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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 21st 2014, 2:55 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,336
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Living outside of Canada whilst citizenship application is being processed

No you don't need new photo's.
We did our tests on Nov 7th & took all our original paperwork.
All they wanted to see was the COPR papers and our passports for the whole period. They weren't...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 7th 2014, 3:32 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,136
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Yey. Test all done (20/20). Now the wait for a ceremony invite.
Thanks Photoplex for the time info. We actually completed everything in 1 1/2 hours, I think we only had a small group.

As a side...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 27th 2014, 12:05 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,136
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Yup,we're working on that. Was just seeing how strong our backup plan needs to be!!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 27th 2014, 11:57 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 282,136
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Anyone who's recently taken the test in Calgary. How long were you there for test and interview total?
We've had our letter to go on Nov 7th at 10:30. Need to know if we can be back in Cochrane by...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2013, 11:54 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,526
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Is there any Canadian banks that do not charge incoming fund transaction fees?

When I first arrived here I used HiFX to transfer money. They used the wire transfer system and I got hit with a $19 fee by TD Canada Trust for each transfer.
I now use Canadian forex who use the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2013, 4:26 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Military Pension - Facts

World income is reported at the BoC's average exchange rate for the year. Seeing as I was not aircrew, my pension amount variation is in cents over the years average!

The trousers??, well, as a...
Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2013, 1:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Military Pension - Facts

I do keep an eye on the rates, but don't religiously make a note of every change. Over time the good months even out the pants months. If they want to argue over a few cents so be it.

I know that...
Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2013, 5:57 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Military Pension - Facts

Regarding the payment into a Canadian bank account, as far as I understand it. Xaffinity use a currency transfer company that takes a fee from each months payment.
I let it build up over a period of...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2013, 12:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 12,246
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: BT Openreach engineer looking to emigrate

Hi there.
The main telecom company in the west (BC & Alberta) is Telus. They will not sponsor you or offer employment unless you are a PR.
However there are 2 companies that contract to Telus,...
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2012, 9:53 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Am i needed??

That is the NOC list that has all the trades by category. Not the trades in demand list from CIC for immigration purposes.
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2012, 8:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Am i needed??

The basic answer regarding yourself is no, in respect of the skilled worker route.
Telecom techs are not on the skills in demand list, but there are plenty of jobs available if you are prepared to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2012, 2:09 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Q for tjose with a UK military pension

Depending on the work situation with your OH, you can elect to split pension income to reduce tax paid. As my wife currently stays home to look after our young daughter, I do this, so 50% of my...
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2012, 12:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Moblile phone networks???

True. This makes a mockery of the PAYG plan against a contract!
Telus and Rogers do a $100 PAYG plan that lasts for up to 1 year between top ups.
Good if you dont use your cell phone much.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 8th 2012, 4:55 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,928
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: Shaw or Telus ?

You can do month to month with Telus. You just dont get any freebies, like the Galaxy tablet or free rental of the PVR and set top boxes.
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2012, 12:05 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: British Forces Pension

You can have your pension payed into a Canadian account, but as I understand it, XP use a currency trader who charges for each months transaction. I prefer to save it over a few months in my UK...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2012, 3:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,518
Posted By Phone Phixer

Re: ATI TELECOM, TELUS, anyone work for them??

Hi.
I'm a Service Tech with Telus. There are a couple of us Brits working for the company.
You need to be at least PR in Canada to be considered. Have qualifications equivalent to high school...
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