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    Landed, my experience

    Hi fellas, It's been a while since I visited this forum, it's because I moved to Canada to become a permanent resident! I lived in US for about 4 years. We got our immigration visas in July and we decided to move in July as well. We packed everything we could in our car and start driving in...
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    Caips and BF'D

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to share some info. I think the bfd date in the Caips notes really works, at least it did for my. I received the PPR after 2 days of my BF'D date. I realize that there are people that wait more than that, but for me it was almost the bfd date. Good luck everyone.
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    Leave US with Canadian visa to home country

    Hi, I currently live in US. If I get my passport (and my wife) stamped with the Canadian (immigrant) visa and then leave US to go home (in Europe). Then, in our home country my wife will get H4 (change from current F1). Then, fly to US and after several days land in Canada, will we have any...
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    OHIP rule

    Hi, There is one rule that everybody has to follow in order to get the OHIP after landing. This one: be physically present in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after establishing residency in the province Which basically means you can't be out of the province for...
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    FSW PR living in QC

    Hello, I know a similar question has been asked but can't find it, and I have a couple more. So, here it goes. 1. Landed FSW in Ontario, Ottawa can he move to QC (specifically Gatineau)? I know there is all this Selection Certificate you have to have, but don't know if it's true I mean the...
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    Federal Skilled Worker send PR to Quebec address

    Hi, If you are a FSW when providing address for sending PR (at landing) can you specify a Quebec address? I will be stay in Ontario but probably will change location a couple of times until I get the PR. I have family in Quebec, that's why I would like to send the PRs there. Thank you.
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    How does it feel, US to Canada

    Hi Guys and Gals. For those who lived in US and immigrated to Canada. Can some of you share a thought or two how is Canada different from US? I've been living in US for a couple of years and will immigrate soon to Canada. I know Canada is more European'ish, however it's heavily influenced by...
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    Average Car Insurance Premiums in Canada

    Hello, I know this question might have been asked before, but all I could find is that the average price per month premium is around $200-$300 if you have full G license. Can anyone from Canada tell me what is the average premium per month or 6 months? I also saw this comment: Never compare the...
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    Working for Canadian government/province

    Hello everyone. For those who live in Canada, is working for Canadian government/province give you the same privileges as working in the US for the federal government or a state? Usually employees in these places benefit from a lot of privileges/benefits like long vacations, very good pension...
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    Wait for Buffalo AOR or send additional documents

    Hello. I sent full documents a week ago to Buffalo. They were incomplete since the 120 days limit was approaching and I was still waiting for FBI PPC. So I sent my full documents with and explanation that I am missing PPC and will send as soon as I get it. I received today my PPC, but didn't...
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    Does CIO notify of application receival

    I sent 3 weeks ago the documents to Syndey, NS. Unfortunately I sent it via USPS regular mail, so I have no way of knowing if it arrived. Do they usually notify (email/mail) when they receive the documents? (without the decision yet). I know it depends a lot on the case, but on average how long...
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    Education points/proof

    Hello. I want to apply through FSW program. I will finish my Master's in August (this month). But I will receive my diploma only in February, next year. Nevertheless the Registrar office from my university (in US) is willing to provide any proof that I met all the requirements for graduation...