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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2024, 4:47 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By Eggx

Re: Movers from Toronto to West London

[QUOTE=Twitcher1958;13264528]I’ve spoken to a company recently about this. We’re talking about half a house - 1 bed, 2 sofas, number of smaller items, plus about 40 boxes - clothes, paperwork,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2024, 4:31 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By Eggx

Re: Movers from Toronto to West London

Im also relocating from TTO back to London. You need to apply for a TOR1 from a customs perspective. The choice of movers and cost will depend on how much stuff you have to move.
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2024, 1:12 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 12,129
Posted By Eggx

Re: Opening up a UK Bank Account from Canada - Which Bank is Best?

Ive seen some minor teething issues with the migration from HSBC.
For the transfer, i would recommend using WISE.com instead of RBC global transfer. With wise the FX rates are better and the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2023, 5:42 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,528
Posted By Eggx

Re: Tax obligations, UK citizen in Canada

When i was in MTL, we used the firm below for QC/UK tax advice. But might be cheaper/better to get a UK specialised seperately.
https://vialtopartners.com/contact-us
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 23rd 2023, 6:34 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
Posted By Eggx

Lightbulb Is Esta valid on day of expiry?

So i'm going to be crossing the Canada/US land border next week. My Esta expires on December 1st. Does that mean im ok to use it on December 1st?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 5th 2023, 12:48 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,685
Posted By Eggx

Re: a recent Pearson experience

I flew into Pearson on 27th and i also experienced the ad-hoc checking of passports at the airbridge, but over all everything went smoothly. Probably took 1hr from stepping off the plane to boarding...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2023, 10:57 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By Eggx

Where to buy Benadryl (Acrivastine)

In the UK i used to rely on Benadryl (Acrivastine) for my allergies. I looked in the pharmacy today, i could only find Benadryl (Diphenhydramine).
Is Acrivastine available in Canada?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 25th 2023, 12:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By Eggx

Re: Bayonet lightbulbs for Lamps brought over from the UK

Im sure i have seen these in Ikea also
Forum: Canada
Jun 1st 2023, 12:47 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 13,608
Posted By Eggx

Re: Car Insurance for the first time in Ontario

Hi,
I also recently moved to Ontario. I was just checking if you found a broker that considers UK driving history?

My current cheapest quote is with Intact for $330
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Apr 24th 2022, 7:39 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,343
Posted By Eggx

ESTA - 90 day reset as Canadian PR

So i have been reading that trips to Canada do not reset the 90 day visa waiver 'clock'.

As a Canadian PR living permanently in Canada, i make frequent but short trips to the US. I last visted in...
Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2022, 1:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By Eggx

Re: Accountant needed to move my SIP

I left my SIPP in UK. Didnt see any logic in moving it as would incur transaction fees
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2021, 2:34 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Eggx

Re: ESTA for USA? for Canadian residents with british passport

I used the land border recently. They did ask about my ESTA status and having done the I-94 online, i was only in secondary for <5mins, as they only needed to take my fingerprints.

So i recommend...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 30th 2021, 2:31 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,551
Posted By Eggx

Re: Advice on moving to Toronto (Expired PR)

Doesnt the OP have exceptional circumstances for an residency obligation appeal? Family circumstances are often taken into account.

Reasons for Absence – if your client was absent from Canada...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 20th 2021, 12:21 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 4,850
Posted By Eggx

Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?

FYI for anyone in Montreal - $99 PCR test is available:
https://www.liliumdiagnostics.com/travel
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 23rd 2021, 11:05 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By Eggx

Re: Expat Mortgage

Do you have consent to let on the 1x residential property, else you have have issues remortgaging @ the same rate.

Also worth considering tax implications on the rental income as this has to be...
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2021, 2:17 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 640
Posted By Eggx

Re: Quebec Car Insurance with UK no claims history

Thanks i found Desjardins to be the cheapest, they also took into account my UK history with no questions/docs asked. Johnsons in QC dont have the best CS.
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2021, 10:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 640
Posted By Eggx

Quebec Car Insurance with UK no claims history

Hi,
I couldnt find any Quebec specific threads on here, so i thought i would start a new post.

Im looking for a insurance provider in Quebec that would take into account my UK no claims history....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 12th 2020, 3:13 am
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By Eggx

Residency Obligations - Working abroad

Hi,

As a PR holder, im currently working abroad for a Canadian company, how can i be certain that this period will count towards the residency obligation?

My job contract is full-time for the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2020, 6:01 am
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Eggx

Re: Travel to Canada as PR - Health Insurance

Thanks, I was planning on British Columbia. i see coverage starts after 3 months. I'm hoping they dont enforce if i catch COVID. I do have priv medical insurance for other conditions.
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2020, 3:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Eggx

Travel to Canada as PR - Health Insurance

Hi,
Im planning a 2-3 month trip to Canada in September as a permanent resident. As a result of my previous soft landing trip, I only have a PR card and SSN number but no health insurance card
I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 2nd 2017, 8:11 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,632
Posted By Eggx

Re: A Little lost.......

With the plummeting ITA scores, its time to revisit the boilerplate advise given on this forum:

"You'll want to be scoring approx 450 as a minimum"

The new 450 is 420-430ish
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 26th 2017, 8:13 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,329
Posted By Eggx

Re: Does Anyone know the ECA for English LLB (hons)?

I believe you would need your assessment done from National Committee on Accreditation. It is likely that you may have to sit some Canada specific law courses before being assessed as equivalent to a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 26th 2017, 7:09 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By Eggx

Re: FSW and/or CRS - Express Entry?

Your score of 411 would be sufficient for a PNP nomination from Ontario. Worth researching further.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 16th 2017, 9:53 am
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By Eggx

Re: To Canada from Australia (Paper work)

Read more on the process here: OINP-Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities (http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNP_EE_CAPITAL.html#display)

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program:...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 16th 2017, 9:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By Eggx

Re: To Canada from Australia (Paper work)

Where in Canada are you thinking? The Ontario PNP process is due to open next week. This could help boost your score
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