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Search: Posts Made By: KarenT
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Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2007, 11:56 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By KarenT

Re: RBC questions

Based on my own experience RBC are excellent. The staff at our local branch are great. We have been given everything we've asked for in terms of services, credit etc.

To reiterate what others have...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2007, 6:14 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,221
Posted By KarenT

Re: SatNav in Calgary

I complained when my OH bought our Garmin GPS, but I have to say its probably one of the most useful things he's ever bought. Its easy to use and I have the confidence to drive anywhere. I know when...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2007, 4:52 am
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By KarenT

Re: landing on own, back for missus?

My husband landed first , then the rest of us followed. No problem, just a note on his COPR to say family to follow.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 24th 2007, 4:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By KarenT

Re: Number from outside Canada

Telediscount 0844 861 78 78 then follow instructions(basically dial number)

1p per minute
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2007, 7:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,538
Posted By KarenT

Re: Anyone flown globespan

Found the service very attentive, and were great with kids. The food was as good as Zoom or Air Canada. Legroom was a little short but with that much difference in price I think I would either put up...
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2007, 12:45 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,647
Posted By KarenT

Re: How many immigrated without visiting first?

We only visited after my husband had accepted a job and applied for WP. We bought a house during our 6 day factfinding mission. So we made our decision based on very little really. But we don't...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 7th 2007, 1:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By KarenT

Re: How do you deal with 120 days deadline to send documents?

You can get FBI checks very quickly. Make sure to include cover letter with a date by which you need them. Also put the date on the outside of your envelope. Courier the request and if possible...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 6th 2007, 12:44 am
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By KarenT

Re: work permit application and PR application linked?

Hi Vicki

If he doesn't have a medical, the work permit will state on it that he can't work in 1)child care 2) primary or secondary education or 3) health services filed occupations. Or at least,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 6th 2007, 12:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By KarenT

Re: Police Check Form

They look like the ones for people living in the London Met area. If you live there ignore the rest of this reply.

I think you need to apply to your local police constabulary(in my case...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 5th 2007, 11:22 am
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By KarenT

Re: PR from within canada - few more questions!

Our lawyers(different ones for WP and PR) both had us include a note that said that despite numerous attempts at contact we had been unable to reach my ex.
I can't see you having a problem.

Good...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 5th 2007, 9:59 am
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By KarenT

Re: Medicals In Canada

We did ours in Canada, just make sure they send results to the right office.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 5th 2007, 9:48 am
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By KarenT

Re: PR from within canada - few more questions!

With regard to child custody I would just put a note in as you suggest. If they require anything else it'll be asked for later. Our kids are younger, but without a residence order(sounds like there...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2007, 6:31 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By KarenT

Re: Relocating from Ireland, difficult situation

Its a tough decision. You'll need all the facts. Then you have to go with what feels right.

If you want a good recruitment agency in Aerospace/Engineering, we found Recruitall to be very helpful...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2007, 1:40 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,107
Posted By KarenT

Re: Religion in Canada

Depends on where in the states I guess. We lived in Texas for 2 years. Nothing religious was allowed in public school. Christmas and easter even passed with barely a mention. Personally I'd have...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2007, 1:33 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

Dsney said she would be PR when she landed and her husband is Canadian. 18month wait applies to Temp Residents.
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2007, 6:52 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

Hi Dsney
You should be able to claim the Canada Child Tax Benefit(CCTB) immediately. The benefit is means tested, but if you have earned less than about 100k CAD in the previous year you should get...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 28th 2007, 12:02 am
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By KarenT

Re: Landing question

My husband landed ahead of us. His Confirmation of PR was marked family to follow and we landed a few days later. I think its pretty common.
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2007, 12:04 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 3,283
Posted By KarenT

Re: Sunbathing in March!

2 days ago our (rather large and overgrown!) pond had 3 inches plus of ice on it. Today the ice is gone, the plants are sprouting and the frogs are sunbathing.:huh:
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2007, 6:39 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,331
Posted By KarenT

Re: Hsbc

We considered them, but they wanted us to jump through hoops. In the end we went to our local RBC when we visited and set up an account. No problem getting a credit card with $2000 limit(what we...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2007, 6:04 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

Thanks for that!!

Its cost us a fortune over the last 3 years phoning 0870/0845 numbers. Very useful.
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2007, 5:08 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

Thank You, we thought it would never happen!!
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2007, 5:07 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

It does!!! And Thank You.
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2007, 5:05 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

Just another point. If you were to go back to the UK you can claim child Benefit straight away if you go back with the intention of staying and are legally resident.
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2007, 5:00 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,763
Posted By KarenT

Re: family allowance

You will lose UK child benefit immediately, if you intend to leave the UK permanently(more than 52 weeks). The most you can claim is 8 weeks if you expect to leave temporarily(less than 52 weeks).
...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 26th 2007, 4:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By KarenT

Re: Work permit question

We got a mortgage with a 1 year work permit. It will probably limit your choices but if you find a good mortgage broker(we used one at our local Remax office) you'll find something reasonable. We...
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