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Forum: Canada
Jul 28th 2006, 9:12 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,805
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Yes!!! - Got The Work Permit

Hi

Yes I submitted the application to CIC in London in person. The lady at the counter said that it could take 3 to 4 weeks. My employer engaged a third party lawyer to do the WP application. They...
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 3:39 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,805
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Yes!!! - Got The Work Permit

No problem and good luck to your hubby for the interview.

Cheers
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 3:22 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,805
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Yes!!! - Got The Work Permit

I got the job offer on 8 May. Accepted 17 May 2006. Background checks and references completed 12 June 2006. Documentation re work permit/labour market opinion provided to Greenberg Turner ( agents...
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 11:51 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,805
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Yes!!! - Got The Work Permit

Cheers

Initially will be based in Toronto but will be travelling quite a bit to Vancouver (once every three months) for work.
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2006, 10:33 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,805
Posted By Hit&Run

Yes!!! - Got The Work Permit

Hi all,

Got my letter from Canada House that the WP has been approved. Time for a few :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

Last day at work next Friday - leaving do being paid for by company even...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2006, 2:32 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,030
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: LMO receieved yippeee

is that right - 30 days damn - i thought 15 days was sufficient so i arranged for tenants to start renting my house from around 15 August - looks like I will have to ask them to wait till end of...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2006, 12:52 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,432
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: SH*t time to really hit the panic button now !!!!

You are exactly the same position as myself. Got the LMO last week. Filed this with the work permit application on MOnday 10. Need to start new job on 21 August in Toronto.

Have not found a buyer....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 13th 2006, 11:28 am
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: health care whilst on a work permit

You will be covered by the provincial plan. I am moving to Toronto in august. Will be covered by OHIP but there is a three month wait so my employer has arranged 3 months private cover. Hope this...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 11th 2006, 5:01 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: How long does Work Permit issuance take?

I too filed my work permit application on Monday and I had the LMO and all paperwork. The lady said that it still takes 3 to 4 weeks as they have a high volume of applications it should take 3 to 4...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2006, 2:41 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,454
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: So glad I found this site!!! but now major concerns, anyone ease my worries? :o)

Good question - what I should have said was that I want my children to appreciate the outdoors etc. Bit difficult to explain but I was born in Tanzania East Africa before I came to the UK 15 years...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2006, 2:27 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,454
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: So glad I found this site!!! but now major concerns, anyone ease my worries? :o)

I am not too sure yet - will lease for a year as well. My employer provides me with temporary accomodation for 4 weeks as part of my relocation package. Will use that time to drive/walk round. I need...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2006, 2:09 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,454
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: So glad I found this site!!! but now major concerns, anyone ease my worries? :o)

I agree with Buchan 6.

I too have a great job, a decent house in Harrow Middlesex but have decided to take the plunge to come to Canada for the sake of my children. I want them to enjoy the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 7th 2006, 11:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Confused: Study Permits For Children

Thank you - just one less thing I have to worry about :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 7th 2006, 9:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Hit&Run

Confused: Study Permits For Children

Hi

I am moving to Toronto in August on a Temporary Work Permit and my wife will have an open spousal permit. My son is 5 years old and will be starting school/kindergarten - does he need a study...
Forum: Canada
Jul 4th 2006, 11:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,106
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: UK endowments

With ISA's I think you have to close them. ISA's are only allowed to UK residents. Anyways that's what the provided of my ISA's told me.

Hope that helps.

Hit
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2006, 1:52 pm
Replies: 108
Views: 4,535
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: What to expect from the NHS !

So is the NHS better than the Canadian healthcare system
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2006, 12:59 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: "Affordable" mortgage

I agree with Yonk that 45% is pushing it. I know a mortgage consultant ( an ex college friend) now working as an independent financial adviser in the UK he said that 42% is the maximum one should...
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2006, 2:07 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Flexible mortgage's

Yes I agree - do your sums - make sure you can service the debt - with regards to property crash it does not happen overnight so you have to continually monitor the proprty prices etc and if you...
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2006, 1:51 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Flexible mortgage's

Are u joking? Do you have to pay for a cheque book ? That is a rip off

In terms of mortgage my view, working in the Treasury department of a large multinational, is that one should borrow ( gear...
Forum: Canada
Jun 27th 2006, 10:42 am
Replies: 59
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: "Affordable" mortgage

[QUOTE=glenlivet]



Hi, I'd like to resurrect this old thread of mine again to see if I can get some more opinions. Thanks again to everyone who has already shared some pretty personal...
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2006, 3:06 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Moving In August

Yes the move has come quickly. We were planning to lodge our application for PR beginning of this year but then I managed to get this job offer so we are now emigrating in August. In terms of...
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2006, 1:58 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Moving In August

Can$400k to $450kmax - again all depends on selling my house in Harrow and releasing the equity from there
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2006, 1:48 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Moving In August

Thanks dbd33.

I live in Harrow Middlesex in the UK. But to be honest if I had a choice I would move to say a place like Pinner in London ( which is definitely out of my price range) or near...
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2006, 1:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,175
Posted By Hit&Run

Re: Moving In August

Thanks Souvenier :) I thought Oakville was a good location. Most realtors ( I prefer estate agents but hey got to start somewhere :) ) at the Emigration Seminar in Sandown last year were advertising...
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