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    After sending passport, how long does CIC take to stamp the PR visa?

    Tracking number was same as the empty return envelope that I sent. It does take some time to get back.
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    After sending passport, how long does CIC take to stamp the PR visa?

    My understanding is there is no further review other than the authenticity of your passport. So long everything is Ok, they just take their standard time to stamp and return. Others can correct if I am wrong.
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    After sending passport, how long does CIC take to stamp the PR visa?

    I don't want to be rude but did you try to look for responses of people? It has been answered so many times by countless folks. Timing can vary but normally it takes 3-4 weeks. Mine took about 3 weeks.
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    Moving from US To Canada - Movers

    My friend just call truck rental company and get estimate. Make sure you also ask if there is an additional cost per mile driven. Also tell then that it will be one way rental.
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    Moving from US To Canada - Movers

    Guys I just moved my stuff from NYC to Toronto couple of weeks back. Considering I have moved quite a few times in the past few years, here is my advice - If it is a small studio or even 1 bedroom or two bedroom apartment, you are better off just selling big stuff and buying new stuff in...
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    Which TGA areas should I consider for permanent housing

    My friend, I believe I already mentioned all these details in my post at the top.
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    Which TGA areas should I consider for permanent housing

    I apologize, yes you are correct. I meant GTA.
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    After sending passport, how long does CIC take to stamp the PR visa?

    My passport was received by CIC on 29th & today I see activity on Fedex tracker that package has been picked up and will arrive overnight tomorrow. Profile is updated today as well, says the expiiry date of document (visa I think) of November, which I presume is my medical date. No mention of my...
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    Which TGA areas should I consider for permanent housing

    Hello Fellows, We will be moving to Canada soon and we have decided to move to TGA as of now due to my current employment and possible work opportunities in Canada. I should be able to keep my US job as of now but I am not sure if my company will let me work remotely forever so would not like...
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    Canadian job search with CoPR

    You apply as a Canadian PR and no need to mention anything that could put them off. Tell you are a Canadian working in US visa and would like to have job in Canada rather than working in US. Interview on phone and if everything goes well, fly to Canada to meet in person for final round etc. You...
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    Bringing Car to Canada on First Landing

    Hello All, I just got my PR approved and currently in processing the passport stamping. I have a question regarding bringing my car to Canada from US. 1) Can I bring my car to Canada from US without paying any Taxes on first landing? 2) If yes, can I bring a leased vehicle into Canada? The...
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    Driving to Canada from US - Soft Landing

    Looks like you and I are in exactly same position. Would love to know the answers to your questions. Cheers!
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    Looking for immigration

    Well, frankly your friend is not entirely wrong. Technically you can get a job in Canada without being in Canada or without being a PR but chances are very low if you do not have prior work or education in Canada. Unless someone is ready to sponsor you, immigrating is the way to go.
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    An advice for fingerprints for FBI Police Certificate

    Make sure the prints are clear and properly taken by rolling the fingers. My wife's prints were rejected after 3 months of wait and we had to do the whole thing again. To avoid any issue, if your local PD does the old-fashioned ink prints, try doing multiple copies of fingerprints. I know it...
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    FBI fingerprinting help - USA

    Some PDs will be able to do scanning, others (like in My case) will use the old-fashioned ink prints. Please make sure all prints are absolutely clear and properly taken. My wife's fingerprints were rejected and we had to do the whole thing again. During the second time, we literally submitted 6...