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Forum: Portugal
Jan 27th 2024, 12:56 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 1,981
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Britons abroad for more than 15 years can vote again!

Because my daughter and grandson living in that country, I care about what happens?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 27th 2024, 12:25 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By Karen1203

Re: 11 weeks after citizenship ceremony - no certificate

Thank you so much for sharing, I took my Oath this week and thanks to you I just found my certificate!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2013, 5:48 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Karen1203

Re: I am a YOYO!

LMAO!!! I've never been to Whelans ... my daughter has told much about it though and has promised to take me there upon return to the UK. I will correct my statement IF I agree ;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2013, 1:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Karen1203

Re: I am a YOYO!

What a small world. I worked for Lancashire Poly (now UCLAN) in the late 80's and early 90's, I worked in Property Services with the Building Officers, we did work on and held many meetings in what...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2013, 1:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Karen1203

Re: I am a YOYO!

Thanks for the welcome, good to know I am not alone. I lived very close to Fulwood for a number of years - Ainslie Road - regular at the Black Bull and the Withy Trees :) also went to Tuson College...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2013, 12:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Karen1203

I am a YOYO!

I am returning to the UK on 3rd July for the second time. I've been living in Southern Ontario for 6 years, I last went back home to Preston Lancashire in April 2011, but only stayed for 3 months.
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 21st 2012, 4:46 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By Karen1203

Re: I know this question has been asked before but ....

Thanks - yes they did tell me that I could use the card for multiple entries until the 19th May. The trip was really successful and it was a lot less hassle than I'd anticipated. The customs officers...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 17th 2012, 4:50 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By Karen1203

Re: I know this question has been asked before but ....

Thanks all very much for the answer and for the tips - will be taking US cash with us.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 14th 2012, 8:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By Karen1203

I know this question has been asked before but ....

Really sorry - I have searched here, and I am dumb, didn't understand some of the terminology and this has caused a major argument in my house (my husband is Canadian and I am British, he is...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2011, 8:34 pm
Replies: 935
Views: 150,340
Posted By Karen1203

Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

I've been home for a week now in beautiful sunny Lancashire and in spite of the mixed emotions (having left my Canadian husband behind .... long story) I am confident I have done the right thing....
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 6:02 pm
Replies: 198
Views: 21,230
Posted By Karen1203

Re: To those who have moved back, whats it really like ?

Good luck to you in the job search ... I will be in the same boat as you very soon - in Canada I was on very poor pay (less than I was earning 15 years ago in England), 2 weeks a year holiday and...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 5:38 pm
Replies: 198
Views: 21,230
Posted By Karen1203

Re: To those who have moved back, whats it really like ?

I can relate to all of this here in Cambridge, Ontario too - the bus thing especially as I have used public transport a lot. Last week I was in Kitchener at 9pm waiting for a bus in the shelter, I...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 4:24 pm
Replies: 935
Views: 150,340
Posted By Karen1203

Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!

I haven't seen this before - it just made me weep lol - I must be getting soft in my old age.

After 4 years of living in Cambridge Ontario, I am returning to the UK, hopefully forever. :)

My...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 4:08 pm
Replies: 198
Views: 21,230
Posted By Karen1203

Re: To those who have moved back, whats it really like ?

Thank you so much Beedubya and Windsong. . I will check in to the Flight Tracker thread :)
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 3:44 pm
Replies: 122
Views: 18,373
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Is moving back to the UK the right move.

I can so relate to every word of this but wow the fact you still feel that way after 30 years is mind blowing. I feel that way after just 4. I am returning to the UK for 6 months supposedly, my...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 17th 2011, 3:32 pm
Replies: 198
Views: 21,230
Posted By Karen1203

Re: To those who have moved back, whats it really like ?

I am on my way home to Lancashire tonight after 4 long years in Ontario and this is really refreshing to read. I can so identify with that ache in the heart everyday. Thank you for sharing this,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 12th 2010, 6:20 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Sorry if this has been asked before ...

Hi Poppit

Service Canada told me this morning that I can't get it without the card, and that the current temporary card will be okay to use after the expiry until I receive the PR card in the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 12th 2010, 2:20 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Sorry if this has been asked before ...

Thanks Iain. At the landing interview they told me that I couldn't apply for the SIN card until I actually received the PR card, at the same time they said I no longer needed the work permit which...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 12th 2010, 1:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Karen1203

Sorry if this has been asked before ...

I landed on 19th October and I was told, like everyone else, that it would take 4-6 weeks for my PR card to arrive - no problem. However, I have seen a couple of threads where people have said it has...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2010, 7:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By Karen1203

Re: My last evening in Limbo Land

There were 30 of us landing today, from a total of 19 different countries!! I thought mine was protracted but one lady there had been waiting 5 years! Mine has taken a little over 2 years and 8...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 19th 2010, 1:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,793
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Police certificates...valid for how long??

I included just basic disclosure aka CRB check (with inland spousal/family class) which I later discovered was the incorrect type of police certificate - now required ACPO, however, strangely enough...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 19th 2010, 12:15 am
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By Karen1203

Re: ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS DURING PROCESSING STAGE??

I was in 'the system' from February 2008 until finally processing complete very recently - I've had to do medicals and updated application forms 3 times! No second police checks but I assume that was...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2010, 11:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By Karen1203

My last evening in Limbo Land

And I am feeling a little nervous to say the least as well as excited and delighted that finally my landing interview is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9.30 - this is just a formality isn't it?!!...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 14th 2010, 5:32 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,303
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Need Help! Spouse Sponsorship

Please accept my apologies, my error! I have just checked out Service Ontario and it is now a requirement to have the letter of opinion! I had, at the time (December 2007) just engaged an immigration...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 13th 2010, 12:25 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,303
Posted By Karen1203

Re: Need Help! Spouse Sponsorship

We did not need a letter of option from a lawyer, we were informed we had to, if we were divorced outside of Canada, obtain authorization from the minister of Government Services before you can be...
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