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    Can I enter Canada with immigration visa stamped in an old (punched) passport?

    Hi. I have my immigration visa ready. My passport is still valid for one more year. But when it will be expired (in Canada) I will have difficulties with getting a new one, as my consulate is in Ottawa and I will be in Calgary, and I will have to make a long trip for this purpose. Surely I can...
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    Landing. How to transfer money.

    Hello. We plan to land soon. In accordance with rules me and my wife must have minimum $14,853 CD. I plan to bring a bit more. About 18,000 - 20,000 CD. Do we only have to bring cash or any alternative is available? I am a bit worried about transferring this amount in our hands. Meanwhile I also...
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    Medical Request. Reaching 30 days deadline. The doctor is unavailable

    Hi. I got the medical request for my wife on 19.05.15. We went to the certified doctor who informed which test and where she must past. My wife passed all the requested test and results of one of the test should be transferred to the doctor directly. All the tests are finished 12.06.15, but we...
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    Proving relationship with spouse

    Hi. I got married recently and informed VO about this. After this I got an update request letter, which also includes "proof of relationship". I am a bit afraid of this, as my proves might seem insufficient. I must send the update within 30 days from the letter. They say I need to provide...
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    RPRF fee via bank draft and writing applicant's data on it's reverse

    Hello. I have to submit my RPRF payment to VO (Warsaw) now. On their website they mention following: I chose the bank draft. Do you understand the bold part meaning that I have to write my name and address on the back side of the cheque? Bank's representative was afraid to do so. They say that...
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    Confused. Is this my PPR?

    Hi. I got following email from VO. With first two lines it is clear. That's the MR add the Permanent Residence Fee. But what is the third line? Is this so called Passport Request (PPR)? Or the actual PPR will be later on? Do they request the real passport or only it's copy during actual PPR?
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    Are Right of Permanent Residence Fee 490$ and Government Fee 550$ the same?

    Hi. During my application (2014) I made a payment of 550 CAD which was mentioned in the payment form. I don't know what was the name of this fee, somewhere it is mentioned as a "Government Fee ". Now I got an update request from the VO. And among others they request following: - Payment of...
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    Got medical examination update request from VO. Plan to marry in next 7 months

    Hi. Today (03.02.2015) I got the update request (including medical examination) from VO. I have 60 days to submit the update. The issue is that I plan to get married in September 2015. What would be the best way for me to act in order to include my future wife in my application? From what I...
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    Immigrating with a spouse. Can I land alone first and what are the rules?

    Hi. I am the main applicant and my points are gained without taking into account my spouse. I plan to land alone first and then bring my wife when I will get on my feet. In fact I also consider getting a Canadian MA degree before bringing her. So I plan that a period of 1-2 years might pass...
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    Applicants of 2014 will reach Canada later than applicants of 2015 !?

    Hello my dear future immigrants. My application reached Warsaw visa office in October 2014. A few days back I found following information about new Express Entry: If you applied before January 1, 2015: Your application will be processed under the rules in place at the time you applied (22...
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    Already sent my single application. Plan to get married soon.

    Hi everyone. My FSW application was sent about 2 months back. And it was sent as a single applicant. However, I plan get married with my girlfriend one day :). And I need an advise when it is better plan it. 1. I can get married during coming year and in this case I will ad her to my...
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    picking box or leaving it blank

    Hi. Schedule 3. Sections 7 and 9 have questions regarding language proficiency and work history of the spouse or common-law partner. I am single. But there is not option to select NOT APPLICABLE. Only pick boxes YES, and NO. Do you think it is better to leave these boxes blank? Or maybe leave...
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    Mailing the application. Category to mention on the envelop.

    Hi. Might be a bit silly but... I am preparing the envelope. The guide mentions: On your envelope, specify the category under which you are applying. Applicants applying under Category 1 and Category 2 (NOC Category or Offer of Arranged Employment Category) Also on the sample I see: NOC...
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    Receiver General for Canada. any details of this institution for the bank?

    Hi. I have just visited local branch of HSBC. I showed them the payment form where it is mentioned: Pay by certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to THE RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA or by Visa, Mastercard or American Express But they say only this name is not enough to proceed with...
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    Additional supporting documents for Work Experience

    Hi. I have reference letters collected from all my employers. I kept necessary requirement for reference letters mentioned in the document checklist. But there is also a part mentioning "additional supporting documents". I don't have a work contract and didn't keep the pay stubs. Are additional...
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    Passports and Nation IDs

    Hi. I have a question regarding passports and nation ID provision. In my country now rules are a bit strange. We previously had only one passport, which was both for internal and travel purpose. Now the government is integrating a new system when passports are divided. Now a separate national ID...
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    Getting visa to see the country before immigration

    Hi. I am now collecting documents to apply for FSW immigration. But all my knowledge about Canada is virtual by now, I have never visited American continent yet :). So my planes are first of all to come as a tourist for couple of weeks, so I will at least see the country before I will come as a...
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    Evidence for assets and settlement funds

    Hi. I have 2 bank accounts (deposits). First bank gave me a reference that I have a deposit and that value is about 10.000 CAD (the actual account is in local currency and CAD value is calculated based on the reference day exchange rate). Second bank gave me a reference that I have a deposit and...
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    Is police certificate necessary for family members who do not immigrate?

    Hi. A bit confused with following sentence regarding police certificate provision: You and all of your family members who are 18 years of age and older and who are not already permanent residents or Canadian citizens will have to provide: What means family member here? I am the only person...
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    Assets vs Settlement funds

    Hi, A question about filling in information regarding Assets and Settlement funds. I am single person, my significant belongs are a car and a few bank deposits in different local banks. Sum of bank account is enough to satisfy minimum requirements of funds, let's say it is 30.000 $. If I...