Comments for jimwanlass.com http://jimwanlass.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:31:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on How long does it take to get a Permanent Resident Visa to canada. Why soo much money for immigration process. by RAY http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-195 RAY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:57:57 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-195 hi there,i myself and my family have applied for the immigration status for Canada. Ours is already in the process and on file since March 2005. yes if you ask me -they do process papers for quite a long time. (process time may also depend on the location you want to be based -if you prefer key cities like toronto, it will take a lot more time vs going for the province area like winipeg etc) sad to say --theres no guarantee you will get your immigration VISA approved :( yes! even though you score the 69 - (we have an assessment score of 76 points ) The scoring process or assessment is just for you to see if you have the necessary qualifications for immigrant status.Its a screening process to sort out applicants who dont qualify at all. Honestly, It will all depend on how you will prepare your documentation, how you will represent yourself properly. Theres a web site where you can find the step by step to prepare your documents. I suggest that you be thorough with your papers, since if they find it incomplete --your papers will go back to the end of the line-hence it will take longer for your papers to get processed. visit this site they have a checklist to follow. so you'll know if your doing it the right way. On our case we prefer to hire a consultant/agent ..we wanted to be thorough about it and we would like to lessen the hassle of errors. its quite expensive but at least we have professionals who will over look our papers...The good thing about consultants are they will give you pointers to make your documents well gathered...if you do this -chances are you will receive your VISA with NO interview --that is if there is no questionable entries/documents in your application. Note: scout for a legal consultants before hiring them. go to reputable ones...beware of the fly by night companies!!! yes, please do this the legal way or you might be sorry. Fixing things --there in Canada -hiring a lawyer to represent you will end up more costly vs you doing it the proper way. and lastly, yes they do ask a financial statement from banks-its for the reason that they want to make sure you wont be a liability to the government. hopefully this will help you in some way. good luck hi there,i myself and my family have applied for the immigration status for Canada. Ours is already in the process and on file since March 2005. yes if you ask me -they do process papers for quite a long time. (process time may also depend on the location you want to be based -if you prefer key cities like toronto, it will take a lot more time vs going for the province area like winipeg etc) sad to say –theres no guarantee you will get your immigration VISA approved :( yes! even though you score the 69 - (we have an assessment score of 76 points ) The scoring process or assessment is just for you to see if you have the necessary qualifications for immigrant status.Its a screening process to sort out applicants who dont qualify at all.

Honestly, It will all depend on how you will prepare your documentation, how you will represent yourself properly. Theres a web site where you can find the step by step to prepare your documents. I suggest that you be thorough with your papers, since if they find it incomplete –your papers will go back to the end of the line-hence it will take longer for your papers to get processed.

visit this site

they have a checklist to follow. so you’ll know if your doing it the right way.

On our case we prefer to hire a consultant/agent ..we wanted to be thorough about it and we would like to lessen the hassle of errors. its quite expensive but at least we have professionals who will over look our papers…The good thing about consultants are they will give you pointers to make your documents well gathered…if you do this -chances are you will receive your VISA with NO interview –that is if there is no questionable entries/documents in your application.

Note: scout for a legal consultants before hiring them. go to reputable ones…beware of the fly by night companies!!!

yes, please do this the legal way or you might be sorry. Fixing things –there in Canada -hiring a lawyer to represent you will end up more costly vs you doing it the proper way.

and lastly, yes they do ask a financial statement from banks-its for the reason that they want to make sure you wont be a liability to the government.

hopefully this will help you in some way. good luck

]]> Comment on How long does it take to get a Permanent Resident Visa to canada. Why soo much money for immigration process. by scafool http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-194 scafool Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:30:41 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-194 most of the immigration counseling services are out and out frauds, look at the link above and then get in touch with a Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country. most of the immigration counseling services are out and out frauds, look at the link above and then get in touch with a Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

