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Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2020, 8:17 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 836
Posted By missot

Leap of Faith

Hello all,

I last logged in back in 2007 when I moved over to Vancouver and worked as an occupational therapist. Since then I met and married a Canadian, had a daughter in Canada, a son in the...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2012, 9:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,524
Posted By missot

Name change after marrying a Canadian

Hello...

I am a Brit with PR status, married to a Canadian and we live in Canada.

Does anyone know what the process is for changing my last name to his? Do I need to change it in the UK or in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 2nd 2010, 12:23 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,951
Posted By missot

Re: Thoughts/Issues on being back in UK after Oz

This is a really great thread and very useful. Matt - I can so identify with how you're feeling! I moved to Vancouver in 2007 on an adventure with the intention of never coming back to the UK. I...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 5th 2010, 3:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By missot

Re: Spousal visa and traveling

Hey...

I'm sure it'll be very straightforward - we were only married 3 months! He did do the biometrics in Vancouver - all very simple and no issues at all.

As for settling, well, it's very...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Aug 2nd 2010, 9:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By missot

Re: Spousal visa and traveling

Hi there...

Myself (British) and my Canadian husband have recently moved back to the UK after living in Vancouver for 3 years. We applied for his 2 year visa just before Christmas in 2009 and it...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2010, 7:17 am
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By missot

Re: Money Transfer - CAN to UK

Hello...

We moved back to the UK in March and used Currency Online. They were absolutely excellent! We got fantastic rates, the money was transferred in to my UK account very promptly, they always...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 17th 2010, 8:50 am
Replies: 79
Views: 7,602
Posted By missot

Re: Anyone going home this month?

Myself and my Canadian husband leave beautiful Vancouver to come back to the UK in less than a week's time! We are both very excited although also feeling a bit overwhelmed. In the time I have lived...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 15th 2010, 5:13 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By missot

Re: Late visa application

Hi...

I am British and recently married my Canadian husband. We applied to the British embassy in Canada and it took just 15 days from sending the passport and documents to receiving it back,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 14th 2010, 12:35 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,919
Posted By missot

Re: Honest opinions wanted - working in the NHS!

Hi all...

Thanks so much for all your opinions - that is very helpful and makes me feel very positive about going back :)

Since i posted the question, a lot has happened! I have been granted...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 9th 2009, 7:30 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,919
Posted By missot

Honest opinions wanted - working in the NHS!

Hello all...

I came to Canada over 2 years ago on a BUNAC visa and was subsequently issued another visa via my employer. In this time, I met and married my Canadian husband and we are currently...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 9th 2009, 7:10 am
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By missot

Can I leave the country and come back again as a visitor?

Hi all...

Our situation is this:

I have been in Canada for over 2 years now, first on a BUNAC visa, then on a work permit via by my employer. In this time, I met and married my Canadian husband...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 19th 2009, 4:20 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By missot

Re: 2 medicals or 1?

You're a star - thanks very much for your help :-)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 19th 2009, 6:53 am
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By missot

2 medicals or 1?

Hello all,

I have working in Canada for 18 months and originally came out on a Bunac visa. Quick question - i work in healthcare (paediatric OT) and had to have a medical to work in the field back...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 17th 2009, 2:32 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By missot

Re: Can you work part time on a TWP?

Hey...

Just to confirm I have indeed pulled it off and legally commence part time working in 2 weeks time on my temporary work permit - phew!

Good luck with your situation Tanah :-)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 6th 2009, 8:54 am
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By missot

Re: Can you work part time on a TWP?

I have just spoken to CIC and they have informed me that once you have the work permit, HOW you continue to work is entirely up to you.

So yes! It is perfectly ok to switch to part time work (if...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 20th 2009, 2:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By missot

Re: Can you work part time on a TWP?

Well... it doesn't have to be a permanent job - at least in my occupation under pressure (occupational therapy). I am on a temporary one year maternity contract and so my TWP expires when the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 19th 2009, 5:24 am
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By missot

Re: Can you work part time on a TWP?

That's great - thanks so much for the quick reply. I shall propose it to my employer....! :-)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 19th 2009, 4:26 am
Replies: 13
Views: 949
Posted By missot

Can you work part time on a TWP?

Hello all...

I am on a TWP in a healthcare occupation under pressure. I am commuting up to 3 hours a day for my job and am finding this to be completely exhausting. 2 questions -

1. Am I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 1st 2008, 12:49 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By missot

Re: PNP - do you have to stay in the job?

Brilliant - thanks for that Andrew
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 20th 2008, 5:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By missot

PNP - do you have to stay in the job?

Hi all,

I am currently working as a health professional in Vancouver, on a one year BUNAC work permit and my profession is on the list of jobs in demand here. My employer is a large health...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2008, 3:54 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,442
Posted By missot

Re: Fox's Removal

Just to say I used Fox and they delivered everything 5 weeks ago with nothing broken! I was really impressed with the level of customer service and they kept me informed at all time re the progress...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2007, 3:20 am
Replies: 120
Views: 9,240
Posted By missot

Re: A taste of the true vancouver

Great - am looking forward to meeting you all B x
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd 2007, 8:25 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 9,240
Posted By missot

Re: A taste of the true vancouver

hey live to ski - cheers for that - i'll look forward to meeting you all :) You're right, I arrive on wednesday 17th Oct on BUNAC. I'm Hertfordshire born and bred but live in Northampton at the mo...
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd 2007, 8:30 am
Replies: 120
Views: 9,240
Posted By missot

Re: A taste of the true vancouver

Hi all...

I have been laughing at your threads :rofl:and even though I'm not from croydon, i wondered if I could please come and join you for dinner on 19th?
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2007, 8:53 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,401
Posted By missot

Re: BUNAC's past and present

Live to ski - you're just so helpful!!! Thank you for the link and for the tips :thumbup:

Plans are coming on really well thanks and am now counting down the days (i leave on 17th oct)! I'm doing...
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