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    New PR card

    Hi Gravity, I checked my ECaS status for PR card. I see 2 boxes, one for my India address and the other for Canada address (which is my agent, given at the time of applying for FSW). Now, I see only "change of address" and do not see "address notification" box. The officer at the port of...
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    Areas for Initial accommodation around Toronto

    Hi, I have visited and stayed in Toronto, Awesome place to live. Great country to settle down. I stayed by University Ave and Dundas. All places are nice and very well connected. Newcomers for short visit must stay close to all attractions and in the heart of downtown. Should not waste time...
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    Short stay question

    I agree. Now I remember correct the officer was telling me to stay, but at the same time he was wanting me to worry more about the customs declaration of money and assets that I would like to bring in future. He mentioned it twice that i should not worry about other things. He said, I will walk...
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    Short Visit on PR and then back after 2 years

    Hi, I am here on a short visit to activate my PR and will be back after 2 years on a permanent move. Please advise If I should apply for the following: 1. Universal Child Care benefits 2. Canada child tax benefit 3. GST/HST Credit. My Gross taxable Income in India will be about CAD 85k and...
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    Short stay question

    Thanks fswevaluation, I just did the same and called up 1888 242 2100. I asked if the address is updated in the system. They said the address in the system is my new address that I mentioned at the time of entry. They also mentioned that the PR card will be delivered to this address. Thanks...
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    Short Landing: Tax Liability

    Hi, I landed last week with my family in Canada. We plan to go back to home country and wrap up things like property and other stuff. We are planning to be back in 2016 or 2017. Please help me with following questions, 1. If I should apply for GST/HST credit application and send the form to...
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    Short stay question

    Thanks fswevaluation, I hope the CBSA officer will not make a note to affect my PR status. I landed on Friday evening and been checking the ECAS status constantly for the 5th line. Legally, I am allowed to leave the country after my initial landing and come back after settling more things back...
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    Short stay informed on landing

    One of my friends, who landed 3 weeks before me was asked to do Fingure Printing and the other one was made photographed on landing at the airport itself. I was not asked for either of the 2. If they don't ask for anything and send the PR card, it will be the best.
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    Short stay informed on landing

    Thanks XpressEnterprise, Thanks Canuck_in_uk, Thanks Rawdah, This is really helpful and I can enjoy my rest of the stay and leave in peace that my PR status is not affected. I would actually like to move back for good after selling my immovable property in India, which may take sometime. I...
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    New PR card

    Hi, I did this mistake, I informed the officer in landing that this is for short landing. He informed me to stay longer and take the PR card before leaving or the whole process will have to be restarted. I gave him my friends address and he mentioned that the card may not come to my friends...
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    Short stay question

    hi, On my landing, I had by mistake informed the landing officer for short stay and said that I will come back after settling things back in home country. He asked for local address in Toronto and I had informed about my friends address. He mentioned that the PR CARD has to be received by me...
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    Short stay informed on landing

    hi, On my landing, I had by mistake informed the landing officer for short stay and said that I will come back after settling things back in home country. He asked for local address in Toronto and I had informed about my friends address. He mentioned that the PR CARD has to be received by me...
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    PR: Landing & pre-settlement in 2-3 days?

    Hi, i am traveling for 2-3 weeks in May and plan to re-enter at a later date for final settlement. Just got my Immigrant stamping done on my passport under the FSW category. I know that my PR card will not arrive before I leave and plan to give a cousins address for PR card. She lives in...
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    Re: FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

    Hi, Just got my Immigrant stamping done on my passport. I need to travel to Canada now and get a PR card once and for all. But, I am planning a short trip this time (say 2 -3 weeks) and my PR card will not come in this time for sure. Can I get the card delivered to my cousin in Vancouver...
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    Short Trip: PR Card

    Hi, Just got my Immigrant stamping done on my passport. I need to travel to Canada now and get a PR card once and for all. But, I am planning a short trip this time (say 2 -3 weeks) and my PR card will not come in this time for sure. Can I get the card delivered to my cousin in Vancouver...