Scottish family living in England.
Mar 22nd 2013, 3:52 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
Not at all but I have dual citizenship. I have no problems with citizens of any country living here in Canada. What I do find somewhat intriguing is those citizens who move over here who then complain about Canada and how much better it was in their country. Sort of like the Scots who want independence but choose not to live in that country.
I accept that multi global companies have projects all over the world be it the Oil Sands etc but surely if they think their country is that great then why accept those positions? Surely it cant be for the money/promotions etc if they love their country that much.
I accept that multi global companies have projects all over the world be it the Oil Sands etc but surely if they think their country is that great then why accept those positions? Surely it cant be for the money/promotions etc if they love their country that much.
I'm not one of these people who defines themselves by where they come from, or indeed, where they used to come from.
Mar 22nd 2013, 3:54 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
Not being facetious at all. How many people would be living in Scotland that would not be able to vote based on the regulations? I think its relevant that some can vote while others can't. Is the Mexican citizen deemed to be less important than the German citizen.
Mar 22nd 2013, 3:57 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
Not being facetious at all. How many people would be living in Scotland that would not be able to vote based on the regulations? I think its relevant that some can vote while others can't. Is the Mexican citizen deemed to be less important than the German citizen.
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:02 am
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Not being facetious at all. How many people would be living in Scotland that would not be able to vote based on the regulations? I think its relevant that some can vote while others can't. Is the Mexican citizen deemed to be less important than the German citizen.
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:04 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
If that's aimed at me, then it's a wasted shot I'm afraid. I don't give two hoots for nationality - any nationality. It doesn't bother me at all if people think I'm British, English, Scottish, it's just a silly tag. I'm just me.
I'm not one of these people who defines themselves by where they come from, or indeed, where they used to come from.
I'm not one of these people who defines themselves by where they come from, or indeed, where they used to come from.
I dont have any ill feelings to the UK as I chose to live over here and took up citizenship by choice.
Sure I can take the piss out of the UK same as I do with other Provinces here in Canada its all banter.
I accept some of the Canada bashing that goes on here as its not a perfect country by any means but if anyone who feels that their country is superior then they are more than welcome to return. Canada can find other Immigrants to take their place who might appreciate the chance than the moaners.
Im certainly not bitter towards the Irish, Scottish, Welsh or any other Nationality. I just feel sorry for those who were not born and bred in Lancashire
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:07 am
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So please tell me why the German citizen residing in Scotland gets to vote but the Mexican citizen also residing in Scotland doesn't?
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:19 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
Am I missing something here?
Once permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) has been granted, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business you may do in the UK, and no time limits on your stay in the UK.
You should note that to keep your permanent residence you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should maintain ties to the UK and should consider the UK as your home. If you continue to only spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is therefore beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship. You can normally apply for naturalisation as an UK citizen one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as you meet the residence requirements.
And for interest
With a population of 5.1 million, Scotland only has 3,700 Mexican citizens in permanent residency
Once permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) has been granted, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business you may do in the UK, and no time limits on your stay in the UK.
You should note that to keep your permanent residence you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should maintain ties to the UK and should consider the UK as your home. If you continue to only spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is therefore beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship. You can normally apply for naturalisation as an UK citizen one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as you meet the residence requirements.
And for interest
With a population of 5.1 million, Scotland only has 3,700 Mexican citizens in permanent residency
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:25 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
Am I missing something here?
Once permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) has been granted, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business you may do in the UK, and no time limits on your stay in the UK.
You should note that to keep your permanent residence you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should maintain ties to the UK and should consider the UK as your home. If you continue to only spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is therefore beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship. You can normally apply for naturalisation as an UK citizen one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as you meet the residence requirements.
And for interest
With a population of 5.1 million, Scotland only has 3,700 Mexican citizens in permanent residency
Once permanent residence (properly known as indefinite leave to remain) has been granted, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business you may do in the UK, and no time limits on your stay in the UK.
You should note that to keep your permanent residence you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should maintain ties to the UK and should consider the UK as your home. If you continue to only spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is therefore beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship. You can normally apply for naturalisation as an UK citizen one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as you meet the residence requirements.
And for interest
With a population of 5.1 million, Scotland only has 3,700 Mexican citizens in permanent residency
If both were on 3 year work permits then one could vote while the other could not is all Im saying.
Mar 22nd 2013, 4:48 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
According to the voting regulations and it doesn't mention anything about PR status it appears that a Mexican citizen who is a resident of Scotland cannot vote in the referendum whereas a German citizen residing in Scotland can vote.
If both were on 3 year work permits then one could vote while the other could not is all Im saying.
If both were on 3 year work permits then one could vote while the other could not is all Im saying.
Stop trying to show off your knowledge of regs and accept that everyone in this thread is clear by what we mean by 'resident'. I'm sure Hawk13, jings etc are aware that this doesn't include mexicans on work permits.
Mar 22nd 2013, 5:02 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
According to the voting regulations and it doesn't mention anything about PR status it appears that a Mexican citizen who is a resident of Scotland cannot vote in the referendum whereas a German citizen residing in Scotland can vote.
If both were on 3 year work permits then one could vote while the other could not is all Im saying.
If both were on 3 year work permits then one could vote while the other could not is all Im saying.
Mar 22nd 2013, 5:03 am
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Would the Scots now be complaining and asking why these people got to vote?
Mar 22nd 2013, 5:12 am
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Mar 22nd 2013, 5:14 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
The previous couple of times I was in the UK (Scotland) it was obvious many English people had moved to the north and opened B&Bs, small hotels and gift/souvenir shops. What happens to them if independence happens? Do they get to stay or will they be kicked out and told to immigrate properly?
What will be , will be and those who aren't happy will have to revisit their future plans I suppose. Personally, I will be voting NO - I can only hope people vote with their heads and not their hearts and let things which occurred many moons ago lie, and move on - alot of my goods friends are English, I have English family and I love to visit England - we are better as a Union, in my opinion. Just glad people like FL have moved to Canada, and that I left
, being "one of those Brits who moaned about how better UK is than Canada"
Mar 22nd 2013, 5:30 am
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Re: Scottish family living in England.
I always piss myself laughing whenever I see this classic moment from Trainspotting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-LRuuqFT0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-LRuuqFT0
