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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 7th 2008, 9:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By pat12

Re: Conversion of work permit to PR

Hi,

Thanks very much for your reply. Getting a letter from my current employer would be no problem. I can stay as long as I want to as I am a medical doctor. I just need to send off my PR...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 7th 2008, 9:09 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By pat12

Re: Conversion of work permit to PR

Thank you for getting back to me. Does this mean I have to leave Canada at some point?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 7th 2008, 4:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By pat12

Conversion of work permit to PR

I'd like to find out how one does this. The CIC website is very confusing as there are sections for application for PR from within Canada and applications from outside Canada. However, when looking...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 13th 2007, 7:50 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,503
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning to the UK from Canada?

What the hell's that supposed to mean????????? Extremely racist and bigoted if you ask me! And BTW it's "indigenous".:( :frown:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2007, 8:45 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,503
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning to the UK from Canada?

The way of life here is very different to the UK, again it depends on which part of the UK you are in and which part of Canada you are coming to. BC is great for outdoor enthusiasts, hiking, skiing...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2007, 6:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By pat12

Re: Job for hubby in the UK?!?

I am so happy that your husband agreed to a job interview in the UK, and hope all works out for you as it is clear how unhappy you are in this place.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 12th 2007, 6:33 pm
Replies: 214
Views: 13,813
Posted By pat12

Re: List what you MISS

To add to this thread:-
Friends
My house
Driving a manual car on the left
Not having to stop for arrogant pedestrians all the time
M $ S food
Shopping in general
London and all it has to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2007, 5:45 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,503
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning to the UK from Canada?

Hello,

I just have to shop for myself, and yes, groceries are definitely more expensive here than in Tesco or Sainsbury's. I do not believe the quality is necessarily lower in Canada, there is...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 5th 2007, 7:59 pm
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

Hi there and thanks...

My situation is a little different to many of the others as I came here on a work permit without an intention of being an immigrant. I wanted to experience work in a foreign...
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2007, 2:41 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

Not a geezer mate, I'm a female!
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2007, 2:40 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

I didn't come here as an immigrant in the first place but on a work permit to broaden my horizons and gain a different work perspective since my profession allows me to work practically anywhere in...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 3rd 2007, 1:02 am
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

Sorry to hear that people have been so "hostile" but I totally get the humour thing, Canadians don't have sense of humour and they most definitely don't get sarcasm!!
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2007, 10:28 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

I am not "bashing" Abbotsford as you put it. It maybe a wonderful place to you but it certainly is not to me, neither is Vancouver hence my decision to return to London ie home. I am simply stating...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2007, 7:46 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

No axe to grind...I am speaking from the perspective of being a doctor who has worked in several hospitals in London and Cape Town, South Africa, so I believe that puts me in a good position to make...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 2nd 2007, 2:13 pm
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

TY for your reply. I never thought Toronto was anything like Vancouver, I've been a few times but then again holidays are not the same as trying to live somewhere...I am definitely looking forward to...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 2nd 2007, 2:11 pm
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

Sorry to hear about your experiences in Toronto, for some reason I assumed that Toronto people would be different and more open minded than Vancouverites. Thank goodness I've only been here 18...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2007, 1:59 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

Abbotsford is known for having a higher teenage pregnancy rate than many other places in BC. In the UK many girls are falling pregnant to milk the system...benefits, free housing etc. A lot of them...
Forum: Canada
Mar 2nd 2007, 1:55 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

If the same people are working in the new hosp which I think will be the case(no matter how fancy the building is) there will be no difference in the quality of care...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2007, 7:45 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 6,011
Posted By pat12

Re: abbotsford

Hi all,

Just wanted to add a comment on my opinion on Abbotsford. I am currently working here (shall be returning to London later this year). Coming from London it has been an immense culture...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 1st 2007, 5:22 am
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

Well, I'm prepared for the insults but this is a forum so we should be free to express our opinions especially since this part of the forum is for those returning to the UK! In any case, Brits are...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 28th 2007, 9:37 pm
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

TY for that Fishfinger...sorry to hear about your experience at Eagle Ridge...I also have friends who arrived here as immigrants from the UK 5 years ago, they live in North Van with a view of the...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 28th 2007, 7:02 pm
Replies: 377
Views: 45,784
Posted By pat12

Re: Is anyone returning from Canada?

Hello,

I came out to Vancouver on a work permit about 18 months ago, I did not come here as an immigrant so had always planned on leaving, however, just to add to this thread, being here has made...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 10th 2006, 8:03 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By pat12

US immigration

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice. I am dr. and would like to go to the USA. It seems that the most common type of visa being issued is the J1, however, I understand that...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2006, 4:22 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,437
Posted By pat12

Re: Shipping goods from Canada to UK

Thank you very much for that. I'll give them a call.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 11th 2006, 7:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,437
Posted By pat12

Shipping goods from Canada to UK

Hi,

Can anyone advise on shipping companies as I need to ship goods from Vancouver, Canada back to London, UK.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
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