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Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2020, 10:07 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,969
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Civil Service Jobs in Canada

Hey OP,

As Danny B mentioned, depending on your skills and interests, in addition to the Federal government, the Provincial governments offer quite substantial services (Education, Environment,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 31st 2019, 12:42 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By gaz_c2c

Thumbs up Re: ITA !!!!! - 10 year travel history

I had a similar issue when I applied for Permanent Residence in 2017. As I worked with the British Army between 2007 and 2015 I travelled a lot with work (including 3 years being stationed in Germany...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 4th 2018, 4:33 am
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: can you get any points for being in the RAF

Hi eamcp,

I can only testify to my own application. I worked with the British Army for 7 years and the UK Civil Service for a further 1 year. Looking through my Global Case Management System...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2018, 9:47 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,308
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: UK Divorce from Ontario

Hi everyone, and thanks for all of your advice.

Just to follow up with what a few people have pointed out, I was under the impression that me and the OH would wait for the 2 years in the UK (or 1...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2018, 1:34 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,308
Posted By gaz_c2c

UK Divorce from Ontario

I've been back in Toronto as a PR for almost 6 months now and things have been steadily improving. For those that don't remember my backstory on BE, I came over in early 2015 with my wife (both of us...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2018, 12:43 am
Replies: 110
Views: 15,163
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Am I over-judging Canada?

Absolutely BristolUK, what more could a man want, eh? :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2018, 1:11 am
Replies: 110
Views: 15,163
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Am I over-judging Canada?

After reading the OP's experiences of Toronto I thought I'd share mine. I previously worked in Toronto on an IEC visa for roughly 20 months during early 2015 and summer 2016. I've posted in the past...
Forum: Canada
Dec 2nd 2017, 3:44 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,425
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Any expats joined the Canadian Forces?

I did 8 years in the Intelligence Corps until 2015 and landed as a Permanent Resident in September 2017. I've approached the CF several times regarding full time and reservist opportunities.

At a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 6:55 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,814
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Hi OP,

I've just moved back to Toronto as a PR (no job arranged beforehand) and have managed to get a job with one of my old employers. The salary is about $46k pa (which is a bit of a drop on my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 1st 2017, 3:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By gaz_c2c

Landing as a PR in Toronto with a non-PR relative who is visiting

I received my COPR last week and have booked flights from the UK to Toronto for later this month. My brother (who is a non-PR) has offered to travel out with me for the first 2 weeks to help me get...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 7th 2017, 8:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Apply now???

Hi Tony,

If I've read your previous posts correctly then I assume you are 42 at the minute? That would get you 25 points if you were in a position to apply now....granted you still would be a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 4th 2017, 12:00 am
Replies: 68
Views: 5,108
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: RCMP Criminal Record Check from UK for EE application

My wife and I received a number of requests throughout the EE process earlier this year, including an RCMP check for her (not me though) and I had to provide additional details for foreign military...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 25th 2017, 10:17 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,611
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Express Entry Proof of Medical Exam

Hi again ShakyUK. So me and my OH completed our medicals yesterday and overall I think it went well. We arrived 15 minutes before our appointment time and after signing a waiver and providing a urine...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 22nd 2017, 12:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,611
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Express Entry Proof of Medical Exam

Hi Shakyuk, the woman in Manchester might be the same person that I spoke to the other week. I found her difficult over the telephone, very abrupt and not very understanding (despite the fact that me...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 20th 2017, 3:32 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 25,283
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Leaving uk army and joining Canadian forces

That does sounds tempting, however....I have my upfront medical later this week.... so I might have to resist the temptation until afterwards :lol:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 20th 2017, 3:17 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 25,283
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Leaving uk army and joining Canadian forces

Good spot and thanks for correcting me! It's been a long day at work :lol:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 20th 2017, 2:28 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 25,283
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Leaving uk army and joining Canadian forces

I echoe NavyBoy's comments. I left the Army with nearly 8 years service and arrived in Canada on a TWP within a week of my discharge date in 2015. I considered the CF as a possible option based on my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 20th 2017, 2:12 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 24,932
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: BTEC National Diploma in IT - IQAS & WES Evaluation

Regarding the CES ECA, my understanding of their process is that you will need to have your transcripts sent directly from the university/institution to CES. According to their website it states:
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 11th 2017, 7:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Just started EE and have a few Q's....

Just to add to what ShakyUK has said; WES does seem to be most peoples preferred ECA option and aim to complete the assessment within 20 working days of receiving your docs (so probably around a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2016, 6:25 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,131
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Where are all the jobs hiding in Canada?

Just my observations (my experience may differ with others, particularly as I'm under 30 and only an IEC/temp visa person); I am finding that there seems to be a lot of low paid work in the GTA at...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2016, 6:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: Job Seeking Advice

Hi Jamie,

I don't have any direct experience in obtaining security clearances here in Canada (ex Int Corps myself) but through my work I have come across a fair bit of law enforcement agencies. My...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2016, 1:37 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,104
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: U.K. To Canada

As some people have mentioned licenses, another avenue to consider (especially if you end up in Toronto like me) is getting your security license. I didn't have much love for the work, but there is...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2016, 5:56 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: IEC OHIP Question

*Edit: My post should read Service Ontario not Service Canada. :o
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2016, 2:45 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: IEC OHIP Question

I've had a few dealings with Service Canada in the past month regarding OHIP (777 Bay St branch). In theory, you should be able to present your new work permit and they will extend your coverage...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 6th 2016, 4:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By gaz_c2c

Re: (IEC) Work visa due to expire soon (Feb 5), can second visa be activated before t

When we got to the border, we did both. The CBSA agent took our passports to do his checks, and in the process looked at the current work permit. Meanwhile we presented our LOI's and he gave us a...
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