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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Apr 25th 2016, 9:11 am

Replies: 3

Study Permit & Spouse Open Work Permit Question

Views: 736

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Study Permit & Spouse Open Work Permit Question

In my experience (and I'm not an immigration consultant...), and having had quite a few friends here in BC that have done this, you should be fine getting your Open Permit at the POE. As "Siouxie"...

Forum: Canada

Sep 25th 2009, 1:15 pm

Replies: 31

shipping your goods

Views: 3,915

Posted By Bootneck

Re: shipping your goods

When we moved to BC, we were quoted 6,500pounds all in from UK to Vancouver. If we took them up on it we'd have still been responsible for in-country delivery from Van to Kelowna (couple $grand...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Sep 25th 2009, 12:57 pm

Replies: 8

Renewing work permit (with PNP nomination) is flagpoling possible?

Views: 4,562

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Renewing work permit (with PNP nomination) is flagpoling possible?

As previously mentioned in other post(s) - depends on which border crossing you use and (likely) the mood of the CBSA agent at the time. I used Osoyoos (south of Kelowna, BC), nipped over the border...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jun 12th 2009, 9:12 am

Replies: 3

PR app sent at last

Views: 620

Posted By Bootneck

Re: PR app sent at last

About to send mine after this weekend and already feeling the same! Good luck with it all.:fingerscrossed:

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Sep 2nd 2008, 1:22 pm

Replies: 6

Multiple TWP at the same time?

Views: 610

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Multiple TWP at the same time?

That was an ace comment and a timely 'vent' about a system that has handcuffed itself to the detriment of economic development - Pronvincially and Federally. It really is about time things were...

Forum: Canada

May 27th 2008, 6:55 pm

Replies: 15

Zoom airfare - return or single.

Views: 1,559

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Zoom airfare - return or single.

Globespan gave me and my family the worst flight experience of our lives! Last year in June - Stranded at Heathrow before we even set off and this was nothing to do with Air Traffic control or the...

Forum: Canada

May 6th 2007, 5:58 am

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Robin, sorry I haven't got back to you earlier, but have been vvvvv-busy trying to cut the next raft of Govt BS. LMO for driving is taking way longer than I was told it would (usual crap - one govt...

Forum: Canada

Apr 20th 2007, 4:32 am

Replies: 5

Job Websites

Views: 1,026

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Job Websites

Couldn't agree more. My last post was full of personal"isms". MCroker has hit the nail squarely on the head - DON'T price yourself out of the market. The key is be sensible and don't expect Brain...

Forum: Canada

Apr 19th 2007, 6:50 pm

Replies: 5

Job Websites

Views: 1,026

Posted By Bootneck

Re: Job Websites

I'm sure it's got more to do with the fact that in the UK [I]most[I]people in the workplace are TOLD what they're worth (or not worth) by the time they leave school. Here in Canada (Kelowna BC), I...

Forum: Canada

Apr 19th 2007, 4:46 pm

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Hi Robin,

Everything was a very easy experience. However, the whole place (BC) is very "efficient" - by that I mean bureaucracy heavy. My experience was:

CHC London - Didn't have the first...

Forum: Canada

Apr 19th 2007, 8:37 am

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Okay folks.... success (nearly). I am now the holder of a BC Class 1 Drivers License with air brake endoresement and have been offered work! Now I have to jump through all the hoops regarding...

Forum: Canada

Dec 26th 2006, 10:05 pm

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Thanks Oggy, but it seems we're missing the point a little - the snag is that I must have a BC DL with Class 1 learners permit and air-brake endorsement before I can get in a truck. Unless, of...

Forum: Canada

Dec 26th 2006, 5:10 am

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Thanks for the info, but I have been told by industry schools that it can be done, and has been done, just needs some Provincial or Federal sensibility pills to be swallowed! Like I've already said...

Forum: Canada

Dec 25th 2006, 9:26 am

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

Re: BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Thanks very much for your prompt reply on the one day of the year when most people should take some well earned rest (!) It's appreciated. Waiting for your detailed stuff. Regards and happy...

Forum: Canada

Dec 25th 2006, 7:07 am

Replies: 13

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Views: 4,409

Posted By Bootneck

BC Class 1 Truck Driver training on UK Licence? Can it be done?

Urgent help needed here folks :confused:

I will be coming to Kelowna in February to start a class one truck-driver's course and there's a raft of red-tape to cut through. Please can anyone help...

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