made a call to Immigration Canada. It was then I was informed that because I chose to apply via snail mail vs. online application it would be another three to four months before my work permit would arrive. I politely thanked the person for checking my application status and I didn't even mention that the permit I applied for had NO online application option. But, that was it. I couldn't wait any longer and made plans to go to the border to get my permit. And I did.
Now I have it. Luckily for me, because I got a letter last week with my application returned because I hadn't sent the full payment amount. NOT MY FAULT.. I only paid what their silly website told me to pay. But, the letter did mention they had received word I already got my work permit at the Emerson crossing, so WHATEVS.
The job hunt has begun. I'm doing my best scouring the interwebs for job openings and companies I would like to work for. I have a Bachelor of Science in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations. Mass communications is VERY similar to the degree Red River College offers called creative communications. SO, if you know of any jobs that fit into that category, let me know. K?
P.S.
With my work permit comes my qualification for a Manitoba health card. So, I have one now and that's cool. Because, you know, "free" healthcare and all.
P.P.S.
Will I have to change my blog name once I get a job? Maybe a subtitle? I'm open to any suggestions my readers may have.