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I withdrew my 401K (it was a minimum amount because I wasn't contributing and was not 100% vested. It was all my employer's contribution). I"m not sure about the exact penalty as I was not concerned about it since I did not contribute at all. What do you mean by "SSN credits"? I never heard...

Thanks. If you don't mind, what kind of MBNA credit card do you use?

It actually depends on the bank/institution. Based on my experience, my US history was not acknowledged by a Toyota dealership in Calgary but it tremendously helped us in getting a 0% car loan at a Nissan dealership. I also used my US history in applying for my MBNA rewards credit card ($5000...

Hi, I recently applied for this credit card and was approved based on my US credit history. However, they are requiring me to fax a proof of address before they send the card. I just want to know if anyone here has had experience with this bank and what can you say about your experience...

FYI, they give you a temporary health card for the time that you haven't received your actual health card -- that temporary card is as good as the actual card as it bears your card #.

In our case, we were required 3 months rent in advance...

Hello, We have applied for our Alberta Health Card more than a month ago. I'm not sure if this is normal, but we were told that it would only take 2 weeks to receive our cards. Can anybody give a number where we can follow-up the status? Thanks! :)

No, that's not true I believe. "Eligibility" starts after 3 months of residence for OHIP. If you are not eligible at the time of birth, then you cannot reimburse anything. Can you consider AB? That's what we did. We went there last Oct 13 and applied for health card, and went back to US...

Thanks as always, Steaky!

Hello everyone, After landing in June this year, we will finally be moving our stuff by the end of November to Calgary, AB. My husband and I will travel via air and will carry some of our smaller stuff (i.e. clothes, electronics, jewelries) with us. Our furnitures on the other hand, will be...

Hello everyone, After landing in June this year, we will finally be moving our stuff by the end of November to Calgary, AB. My husband and I will travel via air and will carry some of our smaller stuff (i.e. clothes, electronics, jewelries) with us. Our furnitures on the other hand, will be...

I'm in the same boat. I'm currently pregnant and my husband and I have decided to just settle in Alberta for the meantime. Healthcare starts on day 1 so you wouldn't have a problem with regard to medical bills, especially after you give birth. Although you must stay at least 1 year (I...

I'm not sure but let me tell you my experience. I was "almost" at the same situation last December 2010. Our Canadian PR was issued in the US and never entered in Canada (so no PR card yet!). Then we went on vacation in the Philippines. On our way back to US (well, we had a connecting flight...

We actually landed and did the formalities last June in Vancouver and came back to US after 4 days. But we now intend to live permanently in Calgary because of health insurance that starts at day 1. We'll be flying there on Oct 12 just to apply for bank account and health card and then go back...

Hi Viper...and shoutout to all Filipinos in Calgary! I'm also a Filipino and will be moving with my husband from Chicago. I hope you don't mind me asking what cargo/shipping company did you use to transfer your stuff from Cali, if you used one? Hope to meet you in the future! We'll be flying...

Thanks, Canooknic. I will try inquiring from a Rogers store.

What service provider did you choose? Have you tried using it outside Canada?

Hello, I will be visiting Calgary next month but will finally move there end of Nov 2011. After this visit, I will be coming back to the US (Chicago) to pack our stuff. I'm thinking of buying a prepaid phone (with credit) so I can have a Cel # to put in my resume. I'm planning to start...

Just wanna share the reply I received from ahcip: Thank you for your inquiry Effective January 1, 2009, Albertans are no longer required to pay AHCIP premiums. If you only landed in B.C you would be considered moving from out of country in which case your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan...