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Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2017, 11:33 am
Replies: 66
Views: 49,258
Posted By cherryj

Re: British treats you can't get here:

Get him to bring some Easter Eggs back! The big boxed ones (not creme egg size) - they don't have them here. We did that once and people in the office were amazed.
Also box or tin of Miniature...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 1st 2015, 11:14 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By cherryj

Re: Bridging Open Work Permit - do I need an LMIA?

I had read that link, and see from that to apply for an open work permit. But when I start the online application, part of the questionnaire asks if I have an LMIA - if I answer no, it won't let me...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 1st 2015, 9:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By cherryj

Bridging Open Work Permit - do I need an LMIA?

My husband and I are currently working in Canada under a temporary work permit - my husband applied for the TWP through his employer and I applied as spouse.
Our TWP expires in June 2015 and we...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 16th 2014, 8:53 am
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By cherryj

Fingerprints - Second Request

I am applying for PR via the Canada Experience Class route.
I had a request for fingerprints back in October. I got them done, sent off, RCMP clearance through the post.

However I have just had...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 13th 2014, 4:06 am
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By cherryj

Calgary Customs Clearance - Shipping not in my name

My husband & I shipped a container over from the UK and it has arrived at a warehouse in Calgary. We need to go and get the customs clearance form completed, however they are only open 8am - 4pm. My...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 14th 2014, 7:06 am
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By cherryj

Immigration Photos -where to get them done?

I'm preparing my PR application and need 6 photographs - which I now discover are not just passport photos...

Where can I go to get photos done that meet the specific requirements? (I'm in...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 15th 2013, 3:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By cherryj

Re: Lost Dog - Calgary

Yes - she had her tags on. We're just not sure whether they are still attached or if they came loose with her leash. She also has a tattoo so we're hoping if she is found, she can be identified. ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 15th 2013, 2:49 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By cherryj

Lost Dog - Calgary

Might be a bit of a long shot, but trying to get the word out as much as possible.

I was walking my friend's foster dog on Saturday, when she came off her leash and took off. She is still missing...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 25th 2013, 10:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By cherryj

Re: How to apply for TWP if currently on IEC visa?

They said it would take too long to do :confused:
Apparently if it was our first visa, they would have done it. But because we already have IEC, this complicated it for some reason.
She sent us...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 25th 2013, 2:32 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By cherryj

Re: How to apply for TWP if currently on IEC visa?

So we drove from Calgary to Montana this weekend, spent a couple of nights in Montana then headed back through the border to get our TWP....however they refused to issue it at the border. We were...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2013, 8:49 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,403
Posted By cherryj

Re: Areas in Calgary

Do you know whereabouts you will be working? And if you'll be using public transport or driving?

Pretty much all the areas you are looking at are well located anyway, but it might make a...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2013, 8:47 am
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By cherryj

Re: Driver's Licence in Alberta

We had to surrender our UK licences when we applied for the Alberta licence. Apparently you can't have both at the same time. We were advised if we returned to the UK, we would have to apply for a...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2013, 4:23 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,403
Posted By cherryj

Re: Areas in Calgary

I live in Spruce Cliff which is just north of Bankview/Knob Hill / Killarney

It's a good area to live in as it's convenient for a lot of places. You'd be really close to 17th Avenue which is where...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 7th 2013, 8:35 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By cherryj

Re: How to apply for TWP if currently on IEC visa?

Yup, I did indeed check out the Wiki!

I just couldn't find any specific information anywhere relating to being on the IEC and then going through the LMO/TWP route so I just wanted to see if anyone...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 7th 2013, 6:11 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By cherryj

Re: How to apply for TWP if currently on IEC visa?

Thanks for the quick replies!

We are in Calgary, and have the positive LMO.

I didn't realise it was that (relatively!) simple, I thought we had to apply online or by post for the TWP.

So...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 7th 2013, 6:00 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By cherryj

How to apply for TWP if currently on IEC visa?

Hi - I'm hoping someone will be able to help with this query, as I'm sure others must have been in a similar situation.
I've searched the forum (and the net in general!) but can't find any help for...
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2013, 10:56 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,734
Posted By cherryj

Re: Canadian Resume

I think it's more than you don't put your degree result - e.g. 1st, 2.1, 2.2 etc - as they don't have this sort of classification in Canada and it doesn't make any sense to them.

I was advised...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 27th 2013, 8:27 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,688
Posted By cherryj

Humidifier Recommendation?

After putting up with dry skin and electric shocks everytime we touch anything, we have finally decided to invest in a humidifier.

Looked in Bed, Bath & Beyond yesterday but were a bit unsure...
Forum: Canada
Dec 23rd 2012, 10:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,905
Posted By cherryj

Re: Calgary Advice 2013?

Scotiabank offer a program called StartRight for new immigrants - you get free banking for a year and a credit card - which is something that is hard to get as you don't have a credit rating in...
Forum: Canada
Nov 12th 2012, 6:30 am
Replies: 309
Views: 69,252
Posted By cherryj

Re: London vs Toronto - move or not

This to me stands out as one of the most important things to consider...
Before you plan on leaving London to move to Toronto, the very first thing I would do would be take a trip over to Toronto....
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2012, 5:54 am
Replies: 216
Views: 29,214
Posted By cherryj

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

Do Canadians use the phrase "under the weather" as in being ill? I said to a colleague today "You sound as if you're a bit under the weather" and he gave me the most confused look ever....
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2012, 2:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By cherryj

Re: UK ACCOUNTANT IN ALBERTA

Hi & welcome to Calgary :) My husband and I arrived in Calgary back in August. We are both qualified accountants (ACA) with 6+ years experience.
I'd say it took us around 4-5 weeks to find a job....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 13th 2012, 8:32 am
Replies: 30
Views: 5,111
Posted By cherryj

Winter Footwear - Calgary

Can anyone advise on what shoes I will need for winter in Calgary? Just for general walking around, not planning on hiking any mountains in the snow, just day to day stuff.

My husband is just...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 12th 2012, 4:11 am
Replies: 90
Views: 10,033
Posted By cherryj

Re: What new Fall shows are you watching in Canada?

Nashville - recorded it on Wednesday but not watched yet. Any good?

Girls - just started watching this through on demand. Seems alright, I'm 3 episodes in.

Modern Family & The Middle - love...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2012, 2:31 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By cherryj

Re: sharing the bill and helping yourself

So true....we have been here around 4 months and that's definitely how I'd describe it. I find it funny sometimes, as I didn't expect moving to another Western country to involve so much relearning!...
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