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Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2003, 11:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By iancurtis

Re: Taking two cats to canada!

Hi

Just for the record, I'm Ed's wife, so as not to confuse matters! We took our "2 babies" with us in March and have to say, we're very glad we did as it has made us feel more at home. We live in...
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2003, 2:33 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By iancurtis

What happens when you land ?

Hi,

I'm trying to put together the ultimate guide to landing so that
we're prepared for own (only 11 days to go !!!!!) and so that others
can see what they have to do. So can all of you clever...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 21st 2003, 2:32 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By iancurtis

What happens when you land ?

Hi,

I'm trying to put together the ultimate guide to landing so that
we're prepared for own (only 11 days to go !!!!!) and so that others
can see what they have to do. So can all of you clever...
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2003, 8:28 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,114
Posted By iancurtis

That's interesting Peter. Does that mean then...

That's interesting Peter. Does that mean then that if I have an IDP, I get a year to pass the Vancouver test as opposed to just 3 months with my UK license on it's own ?
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2003, 12:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By iancurtis

Cats from the UK to Canada - how have they adapted ?

Hi,

We're bringing our two cats with us from Scotland to Vancouver and I was wondering if anyone else has already done this ? If so, how did they adapt ? Is there anything we should look out for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2003, 12:21 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,114
Posted By iancurtis

International Driving Licence - do you get a year ?

Hi,

I know that a UK driving licence is only valid for 3 months in BC but I've just been told that if you have an International Driving Licence it's valid for one year, is this true ?

Thanks.
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2003, 7:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,052
Posted By iancurtis

Electrical white goods from the UK - will they work ?

Hi,

Will our UK white goods (Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble drier) work in Canada ? Selling them second hand makes a fraction of what they're worth so I'd like to take them if possible.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 20th 2003, 2:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By iancurtis

So, if we land with our visas and give a friend's...

So, if we land with our visas and give a friend's address for the PR card, can we leave after say 3 weeks and get the friend to send it to us in the UK ? What do we do with it when we receive it ?...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 20th 2003, 8:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By iancurtis

Thanks. What I was actually asking was how soon...

Thanks. What I was actually asking was how soon after the initial landing can you leave the country ?
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2003, 7:58 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,350
Posted By iancurtis

I'm an IT Project Manager and the impression...

I'm an IT Project Manager and the impression seems to be that Vancouver itself is pretty dead. I'd rather not live in the city anyway so was wondering what alternatives there are. I don't fancy the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2003, 12:03 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,350
Posted By iancurtis

What's the job situation like outside of...

What's the job situation like outside of Vancouver itself ?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 17th 2003, 12:02 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By iancurtis

How long to remain in Canada to retain PR ?

Hi,

I was wondering what the rules are for retaining PR after you've landed ? How long do you have to stay in Canada ?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 15th 2003, 12:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By iancurtis

Yeah, same here. We applied for the UK clearances...

Yeah, same here. We applied for the UK clearances as well to be on the safe side.
Forum: Canada
Jan 15th 2003, 9:40 am
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By iancurtis

Can you delay the landing date ?

Hi,

I was wondering if it's possible to get your landing date extended ? Out latest landing date is April but it may be that we need to be in the UK during May/June time.

Alternatively, is it...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2003, 7:57 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,350
Posted By iancurtis

Hi, My wife and I are just awaiting our...

Hi,

My wife and I are just awaiting our passports back from London with the golden visas attached. We intend moving to Vancouver March/April time.

How have you found your time in the UK ? What...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2003, 7:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By iancurtis

Yes, got the request just before Xmas.

Yes, got the request just before Xmas.
Forum: Canada
Jan 7th 2003, 12:20 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By iancurtis

Passports by courier to London - suggestions ?

Can anyone recommend a courier service to get our passports to London and back safely ? I've tried to contact a few and they don't seem to deal with private individuals, only businesses. Has anyone...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2002, 12:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By iancurtis

'Relax for christmas and enjoy it (might be your...

'Relax for christmas and enjoy it (might be your last in the UK)'

Wouldn't bet on it !
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2002, 10:46 am
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By iancurtis

UK members - timelines please.

Who here is from the UK ? What's your story ? When did you apply and what's your timeline been so far ?

We applied in September 2001, got AOR in November, did medicals in May and paid ROLF in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2002, 10:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 420
Posted By iancurtis

Memebers from the UK - timelines please

Who here is from the UK ? What's your story ? When did apply and what's your timeline been so far ?

We applied in September 2001, got AOR in November, did medicals in May and paid ROLF in August....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2002, 10:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By iancurtis

ROLF & PRPF are the same thing. When we applied....

ROLF & PRPF are the same thing. When we applied. September 2001, it was called ROLF so we still refer to it as that.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2002, 8:13 am
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By iancurtis

We did medicals in May and paid the ROLF in...

We did medicals in May and paid the ROLF in August and we've still heard nothing. Getting really fed up now, that's been 15 months now !!
Forum: Canada
Nov 11th 2002, 8:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By iancurtis

We applied in September 2001, asked for medicals...

We applied in September 2001, asked for medicals in May 2002 & paid ROLF in August 2002. Since then, nothing.

As for contacting London, forget it. They're like the bloody secret service !
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 11th 2002, 7:58 am
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By iancurtis

We're in the same boat, medicals in May, ROLF...

We're in the same boat, medicals in May, ROLF paid in August. We've only ever lived in the UK so there shouldn't be any complications - they're just dead slow.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2002, 12:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By iancurtis

Wouldn't count on it being any quicker than that....

Wouldn't count on it being any quicker than that. We did our medicals in May and still haven't heard anything and we've only ever lived in the UK and have no criminal records.
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