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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 23rd 2013, 7:23 pm

Replies: 2

Spouse OWP applying at POE

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Posted By bridgesmj

Spouse OWP applying at POE

Hi all,

I applied for my TWP in September, and although I listed my spouse we did not apply for her OWP at the time as we were applying through the London consulate, and didn't realise that we...

Forum: Canada

Jan 22nd 2013, 8:12 pm

Replies: 32

Elementary Schools in Calgary HELP PLEASE

Views: 5,612

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: Elementary Schools in Calgary HELP PLEASE

Hi, I can't add anything useful but wanted to say thanks to the posters in this thread. We have a baby son, and I now realise just how difficult it will be to try and get him into a good school.
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Forum: Canada

Jan 15th 2013, 5:52 am

Replies: 19

What to wear on the way to work

Views: 2,892

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: What to wear on the way to work

Haha, thanks. It's all sounding a bit real now. I think there will be a lot to learn when we get there!

So if people don't walk to the station, what do they ACTUALLY do. I won't have a parking...

Forum: Canada

Jan 15th 2013, 5:35 am

Replies: 19

What to wear on the way to work

Views: 2,892

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: What to wear on the way to work

Thank you for your prompt and unambiguous reply.

Forum: Canada

Jan 15th 2013, 4:55 am

Replies: 19

What to wear on the way to work

Views: 2,892

Posted By bridgesmj

What to wear on the way to work

Hi,

I'll start my new job in Calgary in February. Although my question may seem stupid, I'm just looking for some genuine advice.

I'll be catching the C-Train, walking 1-2km to the station. If...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 7th 2011, 8:31 am

Replies: 3

457 --> PR, Prospective Marriage Visa, and Cancer

Views: 1,452

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: 457 --> PR, Prospective Marriage Visa, and Cancer

Hi, thanks for the information you posted - especially the link to the Partner booklet.

Having read through this and doing other research, I think it would be most appropriate for my fiance and I...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Mar 6th 2011, 11:56 pm

Replies: 3

457 --> PR, Prospective Marriage Visa, and Cancer

Views: 1,452

Posted By bridgesmj

457 --> PR, Prospective Marriage Visa, and Cancer

Hi - thanks in advance. I think my situation is complicated, but I'm hoping that with the collective knowledge of this forum I'll be able to get some useful information.

I came to Australia in...

Forum: Australia

Jan 10th 2011, 11:49 am

Replies: 9

457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Views: 1,474

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: 457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Hi.

I just wanted to let you know that I have just phoned Medicare Australia. They said that follow up scans are available on Medicare - so that is great news!

So I guess off I trot to my GP to...

Forum: Australia

Jan 10th 2011, 10:27 am

Replies: 9

457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Views: 1,474

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: 457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Hi Fish and Elice.

You are right, I had just assumed that the reciprocal health care agreement was just for emergencies, but it does say that it is for medically necessary treatment. Their...

Forum: Australia

Jan 10th 2011, 1:15 am

Replies: 9

457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Views: 1,474

Posted By bridgesmj

Re: 457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Because when I came to Australia in 2008, it wasn't compulsory to have medical insurance - the employer is liable for the cost of health care received in a public hospital (that was the condition...

Forum: Australia

Jan 9th 2011, 9:36 pm

Replies: 9

457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Views: 1,474

Posted By bridgesmj

457 visa employer's liability to pay health care costs in a public hospital

Hi.

My 457 visa was granted prior to 14 September 2009, so my employer is liable to pay health care costs in a public hospital.

I was diagnosed with cancer in August 2009, and went to UK for...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Aug 24th 2010, 4:43 am

Replies: 0

457 Subclass visa entry/departure restrictions

Views: 758

Posted By bridgesmj

457 Subclass visa entry/departure restrictions

Hi,

I feel I am in a rather unique position and I'm wondering if anyone can offer some advice.

I am employed in Australia with a 457 Subclass visa; however, due to illness I had to return to UK...

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