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Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2019, 4:43 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 10,059
Posted By Nik G

Re: car insurance

We live in BC, are forced to buy the base insurance from the government monopoly, we can buy the comprehensive part from elsewhere. My total is about $180 (for a tiny car, $110 to ICBC, $70 to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 15th 2019, 4:18 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 478
Posted By Nik G

Interim Pathway for Caregivers - Work Permit Requirement

We used to have a caregiver for our kid and we are trying to help her get her PR.

She finished her time with us and realised she needed a year of post secondary education in Canada. She'd original...
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2015, 8:17 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Posted By Nik G

Re: MSP BC - Going from Work Permit to PR

Yes...but ICBC now administers the BC services card with the driver license.

Part of that is confirming you are a BC resident.

But you can only do that if you are renewing your license or MSP...
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2015, 7:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Posted By Nik G

Re: MSP BC - Going from Work Permit to PR

COPR or PR card (both sides) is what I was told.

You can also take it to a BC Services office but they will just mail it to Victoria too so you may as well mail it yourself.
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2015, 4:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Posted By Nik G

MSP BC - Going from Work Permit to PR

I thought i'd post about my experience seen as I couldn't find a definitive answer on the forum.

When you become PR you must MAIL a copy of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence or a copy of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 18th 2015, 6:25 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Nik G

Re: Reasons to Extend a Visitor Visa

Sorry maybe I wasn't clear. Extending the visitor visa at this time has nothing to do with LMIA's.

So would booking a return flight enhance the chances of extending a visitor visa and will...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 18th 2015, 3:29 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Nik G

Re: Reasons to Extend a Visitor Visa

I think we are in agreement regarding the work permit.

But for the visa extension, would booking a flight aid the CIC decision or are we likely on a losing path anyway?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2015, 11:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Nik G

Re: Reasons to Extend a Visitor Visa

Although I would bow to your knowledge on this.

I spoke to CIC and with the new Live-In Caregiver program they said they will accept applications from Visa exempt countries at POE.

In line with...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2015, 10:42 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Nik G

Re: Reasons to Extend a Visitor Visa

She is 52, has British qualifications and experience in caregiving (she qualifies for a Live-In/Out Caregiver).

She would need to get a medical and she would need to be offered a job. She has a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2015, 10:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Nik G

Reasons to Extend a Visitor Visa

I was wondering what reasons people on here have used to extend there visitor visa (the first time).

My wife's aunt is visiting, she wants to extend her visitor visa (which has just over a month...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 12th 2015, 3:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nik G

Re: Waiting for COPR

Return tracker with canadapost has been activated.

Looks like it will be 2 weeks between sending and receiving.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 26th 2015, 6:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nik G

Re: Waiting for COPR

Good news. PPR came through email on Monday 22nd.

Now waiting for stamping but at least i can track the mail there and back.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 11:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nik G

Re: Waiting for COPR

Thanks for the responses.

So do you think the email response I got from CIC is just a standard response?

I just wish they could either fix ecas for me just copy what ecas says into an email.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 3:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nik G

Re: Waiting for COPR

Sorry missed some details there.

ECAS just doesn't recognise me. I've tried my details and my wifes. I've tried UK and England. I've tried UCI, receipt number and application number.

My...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 2:22 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By Nik G

Waiting for COPR

I'm in a little bit of a pickle. ECAS has never worked for me so I'm a little blind as to where my application is. I've used a friends application which ran a month ahead of mine until December....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 16th 2013, 9:08 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Nik G

Re: Effect of Refused US Entry On PR Application

Obviously I'm going to answer Yes :D

I just wanted to get an idea of the effect it may have on my PR which you have given me and I thank you for your swift response.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 16th 2013, 8:27 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Nik G

Effect of Refused US Entry On PR Application

Hi All,

So i've been in Vancouver a year and I can apply for a PR and my company has offered.

However I have been refused entry into the US since I came here (because a CBP officer stamped my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 26th 2012, 1:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Nik G

Re: TRV Processing Times

That would be from within Canada though right? I think they have different processing times.

I did a quick google to check other forums, one guy said 11 days, another 14 so heres hoping for a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 25th 2012, 7:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Nik G

TRV Processing Times

Consulate (NY) website says 30+ days, CIC says 14 days. Anyone got any experience/insider info?
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2012, 2:07 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 22,928
Posted By Nik G

Re: Have i made a big mistake at the US border

Its seems to me that unless there is a really big reason you can't do it then you should just go into the states for a valid reason and complete whatever canadian paperwork you need to on the way...
Forum: Canada
Sep 21st 2012, 1:59 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Nik G

Re: Wind Mobile

Seems to be fine as long as you keep roaming data off. I can't see myself reaching the heady heights of the other networks charges even with roaming calls and texts.
Forum: Canada
Sep 21st 2012, 1:48 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Nik G

Wind Mobile

Anyone used or know of anyone who has used Wind Mobile. Seems all a little too good for $40.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 14th 2012, 5:41 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By Nik G

Re: Point of entry paperwork

Just a note as someone going through the LMO process now. The job only has to be advertised for 14 calendar days (although the companies immigration company is doing 20 days) and some occupations can...
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,717
Posted By Nik G

Re: Has anybody had their no claims discount certificate accepted by ICBC?

I spoke to Directline (from Kansas) and it would seem their standard letter is now to the ICBC format. I even made the guy walk me through what it would say and it matched the ICBC template...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2012, 6:10 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,388
Posted By Nik G

Re: Driving licence swap (UK-BC)

Ahh ok, little moment of confusion between the two there.
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