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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 4th 2010, 7:05 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 478
Posted By J0n35y

Quesition about cancelling an application

Hi all

Unfortunately due to some difficult changes to our personal circumstances we've decided that A- perhaps now isnt the best time to consider a move to Canada and B- we may now find it...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2010, 8:05 am
Replies: 104
Views: 6,667
Posted By J0n35y

Re: such is life...........in streatham!

I got shouted at two nights ago. Was walking home from the train station with a poke of chips munching away when a group of boy racers in a souped up Corsa (ie. your typical bunch of clowns) sped by...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 21st 2010, 3:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By J0n35y

Re: How to bring settlement funds?

Get a big silver suitcase, fill it with $100 notes and handcuff it yourself. That should get your through customs and on your way really quick.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 21st 2010, 6:36 am
Replies: 213
Views: 37,071
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Changes to 'the list' of 38 (FSW visas) imminent!

I doubt they will take it into account to be honest. May 1 isnt a fixed date that they will announce changes.

But use Interparcel (google it) and you will be able to get tracked "document"...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 20th 2010, 12:18 pm
Replies: 213
Views: 37,071
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Changes to 'the list' of 38 (FSW visas) imminent!

For the sake of £20 or so would it not just be best to chance it and send it in now with the hope it beats any deadline?
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2010, 2:27 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 7,566
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Volcano - anyone booked with canadian affair

In theory, flights that have not been delayed will take priority and should not see significant delays. The problem lie in flights that have been delayed and fitting them around the schedule. This...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2010, 11:03 am
Replies: 62
Views: 7,566
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Volcano - anyone booked with canadian affair

Correct. The whole "act of God" argument isnt quite applicable in this case.

Anyway, Id be amazed if flights dont start up again regardless of where the ash cloud is or how long it sticks around....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 19th 2010, 10:58 am
Replies: 213
Views: 37,071
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Changes to 'the list' of 38 (FSW visas) imminent!

I submitted my application to Sydney NS 2 weeks ago without it. It is not specifically asked for on the application or to be included within the documents to be enclosed to NS.

In the past this...
Forum: Canada
Apr 17th 2010, 8:51 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,220
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Anyone lucky enough to be flying to the UK today!

:lol: Youve got me there...
Forum: Canada
Apr 17th 2010, 8:33 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,220
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Anyone lucky enough to be flying to the UK today!

Just for the record - we arent all like that North of the border :lol:
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2010, 3:20 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By J0n35y

Re: How does one secure IT post in Canada from UK ?

Great post Abaddon with some top tips. Im in accountancy but your suggestions are equally as applicable to any profession really.
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2010, 8:52 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By J0n35y

Re: How does one secure IT post in Canada from UK ?

Its something Im dreading to be honest. The mix of applying from the UK directly, using agencies, other networking is one thing but having to cold call, call to follow up an application is something...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2010, 8:19 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By J0n35y

Re: How does one secure IT post in Canada from UK ?

APC - I havent had experience of job hunting in Canada but from reading the wiki here it doesnt sound like your expereinces with IT recruiters in Canada are anything different to those looking for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 13th 2010, 1:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By J0n35y

Re: valuation

I doubt I'd be going down this route and I do know that unencumbered is mentioned a few times but it appears that it would almost be better/more sensible if possible for those relying on a home sale...
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 962
Posted By J0n35y

Re: It is time for reality check.

It won't work for everyone but I actually think your whole process is an excellent suggestion cov-canuck, and one that I'll be keeping in mind for way down the line if Im lucky enough to get through...
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 7th 2010, 1:50 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,881
Posted By J0n35y

Re: 3 weeks

:lol: It was the stopping and waving me over at any point in the street rather than just at intersections that I found to be a pleasant surprise to be honest.

And folk in UK regularly dont stop...
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 7th 2010, 11:17 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,881
Posted By J0n35y

Re: 3 weeks

In the very short time I visited Halifax this was actually something that I was really struck by. Such a small thing but it generally didnt matter where I was trying to cross the road - people...
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2010, 9:19 am
Replies: 120
Views: 13,801
Posted By J0n35y

Re: any scotties?

The "burds" sister lives in Gorebridge just South of Edinburgh and the snow they got last week was unreal. Proper "Im no getting to work" stuff.
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2010, 8:24 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,529
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Just arrived in Ontario, Canada

I dont have Canadian working experience (yet) but in the UK, depending on sector and area you are job hunting or working in, there is significant competition for jobs (your 200+ applications), ageism...
Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2010, 3:01 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,460
Posted By J0n35y

Re: calgary v toronto

I can handle the smell of piss. I can handle rude people. I can handle just about god damn everything but Nickleback?! Noooooooooooooooo! :scaredhair:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 6th 2010, 12:43 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,514
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Enclosures - FSW1 to Sydney

I filled our forms out 8 days ago and they should arrive today judging by the tracker. I didnt provide evidence of language proficiency or a statement as the guidelines and documents listings didnt...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 5th 2010, 6:24 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,514
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Enclosures - FSW1 to Sydney

I doubt it would be returned if you included the statement. I have read the guide and applications thoroughly before and since this thread and still think that nothing else is to be sent in. The...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2010, 10:34 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,585
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Moving from Vancouver to Toronto in September

I guess Im showing the depths of my culture when my first thought was "Malcolm Mclaren is touring?! Hope he plays Double Dutch" :lol:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 4th 2010, 6:37 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,514
Posted By J0n35y

Re: Enclosures - FSW1 to Sydney

I read the guide as though you signed everything then photocopied it all. That makes more sense to me in that you are asked to inform London of any changes should you be referred to the next stage. ...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2010, 6:42 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 13,801
Posted By J0n35y

Re: any scotties?

My old mans work is just off Etna Road. Small world!

On a different note, Im glad someone has mentioned "scotties". I was ridiculed by my other half for calling tissues scotties! But then I'd...
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