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Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2010, 2:49 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,610
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Huntsville, Bracebridge & Gravenhurst Ontario

Glad I didn't offend the locals :p Have a great weekend, the weather is gonna be awesome
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2010, 1:12 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,610
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Huntsville, Bracebridge & Gravenhurst Ontario

I lived in Toronto for one year before moving up to Bracebridge last December.

The scenery is breathtaking however, the winters I hear can be harsh. My suggestion would be to live not too far out...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 26th 2009, 8:46 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,549
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Landing at Carway by foot

not sure about by foot, we have just flagpoled at Niagara last weekend see thread today "flagpoling experience". I guess if you can go by car then you can walk too? Although I didnt see any walkers I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 26th 2009, 1:39 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,374
Posted By sjmartin

Flagpoling experience

At the end of our PR journey, we decided to flagpole at Niagara Bridge this weekend just gone rather than wait 3 months to "land" by appointment.

I just wanted to share my experience with people...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 6th 2009, 3:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Delay in passports returned

Hey Guys, Im sooooo excited, the passports arrived returned with visas inside.....PR at last.....only been three years wait....not bad eh?

Good luck with everyone else waiting for passports to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 4th 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Delay in passports returned

Thanks for your help guys, you put my mind at rest:thumbup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 4th 2009, 2:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Delay in passports returned

Hi Cheetah!

Thanks for the advice, difficult when postal strikes are on and you've sent some really important documents though!

I keep stalking the postman each morning but to no avail!

I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 4th 2009, 1:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By sjmartin

Delay in passports returned

Hi there!

Had our passports requested by CHC London following PR application and sent the relevant passports by secure post on 29th September. Its been just over 5 weeks and have heard nothing.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 19th 2009, 9:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By sjmartin

Smile Re: SOWP and Student Visas at POE

Hi there! We took this route of entry into Canada back in January and it was a very easy process. I thought they were going to ask lots of awkward questions but they didnt.

All they wanted our...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 9th 2009, 10:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By sjmartin

Re: CIC Client application status

Thanks for that....Here's to fingers crossed all is well with the meds and the passport requests are on their way!!!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 9th 2009, 5:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By sjmartin

CIC Client application status

Hi there!

We have reached the final stages of our PR application, medicals done and sent to London 3 weeks ago now. How long does it take to hear back about whether we have passed the meds?
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 14th 2009, 1:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Using the Student Visa Route!

Hi madi80

Just a thought, my husbands open work permit conditions are these:-

Not authorised to work in 1) Childcare 2) Primary or secondary school teaching 3) Health Service Occupations and 4)...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 14th 2009, 1:15 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By sjmartin

Smile Re: Using the Student Visa Route!

Hi Lisajc

You will see from an earlier thread, that I am here in Canada with my family on Study Permit.

I have two children at elementary school here aged 6 and 8. I obtained Study Permits for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2009, 7:55 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Using the Student Visa Route!

Hi there!

I applied for PR in September 2006 and got fed up with waiting in UK for update letter, so decided to carry on my accountancy studies here in Toronto under a Study Visa.

We landed in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 19th 2009, 2:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By sjmartin

No med requests/letter from CIC yet

Hi to all!

Just a quick question PR applied for London, AOR Oct 2006, info request letter Oct 2008, documents sent 29th December 2008, moved to Canada on 18 month Study Permit Jan 2009.

I have...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2009, 1:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Job hunting in toronto

Thanks guys for your posts, just have to keep plugging away and keep positive.:thumbsup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 5th 2009, 1:43 pm
Replies: 838
Views: 43,933
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Who remembers...........

I remember the national anthem and the white dot. Who remembers Radio Luxembourg and the creepy dwarf woman from poltergeist quoting "There Heeere!" Also the tampon ads.....:huh:
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2009, 1:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By sjmartin

Job hunting in toronto

Hi I am a new resident in Toronto I am an offset printer how do I get a look in, in the jobsmarket. Tried usual Job Bank, Workopolis,Monster,Kijiji and local papers emailed all available jobs yet no...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 22nd 2008, 5:03 am
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By sjmartin

HELP......PLEASE!!!

I have been sent letters of acceptance for study permits x 3 for me and children and open work permit letter of acceptance from London CHC back in September.

Been trying to gather information for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 11th 2008, 7:02 am
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By sjmartin

90 day letter dilemma

Help, I need some assistance/guidance!

We applied for PR back in September 2006 and have received 90 day update letter and have until 26th January 2009 to file updates.

Its great news because...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2008, 5:43 am
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By sjmartin

Question about health insurance for student and family

Hi there!

I am confused as to the length of time my family and I need health care insurance.

I am the student and my husband will be in possession of an Open Work Permit to gain job whilst in...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 12th 2008, 8:47 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 432
Posted By sjmartin

Help with Police certificates

Hi there!

Myself and my family are entering Canada on 5th January 2009 byway of study permit and OWP valid for 18 months.

In Sept 06 I applied for PR and have recently had my letter requesting...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 29th 2008, 12:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By sjmartin

Trip to Toronto before issue of visas

Hi there!

I have applied and received a Letter of Acceptance from CIC regarding my study permit valid for 18 months. My husband has open work permit and children have study permit letters of...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2008, 2:03 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Advice needed in paying rental deposits

Thanks for your help, i think we'll bring the deposit in cash and pay the landlord cash to secure a property.

We'll have to negotiate the rest, if the landlord is not happy with that arrangement...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2008, 8:53 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,068
Posted By sjmartin

Re: Advice needed in paying rental deposits

Thanks for your help.

We were thinking of banking with RBC. In the UK it takes a few days for a transfer to clear between accounts. Is a same day clearance possible in Canada then from UK account?
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