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Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2014, 5:07 am
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By androb

Customs exam

Hi,

We recently received our container in Calgary, having been shipped 4 weeks ago from the UK. It was delayed in Montreal, we later found out due to a customs exam (for which we had to pay...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 31st 2014, 9:32 am
Replies: 10
Views: 965
Posted By androb

Re: Which Bank to choose - 2014

Hello,

Many thanks for all your replies. Some very good information for us to think about.

I suppose $10/£6 per month for an account is not really expensive. However, to have a large some of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 27th 2014, 8:23 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 965
Posted By androb

Which Bank to choose - 2014

Hello,

We are emigrating to Calgary at the end of October and are having difficulties in choosing a suitable bank. We would like to setup accounts prior to leaving the UK, if possible (having read...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 6th 2014, 12:38 am
Replies: 3,400
Views: 311,804
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London August/September 2010 - Progress updates

Congratulations MegSnow. You'll be in Canada soon, hopefully!

It took us about three weeks from the passport request, to getting the COPR's in our hands (I hand delivered and collected our...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2014, 1:35 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
Posted By androb

Re: What to ship/not to ship to Canada.

Thanks everyone for all your replies, lots of good advice given.

Sorry we've not replied sooner - the form filling has been endless and meant many late nights!! Off to Calgary to officially...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2014, 9:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 10,921
Posted By androb

Re: UK teacher moving to Canada (don't laugh)!

Thanks for your reply. I am a primary school teacher, degree plus PGCE, with a specialism in special needs provision in the mainstream. Just one of us a teacher, so there may be some hope of us...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2014, 9:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 10,921
Posted By androb

UK teacher moving to Canada (don't laugh)!

Hi,

We have just sent our passports off for our visas to be issued, and now have to decide where to move to. We have completed a number of research trips over the years and our shortlist of...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2014, 7:08 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
Posted By androb

Re: What to ship/not to ship to Canada.

Many thanks to all for your replies - I must say I do like the idea of a currency convertor powering my kitchen appliances :-)

The sofas have electric leg rests that raise up and down (think Joey...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2014, 9:15 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,715
Posted By androb

What to ship/not to ship to Canada.

Hello,

Now we have our passport requests, we are trying to work out what to ship to Canada and what to not bother taking. We have searched on previous posts for a similar topic but not really...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 23rd 2014, 9:01 pm
Replies: 3,400
Views: 311,804
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London August/September 2010 - Progress updates

Hello, Congratulations to sdo1982, Jpod and kazmania. We received our passport requests last Thursday. I had the pleasure of hand delivering our passports to VFS Global (CVAC London) today....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 11th 2014, 2:52 pm
Replies: 3,400
Views: 311,804
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London August/September 2010 - Progress updates

Hello Everybody,

Apologies for hijacking this August/September 2010 post, but we were following the March 2010 one, which is now closed! This thread is the closest which matches our timeline.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 4th 2012, 9:16 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 8,776
Posted By androb

Re: Last remaining pre-26 June 2010 FSWs

Hello All,

Please see our timeline below. We are patiently waiting for med requests as well! We sent additional documents to CHC London last August (2011), which they requested in June 2011.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 4th 2012, 8:41 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Smile Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hi Melsa,

My family and I spent three weeks in Kingston two and a half years ago, on a recce (we did a home exchange). Kingston is a very lovely place dominated by four things:

1) The Military...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 20th 2012, 1:11 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Congratulations Canadian Carpers, I guess it's a huge relief! Would you mind telling me, under which NOC Code did you apply. We have a similar timeline to you, and no news for us yet. Kind regards.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 31st 2011, 5:50 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hi all,
Congratulations Linsy, that's great news for you and your family. Do you mind telling us what NOC code you applied under? We applied at the same time as you under 0213 IT manager, no med...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 27th 2011, 8:48 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hello Dal_Boy24,

Congratulations to you. You must be over the moon!

We have a similar timeline, so are hopeing for meds anytime soon.

Do you mind telling me what NOC code you applied under?...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 26th 2011, 9:17 am
Replies: 755
Views: 69,752
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Jan & Feb 2010 - Progress updates

Congrats STC,

You must be very excited!

Do you mind telling me, under what NOC code did you apply.

Kind regards,
Rob.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 7th 2011, 7:44 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,702,686
Posted By androb

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hi Mdunny,
Congratulations........ My wife and I am very pleased for you. Have a wonderful life in Canada. We are desperate to get back to the Toronto area. Wish us luck in receiving our medical...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 23rd 2010, 12:37 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,702,686
Posted By androb

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hello londonottawa,

We also went into 'In Process' on the same day as you. We live in Wales. Although, we are applying under the FSW Noc 0213 (IT Manager). So, naturally we should wait longer...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 9th 2010, 7:33 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hello Linsey,

Congratulations on completing your medical. Hopefully you'll have your passport request soon.

Kind regards
Rob.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 28th 2010, 7:54 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hi All,

Many thanks for your replies. Once again, it's back to the waiting game.

Kind regards,
Rob and Andrea.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 28th 2010, 6:58 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 82,604
Posted By androb

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Hello All,

Just to let you know... Checked the ecas status tonight and we have moved into "In Process", hooray!!!

We can now see light at the end of the tunnel. However, we now feel very...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 3rd 2010, 10:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By androb

Re: ECAS PR Help

Hi CanadaJimmy,
Thanks for your reply. I did think that files were just sat on one embassy officers desk waiting to be processed. Thanks for clearing it up for me Hopefully our status will change...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 3rd 2010, 9:31 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By androb

ECAS PR Help

Hello All,

My wife and I sent our initial P.R. application to Sydney, NS in November 2009. We received our 2nd stage acknowledgement of receipt (AOR), on the 30th March 2010.

From March up...
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