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Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jul 16th 2019, 10:59 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By RickD

UK Citizen, Living in Canada, Thinking about a move to NL

Hello Everyone, I'm looking for input and advice on my situation.

As the title says, I'm a UK citizen currently living in Canada, working towards my PR (approximately Sept 2020). Moving and...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2016, 9:15 am
Replies: 0
Views: 564
Posted By RickD

Study Visa Online Application - Submitting Additional Employment History

Hi Everyone,

I'm trying to apply for a study visa using the online method but it seems the only way to submit additional employment information is to submit additional copies of the employment...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 7th 2016, 9:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By RickD

Re: Returning to Canada to Study

I have already considered the fees, looking at about $36k CDN... sounds like a lot but its actually about the same as studying in the UK, just hope the CDN dollar stays weak until I transfer my funds...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 8:59 pm
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Re: Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

Basically it's a load of tosh put forward by people who don't qualify for immigration into Australia. Tough.[/QUOTE]

Easy enough for you to say maybe, but some people who were otherwise eligible...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 6:39 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Re: Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

Why do you think it would be a dumb idea?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 6:38 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Re: Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

Then that must mean the current IEC agreements between countries is also immoral... why should 'nice, white etc. etc.' people as you put it have preferential treatment to experience life in another...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 5:17 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Re: Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

Look at the cultural, economic and language differences in Africa and Asia for a start, the whole idea is that a citizen of the 4 countries suggested could quite easily go to any of the other...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 4th 2016, 4:06 am
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By RickD

Re: Returning to Canada to Study

The way i see it is that education is never a bad thing and can only serve as a backup to my 7 years experience working in IT. Also it would cost a similar amount to studying in the UK

You're...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 3:58 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Re: Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

UK, CA, NZ and AU have been suggested due to their similarities in language, economy, culture and historic ties
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2016, 3:23 am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,081
Posted By RickD

Commonwealth Freedom of Movement

This is something I have been following very closely for the last few months, it seems to have gained quite a bit of interest from the various countries has been presented to the respective...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 4th 2016, 3:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By RickD

Returning to Canada to Study

Hi Everyone,

It was almost a year ago that I had to leave Canada and return to the UK at the end of my 2nd IEC work permit in what I would consider extremely unfortunate and unfair circumstances....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 19th 2015, 12:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By RickD

Re: Microsoft, A+ and ITIL Qualifications?

Don't even know what to say, I don't want to sound too negative about a country I'm hoping to move to but....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 10:35 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By RickD

Re: Microsoft, A+ and ITIL Qualifications?

Thanks MapleSauce, makes sense just like their other processes and procedures... why would the government be interested in anyone who invests their own money to try and make a life for themselves...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 10:17 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,171
Posted By RickD

Re: CEC Cap Reached [2014]

Thanks Poppit, sorry to hear about your Son. My score is similar at 320..Very little chance of being able to go back to Canada under this scheme. I only have professional qualifications which don't...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 12:08 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,171
Posted By RickD

Re: CEC Cap Reached [2014]

There's no point in questioning it, but why was the cap not updated on the NOC page, I guess that would have made too much sense! I checked it before I resent my application in December, and it was...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 11:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By RickD

Re: Microsoft, A+ and ITIL Qualifications?

So professional qualifications that would make you better at your job and more likely to be able to succeed in Canada don't count for anything, but an outdated education that was gained over 10 years...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 10:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By RickD

Microsoft, A+ and ITIL Qualifications?

Hey Everyone,

I have the following qualifications, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional, and ITIL Foundation.

How would I find out if these are valid certificates that qualify as...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2015, 10:33 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,171
Posted By RickD

Re: CEC Cap Reached [2014]

My CEC application came back in the mail today, cap reached.

Nice of CIC to keep their website and applicants up to date on this, I checked it in December before I sent my application in for the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 12th 2014, 8:28 am
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By RickD

Advice Needed - Credit Card used to pay for PR application has been compromised

Hey Everyone, I'm in desperate need for advice on the above. Got told yesterday that my credit card has been compromised and that it needs to be cancelled. It is the credit card I intended to use to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 25th 2014, 8:51 am
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By RickD

Anyone Else on IEC and applying for PR under CEC?

Hey Everyone,

I'm currently on my 2nd year IEC and applying for PR under CEC, I sent my application in once and it was sent back within 5 weeks as the were a couple of things wrong with it. I...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2014, 9:57 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By RickD

Re: moving to canada? little details?

something to consider for a car depending on how often you will need to use one is Zipcar / Car2Go. Purchasing / leasing / insuring / running a car in canada is expensive so unless you need it...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2014, 9:55 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,561
Posted By RickD

Re: OHIP and BC Health Eligibility on IEC and unemployed?

That is private health care, but AFAIK it would only cover emergency situations unless there is a very comprehensive policy that covers non emergencies as well. The policy I have cost m around...
Forum: Canada
Jun 12th 2014, 8:24 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,561
Posted By RickD

Re: OHIP and BC Health Eligibility on IEC and unemployed?

Most of these healthcare plans are for emergencies only, that is what is required. As for non emergency health care, I'm not sure how BC medical works. I have just applied for mine as I am now...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 12th 2014, 4:59 am
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By RickD

Re: How would I go about sponsoring my mum?

Thanks Schnooko, I have had a read of that but am unable to find answers to my questions above, does anyone have any experience of doing this?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 11th 2014, 9:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By RickD

How would I go about sponsoring my mum?

Hey Everyone,

As per the question above, I am currently applying for PR under CEC (sent in my app around 4 weeks ago, waiting for an initial response). My mum has been visiting for the last 2...
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