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Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2009, 9:07 am
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By RANDW

Re: Money Exchange Companies

Hi,

We have used HIFX in the past and now use Halo Financial, who I have found give a slightly better rate than HIFX for one off tranfers and monthly tranfers.

R
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2008, 2:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By RANDW

Re: hi everyone moving to canada

Hi Ian,

Welcome to BE, my OH is working in Penticton, he rented a room in a hotel for about a month before he found a basement suite, they do long rents in some hotels there, think it cost him...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 20th 2008, 2:20 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By RANDW

Re: New process - 90 day letter

Hi tmb,

Congratulations on getting your update through!

I am hoping for something through soon too, dreading the work involved though.

R
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 13th 2008, 2:03 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,246
Posted By RANDW

Re: Update Letter Received Today - Oct 06 App

I know someone else with a Nov AOR who had theirs through today too but I will let them tell everyone.

R
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 13th 2008, 1:51 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,246
Posted By RANDW

Re: Update Letter Received Today - Oct 06 App

MSM and swoops Congratulations!!!!

I'm hoping to hear something soon too.

R
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By RANDW

Re: OH landed on TWP at POE, 12th Nov 08

Cogratulations!

Time will fly, we are the same we join OH at the end of Feb, can't wait.

R
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 10th 2008, 2:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By RANDW

Re: Secondary School

Hi Tina,

You may be able to get replacement certificates or a statement of results from AQA, here is the website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_records.php

My OH got a statement of results from...
Forum: Canada
Nov 6th 2008, 10:39 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By RANDW

Re: Buy or rent?

Hi,

We did the same as kazbob, we bought a house in BC over 4 years ago, got a small mortgage with RBC, no probs. Hope to be living it early next year!

We haven't rented it out though, as we...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 5th 2008, 2:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By RANDW

Re: desperate advice needed on TWP.....please

Hi,
If your OH's TWP is in the right skill levels, you are able to get a SOWP, you don't have to be with him when he arrives, you fill in your own application for a TWP, ensuring it states SOWP on...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 3rd 2008, 3:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By RANDW

Re: More than 1 LMO application?

Hi,

I have read posts from others that have had several LMO applications in, and indeed ended with choices to make, so that should not be a problem.

Not sure about the legality of current WP...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 3rd 2008, 12:47 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By RANDW

Re: Another SAP 90 (well 86) day letter!

Congratulations!!!!!

They are coming through fast now!

R
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 29th 2008, 10:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By RANDW

Re: Immigration Specialist / Lawyer Needed in Toronto & Advice

Hi,
Abrams and Krochak are based in Toronto, have a look at their website: http://www.akcanada.com/ see if they have what you need.

Many would say you don't need an immigration lawyer/specialist,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 26th 2008, 2:48 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By RANDW

Re: help!

Hi,
My OH went to BC in May on a TWP, my son and I were listed as family members, but not accompanying as we can't join him until early next year, at which stage I will apply for a spousal open TWP...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2008, 9:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By RANDW

Re: fees for dog at calgary airport

Hi,
I spoke with AC cargo just last week and got a quote to take our dog over, I asked if there were any other fees on top of the flight costs and was told a £9 security check this side and a $30...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2008, 9:41 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,543
Posted By RANDW

Re: Cost of imposting family pets from uk...

Hi,
I am planning on taking our springer spaniel over to BC at Christmas, to keep my hubby company until we join him full time Feb/Mar time. Flying cargo on AC it will cost just short of £650, him...
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2008, 1:51 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,395
Posted By RANDW

Re: Exchange rate

Hi,
I used HIFX for years, but recently tried Halo after reading a tread on here and their rates came out better for me. I have never used Moneycorp, so don't know how they compare, as the rates you...
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2008, 12:58 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,395
Posted By RANDW

Re: Exchange rate

Hi,
Some companies get your money up front, but companies like HIFX and Halo Financial allow you to do a forward deal, so if the rate comes real good and you know your getting a lump sum at a future...
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2008, 8:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By RANDW

Re: GB Liners & Fox

Hi,
GB Liners, Fox and PSS are the 3 companies I am getting quotes from, only have 2 in so far, PSS guy seemed very professional, but quote is the most so far.

R
Forum: Canada
Oct 15th 2008, 7:58 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,395
Posted By RANDW

Re: Exchange rate

Hi,
Yes, you can do a forward contract to secure the rate, but the company shave a bit off as they are buying it for you up front, most ask for a 10% deposit to seal the contract, you then pay 90%...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 6th 2008, 10:33 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By RANDW

Re: Oct 2006 AOR - Got 90 Day Letter!

WOW, that's great!!

Congratulations!!
Have they missed September out? I haven't seen anyone with a September AOR get theirs yet. Anybody?

R
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2008, 9:00 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,625
Posted By RANDW

Re: Police pension - Can it be taxed twice?

Hi,
My husband retired from the armed forces last year and arrived in Canada on a work permit in May this year, he filled in a UK tax form (had a "38" in it, I think) as a tax resident of Canada and...
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2008, 1:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By RANDW

Re: Jobs in Ski Resorts on BUNAC Visa...

Hi,
Don't forget about Panorama and Fernie, Kimberley too as you already have a permit to work. As someone has already said they sometimes loose staff through the season, I would touch base with a...
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2008, 9:42 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By RANDW

Re: Jobs in Ski Resorts on BUNAC Visa...

Hi,
The CASI website has a jobs list on it and each ski hill has an employment link on their website with contact details, I think a lot of the jobs have just gone on.
R
Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2008, 6:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,535
Posted By RANDW

Re: UKFOREX

Hi,
We bank with RBC too and I agree the format for you transit/account number is correct.
I think the funds go to an RBC central bank first then get forwarded to your branch account, so it takes a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 19th 2008, 6:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By RANDW

Re: Calgary job offer, where do they apply for LMO ?

Hi,
I believe they would send it here:

Suite 1440 Canada Place
9700 Jasper Ave
Edmonton,AB
T5J 4C1

More details can be found here:...
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