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    How many times are Australians allowed to re-new WHV?

    Hi, With the current legislation today, how many times are Australians allowed to re-new working holiday visas? Also, until what age?
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    Bank Codes or BSB

    Hi, I am from outside of Canada and I am planning on transferring money to my grandmother over there. 1. Where I am from, we use BSB (branch number) to identify the specific branch. In Canada, do they use BSB as well? Or do they call it 'bank code'? 2. How many digits are the BSB or 'bank...
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    Applying jobs online not working...or just only me?

    That's an average of 1 application a fortnight. You're unemployed, what else do you do in your spare time??
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    Job prospects in Canada

    The first step you took was great, that is, applying to study at a Canadian school. Now employers would not neglect your degree, however where you have obtained your experience is crucial in whether employers will select you for a first round interview.
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    British and Irish in Canada

    Which specific countries were the "Asians" from? Namely, the country where they earned their education or experience. If they are an Asian who acquired their work experience and education and London for example, I would consider them a British.
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    British and Irish in Canada

    I've mainly noticed immigrants from Asia, India, Middle East and South America in particular do not have their education/experience recognized when freshly arrived in Canada. What about British or Irish immigrants?
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    Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

    If I am in Canada on IEC and I am no longer eligible due to age requirements (ie. Age 31), does studying a CFA, CGA or CMA grant me a work permit?
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    Are recruitment agencies any good?

    I was living in Ontario but Alberta has a much lower unemployment rate. Then again, it's cost of living is higher, from what I have heard. BC has a slightly better unemployment rate than To
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    Are recruitment agencies any good?

    David Aplin, Adecco and Randstad
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    Acquire PR through studying a post university course (e.g. CFA, CA)?

    Can a person go to Canada, let's say through the working holiday visa and study CA or CFA to earn a PR? Given that person has no Canadian experience.
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    3 degrees no job offer !

    Where did you acquire you work experience and degree? Have you found a job yet?
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    Are recruitment agencies any good?

    I have read countless posts about migrants encountering challenges when searching for a job within their field. My luck when I landed in Canada was good when registering with an employment agency. They found me work fast and within my field (white-collar). How's other people's luck when they...
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    Does insurance cover another person who crashes my car?

    That's my plan, but they're closed today and tomorrow. I was just anxious that's why I decided to ask someone on this forum for a confirmation. However, if we think about it, it appears logical that we should be covered when our friend drives our car. 1. When somebody first learns how to drive...
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    Does insurance cover another person who crashes my car?

    If that is the case then I'm confused about what I read on two Canadian insurance websites. Please clarify. http://www.thepersonal.com/p-on/en/info-centre/faq/auto/pages/list-auto.aspx FAQ Can I Let My Friend Drive My Car? Will He or She Be Covered? If you lend your car, you also lend your...
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    Does insurance cover another person who crashes my car?

    Hi, For example, if I was to lend a car to a friend who is not on my insurance policy, will my insurance cover me for the damage of both my vehicle and other party's damage vehicle, given that my friend was driving and not me?
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    Cell Phone Contract (not fulfilling obligations)

    Many contracts are 3 years. I have already used up one year. The decision to leave was abrupt. I will negotiate with them regarding this matter. I personally think phone bills should be like rent, you pay for what you used. No harm done to anyone.
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    Cell Phone Contract (not fulfilling obligations)

    Hi, I have 2 years remaining on my cell phone contract. What if I go back home to Australia without paying them for the unused years of usage. What actions can they take?
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    Renewing SIN card: Service Canada or Service Ontario?

    Hi, I am here on a work permit, thus unfortunately my SIN card expires. Do I renew my SIN card at a Service Canada or Service Ontario kiosk? Will I get an approval immediately? Maybe not the genuine card but a piece of paper at least. My concern is I need it to get paid from my employer
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    Stage 2: IEC- Processing Times?

    I asked CIC regarding their processing times and they said that it was not workdays but calender days. Same, 2 years ago I got my LOI in about 3 weeks. This stage 2 really squeezes the deadline. Ie. Minimum of 12 weeks before you can re-apply. 4 weeks for IEC approval and 4 weeks (hopefully)...
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    Stage 2: IEC- Processing Times?

    I was hoping that there is a separate CIC branch of each governing country that assesses stage 2 applications. I could imagine the tens of thousands of applications from France, UK, Japan, Germany, Australia etc. It also seems like there is a HUGE amount of applicants applying this year compared...