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Forum: Canada
Sep 12th 2017, 4:03 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,181
Posted By jrr773

Re: Investment ISA

I was in my investment ISA and saw a note that if you withdraw from a UK ISA you can pay it back within the same financial year - I wasn't aware of this.

Has anyone got experience of using a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 3rd 2015, 4:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By jrr773

Furnace Advice

Hi there,

I hope I can get some advice here. We've recently purchased a 20 yr old house and the furnace isn't in great condition. It's a 1700sq ft bungalow with a 1500 sq ft basement. What sort...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 4th 2015, 3:06 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By jrr773

Remortgaging UK Property

Hi there,

We have a flat in London which we kept when we moved here two years ago. We're now looking to buy here in Canada and the mortgage is all but paid up on the UK property. I am...
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2013, 9:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,358
Posted By jrr773

Re: Tax on UK rental income

Thanks Jonboy.

PS Glad to be a few thousand miles from Selhurst - watching this morning looks like a loooong season ahead!
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2013, 7:50 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,358
Posted By jrr773

Re: Tax on UK rental income

Thanks for the replies. Another stupid question - for my wifes UK tax return do I need to give details of her Canadian employment income? Seems unnecessary as she's already filed here for 2012 but...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2013, 1:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 4,358
Posted By jrr773

Tax on UK rental income

Hi there

I've read several threads and I just wanted clarity regarding the tax treatment of property income from our place in the UK.

1. Am I right to believe CRA would note foreign property...
Forum: Canada
Nov 12th 2012, 11:35 pm
Replies: 309
Views: 62,758
Posted By jrr773

Re: London vs Toronto - move or not

That was the info as told to me. The woman is a chartered accountant working for the Ontario Public Service so I assume has stable employment prospects. My point is on a Canadian salary houses here...
Forum: Canada
Nov 12th 2012, 9:37 pm
Replies: 309
Views: 62,758
Posted By jrr773

Re: London vs Toronto - move or not

Hi Zara. I came here six months ago and although I've not been seeking work with a great deal of enthusiasm, I've been surprised at the lack of responses and salaries quoted (I worked in middle...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 23rd 2012, 6:57 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,891
Posted By jrr773

Re: Home Insurance rant/question

Whoops - I missed that! Haha - I should say I'm not from the Deep South and possess opposable thumbs.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 22nd 2012, 4:44 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,891
Posted By jrr773

Re: Home Insurance rant/question

Seems like a nice racket to be in Iain - their profit margins must be huge here!

Thanks Jericho, I'll send her a PM. I guess it's a policy she's had long term from pre-retirement days and I doubt...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 22nd 2012, 3:24 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,891
Posted By jrr773

Home Insurance rant/question

Hi there. I recently moved to Markham ON and am currently living with my wife's in-laws. Following a recent thunderstorm there was a leak around the skylight above the entrance lobby (a circular...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2012, 8:20 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,902
Posted By jrr773

Re: Career change in Canada

Thanks for the replies. Yes, something more rewarding would be great and work-life balance is something I find more motivating than a higher salary at this point in my life. I certainly wouldn't...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2012, 5:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,902
Posted By jrr773

Career change in Canada

Hi there

My wife and I plan to move in April to Toronto as I have received my PR visa. She is transferring with her current employer to their Toronto office but I will have to resign from my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 20th 2012, 12:03 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hi there. I got my COPR documentation today so we can now go to Canada! My timeline is as follows - application sent to Mississauga 30th Aug, application received 19th Sept, sponsor approval...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 18th 2012, 3:45 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Intriguing news Shudda, thanks for posting it here. Our sponsors confirmation letter was dated 22nd Nov, so if we are in the same boat as schintz maybe we will get good news in a couple of weeks.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 5th 2011, 5:24 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hi there, got sponsor approval letter last thursday (1st), dated 22nd Nov. I hope the second stage is plain sailing but it looks from posts on this thread it takes 4/5 months for the London office...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 22nd 2011, 2:57 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

I sent a message to CIC but then my wife said the tracking delivery of our package showed 19th September as delivery point in Canada. How the hell it took nearly 4 weeks to get there when most...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 22nd 2011, 2:52 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Janham - I could have gone last year as a temporary resident but you should note that temp residents can't work (legally at least) or draw on public services (healthcare is an issue for me), I guess...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2011, 10:50 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hi, I'm a bit concerned seeing the CIC website saying they are looking at applications received Sept 8th as I posted mine 25th August. Looking at others on this thread it seems once the date ticks...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2011, 1:44 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 18,895
Posted By jrr773

Re: Cornish Pasties in Toronto?

Blimey I didn't realize tastes were quite so conservative there, but that would explain why places like Pickle Barrel and Swiss Chalet always seem to do a roaring trade.

Matt maybe you need a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2011, 12:35 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 18,895
Posted By jrr773

Re: Cornish Pasties in Toronto?

I agree that Toronto has wonderful choice for food, but from my observations the downtown core Financial District area - King St W/Bay St etc has a pretty limited offering beyond the odd underground...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2011, 12:00 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 18,895
Posted By jrr773

Re: Cornish Pasties in Toronto?

Mattsmith - best of luck if you decide to take this venture on. I'm currently in the waiting queue for my PR application and am considering a career change into the unknown in Canada. I've spent...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 12th 2011, 8:10 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Thanks for the replies and best wishes to you guys in the same batch. I was just a bit worried as a couple of pieces of mail I'm waiting on haven't been delivered (unconnected to my app), but I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 12th 2011, 2:28 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,695,874
Posted By jrr773

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Hi there

I sent my completed application to Mississauga on 30th August by courier but so far have not had an email or letter confirming receipt. Should I follow up? I only have a receipt...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 23rd 2011, 6:52 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By jrr773

Re: 2 Qs re Medical and Certified copies - Sponsored Spouse PR applicant

To answer my own questions for the benefit of others, my wife contacted Fragomen's the immigration consultants. Their advice is 1. you can do the medical exam and send all the forms at the same time...
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