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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 30th 2015, 7:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By fortbc

Re: Banking in Vancouver

Thanks Jsmth321.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 29th 2015, 10:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By fortbc

Banking in Vancouver

Has anyone set up a Canadian bank account prior to landing - is it possible? Would also be good to get a steer towards which bank to go with. Is there much difference between TD, Scotia, RBC….??
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 4th 2015, 7:47 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,089
Posted By fortbc

Re: Kits vs North Burnaby

Should I ask if the neighborhood friendliness vibe is better in Kits or North Bby ie. are the yoga mummies a snooty bunch :)

Scilly good point about my 'walking distance' comment. Does Burnaby...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 4th 2015, 6:44 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,089
Posted By fortbc

Re: Kits vs North Burnaby

well we do have a golden retriever Novocastrian.... but perhaps you do not refer to our four legged friends....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 4th 2015, 4:52 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,089
Posted By fortbc

Re: Kits vs North Burnaby

so they don't follow the same curriculum Oink? wrongly assumed it'd be set BC wide.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 4th 2015, 4:22 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,089
Posted By fortbc

Kits vs North Burnaby

Trying to choose the best place to live without a chance to recce is proving bewildering. Can I ask you wise Vancouverites (is that even a word?) which area would you choose to rent in between the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 16th 2015, 10:17 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By fortbc

Elementary schools in Burnaby

Hi again,

Looking at those catchment areas & yes I am partly working off the controversial Fraser listings but I have to start somewhere right?!

Any one with knowledge of Gilmore, Gilpin or...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 4th 2015, 9:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self employed PR visas granted

moving over this summer so all hands on deck!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 3rd 2015, 2:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By fortbc

Self employed PR visas granted

We were told it was a long shot but just about 2.5 years later we have received the email to say our PR visa is granted!! Thanks to everyone on this forum for advice & encouragement along the way. ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 28th 2015, 11:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By fortbc

Re: where to rent - working in South Burnaby

Thanks so much - that's a great help.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 27th 2015, 8:40 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By fortbc

Re: where to rent - working in South Burnaby

Looking for an indication of the best areas to raise a young family within a commute of 15-30 minutes. Deer Park in South Burnaby, North Burnaby, New Westminister or East Van? Maybe there isn't a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 27th 2015, 8:27 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By fortbc

where to rent - working in South Burnaby

Hi,

Looking for some guidance on the best neighborhoods to search for a long term rental with a short commute to work in South Burnaby. We have two elementary school-going kids.

Thanks in...
Forum: UK Pension Transfers, Home Loans and Financial Advice
Feb 16th 2015, 7:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,179
Posted By fortbc

Irish citizen with 401K looking to cash out

Hi,

I worked in the States for a few years & I have a 401k. Does anyone know what the penalty & tax rates on cashing out before retirement age are?

It seems that there may be a Federal tax...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 24th 2014, 10:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self Employed Business Class

Oct 2012 AOR
Oct 2014 Remaining supporting documents

Nov 2014:
'Following our review please proceed with your application-

MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS ARE BEING MAILED WITHIN APPROX 24 HOURS. ...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 22nd 2014, 8:28 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self Employed Business Class

Thanks Siouxie! Yes we don't want to get ahead of ourselves but thought it must be a positive sign. FBI police cert is going to delay us but we'll get medicals in & pay landing fees asap. Any...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2014, 11:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By fortbc

Self Employed Business Class

Hi everyone,

Just received an email from London to say that 'medical instructions being mailed, pay landing fees.' This sounds good - should we be excited? :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 19th 2014, 9:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self-employed Route: 5 years from original application

Not sure where I gave the impression of being untruthful - certainly not something I would consider. I was looking more for information like the 'no minimum earning threshold' & if the original five...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 16th 2014, 4:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By fortbc

Self-employed Route: 5 years from original application

Hi everyone,

When we applied for the Self Employed route in 2012 our application was based off the five years preceding. CIC have now requested all of our paperwork again. Will it go against us...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 8th 2014, 5:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self-employed Route: request for remaining supporting documents

Wow - we were waiting two years to get the same letter! I can understand your frustration in having to send it all again so soon. We thought because of the time gap with ours it was a nuisance but...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 6th 2014, 1:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self-employed Route: request for remaining supporting documents

Ok thanks. Yes shipping is always fun - enjoy :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 6th 2014, 1:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By fortbc

Re: Self-employed Route: request for remaining supporting documents

Thanks again for your response. It really is such a help getting answers from others who have been through this process.

Our American police check is going to take longer than the 30 days we have...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 6th 2014, 10:40 am
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By fortbc

Self-employed Route: request for remaining supporting documents

Hi everyone!

Haven't posted for a long while. Congrats to Wolfie and Will - I see you finally got PR:)

Our full application was received in Nova Scotia Oct 2012. Following some tips on this...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 31st 2013, 7:26 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By fortbc

Re: Time to contact or sit tight?

Thanks for that information - interesting.

Wonder what the reasons are for the high refusal rates? Seems that the London embassy has a higher refusal rate across all classes of visas compared to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 30th 2013, 2:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By fortbc

Re: Time to contact or sit tight?

Any update on your end? We submitted in October and have just received an email confirmation that our file has been forwarded to London. Not sure if the processing time guidelines on the government...
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