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Thanks for advice. Will bankrupcy have any impact on me applying in the future for Canadian Citizenship, especially if bankrupcy took place outside of Canada? Jim

Will I find it hard to get credit in Canada if I claimd bankrupcy? Would the banks in Canada be able to do checks outside Canada? Jim

Thanks for info! Jim

Hello all! I plan to land in Halifax on the 22nd of October and fly back to the UK on the 30th of October. I have friends in Winnipeg in which I can have my PR card sent to. My questions are: When I land do I put down the address I want my PR Card sent to? Can I leave Canada prior to receiving...

Thanks for info. Looking at both Winnipeg and Halifax as potential places to live. Currently in Canada on fact finding mission and have been to both cities. Will have to make up mind when I return to UK early next week. Jim

Congradulations! I will be submitting to the High Commission in London at the end of the month my passport for my PR Visa. How long does it take from the date you submit your passport to when they return passport with visa? Was told 2-3 weeks and wondering if this is the case? Jim

You don't need to use a lawyer to apply. Using a lawyer does not speed up the process. Some people like using immigration specialist to assist with the process. Be prepared to pay and it's worth shopping around. Visit the Canadian Govt website and have a look at the forms. You might find that...

Hi! From my understanding you have to land in Canada one year from date you took your medical. You only have to spend 24 hours on Canadian soil. You then have a year from the date you land as an emigrant to settle. Best of luck. Winnipeg is a great city and one that I'm considering. Jim

Hi! I applied back in April 2004, received my B# back in mid June 2004. I was called to take my medicals the very end of October 2006. Do you have friend or family in Canada? I would suggest if you do that you get them to send the name of there local MP and contact MP to have them chase up your...

Attn: All UK based applicants!!! The Emigrates Show is taking place on the 3/4 March at Sandwon Racecourse, Esher, Surrey. Often there are employers as well as job board at the show. Canadian High Commission is often present and able to answer questions. Might be worth booking tickets and going...

Received letter dated 16 Feb '07 from High Commission requesting passports for issue of visa. Have several questions and would welcome feedback. 1.) Have made plans to travel to Canada from 5-27 March. Do I need to inform High Commission of my plans? 2.) How long will it take the High...

Try Winnipeg as a place to live. Its a good size city and property and quality of life I think is great. Have been several time to visit friends who originally planned to settle in Vancouver and found Winnipeg so great they chose to stay. Just a suggestion... Jim

You will only need passport size photo's. Congradulations on getting called for your medicals. I took mine on 19th January '07, here in London, England.

Took medicals on 19th of January 07, here in London, UK. What is the next step and what's the estimated time before I receive my visa? I have both US and UK passport. Does it matter, which passport I use to enter Canada? Gave my UK passport when I took my medicals Jim

Hi! You should start applying now, as the process takes a few years. I went through SIS Canada, which are consultants who I have found helpful. You might want to also attend the Emigrant Show, which is being helf in Sandown Racecourse in Esher Surrey on the 3+4th of March. Best of Luck. Jim

Had medicals on 19th January in London, UK. Anyone able to give me a clear idea as to when I should hear back from the Canadian High Commission regarding my PR? Good luck to everyone playing the waiting game! Jim