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Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2014, 7:44 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Overpaid tax in 2013

When I did my taxes last year, I got a huge rebate because I'd only worked for half the year and was having tax deducted as if I was going to earn a full annual salary.

I did however get a larger...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2014, 7:16 am
Replies: 71
Views: 16,612
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Renewing UK Passport from Canada

Has anyone sent their passport to a relative and done the inland passport renewal?

I know it says you're not allowed but I was just wondering if anyone has taken the chance. It is half the price...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 13th 2014, 5:47 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,420
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Tired of waiting for VWP at the border

I am a PR but I haven't been resident long enough to qualify for NEXUS. The residency requirement is 3 years.

I also assumed a B1/2 visa would allow me to enter without being sent to secondary...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2014, 7:19 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,420
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Tired of waiting for VWP at the border

And if the car line is long then you know the line up in side is going to be bad as well. Generally speaking I've found however long the wait in the car you have to wait the same amount of time...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2014, 7:18 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,420
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Tired of waiting for VWP at the border

I dont mind that wait as much, at least there's radio and I can use my phone. Once your inside though, it's a cross between a dentist's office and Guantanamo.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 10th 2014, 6:21 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,420
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Tired of waiting for VWP at the border

Thanks for all the input, I really appreciate it. I was looking into NEXUS the other day but I don't yet meet the 3-year residency requirement to qualify.

So even with a B-2 I would have to go...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jan 9th 2014, 8:53 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,420
Posted By .c.s.o.

Tired of waiting for VWP at the border

Hi,

Quick question, I'm a british citizen living in Canada. I have a job, a car and rent condo. I have no social ties to the US and have no desire to live there but quite enjoy the cheaper...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2013, 11:53 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

You can't set up one of those My Account things but when you go to submit the .tax file there is a checkbox for first time filers and they ask for a bunch of information. Once you get the assessment...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2013, 11:24 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

But it does not say anything about filing for the first time. As the OP arrived in 2011 they can file their first return online.

I on the other hand cannot as I arrived in April.
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2013, 8:34 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

I just got off the phone with a surprisingly helpful CRA agent and apparently this is the first year that first time filers can file online.

So I recommend you do that and get your refund in 10...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2013, 6:23 am
Replies: 58
Views: 6,160
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Feel a little trapped...

+3

Public Sector FTW!
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2013, 6:08 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,562
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Best internet, phone and tv provider toronto?

I was in KW and just moved to Guelph in December to be closer to work but I find it a bit small and difficult to meet people.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 24th 2013, 3:18 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Does this mean she speaks french? If so then she won't need an interpreter.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 24th 2013, 3:12 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

The answer is in your original post.
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2013, 2:40 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,562
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Best internet, phone and tv provider toronto?

I'm on TekSavvy for internet and Koodo for mobile. I don't have cable TV as I get my shows and sports through other means.

@Orly, how are you liking Guelph?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 23rd 2013, 6:23 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

So, just over 2 months after landing, I got a letter from CIC saying that they cannot issue my PR card because there's something with the photos attached to my COPR. Now they want me to have 2 new...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 23rd 2013, 6:17 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

Don't know if we had to but we did. Just a short letter from her boss saying how long she had been there and how much she makes kind of thing.
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2013, 2:20 am
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Flying out of Buffalo for a Weekend Away

Thanks, FL. I had a feeling you were going to be the one who replies. I'll get on that right away.
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2013, 3:42 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By .c.s.o.

Flying out of Buffalo for a Weekend Away

Firstly, Happy New Year!

I'm thinking of going to Mexico City for the weekend later this month and in order to save a bit of money I'm interested in flying out of Buffalo instead of YYZ.

I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 12th 2012, 8:37 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

I have no idea why mine was so quick. I consider myself to be extremely lucky. A colleague of mine applied a month before me and she still hasn't gone to "in process". (She hates me now btw)
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2012, 4:12 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

I sent it back the day I got it which was Oct 14th, and got a decision beginning of November, so about 20 days. then it takes a bit for the COPR to arrive. I think you're looking at a month easy.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2012, 4:00 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

I thought you just send a photocopy of every page.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2012, 3:38 am
Replies: 16,352
Views: 1,902,068
Posted By .c.s.o.

re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland

They requested the same form from me but only wanted details for a specific timeframe. It was my gap year travels they wanted to know about.

I filled it in using Acrobat and then send it back...
Forum: Canada
Nov 20th 2012, 3:33 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,842
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: Arborist jobs

Look into power companies. I know HydroOne employ a fair few Arborists.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 15th 2012, 7:28 am
Replies: 6,630
Views: 912,248
Posted By .c.s.o.

Re: International Experience Canada

The LOI is emailed to you so if you get approved while you are here,you just have to head down to the closest border and flagpole rather than flying home. You could save yourself a return flight....
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