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Hello Miss bee, I have questions
I applied non-ee aaip AOS and when I was submit my files there is no upload for work permits
in section travel document and pass port I just uploaded only first page of passport is it correct? i don't need to upload stamp page?
and also It says that "if you live in a country other than your nationality, include copy of visa for the country of you currently living"
when I submit my pr application I didn't uploaded my work permits so I sent it through webform is it oaky?
You don’t need to submit stamp pages only bio page. If you forgot to attach copy of work permit, send it through webform now .
 
Hi @Miss bee

I’m filing out my additional docs requested - IMM 5406. In the pdf, I’m unable to type my name in native language. How does it work for pdfs? It was straightforward for the online form during the original application process.

Should I write the names in the form by hand?
Yes you can fill form by Laptop , print it , hand sign it and write your name and then send it or upload it to your PR portal.
 
Hi @Miss bee , I’m currently preparing to apply at “Foreign Worker Stream”. But I’ve already been working in the company for more than a year and my old job offer doesn’t have some info, like NOC and working location. I’ve read that I will need to ask for a Reference Letter with info about NOC and duties. But I’m working remotely, should I still ask to include “working location” in the reference letter? I’m working from the same province, just remotely from another city. Should the letter always have the specific note about working location? Or simply the office location from the letterhead will be enough? I’m also not going to claim points for location.
 
Hi @Miss bee , I’m currently preparing to apply at “Foreign Worker Stream”. But I’ve already been working in the company for more than a year and my old job offer doesn’t have some info, like NOC and working location. I’ve read that I will need to ask for a Reference Letter with info about NOC and duties. But I’m working remotely, should I still ask to include “working location” in the reference letter? I’m working from the same province, just remotely from another city. Should the letter always have the specific note about working location? Or simply the office location from the letterhead will be enough? I’m also not going to claim points for location.
You have to include location in reference letter current where are you working from .
 
Hello everyone,

Is there anyone here whose additional document review has been started on or around 1st August 2024 and have any update regarding their profile?

Mine is still under review of the additional documents which I provided.

how much time do they usually take to review the documents?

Thanks,
 
Good morning Everyone! @Miss bee could you please help. Today I have received notes from CBSA. Last update in my application was related Security Check in Progress. What should I look into this notes to get information when I can get this check pass? ( I mean what paragraph or etc?) thank you!
 
You don’t need to submit stamp pages only bio page. If you forgot to attach copy of work permit, send it through webform now .
Hello @Miss bee , I just need to be clear on this, I attached the visa I got when I was coming into Canada to study in the "Travel documents and Passport" section, (It expires next year though ) should I have included my work permit?
 
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You have to include location in reference letter current where are you working from .

Thank you for the reply! In the OINP instruction for Employers on the official website it states that “if an employee is working from multiple locations they should specify a location where they report to work, or main company office”. This is why I’m confused, as it seems I need to specify company main administrative address.

Do you also know if OINP refuses remote positions for “Employer Job Offer” stream?
 
If you are Main applicant , you only get PAL and you don’t get separate PAL for your spouse. You should submit medical and PCC through webform asap as this will avoid delaying your application. For biometrics, you can call IRCC call centre and ask them to put note on your application about biometric not being sent out.

Thanks a lot. @Miss bee
 
Good morning Everyone! @Miss bee could you please help. Today I have received notes from CBSA. Last update in my application was related Security Check in Progress. What should I look into this notes to get information when I can get this check pass? ( I mean what paragraph or etc?) thank you!
CBSA notes contain a variety of technical and security-related details. Look out for these key sections:
• Admissibility Assessments (Security Concerns)

• Keywords: “Security Screening,” “Inadmissibility Assessment,” “Eligibility Decision”

• Look for references to sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), particularly:

• IRPA Section 34 – Security reasons (e.g., terrorism, espionage)

