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Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2017, 2:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,468
Posted By CLW78

Re: Travel insurance for elderly parents to visit

We're here with an open mind about staying if we get the chance- jobs and feeling settled will all be taken into account. We're a 'blended' UK/EU family and currently unsure of how the whole Brexit...
Forum: Canada
Mar 25th 2017, 5:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,468
Posted By CLW78

Re: Travel insurance for elderly parents to visit

We're in the same position, unfortunately. They were quoted £3000 for the two of them. Feeling rather gutted.
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2017, 2:36 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,468
Posted By CLW78

Travel insurance for elderly parents to visit

Hi,

Moved to Canada on a two year TWP. I've been looking in to the possibility of arranging for my parents to visit. Both of them have chronic health conditions (fairly complex needs for my dad)....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 22nd 2017, 2:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By CLW78

Driving to US. Any issues doing so with TWP?

Hi all,

Me and the family are here on TWP. Are there any issues we need to be aware of with driving over the border into the US with us all have TWP? Planning to go via Niagara just for the day...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2017, 3:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By CLW78

Re: Driver's License when returning

My husband and I have just changed our UK driving licences in Ontario (we've had them for longer than 3 years). They did a straight swap for a G license. I'm actually a little surprised we didn't...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2017, 2:08 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,818
Posted By CLW78

Re: Money saving suggestions for newbies?

To add, I would definitely say bring as much as you can. If shipping is cost effective, bring it. We arrived in Canada just under two months ago and I wish I had shipped so much more than we...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2017, 6:28 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,051
Posted By CLW78

Re: Guide to buying and insuring a used car in Ontario

:blink::blink::blink: I know! The closest supermarket to our temporary rental place is Fortinos. I walked in and went "ah...such choice!' and then went 'How much?????!!!!'

What say you about...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2017, 3:16 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,051
Posted By CLW78

Re: Guide to buying and insuring a used car in Ontario

$4700?! Ouch.

Managed to find a discount bundle through my employer (one of their employee benefits). Think it is likely to be as competitive as I can find for us newbies. Going to follow up on...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2017, 2:47 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,051
Posted By CLW78

Re: Guide to buying and insuring a used car in Ontario

Thanks everyone. We've found a car from a dealership that is safety and e tested.

Just looking online at companies for insurance quotes. I've just had to pick myself up off the floor. Can't get...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2017, 11:27 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,051
Posted By CLW78

Re: Guide to buying and insuring a used car in Ontario

I'm very nervous about having to factor in the higher insurance costs here! I paid £400 for fully comp on our family car back in UK.

Out of interest, don't suppose your daughter was buying...
Forum: Canada
Jan 26th 2017, 8:34 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,051
Posted By CLW78

Guide to buying and insuring a used car in Ontario

Would appreciate some advice on what to look out for when buying a used car, especially the additional costs involved.

Am I right with asking for the following when visiting dealers:
Carproof...
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2017, 1:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By CLW78

Re: Eligible ID to set up phone contract when on Temp work visas?

Before worrying too much I would go to a different store. You'll probably get a whole different story! Lol[/QUOTE]

Took your advice! Went to Koodo and got a totally different story. My husband got...
Forum: Canada
Jan 22nd 2017, 3:57 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By CLW78

Annual car excess insurance for rentals?

Hi folks,

We've just moved to Hamilton and need a rental vehicle for a couple of weeks to help us get around (until we get a car).

Just wondered if anyone has advice about excess insurance for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2017, 11:03 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By CLW78

Eligible ID to set up phone contract when on Temp work visas?

We arrived in Ontario a week ago and we are trying to set up monthly contracts for our phones. We looked in to PAYG and the data packages are SUPER expensive!! :ohmy::ohmy:

We went to register for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2017, 1:05 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 28,355
Posted By CLW78

Re: Using UK mobile phones in Canada

Hi folks, Can I piggy back on this conversation?

We arrived in Canada (Hamilton) a couple of days ago with two unlocked Samsungs. We need to get a basic PAYG sim to use for the next month or so...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 13th 2016, 10:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

We have had a discussion about this as Brexit (may?) take effect while we are out of the country. Being an EU national returning to the UK post-Brexit may be tricky. He hasn't made up his mind on...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 10th 2016, 2:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

On CIS website it mentions the need for a Letter of Introduction to accompany all paperwork for POE applications. Is the Letter of Introduction one's offer of employment or is this something else?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 2nd 2016, 9:58 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

Can I also ask one more question? Do we need to say anything specific at POE about multiple entry (as we will need to head back to UK during 2 year work period) and I am likely to need to travel to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 25th 2016, 9:47 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

I have decided that this forum is going to be the FIRST point of contact for any of my future questions!!! Thank you everyone.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 25th 2016, 9:19 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

My husband is a German national (resident in UK for 19 years). Would you know if it is still the case if he can get the SOWP at a POE?

And just so I'm clear, we should be able to apply for all of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 25th 2016, 7:12 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

Re: are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

Hi folks,

I'm a bit confused. I got the following response from the email address linked to the Canadian embassy. (from [email protected])

This is the response I received to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 20th 2016, 2:26 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By CLW78

are school letters needed before applying for dependants' visas?

Hi,

I have started my visa paperwork today. I have a job offer which is LMIA exempt. I need to apply for an open work visa for my spouse and have been told I need to get study visas for my school...
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2016, 6:13 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,241
Posted By CLW78

Re: Opinions on CanadaLive! Exhibitions

Thanks everyone for your responses. Helpful as always. We would need to make a trip down from Scotland so it would be quite an expense for us. I think we will stick to this forum for advice etc.
...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2016, 4:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,241
Posted By CLW78

Opinions on CanadaLive! Exhibitions

Hi, has anyone experience of going to these big exhibitions with country-specific info on emigrating?

There is one called Canada Live! taking place in London 15/16 October and wondered if it is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2016, 10:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,553
Posted By CLW78

Re: Moving to Hamilton. Advice on neighbourhoods

P.s. I feel a little like I'm interrupting a conversation between friends but I have to ask...

Did you drop the woman at her stop??
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