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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 30th 2007, 11:49 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 934
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Re: Ottawa - French classes

Thanks sooooooooooooooooooo much for this. I read this post just a couple of hours ago and raced off to register! Really helpful $$-wise, since I haven't been working this Summer (blasted security...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 9th 2007, 11:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 574
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Re: Who "landed" as a work permit holder?

I "landed" exactly a week ago (i.e. turnaround @ nearest US border crossing). I was holding a work permit, but was still asked for proof of funds. Take, just in case.

Good luck!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 2nd 2007, 4:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 653
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Re: Buffalo or London?

I might disagree with you on this. I know all the talk is of Canadian immigration system collapsing and processing times spiralling everywhere blah blah blah, but based on my observations, Buffalo...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 2nd 2007, 1:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 653
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Re: Buffalo or London?

I just got my PR through Buffalo in 1 & 1/2 years, which is a typical timeline.
Forum: Canada
Jun 20th 2007, 1:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
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Re: Ontario Driving Licence and Car Insurance

My insurance is $210 per month -- ouch!!!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 15th 2007, 10:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 772
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Re: RCMP checks?

Hey there. Buffalo doesn't fast-track because all Buffalo applicants are processed as priority as a matter of policy. Some people have gotten their PRs in less than a year and I was a bit...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 15th 2007, 9:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 772
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Re: RCMP checks?

The Lees - hello - I am a Buffalo applicant. Rest assured most people getting PRs in about 1 1/2 years through Buffalo. I think you are crazy to regret applying there!!! London processing times 4-5...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 14th 2007, 8:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By toaster

Re: work holiday visa - am I too old!

Canuck Fan is correct - 35 is upper age limit. Here is link: http://www.bunac.org/uk/workcanada/

They will start taking applications for 2008 programme in December, with earliest entry into...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 14th 2007, 12:30 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,123
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Re: COMMON LAW WORK PERMIT BREAKUP

As far as I know Buffalo (unlike London) does not give priority to arranged employment. Buffalo applicants prioritised to begin with. PR typically obtained in 1 - 1 1/2 years...
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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 14th 2007, 12:24 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,123
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Re: COMMON LAW WORK PERMIT BREAKUP

enzodino Regardless, I suggest you get a PR application in ASAP. You are lucky to be eligible to go through Buffalo, which has fast processing times (Buffalo applicants are prioritised). Yes of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 12th 2007, 9:12 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 3,953
Posted By toaster

Re: Tell me it's better in Canada please!!!

DON'T GET ME STARTED ON CANADIAN BANKS. They are awful, awful, awful. Well, at least my one is (CIBC). E.g. try visiting a branch and asking them to tell you if cheque # 456 has been cashed: "Oh we...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 12th 2007, 1:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 903
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Re: How does the PPR letter reads like?

Mine - which I just got :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:- reads:

"The officer determined that you are eligible for immigration to Canada in the category in which you have applied. With the new...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 8th 2007, 1:49 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,295
Posted By toaster

Re: Abandonment procedure and its consequences

Apologies to sneak into this discussion. I just had a relevant question for the experts...

I have been in Canada for all except for 4 weeks since September last year on work permit, and I...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2007, 10:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,549
Posted By toaster

Re: DEFRA and pet travel certs

This might be useful: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/petse.shtml

I drove my 2 cats up from New York last year and only needed proof of rabies vaccination.

Best of luck!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 5th 2007, 7:20 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,876
Posted By toaster

"Why England is Rotting"

England leads Europe in illiteracy, obesity, divorce, drug use, crime and STDs. Bloody hell...

Article from Macleans Magazine:

http://www.macleans.ca/article.jsp?content=20070611_106150_106150...
Forum: Canada
Jun 1st 2007, 1:33 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By toaster

Re: Please help...............

http://www.destineducation.ca/resource/webindex_e.htm

http://www.studycanada.ca/english/index.htm

https://www.livelearnandsucceed.gc.ca/LLSHome.aspx
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 31st 2007, 1:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By toaster

Re: NEWS FLASH -Re want to Scream

Great news :) :) :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 7:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By toaster

Re: Another TEF Test question (sorry)

I assume the TEF has to have been taken in the 12 months prior to their receipt of your application. In my case, I got awarded points based on TEF results that were about 1 and half old.

Maybe the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 7:44 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By toaster

Re: Another TEF Test question (sorry)

"Language test results must not be older than one year when you submit your application." (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-3-1.html)

No way I'm sitting the TEF again!!!

Bonne chance...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 7:33 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,445
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Re: Really Can't Believe this want to scream

Thanks Jim, but you can't do that for medical exam or the RCMP check. I did medical early Feb and it still doesn't say "medicals received" on e-cas (I know I passed the exam itself).

Maybe they...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 6:45 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,445
Posted By toaster

Re: Really Can't Believe this want to scream

Suzyanne - so frustrating isn't it!!! Maybe this is same case with me. I did my medicals almost 4 months ago and since then, NOTHING. I have e-mailed and faxed them asking very nicely to confirm that...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 4:43 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
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Re: Bunac work permit extension???

Oooooh you're so gonna get it soon - good luck!

I try to limit checking e-cas to am, noon & eve, even though I know it's a bloody useless thing!! At the mailbox I say a million pleases before...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 4:40 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
Posted By toaster

Re: Bunac work permit extension???

Cheers Rob. Some days better than others. The 2 immi forums I'm on keep me sane and there are always people worse off than you...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 4:33 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
Posted By toaster

Re: Bunac work permit extension???

Thanks, Kat. No LMO, just regular skilled worker through Buffalo, which is 1.5 years usually. Most Buffalo people with similar AOR have their PRs now, so am trying not to worry too much :(

What's...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 30th 2007, 4:22 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,686
Posted By toaster

Re: Bunac work permit extension???

Yes, yes, yes wishful thinking this is probably :) :) :)

Kat1981: I have 3 months to go on BUNAC. PR should be through by then, but you never know, right...
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