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  1. natinthehat

    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Please update the tracker: my journey is finally almost over: oath ceremony is scheduled on July 17, Vancouver. Yay! Total number of days (physical presence): 1610. I can certainly confirm to those who did not get DM right after the test, like me - be patient and good luck to you all.
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    Tips for 2016 (Future) PGP Applicants

    Hello everyone, here's the update on my timeline. It has been more than a year since the last update (spring 2017). On May 8th we received a request that both of my parents had to undergo second regular medical tests (it was the around the time the results from the first medical tests were...
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Finally, after few months of waiting somewhat patiently (I passed the test on March 12th), I saw decision made on eCAS today. I don't remember when it was the last time I checked my status, so if someone would like to update the spreadsheet, please use June 4th as my DM date and thank you in...
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Hi, I wrote the test on Monday, March 12, got 20/20 and still no change of status online: application is still in process.
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Good morning everyone! Canadian-in-waiting here. I wrote my test today (20/20) at the downtown Vancouver location (Expo Blvd), finished within 10 minutes - I found the test very easy, yet I understand that for people with intermediate English language skills and limited knowledge of politics /...
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Hello everyone, good news: got my test invite today for Monday, March 12th, Vancouver office. Admin, please update the spreadsheet and thank you in advance.
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Hello everyone, checked my status online and now it says: ‘We stated processing your apppicarion on December 29, 2017’. Happy New Year, indeed :) Please update my spreadsheet info if applicable.
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    Hello everyone, Just got my AOR this afternoon (mailed my application on Friday, the 13th of October). Please update the spreadsheet and thank you in advance. For those who are still waiting - keep the spirits up and Happy Black Friday! PS I am one of those who forgot to write my name on back...
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    Citizenship Applications Delivered: October 16-20, 2017 (C6)

    My application sent on Friday, the 13th, finally got delivered! Please add me to the spreadsheet and good luck to us all: Name: Natinthehat Delivery Date: October 18, 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Application Type: Single Courier/Signatory Name (optional) : FedEx / R LAURENDEAU
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    Parent Sponsorship 2016 - Medical Requested

    Hello, I sponsored my parents in 2016, got accepted, approved as a sponsor in January 2017 and my case was forwarded to Warsaw. In early April I received an email requesting my parents to submit supplementary docs (including police clearance), do medicals and pay RPRF in 30 days from the date...
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    New Citizenship Bill Thursday Feb 6th

    Alex, thank you so much for your efforts and hard work. Still watching, so far Taya and Maria's was by far the best: professional, lean and straight to the point. I hope the committee listens to common sense. link...
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    best jobsites in canada

    indeed.ca - search engine to look for jobs, suggested to me by Canadian friends. Good luck! PS People who refer everyone to google seem smarter when they say nothing.
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    Waiting for PR Card after landing - add your case here

    Not waiting any longer :D Got my PR card yesterday; landed on November 8, 2013. The lady at YVR told me it would take 2 months and it did.
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    CEC Application: Birth Certificate Translation

    You should submit original of Indian Notarized translation, not a copy.
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    travelling documents

    You are welcome. You cannot get travel document inside of Canada and if you leave Canada without PR card, you will have to apply for travel document outside. I called CIC call-centre since I have a vaca planned and they told me to land upon my return from vaca, since there was no urgent PR card...
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    Open work permit and opening a company

    Here's what I found for BC: you actually don't have to register business if you are a sole proprietor in BC (aka operating under your own name). But you might have to register with local authority if you need a business licence. Which is kinda scary and now I understand what my friend from...
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    travelling documents

    Keep in mind that you have to apply for travel document to the appropriate visa office outside of Canada.
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    Open work permit and opening a company

    Few years ago my friend, foreign national, and I wanted to register a business, we were told by a lawyer we had to get a Canadian partner on board ??? If that was a wrong advise, then my previous statement is irrelevant.
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    Open work permit and opening a company

    General rule: only Canadian citizens or landed immigrants can start sole proprietorship. However, you can start partnership or corporation by teaming up with Canadian citizen or landed immigrant as a partner.
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    Waiting for PR Card after landing - add your case here

    Thank you so much for sharing this!! You just saved me lots of hustle and money. I was going to land tomorrow and apply for urgent PR, will have to wait upon my return from vaca. I called CIC call center and spoke to PR rep and she confirmed that urgent processing was available only for...