Don't disagree Him.

But you would think 3 months is more than enough timenergy.

What money is that then ? Where is it ? Have you seen it ?

Leigh have a very good track record of bringing the money, 1000+ to 4000+ travelling fans *depending on the game/opponent* !

#ShowMeTheMoney

The problem seems to be when players have to find/provide paperwork relevant to their situation. That can take time. So start early.

Ding ding ding.

Due to injuries, Barrow Raiders brought amateur Ben Garner for their trip to the Wolfpack last month. He joined the team on the Tuesday and was on the flight on the Thursday. Visas can be obtained with no trouble if the requirements are met.

Wolfpack provide the services of an immigration consultant so there really are no excuses.

...and yet players are still struggling to get eTAs. Clearly, when there is a positive answer to one of the questions posed on the application, the process is not as simple and straightforward as all the experts on here claim it to be!

Clearly there’s an issue for some clubs however I’m concerned by Diskins statement that they have been trying to get the visa for 3 months. As if that were a long period of time.

When I go on holiday to America I have my ESTA sorted a lot further in advance than 3 months and I know there isn’t realistically going to be any issue. Why are clubs leaving it so late and not getting the visas sorted as soon as the fixtures are announced?

Slightly OT as someone who is about to apply for my ESTA just wondering why you would apply more than three months in advance when The maximum time taken for the processing of your application is 72 hours from the time of payment ?

Your choice of course just wondering why you would waste 3+ months of a two year visa waiver.

How many more times. If there is no criminal record, or if the record was incurred under age 18, there is no problem with Canadian immigration (as all the experts on here have repeatedly explained).

If there is a criminal record, and if the person needs to send for or find and file paperwork to show they've been discharged or whatever, then it can take a long time. Players need to expect this to be the case - whether its the RFL or the club's responsibility isn't my concern.

It's not random, it's not Canadian immigration being moody, and if Air Transat allow a passenger to board who is subsequently refused admission at the border, then the airline bears the cost of returning him to the UK.

It’s mostly just me being cautious in case there was an issue. I get everything sorted as soon as I can and I’m unlikely to go back again within 2 years anyway.

Probably every time you park your canoe.

Granted, some clubs will be more inefficient on the admin. side than others. Then again, some of the 'inefficient' clubs may only have one admin. staff member, who could well be doubling/trebling up on jobs.

However, let's say, for example, a club has 25 players in their squad, when the fixtures are announced. Yes, they should sort out the visas there and then. Problems arise, when injuries and suspensions take their toll. This situation (with injuries) bites as the season wears on and suddenly, the club is scrabbling around for players - often on loan from SL clubs. A club can often be in that situation, just a week before travelling to Toronto, and then there will be a timing issue.

If only the initial squad of 25, even assuming they qualify for a visa, is fully available in the week of a visit to Toronto!