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    Landing experience May-2014

    I have landed in Toronto last Friday (may 16th). It went very smooth. I spent lot of time preparing for it. That much preparation is probably not required. There are two queues at the first stage where they verified the passports. I was told to enter visitor queue. They checked the passports...
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    Without driving license authentication letter, can I qualify for G2 license

    Hello, I read on mto.gov.on.can that new comers (from countries such as India) can claim 12 month experience without any proof. It is not clear if this 12 month experience is enough to try for G2. Can someone please clarify? Thanks
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    Canadian PR entering US on B1 visa

    Hello, If I am a Canadian PR living in Canada, can I travel to US on business trip? I have B1 visa for US. I may have to visit customer places multiple times in a year. Do they allow it or give me tough time at the entry point?
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    People already landed - Can you please advise on cost of living?

    Hello: I am little bit worried about cost of living in canada. As per my calculations for $100,000k income you end up saving less. Can somebody comment on typical monthly expenses, and taxes? We are a family of 3. Annual income: $100,000 Annual income after tax: $60000 (approx) Monthly income...
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    NDVO Activity tracking

    Here is a request for the NDVO applicants to post one-line status changes of their applications. It helps others to understand what NDVO is doing. If they are processing MI-3/MI-2/MI-1/Pre 2008 applications, etc. Please post as per this example "Submitted full docs 09/2010, NOC 0213...
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    Why there is Little/No activity at CIO & VO's

    4-5 months to get the first AOR. none of the Post June 26 applicants are getting the AORs ecas still not updated for people who received first AORs in Sept/Oct. 2nd AOR is taking about a month (more than 2months at some VO). Very few "I got visa today" kind of posts.. I think there is real...
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    Did anybody receive 2nd AOR for full docs submitted in Oct 2010?

    Just want to findout if any pre-june-26 applicant who applied recently to any Visa Office (VO) has got the 2nd AOR. There seem to be delays at VO in issuing the 2nd AOR. Also, None of the applicants who recently got their AOR could access ecas. Not sure if this means the files are not...
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    << FULL DOCS TO CHC NEW DELHI OCT-NOV-DEC 2010 >>

    Starting new thread for applicants submitted/submitting full docs to CHC New Delhi in Oct/Nov/Dec 2010. Please keep posting to this thread and help us keep this list current. https://spreadsheets2.google.com/ccc?key=tvvlJB_9UyGSUvZkzl16pEQ&authkey=CMuSgokC&hl=en#gid=0
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    File transfer after receiving the AOR seem to be slow these days..

    Hi, I received my AOR on 5th October. Till now I am not able to see my file on ecas. I have already submitted my full docs. I have couple of questions: 1) If I can't check my file status on ecas after the first AOR, can I assume that my file is not yet transferred to Visa office? 2) Did file...
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    Company seal on letter head is requried for reference letters to VO?

    I am preparing my fulldocs for New Delhi Visa office. I noticed that some of the reference letters are given on company letter head but they do not have copmany seal. Is this a must for New Delhi Visa office? Please advise.
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    Question on photo size for Full doc submission

    Hi, The specification for the photo says that "chin to crown" should measure between 25mm and 30mm. How do we fix the point for crown in the photo? From the begining of the hair line, or top of hair or midpoint? Our photographer says that it should be taken from chin to the begining of hair...
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    Question on submitting applicantion (IMM008, schedule 1, 3, etc.) to VO

    I am preparing my full docs for VO submission. When I checked the application copies (imm008, shedule1, 3, Family info, etc.) that I have sent to CIO I noticed couple of issues: 1) Employment history needs to be updated till Oct 2010. Original applicaiton only has upto June 2010 (When I...
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    Received AOR. How do I know i need to submit US State PCC or not?

    Hi, I thought I may be asked to submit US state PCCs along with FBI clearance when I submit full documents. I got the AOR yesterday but there is no mention of any pcc. Also, How do I findout information about my application? I have the file number. Which web site shows me the information ...
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    Experience letter: Submitting H1-B petition instead of employment contract

    Hello: For some of the jobs I have done in the past, I don't have the offer letters. I noticed that the job description and salary details are mentioned in H1-B petition (application for US work visa) filed by the employer. Can I use that as an offer letter? I do have payment slips, tax...
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    101 - Using credit card for CIO fee payment

    Hi, Several people are facing issues with CIO's CC charge. Few unanswered questions are: 1) It looks like CIO needs CVV number for some credit cards. Is it true? for some, this does not seem to be a problem. 2) Some new card needs to be activated before use or limits set by the bank for...
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    name based check OK for Kansas, USA PCC?

    Hi All: I am collecting PCCs from US states. Kansas gives PCC based on Name based or fingerprint based checks. I have already taken finger print based PCC from FBI. Can I take PCC issued on name based check? Thanks
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    Do I need to get reference letters for all years of experience.

    I got these letters for 8 years of work. All for same NOC (0213). For the remaining years, can I submit offer letter and payslips along with the covering letter? please advise. Thanks.
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    name change affidavit required even if the passport has the new name?

    This question is for submitting full docs. My wife's took my last name and we have passport taken with this, and my name is mentioned in the passport. The birth certificate still shows her maiden name. Please advise.
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    University sealed transcripts - not properly done?

    After chasing the university for three months, I finally got the sealed envelopes. I noticed couple of things: 1) Envelope is provided by me. It is not official University envelop. 2) University seal and signature are on one side of the envelope only (open Flap is closed and sealed). There is...
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    Did anybody receive AOR from CIC Sydney after Jun 26th

    Just wanted to know they are processing the applications filed under 38-list. Please share this information. Thanks