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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 31st 2016, 9:00 am

Replies: 6

BSF186 Personal Effects form

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Posted By KetanP

Re: BSF186 Personal Effects form

I'm a little confused. Reading this page: Before you arrive: Prepare to move - Crossing the border: documents you need (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp)

When mentioning...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 30th 2016, 4:31 am

Replies: 6

BSF186 Personal Effects form

Views: 4,933

Posted By KetanP

Re: BSF186 Personal Effects form

Thanks - very useful to know this. I asked CIIP and they said I would need to complete the form. I do however get the impression that they assume everyone is moving permanently and they give you...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 28th 2016, 3:02 am

Replies: 6

BSF186 Personal Effects form

Views: 4,933

Posted By KetanP

BSF186 Personal Effects form

Hi all

I'm doing a short landing next week to Toronto Pearson (eeeek) and I've been told even if I am doing a short landing I need to complete the BSF186 Personal Effects form.

As it is a short...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 23rd 2016, 9:14 am

Replies: 4

Proof of funds on Landing

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Posted By KetanP

Re: Proof of funds on Landing

Thank you - puts my mind at rest :thumbsup:

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 23rd 2016, 8:48 am

Replies: 4

Proof of funds on Landing

Views: 856

Posted By KetanP

Re: Proof of funds on Landing

Perfect - So I will bring what I need in cash which won't be all of my money and I will bring bank statements to show that I have enough funds overall.

Thank you for such a clear answer. When I...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

May 23rd 2016, 8:33 am

Replies: 4

Proof of funds on Landing

Views: 856

Posted By KetanP

Proof of funds on Landing

Hi there - apologies if this has been asked/answered elsewhere. I couldn't seem to find a thread with my question.

I'm doing a short landing in 2 weeks, and I am trying to find out whether I need...

Forum: Canada

May 14th 2016, 8:52 am

Replies: 11

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Views: 1,109

Posted By KetanP

Re: PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Ok thanks. I didn't realise I would have to forfeit my UK licence. It makes no sense in this day and age.

Good to know that I can simply swap my UK licence for a ON licence and don't have to...

Forum: Canada

May 14th 2016, 5:32 am

Replies: 11

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Views: 1,109

Posted By KetanP

Re: PR doing short landing paying tax in UK

I will be staying with family during the short landing. Does that not suffice as provincial address to be able to get a driving licence?

Forum: Canada

May 14th 2016, 5:30 am

Replies: 11

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Views: 1,109

Posted By KetanP

Re: PR doing short landing paying tax in UK

I don't see why it's an issue to get a driving licence if you're doing a short landing? Seems as though people moving from other countries can so why not from the UK? The reason for getting a driving...

Forum: Canada

May 14th 2016, 1:38 am

Replies: 11

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Views: 1,109

Posted By KetanP

Re: PR doing short landing paying tax in UK

Thank you... so based on the link / below, I believe I would not have to pay tax in Canada, as I will be in Canada for less than 183 days and not have significant residential ties.

Non-residents
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Forum: Canada

May 14th 2016, 12:28 am

Replies: 11

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Views: 1,109

Posted By KetanP

PR doing short landing paying tax in UK (Taxation Question)

Hi there,
I receive COPR a month or so ago and in June I will be going to Canada to do a short landing (2wk trip).

From advice given on here I was planning to tell immigration that I am not...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Apr 4th 2016, 10:06 pm

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Oh yes of course. I've found the site v helpful. Wouldn't have got my app through if it wasn't for this forum. I'll take a look at any meet ups planned for June

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Apr 4th 2016, 6:51 pm

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Thank you!! I'm most likely doing a reccy in June. Going to look at flights this week. I'll be going to Toronto. I don't think I'll actually move and settle until this time next year - just because I...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Apr 4th 2016, 9:43 am

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Nice one. I picked mine up from my parents yesterday. Very excited. I can start looking at flights now. I'm doing a reccy trip in June before I actually settle.

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 29th 2016, 8:38 am

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Hi miss_mp I thought you might like to know that on Friday I received my letter from CIC. As it's at my parents house I'm yet to check it but am sure it will be my COPR.

I thought I'd let you know...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 23rd 2016, 9:15 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Well it would only be about 6months until I actually settle in Canada, so my thinking is to try and organise and sort out as many things that I can during this short trip

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 22nd 2016, 10:28 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Just reading the landing page and it says:

You cannot get a provincial driver's licence or register with the relevant health care insurance plan during your "landing" trip.
Both require proof of...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 22nd 2016, 9:23 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Ok thank you that's reassuring. I guess I'm just trying to understand what to expect. I'll take a read of the wiki page

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 21st 2016, 9:22 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

I have looked at the wiki's and I couldn't find the relevant article. Would you sending a link to the landing article please?

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 21st 2016, 9:11 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Hi thanks that's good to know I can get my SIN when I activate PR. Can I ask what was it like at the airport when you activated your PR? Like what did you have to do, where did you go in the airport...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 20th 2016, 9:11 am

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Yea I submitted my app in August 2014 so almost 2 years.

I only got my email because I chased up on the status - otherwise I I might still be waiting for the next stage.

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 20th 2016, 8:59 am

Replies: 29

Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Views: 2,756

Posted By KetanP

Re: Activating PR but then returning to the UK

Hi quick question. If I activate my PR this summer (during a 2-week visit) and provide a relatives address in Canada (stressing that I am not establishing residence) then I believe CIC will send my...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 20th 2016, 8:50 am

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

My email definitely has a date of when I need to activate my PR. My letter requesting passport and photos was attached to this email. Did you apply via EE? I applied via FSW 2014 (So it's been a long...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 20th 2016, 8:22 am

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Thanks - I know from my email I have until November 2016 to activate PR. I've sent a copy of my passport and photo's to CIC as requested and waiting for the official COPR. Given email/letter when...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Mar 19th 2016, 12:04 pm

Replies: 51

Question about passport request for COPR

Views: 8,707

Posted By KetanP

Re: Question about passport request for COPR

Out of interest - when you received your requests for passports did they tell you when you have to activate your PR by? Or are you still awaiting that?

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