Immigrating to Canada in 96 hours!
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Rich_AR said:
dsgrnmcm said:
happygoron said:
I'm not even a powerfully built director, nor have I ever owned a 335d. Though I do know someone in Ottawa with one....
no way, I have not seen any BMW diesel cars. Only a few RAM diesel trucks. See a small number of diesels around here, usually trucks or VAG tdis.
happygoron said:
Rich_AR said:
dsgrnmcm said:
happygoron said:
I'm not even a powerfully built director, nor have I ever owned a 335d. Though I do know someone in Ottawa with one....
no way, I have not seen any BMW diesel cars. Only a few RAM diesel trucks. See a small number of diesels around here, usually trucks or VAG tdis.
Afternoon All,
Been busy with work so here is the latest update on Coronation day!
Met two Piston heads for dinner (seems like an age ago)
So we still have just the Q5, we need to swap the tyres over to summer tyres. Not sure how / if any damage will be done by driving on dedicated winters will do. We will use COSTCO for that.
Still bedding in at work, but really seeing the "Canadian" side of culture
We have started the PR process, mainly so we can buy a house. So far we have booked an English test, paid a university to verify that I did a course, paid Hampshire for a police check. Next is medicals and being "drawn" out to apply.
House in the UK, is still in the process of completing, its getting painful now. We caught (Nosey Neighbours() the estate agent letting the buyers in to have a look, which we instructed them not to, owing to the buyer mucking us around. But hopefully it will be all done by the end of the month.
Been busy with work so here is the latest update on Coronation day!
Met two Piston heads for dinner (seems like an age ago)
So we still have just the Q5, we need to swap the tyres over to summer tyres. Not sure how / if any damage will be done by driving on dedicated winters will do. We will use COSTCO for that.
Still bedding in at work, but really seeing the "Canadian" side of culture
We have started the PR process, mainly so we can buy a house. So far we have booked an English test, paid a university to verify that I did a course, paid Hampshire for a police check. Next is medicals and being "drawn" out to apply.
House in the UK, is still in the process of completing, its getting painful now. We caught (Nosey Neighbours() the estate agent letting the buyers in to have a look, which we instructed them not to, owing to the buyer mucking us around. But hopefully it will be all done by the end of the month.
dsgrnmcm said:
Afternoon All,
Been busy with work so here is the latest update on Coronation day!
Met two Piston heads for dinner (seems like an age ago)
So we still have just the Q5, we need to swap the tyres over to summer tyres. Not sure how / if any damage will be done by driving on dedicated winters will do. We will use COSTCO for that.
Still bedding in at work, but really seeing the "Canadian" side of culture
We have started the PR process, mainly so we can buy a house. So far we have booked an English test, paid a university to verify that I did a course, paid Hampshire for a police check. Next is medicals and being "drawn" out to apply.
House in the UK, is still in the process of completing, its getting painful now. We caught (Nosey Neighbours() the estate agent letting the buyers in to have a look, which we instructed them not to, owing to the buyer mucking us around. But hopefully it will be all done by the end of the month.
How's your CRS points looking for PR?Been busy with work so here is the latest update on Coronation day!
Met two Piston heads for dinner (seems like an age ago)
So we still have just the Q5, we need to swap the tyres over to summer tyres. Not sure how / if any damage will be done by driving on dedicated winters will do. We will use COSTCO for that.
Still bedding in at work, but really seeing the "Canadian" side of culture
We have started the PR process, mainly so we can buy a house. So far we have booked an English test, paid a university to verify that I did a course, paid Hampshire for a police check. Next is medicals and being "drawn" out to apply.
House in the UK, is still in the process of completing, its getting painful now. We caught (Nosey Neighbours() the estate agent letting the buyers in to have a look, which we instructed them not to, owing to the buyer mucking us around. But hopefully it will be all done by the end of the month.
fttm said:
Immigration firm , do you mean lawyer ? They’re parasites and tbh you’ll be better off doing it yourself, both financially and time wise . It’s not difficult.
This 100%!! Don't use those lawyers!680 is a very high score considering you've less that one year in the country. Assuming you both have LMIA's, full marks in the IETLS and masters degress I guess?