]]> Comment on How long does it take to get a Permanent Resident Visa to canada. Why soo much money for immigration process. by Perplexed Music Lover http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-193 Perplexed Music Lover Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:01:29 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-193 Well, the process shouldn't cost that much, as long as you don't start paying for lawyers and immigration consultants to help you with the process. Some of those guys charge thousands of dollars to obtain and assist would-be immigrants in completing application forms, and that is a total scam. Unless your English is very poor, or you are too intimidated to attempt the process yourself, you should avoid using middlemen (unless you are very rich, in which case it doesn't matter). The fact is, either you will have enough points or you won't. A middleman won't be able to change that. And don't bother trying to lie on the form - you will be found out. Unless you have a lot of money and plan to start a business in Canada with invested capital, or have relatives in Canada who can sponsor you, you have to qualify as an independent. It is a fairly straightforward process, but be warned that it can take up to two years to be approved. Also, potential new immigrants who are professionals in their home country should be warned about one very important thing. Just because you are a doctor, lawyer or engineer in your home country, don't assume that you will be able to perform the same kind of work in Canada. Immigration Canada gives extra points for a graduate degree, etc., and professional work experience, but, often, candidates are not told that their professional qualifications are not worth anything in Canada. You may have to requalify completely in order to work in your field in Canada, so be warned. Well, the process shouldn’t cost that much, as long as you don’t start paying for lawyers and immigration consultants to help you with the process. Some of those guys charge thousands of dollars to obtain and assist would-be immigrants in completing application forms, and that is a total scam. Unless your English is very poor, or you are too intimidated to attempt the process yourself, you should avoid using middlemen (unless you are very rich, in which case it doesn’t matter). The fact is, either you will have enough points or you won’t. A middleman won’t be able to change that. And don’t bother trying to lie on the form - you will be found out. Unless you have a lot of money and plan to start a business in Canada with invested capital, or have relatives in Canada who can sponsor you, you have to qualify as an independent. It is a fairly straightforward process, but be warned that it can take up to two years to be approved. Also, potential new immigrants who are professionals in their home country should be warned about one very important thing. Just because you are a doctor, lawyer or engineer in your home country, don’t assume that you will be able to perform the same kind of work in Canada. Immigration Canada gives extra points for a graduate degree, etc., and professional work experience, but, often, candidates are not told that their professional qualifications are not worth anything in Canada. You may have to requalify completely in order to work in your field in Canada, so be warned.

]]> Comment on How long does it take to get a Permanent Resident Visa to canada. Why soo much money for immigration process. by ANONYMOUS http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-192 ANONYMOUS Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:02:01 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-192 Well lets see what others have to say.I 2 am looking 4 some info similar 2 urs. Well lets see what others have to say.I 2 am looking 4 some info similar 2 urs.

]]> Comment on How long does it take to get a Permanent Resident Visa to canada. Why soo much money for immigration process. by Sgt B http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-191 Sgt B Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:05:12 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=76#comment-191 I dont know they rules about Canada but I do know what you are talking about with immigration fees. My wife is from Canada and her and my 2 steps kids moved to the states... We have been married for 4 years and just now got there green card. It is a very long and EXPENSIVE process.. Good luck with everything. I dont know they rules about Canada but I do know what you are talking about with immigration fees. My wife is from Canada and her and my 2 steps kids moved to the states…

We have been married for 4 years and just now got there green card. It is a very long and EXPENSIVE process..

Good luck with everything.

]]> Comment on I need a bit of advice on taxes for me and husband can help? by Judy http://jimwanlass.com/?p=12#comment-45 Judy Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:02:35 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=12#comment-45 You can only deduct the amount of your medical expenses that were not reimbursed, and were over 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, and then only if you itemize. You could take in your EOB statements, but they most likely won't be used if insurance paid very much of it. No tax benefits from buying the car. For the house, interest (including points) and real estate taxes are deductible if you itemize. You can only deduct the amount of your medical expenses that were not reimbursed, and were over 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, and then only if you itemize. You could take in your EOB statements, but they most likely won’t be used if insurance paid very much of it.

No tax benefits from buying the car.

For the house, interest (including points) and real estate taxes are deductible if you itemize.

]]> Comment on I need a bit of advice on taxes for me and husband can help? by moglie http://jimwanlass.com/?p=12#comment-44 moglie Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:54:53 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=12#comment-44 Medical is only deductible if total out of pocket expense is greater than 7.5% of adjusted gross income. Car is not deductible. Interest and points paid on house are deductible. Medical is only deductible if total out of pocket expense is greater than 7.5% of adjusted gross income.

Car is not deductible.

Interest and points paid on house are deductible.

]]> Comment on What to do if landlord has not returned deposit from oral agreement? by novastarbanker http://jimwanlass.com/?p=6#comment-6 novastarbanker Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:16:00 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=6#comment-6 Screwed, and you have learned a hard lesson. As much as you may want to have faith in peoples good words and good intentions, ALWAYS get it in writing. There is no way this woman is going to give you the money back, and if you tried to take her to small calims, she could just lie, and you would end up not getting the money. Without a written, signed agreement, all you can do is hope that people will live up to their word, and sadly, they usually don't. Screwed, and you have learned a hard lesson. As much as you may want to have faith in peoples good words and good intentions, ALWAYS get it in writing. There is no way this woman is going to give you the money back, and if you tried to take her to small calims, she could just lie, and you would end up not getting the money. Without a written, signed agreement, all you can do is hope that people will live up to their word, and sadly, they usually don’t.

