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  1. Cabalen

    Help with GCMS Notes

    I recently got the GCMS for PGP sponsorship of my mom. I have a question with one of the notes that is saying Case pending officer review. Can somebody help dissect what's the hold up? They have not requested any document or had any correspondence since receiving the AOR. Thanks in advance...
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    Send passports to Ottawa but currently on hold

    Guys, I was reading the tracking update from Canada Post regarding our passports. It stated that: 2015/03/03 14:02 OTTAWA Item arrived at postal facility. Item on hold at recipient's request. Is this hold up normal? Thanks!
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    Does BOWP expiry depend on the passport expiry?

    I've got a friend who is planning to apply for BOWP but his kids' passports will expire already and the processing of the passport renewals will take 6 months! He is thinking to get BOWP, once he is within 4 months, but the passports will expire in the first month of the 4 month BOWP...
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    How long will get an update from eCas when medicals sent via eMedical system?

    The doctor told me that he has already sent the our medical results via Canadian Immigration eMedical system last Nov. 10, 2014. I am wondering if this will already reflect in eCas or it will take some time. Thanks!
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    CEC-PR app submitted, TWP less than 6 months...can I still invite my in-laws?

    Hi to all! Hope you could give some suggestions... I am planning to invite my family-in-law (parents/brother/sister) this coming Christmas and New Year. Our PR applications have already been submitted and currently waiting for MR. My work permit will expire on Jan. 27, 2015 (I have only 4...
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    Working Visa validity

    I have received my and dependents' Visas last month. When I was reviewing it, I realized that my validity is only 1 year while my wife (sowp) and daughter (trv) both have 2 years validity. Is this a mistake from the Canadian Embassy here in Manila? Will my work permit at the point of entry be...
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    POEA parking area

    Hi, For those who went to POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) in Ortigas, do you know any parking area nearby? Thanks!
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    Canada Visa Forum website down???

    Was the website down for quite some hours earlier or I just have some Internet connection problems? I have been logging-in but I always get the database error contact the administrator thing.
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    Any pregnant woman here applied for SOWP?

    My wife applied for SOWP when she was 4 month pregnant. Did the medical exam when she was on her 5th month. Now she is on her mid-7th month of being pregnant and still waiting for our Visa which was passed last July 2012. Will her condition have any effect on our approval? Thank a lot!
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    Employer in Canada wants to contact CEM

    Hi Forum members, I would like to ask if it is possible for my employer in Canada can follow up the status of my working visa in the Canadian Embassy in Manila. If yes, what will be the process like do they need to call or email and give my UCI and visa number? Thanks a lot in advance for...
  11. Cabalen

    August and September CEM Applicants

    While waiting for my Visa, I'm just wondering, do we have August and September applicants in the forum? The last group of applicants were from July.
  12. Cabalen

    SOWP and TRV application for dependents

    I have a question. Can I already apply ahead then after 2 weeks my wife (SOWP) and daughter (TRV) can follow? My wife just went to the NBI for her NBI clearance today. She will only receive here NBI clearance after 11 days! All our requirements are ready except for that NBI clearance. That is...
  13. Cabalen

    Can my wife have TRV?

    I am currently in the process of filling the application forms for my TWP. I called up the embassy call center and informed that my wife needs to have SOWP. The problem is one of the requirement for SOWP is to have a police clearance (NBI clearance here in the Philippines) and is currently at...
  14. Cabalen

    LMO is per hour, Job is offer is annualized

    Hi All, I would like to inquire if there will be a problem if my LMO salary is hourly rate then my Job Offer is annualized (inclusive of vacation pay). Will this have any effect on my application? If I divide the the annualized value from the job offer, it will be higher than the hourly rate...
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    Health Benefits of TWP on the first month

    Hi, Just wondering what will be the benefits of TWP during the first month. I will be going to Ontario and the government health benefits will only start after the third month. My company will sponsor me and my dependents on the second and third month. What can I do I need to go to any...
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    Port of Entry

    Hi, For those who got approved with a work permit coming from other countries (specifically Philippines). Is the port of entry only at Vancouver Airport or is it possible to go directly to other International Airports (like From Manila straight to Toronto)? Thanks!
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    Pregnant wife being brought to Canada

    Hi All, I'll be getting a TWP hopefully in the coming months -- waiting for my positive LMO. I'm planning to bring my wife and daughter. Surprisingly, we just found out that my wife is 8 weeks pregnant. Will this have any effect in the decision of my TWP? Thanks!
  18. Cabalen

    Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Dependents

    Hi, I just want to ask the forum if anybody has applied for a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) and applied his/her depends for a TRV? How long will be the duration of the TRV? Will it be the same as the duration of the TWP? Thanks a lot guys!
  19. Cabalen

    Solar jobs boom!

    I've all about new jobs due to the booming solar industry in Ontario. Any ideas if the other provinces will follow Ontario's footsteps? Also, are there companies open to sponsor work permits to hire specialized solar people abroad?
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    Proof of Funds question

    In what step do they check the proof funds? I'm in the process of applying but I still need sometime to meet the minimum funds needed. Do they check it immediately of in the middle of the application process?