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Forum: Canada
May 25th 2009, 5:24 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,450
Posted By Special1

Re: Credit Card help needed please

Hi,

Please explain why should not disclose your SIN number - does this apply to credit cards and also bank (chequing/savings) cards ?

Thanx,
S
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 8:54 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 6,024
Posted By Special1

Re: Can they really strip your UK Driving Licence away?!

Hiya,
Thank U all for your responses.

I have been advised that I can drive on my UK licence for 3 months after landing in BC.
However, I still need take the theory and practical test.
After the...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 8:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Special1

Re: Driving liscences??????

Hiya,

Thank U for everyone's comments.

I have been advised that I can drive here with my UK licence, for 3 months after landing.
However, there is no such deadline to take the theory and the...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 10:32 am
Replies: 50
Views: 6,024
Posted By Special1

Wink Can they really strip your UK Driving Licence away?!

Hi everyone,

I had just sent this as a reply to a thread (which had come to an end?!) but think its best to start a new one:~

I've been in BC for just under 2 months and just skimming the above...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 10:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Driving liscences??????

Hi,

I've been in BC for just under 2 months and just skimming the above messages.

OMG: I didn't realise they can take your UK licence away from you if you fail your test here!

I'm quite...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 9:41 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,450
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Credit Card help needed please

Hi,
I have been in BC for under 2 months and after the initial shock on how banks may charge you for you to get access to your money, I have opened a non-deposit credit card with TD Bank, limit is...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2009, 9:11 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,599
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Did you say goodbye the day before?

Hi Tina,

I think its a personal choice how you say your goodbyes and everyone has a different story/experience...

I was really emotional earlier this year & shocked myself how I was suddenly in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 24th 2009, 8:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: So, what now?

Hi Dave2,

Just wanted to say that I never used a Lawyer or representative.
The original application took a long time to prepare since I wanted to get it right and provide all the required...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2009, 8:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Posted By Special1

Re: Essential Paperwork/Documents

Hi all,

Thank you for all your great responses!

I read your responses earlier on but I've just been terribly busy so not posted a response. It really helps to share the experience with others...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2009, 7:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Pleeese help: Goods To Follow

Hi: 4d32ftw,

So you were able to land in Canada (seems Immigration are quite understanding ~ which is good news!) and then created a subsequent Goods To Follow List for when you picked up your...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2009, 12:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By Special1

Wink Arrival in Canada - Plz share any experiences with Immigration Officials

Hi all,

I was wondering if those who have already landed in Canada could please kindly share their experiences with immigration when you actually arrive into Canada, ie. what you need with you;...
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2009, 10:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Special1

Re: Pleeese help: Goods To Follow

Many thanx!
S :)
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2009, 9:37 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,763
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Shippers and Shipping

Hi Ponyrama: Sounds terrible, I hope that your goods arrive!

Unfortunately, by the time I read your message, I had already appointed Excess Baggage. I have paid the deposit and I don't intend to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2009, 9:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Pleeese help: Goods To Follow

Hi all,

Thank you for all your helpful responses and links.

It just really confused me when the shipping guy (who was a manager!) advised me that the Goods To Follow Form is provided to me on...
Forum: Canada
Mar 16th 2009, 8:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Special1

Question Pleeese help: Goods To Follow

Hi all,
I wonder if anyone can please assist. I leave for Canada in under 2 weeks.
I have appointed a Shipping Company but I do not intend to ship my boxes until I'm more settled (need find work &...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2009, 7:43 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,435
Posted By Special1

Re: canadian affair 'sale'

Hiya,

If you definitely want to get the extra allowance then you can look into getting an "upgrade".
When I enquired into this, as mentioned earlier, it was going to cost me approx £120 extra. ...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2009, 7:22 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Posted By Special1

Re: Essential Paperwork/Documents

Thanx for comments!

I'm dreading packing (I went over 20kg when I returned from a weekend trip to Europe!) - I have to live on my 20kg + 5kg luggage until get more settled (job, accommodation etc)...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2009, 7:15 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 10,763
Posted By Special1

Wink Re: Shippers and Shipping

Hiya,

I am looking into Shipping Companies and I was wondering your thoughts on "EXCESS BAGGAGE"? They seemed slightly cheaper from the research I have done so far - however, I have not come...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2009, 6:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,073
Posted By Special1

Red face Essential Paperwork/Documents

Hi all,

Is is essential to carry my file with my application for my canadian visa when I fly over from UK to Canada, & as hand luggage. The answer is probably "yes"...

I am limited to 20kg...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2009, 6:48 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,435
Posted By Special1

Re: canadian affair 'sale'

Hi,
The brochure prices did not seem to exist when I went on the internet.
I wanted to get a 1-way ticket and they were the cheapest for me - the high streets and also other travel co's were...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2009, 9:45 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By Special1

Thumbs up Re: Coming to Canada...in 2 months time...help!!

Hi P,

Everyone's situation is different and its a personal choice: so you just have to do what you feel is right.

My original plan/thoughts were to go over (return ticket, take holiday leave...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By Special1

Re: Coming to Canada...in 2 months time...help!!

Hi Paolosmythe,
Thank you for your response & soz for my belated one.
Lots going on & zillion things to organise... have handed in my notice so should give me more time now to focus on this move.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 30th 2009, 8:18 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,390
Posted By Special1

Re: meds done in august...still nothing

Hi Madasafish,

Just scanning quickly at the posts above so soz if I missed something.

Have you contacted the place where you did your medicals and asked them to confirm whether & when did they...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2009, 8:00 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By Special1

Wink Coming to Canada...in 2 months time...help!!

Hi all,

I have just stumbled across this wonderful site and hope to make some networks and some useful advice...: ) ... from those who have made the journey to Canada or are, like me are...
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