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Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2018, 3:32 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: PR via Common-Law/OWP Driving Licence Problems

Where I got that information from was ICBC and I was in there talking to them (in general) last Thursday when my son sat his driving test. You are incorrect about it being illegal to have two driving...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2018, 3:50 am
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: PR via Common-Law/OWP Driving Licence Problems

Do you hold a British driving licence as well as a Canadian one? As your visa is still valid for the next 2 weeks, can't you take a trip to Bellingham, WA (I'd suggest Alberta, but Bellingham is...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 3rd 2010, 9:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Who Lives in Kelowna?

Don't mind him, he's just old, bitter and twisted ;)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 16th 2010, 5:49 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,330
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: further medical request for our 3 years old daughter

My husband got one of these when we applied, he opened it. We figured we paid for the medical and freedom of information he had a right to see it.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 23rd 2010, 4:52 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,202
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Citizenship application

I agree with the information in the post above, :thumbup: There is an upper age limit for those sitting the test if my memory serves me right once you reach 55 you don't have to sit the test....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 22nd 2010, 7:49 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,202
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Citizenship application

We had travelled outside Canada between applying and sitting the test (which is when they check your documents). I was about to mention it and the CIC lady stopped me and said she was only interested...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 22nd 2010, 7:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION --- ACK RECEIVED

They checked the originals of my childrens documents at the same time as they checked mine - about 20 minutes before I sat the test. The children got citizenship the same time as me during the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 2nd 2010, 7:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: [HELP]CSQ Application-Closed

If you are now living in Alberts and not Quebec then as per their comment, "you don’t desire to be selected by Quebec." If you wanted to be selected by Quebec then I would take this to mean that they...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 12th 2010, 3:22 pm
Replies: 478
Views: 66,942
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: A concerned client of Andrew Miller

Whilst I understand that people move on, it would be nice to know that he has been shut down and can't take money off anyone else. My thoughts to the people he owes money to are:

Have you...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2010, 5:35 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,087
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: BC driving licence

Yep, I had to sit my tests (theory and road).
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 31st 2009, 8:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Please help, time is running out!

Ha ha, HTH stands for hope this helps!!!!

No, they don't deface your UK driving licence in anyway. We both got it back intact - you have to pay to sit the Canadian tests and pay for the Canadian...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 31st 2009, 8:30 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Please help, time is running out!

No, you get 90 days in BC. I had to keep ringing for cancellations for the road test to get mine within the 90 days. Oh that is another thing you have to sit the theory and a road test. This is the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 23rd 2009, 4:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,631
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: LMO rejected-applied for WP as Concurrent Process-PR in Process

EI and CPP are different from the tax you pay after filing your tax return. EI is Employment Insurance and basically is insurance that pays out money if you lose your job. CPP is the Canadian Pension...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 9th 2009, 2:55 am
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: my options from here??

ROTFLMAO - if you spell their name wrong that is one sure fire way to tick them off. Don't forget to pronounce it wrong too!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 9th 2009, 2:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: question for andrew miller

What your friend probably means is that it will take 6-7 weeks for your PR card to arrive after you land. I think there is another document you can apply for that is quicker should you need to leave...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 10th 2009, 2:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 929
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Question on Confirmation of Permanent Residence form

You need the white form when you apply for citizenship. The lady at my local CIC told me that you also need it when it comes to claiming your pension.
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2009, 3:37 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,910
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: house prices in Kamloops/Kelowna

Excuse me, you must be kidding, Kelowna is way nicer than Kamloops! :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Dec 27th 2008, 12:16 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,362
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Being a Donor

I said no when they phoned me up and asked. i said to the woman I spoke to, how can I give consent to you using my organs when you say Brits are banned from giving blood because of the high CJD risk....
Forum: Canada
Aug 29th 2008, 3:19 am
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By Colsgirl

Zoom customers in BC may have a glimmer of light .....

From CBC:

Zoom customers in B.C. could be eligible for refunds
Last Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2008 | 8:04 PM ET Comments7Recommend12CBC News
Zoom Airlines' unexpected move has jeopardized...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2008, 2:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Sending off for a new uk passport....

Send everything to the British High Commission in Ottawa:

Passport Section
British High Commission
80 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5K7.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 28th 2008, 3:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Parental sponsorship advice

Click the link on the right hand side that says, 'Check how long it may take to process my case'.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 21st 2008, 7:36 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,030
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Banned from Canada. Expert opinion please

Thinking about it more laterally, can you not get your Canadian relatives to take it up with their local MP. They can say how desperate they are for their little niece to come and visit ................
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2008, 11:37 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,968
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Have you found H&R Block to be up to the job?

Did you go back to H&R Block? All their advertising says that if you end up having to pay more to Revenue Canada for something that they screwed up, they will pay the amount you owe and any fine.
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2008, 2:31 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,968
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Have you found H&R Block to be up to the job?

I haven't tried them but someone at work told me that they don't do a very good job and charge a lot for the privilege.

We use Quick Tax every year and it is really easy. After the first year it...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 1:30 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By Colsgirl

Re: Tax question

With Quick Tax they give you $10 back for each return that you file online (a thank you for saving paper).
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