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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 23rd 2013, 3:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: English qualification and photos for citizenship

No problems! L think I have worked it all out. If you're applying for citizenship, make sure you read EVERYTHING in the information package that comes with the forms! I hadn't and now we have had our...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 23rd 2013, 2:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By shonaoconnor

English qualification and photos for citizenship

We have just applied for citizenship and they won't accept my husband's English qualification even though it is a GCE qualification. we moved here when he was 48 and he lived in the UK the whole...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 4th 2011, 5:05 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,638
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Going to the UK, what would you bring back???

We have a British shop in Kelowna which sells a good range of food - Walkers crisps, chocolate, T bags, biscuits ets. We have a new shop - Bulk Barn, which sells British chocolate too and Roses...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 3rd 2011, 3:58 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,060
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Eastenders

You can use software called Hide My Ass which masks your IP address and then you can download anything from the iplayer and also from EZTV such as the X Factor!!:thumbup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 3rd 2011, 3:55 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,638
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Going to the UK, what would you bring back???

Galaxy chocolate and PG Tips pyramid tea bags and lots of bags, belts and accesories from Primark and shoes from New Look!! And a bottle of Gin from the Duty Free!!:rofl:
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2011, 3:10 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,221
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: soooo irritated by CRNBC

How fantastic!! Do you have a job over here? Do you know you can get in on PNP much quicker than the standard emigration route? It only takes a couple of months once you have got a permanent...
Forum: Canada Jobs
Aug 11th 2011, 3:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Theatre nurses wanted in Vernon BC

We do need nurses with experience as we need nurses who can work independently within a short period of time. We do not have enough staff resources to train nurses from scratch and also do not have a...
Forum: Canada Jobs
Aug 11th 2011, 3:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Theatre nurses wanted in Vernon BC

Hi

You can contact me on [email protected]
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2011, 4:12 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,221
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: soooo irritated by CRNBC

Hi

The husband of one of the doctors I work with (both are from UK) has been asked to jump through hoops to and is also very fed up. She also has lots of experience in the UK and has had to sit...
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2011, 5:28 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,221
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: soooo irritated by CRNBC

They seem to have changed the requirements in the last year or so. Myself and a colleague from the UK got in no trouble in 2009 and 2010, but hen another nurse came and they want her to do all sorts...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 16th 2011, 5:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,767
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Provincial Nominee program question

I believe that you do no have to stay in the Province whihc nominated you, but in order to get the PNP you have to have a permanent job. the job offer, especially if tied to a relocation allowance...
Forum: Canada Jobs
May 16th 2011, 5:10 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By shonaoconnor

Theatre nurses wanted in Vernon BC

We are in desperate need of theatre nurses in Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon. the pay is good, $10,000 relocation expenses and help with PNP which will get you Permanent Residence in as little as...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2010, 3:53 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,128
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Okanagan

We moved to Vernon Mar 09. We love it here. It is so pretty here with the mountains and the lakes. The people are extremely friendly. You can get across the whole town in 20 mins. Shopping is more...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 9th 2010, 3:37 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Dropping off to London in person

Hi

My husband dropped our passports off Feb 2009. He went early = you can't get in early but can get a good place in the queue. Not sure why you need a specific envelope. Maybe if you're getting...
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2010, 8:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,703
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Vernon BC - nursing jobs/elementary schools

Hi Glenn Wilson mentioned you to me. I work at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Theatres (OR).I moved March 09 straight to here with my husband and 2 teenagers. The kids did not want to come!! didn't want...
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2009, 10:03 am
Replies: 50
Views: 15,688
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: OMG Canadian Affair Luggage allowance

We couldn't do that because we couldn't physically fit anything else in the cases, and we really tried! They were all up the weight limit and one was over and we paid excess on that. I think was...
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2009, 10:00 am
Replies: 31
Views: 7,332
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Moved: Burke Brothers

I know this is an old thread but if anyone else is having problems with Burke Bros and needs Gary Burke's email address then you can find it on the PAIMA web site (paima.com). Click on the 'About'...
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2009, 5:04 am
Replies: 50
Views: 15,688
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: OMG Canadian Affair Luggage allowance

Believe me, if we could have done that, we would have! Problem is that they only allow you to take on ONE piece of hand luggage each. Paying for extra wasn't an option.
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2009, 12:15 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 11,997
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Shippers and Shipping

We did exactly the same thing, and for the same reasons. When I mentioned to a friend how much the move was going to cost he asked 'have you considered taking nothing or next to nothing and buying it...
Forum: Canada
May 29th 2009, 11:28 am
Replies: 50
Views: 15,688
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: OMG Canadian Affair Luggage allowance

We got to Gatwick early for our flight and decided to check in as soon as the desk opened. Big mistake!!

They weighed our suitcases, eack of which were slightly over. Then they weighed our hand...
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2009, 10:06 am
Replies: 51
Views: 6,575
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Shippers - NOT HAPPY

We used Burke Bros and it's been a nightmare. I've already posted about them so I won't repeat it all again as it gets my blood boiling. Here is the link to my previous post about Burke Bros....
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2009, 9:34 am
Replies: 81
Views: 11,997
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Shippers and Shipping

We used Burke Bros. Our goods went into a shared container and it is worth noting for those that were complaining about Anglo Pacific that Burke Bros actually passed our goods onto Anglo Pacific!...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 18th 2009, 2:08 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Medicals done in Brum - ker-ching!

Hi
you can't get meds done till CIC send you the forms. They send you individual forms with the photos and information you snet them when applying. There is NOTHING you can do to speed things up, I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 18th 2009, 2:06 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: Medicals done in Brum - ker-ching!

Vernon is a great place. Small and very friendly. Surrounded by mountains and 3 lakes so very pretty. House prices good compared to UK. Peopls are so helpful and courteous. Cars give way to...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2009, 11:52 am
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By shonaoconnor

Re: DO YOU NEED YET MORE PHOTOS FOR LANDING?

We came in on PR and didn't need any more photos. When you send your PPR they ask for 4 photos and use them for the PR forms at immigration
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