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Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2010, 1:42 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,350
Posted By mawb66

Re: Possible House Swap spring/summer 2011: My parents' BC house for your England hou

If you've no joy from the websites we're in the Midlands of England ,near Brum and may be interested.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 29th 2008, 3:33 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By mawb66

Re: Moved: wait times for CHC in UK

Got my acknowledgement through today at last. yep 42-48. Maybe I should just apply to Australia where the processing times are quicker?
Oh well better hope that they'll get more staff at CHC and...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 27th 2008, 11:13 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By mawb66

Re: Moved: wait times for CHC in UK

42-48 months! OMG that is bad news:curse:. I thought 3 years was just about do able for me, but I think I will be too old in 4 years time. I can only hope that something happens and they speed things...
Forum: Canada
Feb 25th 2008, 4:53 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,309
Posted By mawb66

Coquitlam -what's it like.

Hi
Anyone live in Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam. Just wondered what its like? I passed through there on the bus to Vancouver and thought it may make an OK base to be in Vancouver without paying the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 25th 2008, 1:44 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By mawb66

Moved: wait times for CHC in UK

Just wondered if any new applicants know how long it is before the CHC acknowledges your application form and bank draft? I've been waiting 4 weeks now to get a case number. Am I being over...
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2008, 1:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By mawb66

Re: EXPECTING TO MOVE TO VANCOUVER SOON

Thank you mawb66,I wish I could say I was a high earning Chartered (I thinkthey call them Certified) Accountant, I am afraid I took my time qualifying so am probably mid-range, my work days are...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2008, 8:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By mawb66

Re: EXPECTING TO MOVE TO VANCOUVER SOON

Hello from a fellow West Midlander (not a Yam Yam or A Brummy!)
I visited Vancouver twice and was told by the locals that there wer some less desirable areas of the city to live in. Surrey, Richmond...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2008, 11:08 pm
Replies: 630
Views: 93,714
Posted By mawb66

Re: Why do you want to leave the UK?

My initial push was because I lived in a poor area and although the neighbours were good,there were lots of incidents, including a nearby attempted stabbing.
I've now moved to a better area and...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2008, 10:44 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 10,119
Posted By mawb66

Re: Too Old To Emigrate?

Thanks for the advice folks, more food for thought and research.
cheers
mawb66
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2008, 4:39 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By mawb66

Re: Anyone tried the Okanagan?

Thanks for that. We really liked the area but I was wondering if you knew of any colleges (as in further education colleges) .This is because I teach part time at one where I live. Hopefully the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 10:33 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By mawb66

newbie -at the trying to decide stage

Hi
Having visited twice now in a few areas, TO and BC mainly, we are wondering whether to go and apply. Having just moved in the UK to a much better house and area, there is less insentive, but I...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 10:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By mawb66

Anyone tried the Okanagan?

I visited there in 05 and met up with an expat and his family. Seemed to be a nice area but work was difficult to find and the cost of living a bit high. Has anyone else any views on work-life cost...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2008, 10:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 10,119
Posted By mawb66

Re: Too Old To Emigrate?

Hi, I'm new here. I have been wondering the same thing. I have yet to apply but have visited twice and am 45. Is this too old? I am currently re-training as a teacher and my wife (43) is a Uni...
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