British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: pjb001
Showing results 1 to 25 of 38
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 18th 2005, 12:56 am
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By pjb001

Re: How soon can i start an RRSP?

An example to clarify - in my situation (moved to Canada in mid-2003):

2003 RRSP Deduction Limit = $0
2004 RRSP Deduction Limit = 18% of earned income in 2003 - as I was only in Canada for 1/2 of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 17th 2005, 5:36 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 914
Posted By pjb001

Re: How soon can i start an RRSP?

Look into this very carefully. From my understanding, in year 1 you are not entitled to any RRSP tax benefits. In year 2 you are entitled to an amount which is calculated on the amount of time you...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 20th 2005, 3:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By pjb001

Re: Security clearance

What do you mean by a 'level 1' clearance?

I believe clearance is done by Public Works Government Services Canada, which for a foreign national can take anything up to a couple of years (PWGSC...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 25th 2005, 3:24 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By pjb001

Got it : Timeline (SW, Buffalo)

Hi all,

Received my PPR yesterday. I'd like to thank everyone for their advice and assistance over the last year, especially Andrew and Jim. Here is my timeline:

Skilled worker, Buffalo

31...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 20th 2005, 1:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By pjb001

Re: CAIPS notes help needed...

I know this is one of those 'how long is a piece of string' questions, but given my background (lived in UK all my life, moved to Canada in 2003 on a 3 year work permit), how long do the security...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 20th 2005, 11:21 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By pjb001

Re: CAIPS notes help needed...

So I assume that a date but no number (pass,fail, etc) means that the results haven't been received. Thanks.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 20th 2005, 2:26 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By pjb001

CAIPS notes help needed...

Hi,

I wondered if anyone could help with a CAIPS decode (Buffalo, Skilled Worker)

My notes say the following:

PAPER FILE SENT TO PA FILE BF'D TO: ROW ON 31/05/2005

STATUS SEC...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 18th 2005, 3:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By pjb001

Re: girlfriend visiting from uk

Your partner would be sensible to bring the proof described, although I don't think holding a UK bank account really shows an 'intent to leave Canada'.

I was in a similar situation, and my partner...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 28th 2005, 7:59 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By pjb001

Requirement for RCMP clearance? Andrew/Jim, pls could you comment?

Hi,

I came to Canada from the UK and am now 18 months into my three year work permit.

I applied for Permanent Residence through Buffalo as a Skilled Worker in June 2004.

In Feb 05 I received...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 15th 2005, 10:50 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By pjb001

Re: In-Canada Skilled Worker Application - RCMP Clearance?

Thanks OzRob.

Can any experts comment? Given that my medicals were done over 2 months ago, with an RCMP clearance time of 6 months, would it be worth making an application now?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 14th 2005, 2:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By pjb001

In-Canada Skilled Worker Application - RCMP Clearance?

Hi,

I am currently working in Canada - 18 months into a three year work permit. I applied for PR through Buffalo as a Skilled Worker in May 2004, and recently received an 'interview waiver/request...
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2004, 7:43 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,531
Posted By pjb001

I'm just trying to find a property in Ottawa - 12...

I'm just trying to find a property in Ottawa - 12 months into my 3 year work permit with a PR application in progress.

I spoke to RBC, they said they have a scheme for new residents (which would...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2004, 5:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By pjb001

Some light entertainment - truly Canadian?

Hope this doesn't offend, I found it mildly entertaining...

As a Canadian, you have to be extra vigilant. There are a lot of impostors out there. If you suspect that someone is falsely trying to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 23rd 2004, 12:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By pjb001

PR Application - Buffalo or London?

Hi all,

I am about to submit my PR application, after coming to Canada on a three year work permit last July.

As I have been admitted to Canada for >1 year, I can apply either through Buffalo...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2004, 5:52 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By pjb001

Re: message for babsi

Hey...

As a newbie in Canada (9 months) who lived in Wimbledon for the best part of 9 years, this may help...

http://www.tsn.ca/ and in particular:
...
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2004, 5:05 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,308
Posted By pjb001

President's Choice is great if you are a...

President's Choice is great if you are a Permanent Resident. However, they refused to open either a chequing or savings account for me - because I am not a Permanent Resident (even though I am only 1...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 14th 2004, 9:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By pjb001

Re: Intra Company Transfer

You may be able to claim an extra 10 points under arranged employment - for which you would need:

1. To be working in Canada on a temporary work permit;
2. Your work permit to be valid for > 12...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 11th 2004, 2:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By pjb001

PR Application Query - Andrew are you able to comment?

Hi,

I am currently working in Canada on a HRDC confirmation exempt work permit (as an intra-company transferee).

I am applying for PR, and my employer has offered to make my role permanent if I...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2004, 3:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By pjb001

Canadian Tulip Festival - Pics

As it's Mother's day, I thought it would be good to post some pictures of the Tulip Festival which I took over the last couple of days...

http://pjb.homelinux.net/gallery/Ottawa-TulipFestival
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 7th 2004, 5:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By pjb001

Re: New Schedule for Current Processing

Have I just missed something, or are others wondering which visa office is being referred to here?
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2004, 2:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By pjb001

Re: Car insurance question

I exchanged my UK licence for an Ontario class G under the newly announced exchange programme.

When I renewed recently I obtained several excellent quotes from Kanetix based on having held a full...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 3rd 2004, 9:11 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By pjb001

PR Visa Application Office Choice (Andrew could you comment?)

Hi,

I came to Canada from the UK in 2003 as an intra-company transferee and am working here as a temporary worker on a three year work permit.

I am currently applying for Permanent Residence,...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2004, 1:13 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,071
Posted By pjb001

Re: Winter in Canada

Hi...

I came to Ottawa from England last July and I thought the winter was fabulous. About 60% of the locals I've met love them - 20% don't mind, and 20% just put up with them!

Yep, it gets...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 26th 2004, 1:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By pjb001

Re: Notarization/translation of documents

Hi Dennis,

Call a couple of local law firms for advice and prices. Although I don't know about Denmark, I have had to get documents notarised in both the UK and Canada.

You basically sit down...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2004, 2:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By pjb001

Sens go out!

Grrr...

A sad night for hockey fans in the Capital!

:confused:
Showing results 1 to 25 of 38
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.