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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 10th 2007, 11:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,014
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Granted PR but not ready to migrate

Thanks everyone for the tips. We will have to take a holiday to Canada before 31st March which isn't too much of a hardship :D
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 30th 2007, 8:44 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,014
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Granted PR but not ready to migrate

Thanks Ginger,

We understand the rules regarding staying for 2 years out of the 5. We want to do this, but just not right away so we obviously have to land before 31st March 08 but go back to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 29th 2007, 11:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,014
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Granted PR but not ready to migrate

Thank you! Good luck with your move.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 29th 2007, 11:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,014
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Granted PR but not ready to migrate

After 5 long years, we have been granted our Canadian visas!

We have been advised that we need to enter Canada before 31.3.08 to validate them. The problem is that our situations have changed...
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2005, 10:27 am
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: BA luggage allowance - tip

I put our wedding album in a large plastic carry bag and took it on the plane. Also had hand luggage as well.
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2005, 2:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: The moose has landed...

Thank you very much. I'm off to the beach now :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2005, 2:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

BA luggage allowance - tip

BA luggage allowance is only 23kg and you pay something like 30 pounds for every kg over this.

My advice is to talk non-stop when you check-in so that the BA staff member is too distracted to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2005, 2:27 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,336
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: I thought you couldn't bring food in?

Yes because the moose had a visa.
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2005, 2:25 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

The moose has landed...

Well I've finally arrived in Sydney (6.35am this morning to be exact)

It feels great to be here but I can't get over the fact that I am a resident and not just another holidaymaker. Guess reality...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2005, 2:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,336
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: I thought you couldn't bring food in?

Just arrived in Sydney this morning (hooray!) and still very jet lagged :)
Can confirm that wrapped up chocolates, cough sweets and half eaten packet of polos all ok to bring in. Red channel was...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2005, 7:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Which bank?

Thanks everyone for the advice. Sounds as though I need to open 2 accounts!

Can I get a credit card straight away?
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2005, 10:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Which bank?

Hi everyone

I am flying to Oz tomorrow!

One of the first things I want to do is open up a bank account with online banking. Can anyone recommend a particular bank with the least charges? ...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 12th 2005, 10:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Accountants - shortage

Hi Silvia,

There is a shortage of accountants in Oz at the moment because most of them are over here! I know because I work with quite a few of them!

For your info, both myself and husband...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 12th 2005, 10:39 am
Replies: 41
Views: 1,714
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Evidencing passports at Australia House - how long???

That's the email address I used and they phoned me back same day.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 10:34 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 1,714
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Evidencing passports at Australia House - how long???

23rd Dec does seem a long time ago. Hopefully AHC will get back to you soon. If not, email and fax as well.

Good luck!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 7:46 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,493
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Proof of Relationship

No! We were both on application and stated that we were getting married.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 7:44 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 1,714
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Evidencing passports at Australia House - how long???

Details can be found at www.australia.org.uk
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 7:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,493
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Proof of Relationship

Hi

Marriage after visa application. We were engaged when we applied.

Timeline
Application received by DIMA 31.3.04
Marriage 30.8.04
Medicals sent 23.11.04
Marriage certificate, police...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 10:38 am
Replies: 41
Views: 1,714
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Evidencing passports at Australia House - how long???

I tried calling AHC and you just get through to switchboard and they are not much help at all. The only thing they give you is an email address to contact!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2005, 10:36 am
Replies: 41
Views: 1,714
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Evidencing passports at Australia House - how long???

I had to get my passport back for travel within 9 days! As the AHC processing time is estimated at 10 working days I faxed and emailed them a letter explaining the urgency, with proof of travel...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2005, 9:16 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,805
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Qantas baggage allowance

I'm not sure if all that hassle with US customs (finger printing, photos, etc) is worth the extra babbage allowance!
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2005, 8:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: any advice would be great

Hi

We applied for skilled independent 136 visas and were both on the MODL list. Medicals sent 23rd Nov-04. Police checks and other documentation sent mid Dec-04. Visas granted 4th Jan-05 (and...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2005, 8:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,805
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: Qantas baggage allowance

Thanks for feedback but too late - I've booked flight already! Should have done some research first! Oh well......
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2005, 5:06 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,805
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Qantas baggage allowance

Hi

I've searched the threads and have only seen one mention of baggage allowance when flying with Qantas which is that they don't give you much more than 20kg! I rang them and they confirmed...
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2005, 10:42 am
Replies: 62
Views: 10,202
Posted By crossedleggedmoose

Re: FYI: Shipping quotes/prices

Hi GG

Thanks for the advice. Good point about having your own things in a new country. I'm sure it makes settling in much easier and the place starts to feel like home, but a part of me just...
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