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Forum: Police
Jul 4th 2013, 1:53 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 41,087
Posted By skippy2107

Re: New Canadian uk Police Recruitment 2013

Fantastic, so they will sponsor you if accepted or do you have residency?
Forum: Police
Jul 4th 2013, 6:54 am
Replies: 88
Views: 41,087
Posted By skippy2107

Re: New Canadian uk Police Recruitment 2013

You are applying as a British police officer marco?
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2012, 8:28 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,200
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Nurse/HGV Driver advice please?

I thought most provinces wouldn't allow a diploma trained nurse to register?
The UK are only now catching up with the rest of the world in training their nurses to a degree level. You can however...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2012, 7:53 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,200
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Nurse/HGV Driver advice please?

Are you a degree or diploma qualified nurse? If Diploma, then most provinces will require you convert to a degree (a 20 month course in Ontario costing about $3000) before you can work as an RN. This...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2012, 7:47 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,087
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Moving to oakville - $55k enough for a family of 5?

Hi, my wife will be on a starting RN salary when we move to Canada and are also hoping to settle in Oakville, so I'm very jealous of you!

A starting RN wage is around the $57'000 mark which leaves...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2012, 11:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By skippy2107

Best book for DIY in Canada?

Hello,

Any thoughts on decent books explaining plumbing and electrics for DIY's in Canada. Differences in pipe fittings and wire colours,etc.

I would also like to know what I am able to do...
Feb 27th 2012, 10:41 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,409
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Posted our PR application using Royal Mail Overseas Recorded signed for!

Hello, just reading through this thread. I'm sure I'm being thick but just want to check something. Your initial application is sent to London, so what is it you are sending to Canada? Thank you
Feb 10th 2012, 9:10 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 7,189
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Would a uk IVA affect application for permanent residency?

Thank you. The PR route would be the same as my wife's I assume which is as a skilled worker.

I am aware of the funds required but am wandering if Canadian immigration perform a uk credit check on...
Feb 10th 2012, 8:47 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 7,189
Posted By skippy2107

Would a uk IVA affect application for permanent residency?

Does anyone know if a UK IVA would affect visa application?

I don't have one but a nurse that works with my wife does and wants to apply for a permanent residence visa.

I am aware they perform...
Jan 14th 2012, 8:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,872
Posted By skippy2107

Re: UK diploma trained nurse apply under licensed practical nurse cat?

Thank you. Yes we will be going to Ontario. We still haven't found a definitive answer to this question. My wife will be working as a fully trained registered nurse in the uk but a uk diploma trained...
Jan 13th 2012, 10:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,872
Posted By skippy2107

UK diploma trained nurse apply under licensed practical nurse cat?

Nurses in Canada are required to be degree trained. If a uk diploma trained Nurse emmigrated to canada he or she could work as a LPN or as a Registered Nurse if he/she completed an extra top up...
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2012, 8:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,225
Posted By skippy2107

Plumbase/Build Centre/PTS equivalents in Canada

Hello, I'm aware that Home Depot is like B & Q or Homebase. Just wandering what shops are available to the public like Build Centre/Screwfix where you can buy plumbing/electrical building parts at a...
Forum: Canada
Jul 2nd 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By skippy2107

Re: car insurance quotes

Try http://www.melochemonnex.com/
They seem to be the cheapest. I've had quotes of around $4k for two cars
Forum: Canada
Jul 2nd 2011, 5:40 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,853
Posted By skippy2107

Re: No car in greater Toronto area?

Take a look at Milton just north of oakville. Buses and a go station to get you into Toronto. My wife and I are planning to have one car between us and use public transport. Good luck!
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2011, 12:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,184
Posted By skippy2107

Customs charges on furniture

I just obtained a quote through www.shipit.co.uk

We are only moving 3.5 cubic metres so the quote is cheap which is fine. However, it doesn't cover:

Destination costs such as terminal / port...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2011, 9:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Aussie Mortgages

True. How soon after landing can immigrants expect to be given an Aussie mortgage?
Forum: Police
May 1st 2011, 10:01 am
Replies: 26
Views: 7,876
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Western Australia - Experience as a Special Police Constable?

Surely it all counts when you're just applying normally. It can't hurt
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2011, 8:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Aussie Mortgages

How much equity do you have?
Forum: Police
Apr 25th 2011, 8:13 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,876
Posted By skippy2107

Western Australia - Experience as a Special Police Constable?

Hello, would experience as a special in the UK make me eligible for lateral entry or do you need to be a regular officer?

Cheers
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2011, 9:00 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,493
Posted By skippy2107

Re: UK rental property while living in Canada

We are currently renting out our property. It's on a standard mortgage.

I don't believe it's fraud. The banks use buy to let mortgages because they require a larger deposit in case the property...
Mar 2nd 2011, 7:29 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Federal Skilled Worker quota reached?

Excellent. Thanks guys and girls. Maybe we should be going to NS!
Feb 28th 2011, 2:53 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Federal Skilled Worker quota reached?

Brilliant. Thank you. May I ask how you know that?
Feb 28th 2011, 2:52 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Federal Skilled Worker quota reached?

Yes we are sure...

She can work as a RN in england but RN's in canada require a degree and not a diploma (which she has).

She has spoken to the Ontario Board of Nursing which have advised that...
Feb 28th 2011, 2:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Federal Skilled Worker quota reached?

Well my wife is a registered nurse in the UK but would only be reagred as a Licensed Practical nurse in Canada. So, we may have to apply under the Licensed Practical Nurse category... However, I...
Feb 28th 2011, 1:55 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By skippy2107

Re: Federal Skilled Worker quota reached?

That's excellent. Thank you. Regarding the occupations that have been filled, is there a way of finding out when the quotas were filled?
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