Recent content by sasmak

Wow after reading all these stories makes me feel sorry for you guys. I hired the best lawyer in Toronto i think, They were so attentive, followed-up with me evey week/mth depending, i even got assigned my own Paralegal. Anytime i wanted to visit the office i was told to come on in, they...

Everything mentioned by all members is valid, however the part of getting a new Police Clearance is up to the immigration officer. When i submitted my application, I did not submit police certificates until i got my AIP and then i was prompted by the IO that I required them. So I got my AIP...

Hi Material, My AIP letter did not mention any date on it, it just said that the office would be in touch shortly. I was told by my lawyer that it could take up 6-12 wks for security checks etc.

It does not matter where you are, your spouse is canadian and currently residing within Canada and is able to apply outbound/inbound for you. As for sending another application, Love_Young is correct when you withdraw your application they do return it to you. I think you are making a mistake...

To answer your question regarding the question : If some one tried to come to canada illegally got cut couple of times, and then went to jail in philiipines but they didnt say anything about this would they find out They will find out as you will need to provide a police clearance certificate...

Hi, Section A - Yes you must be mentioned as the spouse you also have a form to fill out which you apply to be the sponsor and you will have to list her as the person being sponsored. Yes parents names have to be listed Section B - Yes all children must be mentioned, however not too sure as...

I have some experience with the Common-Law issue as having friends applying under the same status. Basically you do qualify as a common-law couple that is correct, Common-law is even granted for those that have not lived together for the entire year as long as there was a commited relationship...

Please do not use other peoples interviews experiance as basis for your own. All interviews are different. I was interviewed at buffalo when i applied for PR under skilled category and was denied although i provided all the evidence i missed the qualifying by one point!!! A couple of things...

When i sent in my application i sent a 169 photos lool, They were a mix of me with my wifes family vice versa, Also of family members at a gathering with neither me or spouse in the photo, but then i included some of me and the wife at the same function etc just to show to them that were with...

Arunsgirl, May i ask if your lawyer is charging you again for preparing another case? if so i would doubt that advice. If CIC states it is in process then take their word for it. If the package had been lost of misplaced there would be no status to check in the first place. Please be careful...

Just to clarify, Background checks are too see if the information you entered is true. Such as: Dependants, they check with the countries you lived in too see if you are not paying child support or have your name on any birth certificates, they cross reference marriages as well to see if you...

Hi, I got married in Ontario and was told the same, My lawyer sent the application in with a covering letter and the photocopy of the marriage letter they give which says the name of the person whom married you, your name etc. Thats the portion you get to keep its like a mini certificate. I...

Hi, CIC sent all correspondence to my old address even though i had informed them of my new one several times. Just call the call centre again

Ok first up, you need to take it easy getting worked up is exactly what i did when my application was in process, All the doubts in your mind are making you paranoid. If CIC says your application is in process it is. I know its been long since you received any response from them but that is how...

With respect to the OHIP question, I just brought the letter itself, Passport and proof of address. The service canada worker asked me about the PR if it was spousal etc and then issued me a health card for one year and said they would extend it once i became permanent. As for the length of...