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Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2021, 8:42 am
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By Awain

Toronto Police Criminal Background Check From Overseas

Hello - has anyone got a criminal background check (CBC) from overseas? We returned to the UK from Toronto in February. My wife requires a fingerprint based criminal background check for the period...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2020, 12:02 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,904
Posted By Awain

Re: Do we have enough money to move?

I think $300 a week is a fair estimate for Barrie. I live downtown Toronto and I've always found groceries cheaper when you leave Toronto - more choice and better quality too. Online shopping is more...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2020, 1:34 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By Awain

Re: selling house after moving - fair market value, bump etc

Gov.UK has a CGT calculator

https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-property/work-out-your-gain

Answer the questions as if you have been living in Canada for 1 year or something and it will tell you how...
Forum: Canada
Nov 2nd 2020, 2:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By Awain

Re: Mortgage - while still in the UK?

I would wait until you get here. Canadian property prices are verging on a collapse and rates are incredibly cheap. Also, you need to explore a bit before finding the right area for you - we moved 3...
Forum: Canada
Nov 2nd 2020, 2:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By Awain

Re: Renting UK House

Yes, we rent out our properties. I would suggest long term rental rather than Air BnB as it is far less hassle. Make sure you find a really good property manager/letting agent and don't go for the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 24th 2020, 8:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By Awain

Re: PR invitation to apply within 3 days?

It's a CEC invite. So I guess that I don't need a proof of funds.
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2020, 12:35 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 9,920
Posted By Awain

Re: Should I move back to the UK?

On the cost of living side, rent is certainly getting cheaper in Toronto and there are hundreds of 1 bed places for rent now that Airbnb is dead. You could keep making low ball offers until someone...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 23rd 2020, 12:08 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By Awain

Re: PR invitation to apply within 3 days?

Express Entry - Federal skilled worker and Canadian Experience Class
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 23rd 2020, 9:40 am
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By Awain

PR invitation to apply within 3 days?

I completed my PR application on Monday and got my invitation today (Thursday). Is that normal? Or, is it quicker because of Covid and I'm already living and working in Canada?

Also, as I'm...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2020, 4:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By Awain

Re: Enrolment on arrival for Nexus

I find immigration better at Terminal 3. I don't know if there's any reason for that, but when I go through T1 there is always a problem, T3 has always been smoother.
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2020, 4:00 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,185
Posted By Awain

Re: Moving to BC as an artist

On arrival you'll be asked if you have any support. If you don't, someone will be assigned to carry out grocery shopping etc for you and deliver it to you. If you have somewhere to stay you can...
Forum: Canada
Jul 20th 2020, 2:58 am
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By Awain

Re: Enrolment on arrival for Nexus

That's interesting. I've been getting the same emails, but obviously not travelling anywhere at the moment. Which terminal did you come through and was it an international flight?
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 8:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By Awain

Re: Canada Post

Our mail gets delivered sporadically and I live Downtown Toronto! Can't imagine what it's like out of town. The thing that gets me is the length of time to receive something from the UK - my parents...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 8:24 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By Awain

Re: Canada Post

Every time I go to Canada Post I'm shocked at how much it costs for such a poor service! I normally go for a drink afterwards to get over it!
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 8:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,900
Posted By Awain

Getting a car for a year - Toronto

I am looking at getting a car for a year before possibly moving back to the UK. Options seem to be buying a car, taking over a lease or long term rental.
Buying a car seems to be the cheapest...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 7:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,644
Posted By Awain

Re: Digital passport photos in Vancouver for UK passport

I applied for my sons first British passport from Canada. We uploaded the photos and then nominated someone to certify them, can't remember the exact rules but pretty much any professional person...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 15th 2019, 5:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By Awain

Re: Sponsoring a work permit as an employer

I went through the Temp Work Visa process last year. The initial application was started by my company/lawyers in May 2018, the LMIA was completed in November 2018 and I qualified for 10 day...
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2018, 5:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Awain

Re: Bankers Draft without Canadian Bank Account

Can I open a Newcomer account afterwards?
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2018, 5:13 am
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Awain

Re: Bankers Draft without Canadian Bank Account

All I've seen online says I need a valid passport and immigration papers. Is that not the case?
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2018, 1:56 am
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Awain

Re: Bankers Draft without Canadian Bank Account

I suggested that. They are insisting on a bankers draft
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2018, 1:17 am
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By Awain

Bankers Draft without Canadian Bank Account

I need to pay first and last month's rent on a property in Toronto. The agent says i need to pay with a bankers draft or Certified Cheque from a Canadian bank, problem is I don't have a Canadian bank...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:58 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,025
Posted By Awain

Re: Non-compete clause

I've never played baseball, but could give it a go once I move over.
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2018, 6:35 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,025
Posted By Awain

Non-compete clause

Are non-compete clauses standard in Canada? I have received my contract and it has a 6 month unpaid non-compete clause. This would effectively bar me from doing the same role for any other employer...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 22nd 2018, 11:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By Awain

Re: Temp Work Visa and PR

Looks like a 01, so 50 points for the likes of me
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 22nd 2018, 11:06 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By Awain

Re: Temp Work Visa and PR

christmasoompa - would an LMIA supported job offer be classified as arranged employment on the CRS? So it's an extra 200 points?
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