Mr.Impact Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 http://www.montrealimpact.com/news.asp?no_id=342 also mentions that team mate Chris williams is on trial with a club in Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I tried to find info on Henault's trial at Crystal Palace by going through the club's message boards, fan sites, the local press, etc... I couldn't find anything. I managed to forward an e-mail to the President of the Crystal palace Supporters Club, inquiring about Henault's trial. I am expecting a response from this dude very soon. I will keep everyone posted soon with info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN4EVR Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 As mentionned by the Montreal Impact website, Hainault was at Crystal Palace with the first team as well as the reserve's for almost 2 months and though the club was interested in signing him he was at the mercy of immigrations and could not get a Visa. He has now headed to Germany and is trying out with Hamburg since last Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 quote:Originally posted by CDN4EVR As mentionned by the Montreal Impact website, Hainault was at Crystal Palace with the first team as well as the reserve's for almost 2 months and though the club was interested in signing him he was at the mercy of immigrations and could not get a Visa. He has now headed to Germany and is trying out with Hamburg since last Friday. Can't he get that tourist work visa thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN4EVR Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 The Rules changed on Feb-08-05 to EXCLUDE "Sports People" so no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 quote:Originally posted by CDN4EVR The Rules changed on Feb-08-05 to EXCLUDE "Sports People" so no luck. Oh, that sucks. That's how Serioux and Peters got in (and I think also Simpson). [xx(] They should at least have a Commonwealth rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_n/a1394647443 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 quote:Oh, that sucks. That's how Serioux and Peters got in (and I think also Simpson). [xx(] They should at least have a Commonwealth rule. I believe it was a Commonwealth working holiday visa for Commonwealth citizens between 18 and 30. At least that's what I've read here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN4EVR Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Taken from the British consulate under "visas" The purpose of the working holidaymaker scheme is to allow Commonwealth citizens (except for Lesotho), between the ages of 17 - 30 inclusive, to come to the United Kingdom for an extended holiday. They may help fund their stay by taking employment in the UK which is incidental to a holiday. They cannot engage in business, or provide services as a professional sportsperson, and in any event cannot work for more than 12 months during the two year period granted to working holidaymakers http://www.britainincanada.org/Visa/working.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Wow, they've certainly restricted that visa once again. I got mine about a year ago, and it's basically without restriction for the two years I'm here. It's virtually a two-year work permit without being tied to any particular employer. The newest version only allows you to work for 12 of the 24 months. That's rather surprising. I don't think nearly as many people will be taking it up now, or at least won't bother seeing out the entire 24 months. I guess that's the intention of the Brits, though. Absolutely massive difference between the ancestry visa and the new working-holidaymaker visa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Any news yet on his trial with Germany's Hamburger SV??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 At least, Simpson and Serioux got in before they closed that loophole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hainault has an English grandmother and he's applying for British citizenship, apparently. Read it in the Journal de Montréal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Hainault has an English grandmother and he's applying for British citizenship, apparently. Read it in the Journal de Montréal. citizenship or passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Gordon citizenship or passport? Passport I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 If he has an English grandmother, he would be entitled to a 4 year Working Visa. At the end of the 4 years, you can claim permanent residence or as they call it in the UK indefinite leave to remain. After 5, you can apply to become naturalised which entitles you to a UK passport. Only an English parent entitles you to a passport and even then, their are limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I have a British great-grandparent, and it doesn't entitle me to nuffink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My grandfather went over to Britain after WWII to work on reconstruction projects, was there for about a decade and became a citizen. I've seriously considered immigrating to Britain after I go back to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN4EVR Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 He will be applying for a UK Ancestry visa (4 year term). Hamburg is also interested in offering him something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Fingers are crossed for young Hainault. he's he a good kid with his head solidly on his shoulders (perhaps the stupidest idiom in our language). The future of our defence might be not too bad: Five years from now: Ledgerwood Kluka Edgar Hainault (with Tam and Hutch and Simpson in the mix, among others) The Beaver is thinking of changing his name to The Eternal Optimist or SorelyDeludedButCanuckAlltheSame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 If it doesn't work right now, he will have the chance to prove what he can do at the WYC. But let's hope it work now that could be a boost for him. And like The Beaver said I've always heard that htis kid has the right attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 quote:Originally posted by loyola If it doesn't work right now, he will have the chance to prove what he can do at the WYC. But let's hope it work now that could be a boost for him. And like The Beaver said I've always heard that htis kid has the right attitude. From what I've seen of him last year in Montreal, you're correct. He seemed to be a very good kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 If he has UK ancestory (ie. UK grand parent), its only a matter of collecting the necessary documents to prove the link (birth certificates, marriage certificates) and completing the forms (I know as I did it). It should take a couple of weeks but you have to do it from outside the UK and submit them to the British consultate in Canada. Also, you need the original documents which in some cases can prove difficult especially if your grand parent is deceased and you have to apply to get a new birth certificate for that person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Interesting to see how he copes in the same division as other Canucks who played in the A-League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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