A step nearer

This week we completed the first stage of our bid for residency. The Govenment of Alberta has granted me 'Provincial Nominee' status which means that our residency application to the Government of Canada will fast track our applecation when we submit it so it should take only 6-18 months instead of 4-5 years. We've just sent off to Norfolk Constabulary for our police checks and then when they come back we can send off the application. Residency means we can stay here indefinitely without needing work permits, but we won't be able to vote. We'll have to apply for citizenship for that.