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Forum: Canada
May 25th 2009, 9:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Help needed please

We used IHI, who are part of Bupa.

http://www.ihi.com/

These are great if you have a pre-existing condition that needs covering for the 3 month wait period.

They were the only company, we...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 21st 2009, 4:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: PNP PR & TWP Renewal

Yes, CAIPS are more detailed than than CIC's E-CAS system. Check out the following sample set of CAIPS Notes, to give you an idea of the sort of information they contain:

Sample CAIPS Notes...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 21st 2009, 2:51 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: PNP PR & TWP Renewal

Hi Loggie,

Ordering CAIPS Notes might be a good idea in your situation, if you would like to check the status of your application. Just bear in mind that it will take CIC 30 days to process a...
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2009, 9:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Removal companies

We used Anglo Pacific. I can't remember if they were the cheapest, but their service was great at every stage. There was nothing broken when it arrived in Canada, which is always a good sign! :lol:
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2009, 9:36 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,247
Posted By Expat Andy

Smile Re: types of work

Me:
UK - Computer Tech
Canada - Self Employed, running a Capis Notes Request Service

The Wife:
UK - Accountant
Canada - Accountant ......some things never change.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 20th 2009, 9:26 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: WHOOO HOOOOO at last!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Nicola - Fantastic News! :thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 19th 2009, 12:53 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,374
Posted By Expat Andy

Lightbulb Re: Received CAIPS......

Hi Nicola,

It is difficult to comment without actually seeing your CAIPS Notes. I have a CAIPS Translation Guide which is free for anyone to download via my website.

:D...
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2009, 1:52 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,405
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Any body immigrated to Vancouver?

Have you considered Vancouver Island? My family and I love it here, but it is certainly a quieter lifestyle than Vancouver. Property prices are a little cheaper.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 17th 2009, 1:46 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: landing question

We were destined for Vancouver Island, B.C, but landed in Calgary AB first. You should have no problems landing in a different province.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 17th 2009, 1:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Proof of Funds

The majority of our funds were tied up in our house when we applied. CIC were happy with a mortgage statement, combined with a property valuation report.
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2009, 1:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Intended location

Hi,

It doesn't matter at all. We applied as skilled workers and put down Victoria as out intended location. Then we landed in Calgary, flew over to Courtenay and bought a house in Nanaimo.
Forum: Canniversary
May 17th 2009, 1:23 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 7,897
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: How long have you been here?

1 1/2 years and loving every minute! :thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 10th 2009, 3:59 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,458
Posted By Expat Andy

Post Re: Processing time after AEO submission

Hi lavenderr,

You should not have to wait quite that long for your CAIPS Notes request. CIC have 30 days to process your CAIPS request (assuming it has been submitted correctly).

I advise my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 9th 2009, 9:32 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,093
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Any extra points for having kids?

From memory, and it's been four years, you don't get any extra points for having kids.

I guess in the short/medium term they are a drain in terms of child tax benefits, schooling costs etc.

On...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2009, 9:10 am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,223
Posted By Expat Andy

Smile Re: Curious...what is the average age when people from UK immgrate independently

My wife and I were both 27 year old newlyweds when we applied, but were 30 years old with 2 kids by the time we landed in Canada. That's what happens when you have 3 years to kill some time. ;)
...
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2009, 9:42 am
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Exchanged on house today!

We had family on the island and stayed with them for the first few months. This made things so much easier as every time we had one of those new immigrant 'how does this work' questions they could...
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Exchanged on house today!

:thumbsup: Congratulations! Any last minute nerves now the long wait is over?

For us, after waiting 3 years, we couldn't wait to get on the plane! Have fun on the West coast. It's the best!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 8th 2009, 9:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Passport Request

:thumbsup: Congrats! I remember the day our PPR came through. You'll soon be living the dream! Which part of Canada are you heading for?
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2009, 8:46 am
Replies: 24
Views: 6,554
Posted By Expat Andy

Thumbs up Re: HiFX

I haven't used the new new currency online service, but I have used HIFX numerous times in the last year, transferring CAD to GBP, and have always found them to be very efficient.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 5th 2009, 10:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By Expat Andy

Post Re: Need information

Hi Hammad,

Kleinluka is right. If you want to check the status of your case you could order your CAIPS Notes.

Check out the article via the link below for more information about CAIPS Notes.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 29th 2009, 5:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By Expat Andy

Lightbulb Re: CAIPS form?

Hi kleinluka,

If your friend is applying for his own CAIPS notes he does not need to fill out the requester's reference number. This is mainly for representatives who are requesting CAIPS on...
Forum: Canada
Apr 29th 2009, 4:28 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,857
Posted By Expat Andy

Lightbulb Re: Vancouver Island 'flat' spots ...

Me, the wife and kids went to Englishman River Falls today, not far from Coombs. The main waterfall (which was spectacular) was an easy 2 mins walk from the parking lot.

This is a good one if you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 29th 2009, 2:52 am
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Dolphins in Departure Bay

From Dolphins in Departure Bay to Goats in Coombs. We're heading out of town today to check out Coombs Country Market, with the infamous Goats on the roof!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 28th 2009, 6:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Savings account

I just opened an rbc tax free savings account. Lot's of providers are pushing TFSA's at the moment.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 28th 2009, 6:24 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,242
Posted By Expat Andy

Re: Earthquake hits Lancashire

I've lived in B.C. for the last year. Apparently we're expecting the "big one" to hit some time in the next few hundred years, but I've never felt so much as a tremor. I'm wearing a hard hat at all...
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