]]> Comment on How can my team play a really good volleyball game?! Or get my team motivated? by monkeysjumpingonabed http://jimwanlass.com/?p=96#comment-228 monkeysjumpingonabed Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:33:38 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=96#comment-228 you could get cheerleaders too come too games and cheer for you. that really makes you motivated! ok do this befor your game. 1.take a nap. it will help you get all of your energy bakc for the game. 2. eat. eat something like a salad, orange and a glass of water. something healthy will give you fuel too get more energy and play a great game! 3. way befor the game get all the players together and pracitce everything. moves,plays. the works! run some laps and and get your body pumped! and do not forfet too stretch! 4. right befor the game tell the girls too give it there all and really show who's boss! get them pumped! 5. drink lot's of water and gather your thoughts befor you go out. keep your eye on the ball and the players. also if your team is not very good then have practice day's. like wensday and friday. from 4:30 too 5:15. get in too it! just practice plays, hitting the ball,passing the ball to another player,serving it,geting it over the net,diving for the ball, and laps. when you play get team colored shirts and come up with a team name and mascot. go too a store and get t-shirts(all the same color) and shorts(all the same and short.like daisy duke shorts) black would be best. you can go too and sports shop and get knee pads and elbow pads. and you could get those paint pens to write the number on each players shirt(in black). and make up a team name like put in were you live like the westlake lions or the coast ford wolves. mascot is easy. all of you pick a hard core animal too represent your team. anything like.... lions,tigers,bears,hornets,panthers,bulldogs,pirates,foxes,rebels,ect. and get good tennies! it will help!and keep your hair in a poneytail or bun. out of the way. now if you do all of this then that will get you motivated! it will make you more foucest and give you something too get pumped for~! good luck~ and goooooooo team! you could get cheerleaders too come too games and cheer for you. that really makes you motivated! ok do this befor your game.

1.take a nap. it will help you get all of your energy bakc for the game.

2. eat. eat something like a salad, orange and a glass of water. something healthy will give you fuel too get more energy and play a great game!

3. way befor the game get all the players together and pracitce everything. moves,plays. the works! run some laps and and get your body pumped! and do not forfet too stretch!

4. right befor the game tell the girls too give it there all and really show who’s boss! get them pumped!

5. drink lot’s of water and gather your thoughts befor you go out. keep your eye on the ball and the players.

also if your team is not very good then have practice day’s. like wensday and friday. from 4:30 too 5:15. get in too it! just practice plays, hitting the ball,passing the ball to another player,serving it,geting it over the net,diving for the ball, and laps. when you play get team colored shirts and come up with a team name and mascot. go too a store and get t-shirts(all the same color) and shorts(all the same and short.like daisy duke shorts) black would be best. you can go too and sports shop and get knee pads and elbow pads. and you could get those paint pens to write the
number on each players shirt(in black). and make up a team name like put in were you live like the westlake lions or the coast ford wolves. mascot is easy. all of you pick a hard core animal too represent your team. anything like…. lions,tigers,bears,hornets,panthers,bulldogs,pirates,foxes,rebels,ect. and get good tennies! it will help!and keep your hair in a poneytail or bun. out of the way.

now if you do all of this then that will get you motivated! it will make you more foucest and give you something too get pumped
for~! good luck~ and goooooooo team!

]]> Comment on What to do if landlord has not returned deposit from oral agreement? by enelson183 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=6#comment-5 enelson183 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:57:05 +0000 http://jimwanlass.com/?p=6#comment-5 Sorry for the bad news but real estate contracts are valid only if in writing. The best thing you can do now is document this in writing and try to get her to agree to some term of re-payment. If you can get a written record that she agrees to pay you this money, you may be able to take her to Small Claims Court. Otherwise you are somewhat at a disadvantage. Good luck Sorry for the bad news but real estate contracts are valid only if in writing. The best thing you can do now is document this in writing and try to get her to agree to some term of re-payment. If you can get a written record that she agrees to pay you this money, you may be able to take her to Small Claims Court. Otherwise you are somewhat at a disadvantage.

Good luck

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