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    In land dependent

    Not common for all to receive at the same time unless your dependents applied for asylum with you and you are all deemed protected people.
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    Privately Sponsored Refugee from Turkey

    There was a specific refugee program solely for Afgan citizens.
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    Pre-arrival letters only mean you have passed eligibility and aren’t related to processing time. Some people get 2 for some reason. Medicals are often delayed because IRCC wants to limit how many times they have to be repeated. Posted processing times are around 3 years so well within normal...
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    Sadly there are quirks in IRCC’s IT system. The fact that your file has moved forward means they do have biometrics.
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    Privately Sponsored Refugee from Turkey

    Were you part of the Afghanistan program because you have been processed relatively quickly?
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    Personal bankruptcy while Visitor Record application is pending — any first-hand experience?

    Yes filing bankruptcy could influence whether someone can visit Canada since they should have limited funds to support themselves after filing for bankruptcy and they have not been responsible with their spending in Canada. This is a fairly rare situation. If temporary residents file bankruptcy...
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    BC PNP: Claim Foreign Cash-Paid Experience or Wait for 2 Years of Canadian Experience?

    Payments into a foreign bank account still need to be declared in your Canadian taxes. If you haven’t been paid since 2022 there are no issues. As I’ve mentioned there could be concerns about your cash payments. IRCC is a lot more suspicious of cash payments these days without further...
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    Algerian software engineer considering moving to Canada, is it worth it

    Assume you know French so your best and likely only option to get PR would be through the Francophone program out of Quebec. That would mean you need to settle outside of Quebec. The majority of software engineering jobs outside Quebec are in southern Ontario and the greater Vancouver area...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    Unless he qualifies for a WP under CUMSA he can’t move to Canada as a visitor so he can’t move his belongings to Canada like a PR. They should apply for proof of marriage registration as soon as possible because they will need to wait for it before applying for sponsorship.
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    BC PNP: Claim Foreign Cash-Paid Experience or Wait for 2 Years of Canadian Experience?

    There could be some tax implication regarding international income after your arrival in Canada. IRCC has certainly become much more cautious when it comes to cash payments. If you have a high chance of getting a nomination based on your Canadian work experience I would probably wait and apply...
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    RE: Spousal Application

    1. Once you have a valid TRV the reason for your visit is assessed at every entry. Yes she can use her existing TRV to try to enter Canada and if she has received AOR then she would qualify to apply for an OWP. If asked I would be honest that the aim for her visit is to reunite with her spouse...
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    Spousal Visa Processing

    Was really suggesting that an immigration lawyer may be able to given them a somewhat realistic timeframe although not guaranteed. Many think that processing will be the same as family sponsorship or that they should expect their dependents to receive PR soon after they do which is often not...
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    Parents Super Visa Chances - After I become PR and living inside Canada

    Without knowing why you claimed asylum it is tough to answer your questions. If you sought asylum due to issues related to country conditions then chances related to concerns that they may also not return home increases. Is your mother aware you claimed asylum and that is how you secured PR...
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    Study permit application refused, I need advice.

    As already pointed out that CBU does not have a good reputation in Canada and until very recently primarily served the relatively small local community. If your goal is to try to get PR in Canada I would suggest is working towards getting licensed as a physiotherapist in Canada. Another option...
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    Sponsoring spouse outside Canada

    Although not clearly listed IRCC has seen too many people not actually settle in Canada so in practice now seems to require more concrete proof versus just search results or basic inquiries. Many may be surprised when IRCC follows up asking for more evidence of their move so best to plan in...
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