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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 13th 2009, 6:14 am
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By send out the calgary

Travelling on SOWP if WP holder laid off

I really need some sound advice please.

My OH was laid off in March but fortunately I had a Spousal Open Work Permit so I have been able to work. I have also just started a well paying job.

I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 15th 2009, 7:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: TWP at Port Of Entry

We also did POE and I was stressing all the way for no reason! We had paperwork galore, but all they asked us for were passports, LMO, work confirmation etc, FEES of course and 15 mins later we were...
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2009, 3:35 am
Replies: 0
Views: 404
Posted By send out the calgary

Alberta Electrician Exam- any tips?

My OH is sitting his AAIT exams in 3 weeks, does anyone who has passed this have any last minute tips?:confused: He was laid off at the beginning of March so our PR will now be resting on him...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 9:15 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

This just goes to show that if the border immigration are not aware of these issues it can cause a lot of aggro, especially for those who are just trusting their say so. (Over $350 lighter...$150...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 5:09 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

You mean they made me do an 8 hour journey for NOTHING!!!!!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 5:05 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

This is what the border immigration told me when we got there. I was a bit surprised, but fortunately I hadn't been working anyway.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 4:56 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

We all had to go. My OH took our passports with him the first time, but they told him they couldn't do it without us being present. I ended up packing every type of entertaining gadget with me with...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 4:22 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

Let's hope that you can keep renewing it, but it is very un-nerving to say the least. I am looking for ANYTHING! House-keeping, retail, shop work, whatever. I actually had my own business in UK...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 4:17 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

As my OH wasn't going to be employed by the original company and was going to another company, I was told by the border immigration that if I had worked with that SOWP then I would have been working...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 20th 2009, 1:25 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

Yup. We are in the same boat as my OH got laid off last week, and that's after we arrived to work for one company to be told 2 days later the job was on hold! The company recommended him to another...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 19th 2009, 10:28 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,732
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Flagpoling - again!!!

Yes, you will have to get yours updated too. I didn't go when my husband did his and we had to do another trip to issue my new SOWP and to put the childrens school permit on mine. I was informed by...
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2009, 2:56 am
Replies: 68
Views: 4,265
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Moving to Canada for my families survival.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

My family think I have gone bonkers....I'm half on the floor in hysterical fits of laughter!:rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 4th 2008, 2:47 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,793
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: I need a HUGE favour from anyone in Calgary

In case your other option falls through, SHOPPERS DRUGMART - $269.99 (not including sales tax).
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 4th 2008, 2:15 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,793
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: I need a HUGE favour from anyone in Calgary

....just a little reward for how well they have taken the upheaval of immigrating and settling so well into their new life......and also a BRILLIANT blackmailing tool. :sneaky:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 4th 2008, 1:33 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,793
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: I need a HUGE favour from anyone in Calgary

No, it's definitely a DIDJI I was instructed. Apparently it's something like a DS Lite. :confused:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 3rd 2008, 7:36 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 1,793
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: I need a HUGE favour from anyone in Calgary

It sounds a bit like what happened at Walmart in the US, when the shop assistant was trampled to death by shoppers. MADNESS. I hope this won't be me searching soon, as I need to get a DIDJI and I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 3rd 2008, 7:11 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: PNP cert against the odds in record time!!!

Good for you! :thumbup: Absolutely fabulous news. It's nice to hear real-life SUCCESS stories, it just proves that although there are rules and regulations, there can be exceptions to the rule also....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 2nd 2008, 6:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: SOWP No medical required, job options?

All the best. I was going to apply at Starbucks, but after ordering a 'white tea' once......which I later found out was NOT tea with milk, :blink: I may try something a little safer! ;) Hope all...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 2nd 2008, 5:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: SOWP No medical required, job options?

Yes, you're right. I called the Canadian human resources place about this when we arrived, and they said because I didn't have a medical I wasn't allowed to work in hospitals or with children. ...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 11:31 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Who decides how the TWP is for?

I hear you on that one! I had over 15 years executive administrative experience and ran my own retail business for over 4 years, but can't even get a job in Staples Business depot here.:blink:
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 10:50 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Who decides how the TWP is for?

Now THAT's another money making idea from McDonalds! :lightbulb: I need to get a job somehow (without the compulsory Red/Blue Seal or 2 years of Canadian experience criteria!). Bids anyone?...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 8:52 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Canada expo in London 29-30th Nov 08

I must agree that the expo was not quite what we expected either. We went to the one in Leeds in June this year. But saying that my husband did get his job through the expo. :thumbsup: He left...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 7:23 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Who decides how the TWP is for?

Funny you say that actually as one of the guys my husband works with took it 3 times. The pass mark was 70, he got 68 the first time, 69 the second time and bang on 70 the third time! I wonder if...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 5:09 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Who decides how the TWP is for?

What I did wonder is, what happens if you don't pass within the 6 months? :confused: (Won't mention that to the OH!)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 1st 2008, 4:50 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By send out the calgary

Re: Who decides how the TWP is for?

My OH came over as an electrician and got a 2 year work permit. He has to SIT the Red Seal exam within 6 months.
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