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Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2013, 3:28 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 5,539
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: ESTA, UK passport, Canada to USA by car

Both Peace Arch and Aldergrove have told me that anytime soon an ESTA will be required for land crossings also and to get one when my I94 expires (on the 28th of this month).

They told me to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2013, 4:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,272
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: British Columbia

I'm in Langley also. Been here for nearly 3 years. Similer age, two young kids etc. If you want to get together for a beer and moan PM me.

Paul:D
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2011, 3:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Can my daughter be British

As I said 'born'.

Regards

Paul
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2011, 3:43 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Can my daughter be British

Sorry, I should have specified my citizenship.

Fully British, born and raised by two British parents.

Thanks

Paul
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2011, 1:20 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By paulandsophia

Can my daughter be British

Hi,

I'm hoping someone can answer this question for me.

I'm British (male) and my wife is Canadian. Our daughter was born in Dec 2010 in Canada (where we all live).

We have a Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2011, 11:57 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,631
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Bringing guitars to Canada - thoughts?

When I moved over last year I had the worry of shipping all my bass guitars over especially as my wife who worked in the air industry told me horror stories about baggage handlers. In the end your...
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2011, 12:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 16,732
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Police officer jobs in canada

Hi,

As a experienced UK officer I've looked at all the forces in BC who will take you with PR status. I eventually went though the process with New Westminster (had to pull out afterwards due to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 2nd 2010, 4:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By paulandsophia

Any realtor recommendations for Lower Mainland

Hi

I know we could just pick out a realtor but was hoping someone could recommend a good one. I think it will be better to go with someone who's helped a BE member out. We are novices to the...
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2010, 7:23 am
Replies: 83
Views: 15,234
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: UK Driving license in BC

Got mine also this morning.

:D
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2010, 4:29 am
Replies: 39
Views: 5,490
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Moving for love but giving up so much

Hi

Sophia and I had similar circumstances.

Met online in July 09, met in England Aug, a few flights back and forth until we ended up in Vegas and got married in Nov.

I had two properties in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2010, 6:03 am
Replies: 83
Views: 15,234
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: UK Driving license in BC

604 661 2800

They said that this decision was only made a few days ago and exchanges can be done from the 29th June onwards.
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2010, 5:41 am
Replies: 83
Views: 15,234
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: UK Driving license in BC

Just phoned the ICBC (North Van) who have confirmed that as of the 29th June UK, Australia and New Zealand can exchange their driving licenses with no test involved.

Regards

Paul
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2010, 4:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: moving back to uk with canadian citizen wife!

Hi

If you have been away from the UK and married for more than 4 years and you are returning to the UK to live she automatically qualifies for a leave to stay (permanent) visa which will allow her...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 30th 2010, 10:47 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,150
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: jobs for the spouses

congrats Vikty!

you are right, there is a difference between the English CV and the Canadian Resume. It is common for them to ask questions over the telephone before a formal interview. Another...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 29th 2010, 10:14 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,926
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Landed at YVR - feedback from process

Clearly this issue is causing a lot of confusion that appears to be coming from immigration on arrival.

I landed a couple of days after Ray and was given the form with the telephone number on to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 29th 2010, 10:11 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,150
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: jobs for the spouses

i dont want anyone out there to get too down on finding jobs...because there are jobs out there for the uncertified. i do completely agree with the other posts that part time work above 10$/hr is...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 27th 2010, 11:27 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,926
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Landed at YVR - feedback from process

I phoned the CRA to check about the goods to follow (as I was concerned about monies to follow from the sale of my house) and they told me that YVR do it different to everyone else and dont stamp the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 27th 2010, 7:29 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,926
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Landed at YVR - feedback from process

Looks like I may have a problem then.

I landed at the beginning of the month (YVR) and gave the in laws address. I've now returned to the UK to settle my affairs and the in laws were going to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2010, 12:40 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,058
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: vancouver markets

Hiya,

My husband and I have spent the last 3 weeks shopping for our home in Vancouver, we have spent about 3,000$ and have purchased nearly everything from a bed, bedding, to small appliances etc...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 26th 2010, 11:54 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,747
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Anyone sold there house ?

Hi Coffeepot

We just sold our house (3 bed semi in oxfordshire). It had been on the market for about 2 months. Only 5 viewings in that time frame. I can sympathize with you on the cleaning...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2010, 4:05 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,951
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Visa photo help?

Hi,

When I sent my passports in I simply used a photo booth in the local Tesco. White background and if you actually measure the photo they are in spec.

It would appear when CIC/CHC talk...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2010, 5:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Marriage Visa UK??

You can apply for a fiance visa which will allow you 6 months to marry in the UK, you will then have to apply for a leave to enter visa which is valid for two years (however you may need to return to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 2nd 2010, 8:11 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,043
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Landed in Vancouver

Congrats.

I land in Vancouver tomorrow and cannot wait!

Glad to hear it's a straight forward process.

Regards

Paul
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:46 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,436
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: Trip to Vancouver Island

Hiya,

Ive been to Vancouver Island dozens of times, and done whale watching nearly every trip. If you have kids with you, I would recommend for safety to opt for a closed boat whale trip, not the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:25 am
Replies: 86
Views: 4,835
Posted By paulandsophia

Re: I love the Olympics because...

because....

I am not there! ahahahahahha :thumbup:
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