• IRPA Section 35 – Human or international rights violations

• IRPA Section 36 – Serious criminality or organized crime

• Screening Results & Notes

• CBSA collaborates with CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) for detailed security screening. If your file involves additional screening, look for terms like:

• “SIS” – Security Intelligence Screening

• “Held for secondary review”

• “No derogatory information found” or “Pending further clearance”

• Reasons for Delays

• If the security clearance is delayed, the notes may mention:

• “Pending security review”

• “File referred to CBSA Intelligence”

• “Under review by CSIS”

• Officer Remarks
• Officers often write remarks explaining their observations. Look for comments like:

• “Concern about travel history”
• “Associated with known groups”

• “Cleared for entry” or “Further investigation required”

• Status Codes & Abbreviations

• NRT (No Reportable Trace) – No issues found during screening.

• FOSS (Field Operations Support System) – References previous immigration data.
• CBSA Secondary Inspection – Indicates you were referred to a secondary screening upon arrival.

3. How to Interpret Security Flags

• Green Light / Cleared: If the note says “no adverse information,” it indicates you have passed the security screening.

• Pending Review: If phrases like “referred to CSIS” or “further screening required” appear, it means additional investigation is ongoing.


• Security Concerns Flagged: Any mention of IRPA Sections 34–36 may indicate potential issues that require legal consultation.
 
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Hello @Miss bee , I just need to be clear on this, I attached the visa I got when I was coming into Canada to study in the "Travel documents and Passport" section, (It expires next year though ) should I have included my work permit?
Yes you should include copy of work permit however if you didn’t attach it , you should send it through webform.
 
Hi everyone. Finally, it is my turn! During this stressful process, I read this forum everyday and it helped me a looooot. Thank you so much! That is why I know how important to share timeline and tips. So, here is mine:

Non-EE PR Application submitted: Nov 16, 2023

BIL and AOR: Feb 20, 2024

Medical request: Mar 12, 2024 (I had one medical done before, I submitted it with the application, but they ignored it somehow. So, don't worry if they request again. Just do another one.)

PAL: never got it (but I had a representative so maybe he got it but didn't forward me, I am not sure)

Final decision notification: Again, my representative never let me know but listen to this: During the process I called IRCC once a week -of course never connected to an agent- but I used the automated phone service, which is a machine telling you the status of your application in a generic way. The last time I called was on Sept 6, for the first time machine didn't say anything and tried to connect me to an agent. Anxiously, I came back to this forum and found out that means your application process is completed.

P1: Sept 10, 2024 (replied in a couple of hours)

P2: Sept 24, 2024 (here I would recommend to take a digital picture in a professional photographer -not in Shoppers or London drugs kinda place. The real professional ones are a bit more expensive but worth it. I didn't know this and got my photo from London drugs, but then the system gave me warning saying "too bright or too dark". I didn't submit and run to a professional photographer. The system accept it as it is immediately)

e-copr: Oct 1, 2024 (I linked the PR card application to my GCKEY next day)-(at this stage, you don't have to wait for the physical card, just go change your SIN, go to your bank, let your HR know, change your health card and driver's license. I did them all in a few days. The other thing is, since you change your SIN, your CRA account with the old SIN will be deactivated. Wait for the deactivation -it takes a couple of weeks. After making sure that you are not able to sign in to your old CRA account, open a new account with your new SIN number. At that stage the system will ask you last year's numbers in your tax assessment, just enter those numbers as is shown in your assessment, and then you will see in the new account, your old stuff are linked automatically)

Final Decision Notification for PR card (GU1): Oct 17, 2024
PR card is mailed Notification (GU2): Oct 18, 2024

PR card in my mailbox: Oct 23, 2024 (and by the way, in the portal, the photo looks still "in review", so don't worry if any info looks "in review")

In PR tracker, the eligibility still shows "not started", so don't worry if it is the case in yours.
Sorry, it is a bit long post, but I want to share the knowledge, especially the stuff I had a hard time finding back then.

Good luck everyone! I hope you all get yours very soon.

Congrats
 
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