Evening,
My employer has a set of lawyers for stuff like this, and TBF they were rapid with the LIMA / Work Permits.
Although when I asked them, they wanted $750 for an assessment, and $4000 to process the both of us.
So far we have spent $1200 on English tests, ACRO Police checks, Education checks with medicals to follow...
So I just double checked the email, and the forecast score is 579, but that could go up or down by some with the English test for me. Additional points that aren't factored in are the wife's English test and education assessment.
We have been advised that as we have LIMA, Work permits, are in Canada, and work in Defence (Canadian clearance) it should be a breeze....... However when having lunch in the mess last week, loads of the government lot there were on strike, so I'm not holding my breath!
Looking at the social media stats 483 was the last score with only 3500 invited. TBH as long as we get the nod before Q4 this year I'll be happy.
My employer has a set of lawyers for stuff like this, and TBF they were rapid with the LIMA / Work Permits.
Although when I asked them, they wanted $750 for an assessment, and $4000 to process the both of us.
So far we have spent $1200 on English tests, ACRO Police checks, Education checks with medicals to follow...
So I just double checked the email, and the forecast score is 579, but that could go up or down by some with the English test for me. Additional points that aren't factored in are the wife's English test and education assessment.
We have been advised that as we have LIMA, Work permits, are in Canada, and work in Defence (Canadian clearance) it should be a breeze....... However when having lunch in the mess last week, loads of the government lot there were on strike, so I'm not holding my breath!
Looking at the social media stats 483 was the last score with only 3500 invited. TBH as long as we get the nod before Q4 this year I'll be happy.
dsgrnmcm said:
Too late now, I'm in too deep!
The lawyer fee is covered by my employer, I just pick up the tab on the exams, certification etc.
I'll keep you updated.
Next is revision for the CELPIP English test, being a dyslexic brummie I should get full marks!
Well, the strike is over, so hopefully immigration will not take too much time. My OH was just completion citizenship and was due for the ceremony...the schedule was one day before the bloody strike , so deferred. The lawyer fee is covered by my employer, I just pick up the tab on the exams, certification etc.
I'll keep you updated.
Next is revision for the CELPIP English test, being a dyslexic brummie I should get full marks!
RDMcG said:
Well, the strike is over, so hopefully immigration will not take too much time. My OH was just completion citizenship and was due for the ceremony...the schedule was one day before the bloody strike , so deferred.
Sorry to hear that, is it a big ceremony?We had our English test today (CELPIP version) 3 hours, $280 + Tax, not sure I got 100%...
dsgrnmcm said:
RDMcG said:
Well, the strike is over, so hopefully immigration will not take too much time. My OH was just completion citizenship and was due for the ceremony...the schedule was one day before the bloody strike , so deferred.
Sorry to hear that, is it a big ceremony?We had our English test today (CELPIP version) 3 hours, $280 + Tax, not sure I got 100%...
Evening All,
well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
dsgrnmcm said:
Evening All,
well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
Citizenship ceremony is brief and no big deal, but you need th citizenship cert if you want to get a passport. I think you have be here 5 years to get it, but you retain your original citizenship and can legally have both passports. I think you become a landed immigrant before that, Fulbright of entry /exit etc but you cannot vote. My OH has just been through it and will get the citizenship at the ceremony on May 26. She has been a landed immigrant for many years.well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
Congrats on progress, sounds as if you are doing great!
dsgrnmcm said:
Evening All,
well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
Nice one.well the CELPIP Englis results are in!
Reading 8/12
Writing 11/12
Listening 11/12
Speaking 12/12
I have no idea how a brummie got 12 out of 12, equally 8 for reading. Admittedly the reading section I felt was quite subjective.
But its done, and never again! Apart from citizenship, which is another English test...
No, no other English test is needed for citizenship, you can use the CELPIP one you just did and/or proof of your degree that you did in English as well.
You do however need to pass the citizenship test, which is about history, economics, politics, demographics etc of Canada. It's easy though. Anyhoo, that's 3+ years away for you, if you decided that route!
Edited by Rich_AR on Tuesday 16th May 04:45
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