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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 27th 2017, 8:46 pm
Replies: 738
Views: 169,408
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Citizenship Application Timeline

My mail address was showing my old UK address from 5 years ago back in the UK when I initially moved.

I changed it but using the online service but always showed the old address.

Everything...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 21st 2017, 12:50 pm
Replies: 738
Views: 169,408
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Citizenship Application Timeline

I applied at the start of January.

Then I had my test in May and took the oath last Tuesday (06/13)

The test was very easy. Especially when compared to the online samples that are freely...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 16th 2017, 12:38 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,341
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Should husband do the English test for Citizenship?........

The number is very relevant and you even copied it in your own post.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 16th 2017, 2:55 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,341
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Should husband do the English test for Citizenship?........

I used my GCSE results without issue. I just supplied copies of the results (9 courses) and a covering letter with all contact information for the school should they wish to seek further...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 17th 2014, 4:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,212
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Moving from UK with a caution.

From that far back you have nothing to worry about. Just be honest when you fill out your paperwork. Your police report will come back with "No Live Trace" which means you do have something although...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2014, 9:44 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,805
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: flying with a newborn

Good luck. We flew with our 6 month old going the other way. Toronto - Manchester last October. That turned into a nightmare when there was a medical emergency onboard and the flight made an...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2014, 4:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: UK Passport Renewal

Thanks.

It's interesting that it doesn't state that in the PDF.

I also didn't do that when I recently applied for my sons first UK passport. So it seems it may be a nice to have that can...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2014, 1:52 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: UK Passport Renewal

Where does it say you need to send the countersignatories passport page?

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/254490/OS_OL_Guidance_10.13.pdf

Did you follow...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2014, 1:34 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,885
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Can I hold shares of a British Company whilst living in Canada as a PR

As for this I am looking at setting up an account with Interactive Brokers.

The only problem with this is that they don't offer registered accounts. However you can hold GBP and transfer to UK...
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2014, 1:30 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,885
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Can I hold shares of a British Company whilst living in Canada as a PR

Don't get too excited You will just pay the CGT here in Canada instead.
Forum: Canada
Apr 5th 2014, 1:18 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,954
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: QROPS question - pensions

It makes perfect sense. In the UK if you have a SIPP you can not withdraw the money until 55 for whatever reason. Why should it be any different when you transfer the money to Canada?

I much...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2014, 1:45 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: TFSA Contribution Limit

You need to call the CRA. They will assess you tax on the over contribution which I believe runs at 1% a month. If you can get them to believe it was a lack of understanding they may cut you some...
Forum: Canada
Dec 31st 2013, 11:20 am
Replies: 65
Views: 3,905
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Entitled to claim back holidays lost to sickness?

Is that not standard practice anywhere?

It certainly was from what experience I had in the UK and see no reason why it would be any different here.

As for the OP it's not a question a public...
Forum: Canada
Dec 31st 2013, 12:55 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,616
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: canadian resident driving in uk on holiday

As for the argument about insurer needing to be the owner etc that is a nonsense as companies like dayinsure.com wouldn't exist



However this doesn't help the situation for a Canadian visiting...
Forum: Canada
Dec 31st 2013, 12:34 am
Replies: 46
Views: 6,709
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Why has the exchange rate gone up so much lately.

Have to keep those Canadian equities. No point in Paying marginal rate tax on US divided (assuming unregistered account) when you can pay almost nil tax on Canadian Divis.

RRSP best place for the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 27th 2013, 4:04 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,770
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: Canadian phone number in UK

I would also take a look at Commwave. They offer an Ephone service which I have been using and found to be very good.

Free for Canada - Canada calls.
Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2013, 6:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: UK Driving License for Alberta, UK DL has drink driving offence from 2004

Should be ok licence wise. Cost of insurance may be more of a problem.
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2013, 1:25 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,626
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: currency exchange £-$ best place???

World remit is very fast and competitive especially for smaller amounts.
Forum: Canada
Nov 30th 2013, 10:22 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,002
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: General Cost

Overall I would say slightly more expensive than the UK.

Conservatively I would say whatever you make in the UK convert by the exchange rate and add around 20 to 25% as the base figure you would...
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2013, 12:15 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: House sale Thoughs?

Thanks all. I have spoke to a few people as well including family and close friends and the consensus is generally be thankful that I can get out with enough to clear the mortgage.

Millie - I...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2013, 1:17 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By yzf.shaun

House sale Thoughs?

So. I know a few on here have sold their properties back home. Others have tried renting as the property will not sell at the desired price and people have had many mixed experiences.

I have a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2013, 11:01 am
Replies: 25
Views: 12,878
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: British passport renewal...has it recently changed?

That's a concern of mine as we are about to get our 6 month old his British passport. Off to the UK tonight anyway so will get them done there.
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2013, 10:56 am
Replies: 25
Views: 12,878
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: British passport renewal...has it recently changed?

Apply get it signed as best you can and write them an explanation. That's all you can do really.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Oct 8th 2013, 3:07 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,376
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: How do I get my Canadian husband to UK

Of course it should. Having a property should reduce from the financial requirements. Especially if it's not mortgaged.

If I need to rent a place i'm looking minimum 500 a month rent. Yet I could...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Oct 7th 2013, 9:36 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,376
Posted By yzf.shaun

Re: How do I get my Canadian husband to UK

From what I believe of this farse is that even though my home in the UK is practically paid for this doesn't count towards the financial requirements even though my expense would be significantly...
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