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Q: Current price of a decent furnished apartment in Vancouver?
We are thinking of taking a trip to Vancouver, Canada to visit friends. We plan on staying about 3 months or so, so are looking at the option of renting a fully furnished apartment for that time. It needs to have WIFI or at least some type of high speed internet so I can work, at least 1 bedroom, close to the SkyTrain/bus route and a few shops, must allow smoking. Close to Stanley Park/the ocean/Commercial Drive would be awesome.

I’ve checked lots of internet listings but they seem a bit on the high side. So was wondering if any Vancouverites could tell me what the lowest price we’d be looking at. By Vancouver, I mean only as far out as Burnaby/New West. Not Richmond, Slurrey, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, etc. That’s too far out and Slurrey is far too redneck for us.

Thanks :-)

For those who want to thumbs-down me for the Slurrey comment, go ahead. I lived in Vancouver for many years, so I know all about Slurrey. And yes, I’m aware it’s spelled ‘Surrey’.
For those paying attention to the question I asked, thank you. For those of you not bothering to do so, why answer? I am not looking for fleabag motels. Motel 2400 on Kingsway? What a dolt. I specifically said I am looking for a good quality, furnished apartment. Maybe you don’t know the difference, but I do!
Ok, let me revise the question a bit. In which areas am I more likely to find a furnished apartment with the necessary facilities above for under $1500.00/month? There’s no way on god’s green earth I would hand over 3 grand for an apartment, no matter how cushy it was. I’d rather spend that cash on showing my better half the city.
Spdy, what is the situation on subletting at the moment? I mean are there many available? We’d consider a 1 year lease if we could also sublet the unit we took. Thanks for any additional info.

A: you can find an apt for $1500 or less on comm drive. A friend currently has a real nice place there for 900 per mht(1 bed). I rented a 2 bedr, really spacious for $900. Check the mclean drive area, its 2 blocks west of comm drive, lots of apartment blocks there.
Other than that perhaps try main street …no skytrain but on a bus route, and pretty lively area.
Kits area you prob find a basement suite (if thats to your taste) within that range, but doubt it would be the streets right by the ocean…walking distance tho.
Alberni street and some west end streets (both downtown) have 1 bedr apartments for that price range…tho they may be on the small side and 1 bed only.
But if you look around i think you can easily find for that price, your biggest problem wil be the lease maybe..lot of places may look for 1yr lease, and then of course youve got the time wasters who advertise a ‘beautiful apartment’ that turns out to be sh*thole and bed bugged.
But dont give up, try craigslist, and the van sun or the province website also have listings.

oops i forgot you said fully furnished, ok that may be trickier, most arent furnished….that said you an get some good deals on futons and other furniture around the city and on craigslist…if youre willing to do that for the cheaper rent

Q: Please Help … Itinerary Suggestion (Canada)?
Hi,

I am planning to have a 2 or 3 weeks getaway to Canada in the summer. I know for sure that I will be flying to Vancouver, BC as my port of entry. I really want to go to see the Canadian Rockies. I heard people saying Lake O’Hara in BC, some say Banff in AB. What are the ‘must-visit’ places in that area?

Also, should I drive (rent a car), ride a train, or fly? I might want to continue eastward to Montreal/Toronto after the rockies. Please help me. Thanks!

A: If you can afford it, take the train, with a sleeping berth or room. http://www.viarail.com

In Vancouver, check out these places:Stanley Park,there is the horse-drawn trolley car, the Vancouver Aquarium, Gardens, and beaches.
http://www.vanaqua.org/home/

http://www.seestanleypark.com/

Granville Island, an artsy area with lots of little shops and cafe’s as well as the Model Ship and Model Train Museums.
http://www.granvilleisland.com

http://www.granvilleislandmuseums.com/

The Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. In same location, but separate fees.
http://www.hrmacmillanspacecentre.com/

http://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca/index

Science World .. an awesome building right downtown.

http://www.scienceworld.ca/

Also, Gastown, chinatown, Cambie street (shopping), and the downtown public library. There are tours available.

Look these places up online. Lake Louise is a must, as is the Canadian Ice Fields.
http://www.seevancouverbc.com/
http://www.canadianrockies.net/columbia.html
http://www.canadianrockies.net/icepwy.html
http://www.discoverlakelouise.com/
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/parks/jasper.htm
http://usparks.about.com/library/miniplanner/canada/bljaspernp.htm
http://www.discoverbanff.com/
http://www.vancouverattractions.com/
http://www.victoriabc.com/
http://www.discovervancouver.com/

http://wikitravel.org/en/Vancouver

Q: Can I get approved for TN visa if I overstayed my last visit for 200 days and got 212 a 7 A i I note?
Recently I got refused entry to US from Vancouver (I am Canadian citizen) under 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) section. I was allowed to withdraw my application. Officer did not mention anything about 3 year ban. He just said that I should get a work visa and that I cannot be working any job under visitors visa. I have an employer that is more than willing to send me the letter and all necessary documents required for management consultant position under TN visa. I also have relevant university degree and experience in the field. My question is: How much will my refusal at the port of entry affect my TN visa application and is it possible to get approved/allowed into US despite my overstay and refused entry?
Thank You!

A: When an alien applies for admission, there is a presumption that he is an immigrant until he can establish that he is admissible in one of the many nonimmigrant classifications. TN is a nonimmigrant classification, and you were refused admission as an immigrant not in possession of an immigrant visa.

You will remain inadmissible under section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) until you can establish to a CBP officer that you qualify for a nonimmigrant classification.

An overstay of 200 days triggers a 3-year ban pursuant to section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I). If the officer did not mention a 3-year ban, it would be because he has knowledge of some factor that you did not include in your question. If you are a Canadian citizen, you are exempt the nonimmigrant visa requirement so I doubt he said that you should get a “work visa”. Visas are travel documents stamped in a passport. Canadians only need an actual visa if they seek admission in the K, E, V or S classifications.

He’s right. You cannot be working any job as a visitor.

CBP Officers are well aware of the misconceptions that exist regarding the Management Consultant category. They adjudicate and deny countless bogus TN applications in this category on a daily basis. A “Management Consultant” is a consultant to management hired by an organization to help solve a particular short-term management problem. If you feel that you are qualified as such, you appear to be free to apply for admission as a TN.

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