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  1. Matt the Aussie

    Canadian experince obtained as a contractor - urgent

    How are you paid? Do you receive a T4 from the placement agency each year? That is really key.
  2. Matt the Aussie

    PEACE BRIDGE vs. RAINBOW BRIDGE

    lol, it's all good. I only know because I am going for my landing on the 17th at Peace Bridge. Had to make sure it was not on the public holiday.
  3. Matt the Aussie

    Canadian experince obtained as a contractor - urgent

    I have a little experience in this area. You do not have to incorporate yourself to be considered self-employed by CRA. To be considered an employee, there must be a direct relationship between yourself and your employer. You can be employed on contract and receive a T4 salary, or you can be a...
  4. Matt the Aussie

    PEACE BRIDGE vs. RAINBOW BRIDGE

    April 4th? Easter is not for another few weeks, unless there's some other holiday?
  5. Matt the Aussie

    MAY 2013 APPLICATION

    Honestly, if you have the US visa or are visa exempt, just go to the States for a night or two. It's not worth the stress of not knowing if CBSA will deal with you properly.
  6. Matt the Aussie

    CEC - Issues with getting proper Employment Letter

    Best of luck to you. It must be the amount of managers...so many managers and yet no one wants to be responsible. The letter I got from HR reminded me a lot of the old captured soldier policy of "name, rank, serial number" lol.
  7. Matt the Aussie

    CEC - Issues with getting proper Employment Letter

    I work for a very large corporation and was in a similar situation. HR only gave out my job title, hire date and salary. I had to write the "duties" letter myself and then have my direct supervisor sign it. I then sent BOTH letters with the application. As others have suggested, if HR or...
  8. Matt the Aussie

    Questions About Applying for a BOWP by Mail

    I also applied for BOWP by mail. 1. Yes, pay the fee for a Work Permit online following the instructions. Include a copy of the receipt. 2. I don't think it matters. I worked (and still work) for the same employer the whole time I've been here. 3. No photos required if you are sending by...
  9. Matt the Aussie

    MAY 2013 APPLICATION

    Hey all. I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Don't have all my dates with me right now but here is my approximate timeline: Application Sent: middle of May 2013 AOR: 4 July 2013 Medical Request: 28 January 2014 Medical Completed: 18 February 2014 RPRF Request: 03 February 2014 RPRF...