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Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2012, 8:51 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By Bluespace

QROPS Scotia or BMO?

I want to transfer my Personal Pension Plan (With Profits normal retirement age 62 is in 1 month) to a QROPS in Canada. Looks like being Scotia or BMO. Which is better? Alas my bank, HSBC doesn't...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2012, 3:48 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 6,073
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Buy-Out Pension Plan Tra to Canada?

Thanks for the advice. I was wondering if transferring the plan into an RRSP would be of any benefit, but as you say, I need to speak with a professional.
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2012, 3:37 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 6,073
Posted By Bluespace

Buy-Out Pension Plan Tranfer to Canada?

Hi

I have been in Canada for 7 years. I am nearing 62 which is my normal retirement age for the buy-out pension plan I've had for 20 years with Legal & General in the UK. However, they cannot...
May 13th 2006, 3:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Bluespace

Getting Work Permit at local immigration office

Hi everyone

Although I'm still a visitor technically and going through the spousal sponsorship for immigration from within Canada program, I've got a job offer and HRSDC authorization to go and...
Jun 29th 2005, 10:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Where in Canada is a UK Divorce certificate considered valid?

Hi Macadian

One more thing, my fiancee asked me to ask you which office you sent your licence application to. Was it Toronto or Thunderbay? We'll be sending ours to Thunderbay as we'll be living...
Jun 23rd 2005, 6:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Where in Canada is a UK Divorce certificate considered valid?

WOW! Now that's really promising.

Thank you, my friend. I feel like a :beer:

:)
Jun 23rd 2005, 5:09 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Where in Canada is a UK Divorce certificate considered valid?

Let me know how much when you get the bill. :rolleyes:

And thanks for the info. Applying for the licence with a date to marry known sounds a good idea as it might speed things up... although I...
Jun 23rd 2005, 9:03 am
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Where in Canada is a UK Divorce certificate considered valid?

Thanks Macadian. That's comforting to hear.

So where in Ontario will you be? I'll be there in September. I could come along to the wedding. :p

Ok to your reply. I was aware of engaging a...
Jun 22nd 2005, 8:46 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Bluespace

Question Where in Canada is a UK Divorce certificate considered valid?

Hi everyone

I had planned to marry my fiancee in Ontario, but it appears my UK divorce certificate isn't recognized in Ontario. Getting it approved there can take up to 9 months.

Does anyone...
Jun 14th 2005, 10:53 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By Bluespace

UK Divorce certificate not recognized in Ontario

Hi

I was planning to marry my Canadian fiancee this year before submitting an In-Canada Spousal Sponsorship application. But I have just discovered that my UK Divorce Absolute decree isn't...
May 16th 2005, 9:21 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Insuring a vehicle for a Brit during in-canada application

Farm insurance, you say... Well, I will be going off-road from to time, but not to farm. ;)

Thanks
Steve
May 15th 2005, 9:28 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Landing and proof of funds

Thanks Rich,

The currency broker seems the way to go.

Steve
May 15th 2005, 6:15 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Landing and proof of funds

Hi

Out of curiosity, when showing proof of funds on arrival, what would be advised to take along. Bank statements? Debit/credit cards? Currency? Travellers cheques? (For me from the UK, should I...
May 15th 2005, 6:09 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Bluespace

Insuring a vehicle for a Brit during in-canada application

Hi everyone

Has any Brit expat had experience of buying and insuring a vehicle for the first time in canada whilst waiting for his/her in-canada sponsorship application to be processed.

I know...
Apr 18th 2005, 6:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

From my reading of the form, it says in applying for the police clearance certificate I will need to get a set of fingerprints, "if required". In the UK, I don't think this is necessary. We have to...
Apr 17th 2005, 10:38 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

Yah, I've got all the forms, Maple :) Fingerprinting? As a squeaky-clean anglophile with no record, ho-ho, I don't think I need 'em. I can get a police clearance certificate easily enough. Good luck...
Apr 17th 2005, 8:05 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

Thanks Maple and whm, you've pretty much put my mind at rest.. for now. lol. Oh, just one moment...should I get my police clearance certificate and medical done before or after I go over and get...
Apr 17th 2005, 7:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Spousal sponsorship ineligibility - Social Assistance

Thanks Beavis. Yah, I should have checked that one out beforehand. I
now realise it's not quite the problem I thought it was.

:)
S
Apr 17th 2005, 12:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Bluespace

Spousal sponsorship ineligibility - Social Assistance

Hi

As I intend to apply for inland sposual sponsorship, one of the criteria for the intended sponsor I noticed, (in this case, for my Canadian wife) must be that she is not on social assistance....
Apr 17th 2005, 12:33 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

Yah, given all the intricacies of the application, I may need to start taking deep breathing exercises myself. :)

By the way, I assume that as a UK citizen, arriving as a visitor in Canada (no...
Apr 16th 2005, 5:05 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

G'day Maple. :) I remember you helped me out before with your inside info. lol. Thanks again. I hope you get your permission to work soon. I can imagine the financial stress that might be causing...
Apr 15th 2005, 6:27 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

Thanks Amancharan.


That's very helpful info. I must admit, I remain a little puzzled. For let's assume I come as a visitor and immigration consent to stamp my passport for 6 months. Then 3...
Apr 15th 2005, 3:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bluespace

Question Seeking clarification on policy change concerning family class sponsorship

Hi

I've been away awhile and I'm sorry about that. :) Anyway, on checking the family class sponsorship. I noticed there'd been a policy change that from my reading suggests I could stay in Canada...
Feb 8th 2005, 5:36 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By Bluespace

Re: Miffed on the medical

Thanks Matty. From what you say, I think I might get the medical done in the UK before I come over.

*S*
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