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First, were intending to go to the consulate to get my papers in order then drive to the border right after. Is there anything special we need to do or do we just go as if we're crossing? We're coming form Buffalo. Also, has anyone done this with a pet? A dog or cat for example. Have all her...

When we get to the consulate, do we need to register/sign in so that they know we are there waiting? Some people have said that they get called out from Tim Horton's, what is the significance of that? Do they register first then get called up? Just want to finalize our information before landing...

I was reading this thread here: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t36735.0.html That confused me a lot and worried me. I was under the assumption that I bring my passport photos as outlined in the PPR email, the note about my height and eye color, and the list of...

Sent my package yesterday and they received it today. How long generally do they take to enter you into the system so you can check online?

About to FINALLY send in my application to Mississauga. I am not sure if it will be sent in via Canada Post or Fedex but am curious what others used and did you request a signature?

There was no place around here that had the right size cut for the pictures. We were able to get the pictures but they are uncut. Should I send them up to my sponsor who is in Canada and see if he can get them cut at some place (suggestions welcome for up there) or should I cut them myself?

Almost all, if not all, are digital photos. We very rarely get them printed and the ones we do have printed are from family. Has anyone has any experience with the format of pictures? Should we try to get them printed somewhere on normal photo paper or can we print them with our printer etc? We...

Sorry if some of these questions are dumb, am just filling out our papers today and am nervous to get the wrong things in there and have delays :( imm0008egen.pdf - application for permanent residence Do I attach my photo here by some method or do I just send a bunch of loose passport photos...

I was about to make our fees payment online (for all of the fees) and I was prompted to select what office I am submitting to. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-how.asp The page above specifies I need to fill out my application and send it to Canada (I'm in the United...

My husband and I got married back in July. I was wondering if I needed to have a new passport with my new last name in order to send in my papers or if it is ok to send in the papers as is, without a new passport. I am filling out all of my application with my new last name and my drivers...

When looking at the calculator here: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/efee/efee.do and using the "Immigration Applications for Persons Outside Canada" option I want to make sure I am filling out the thing correctly. I am selecting the following options there: - Right of Permanent Residence Fee -...

We have the money together and are wondering when is it possible to send in the money? Do we need to wait for our application to be sent in? Is there a way to get a case number etc.

For those of you in the US, did your doctor that did your medical send it in to the place for you? I am worried about making sure it goes to the proper place.

Gathering lots of information and pictures and I was wondering how people submitted their applications. Did you guys put it together in binders and mail in or duotangs or something similar? I am guessing I will have several pages just to print out of skype history or lots of email history and...

So I've been trying to get the cover letter that is provided on the FBI website to load and their link is broken. Anyone know where I may find a usable one?

If I print out the card for fingerprinting from the FBI: form FD-258 Can I print it out on normal paper? It doesn't have to be a card stock or anything does it? And does it have to be in color or is black and white fine? Every place I call about fingerprints says I need to bring a card myself.

When I was going to go through the process of a permanent resident status previously we used a place up in Canada. There seemed to be a handful of places you could go to. However, I am now down n Virginia (Virginia Beach) and am having a hard time finding a place to do my FBI fingerprints. Even...

Some background information: - I am a US citizen - My boyfriend is a Canadian citizen - We are planning to get married in a simple ceremony in July here in the US at city hall - I was recently turned back at the border because the border agent didn't feel I was planning to return to the US...

I am looking to go to Canada in June and wanted to stay the maximum 180 days but obviously I'd like to make that a PR or extend that date. I will be staying with my boyfriend of two years while I am in Canada. Since our two countries are so alike I am horribly confused as to why this seems like...