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    Start of the 5 year period for the PR?

    Thank you so much for clarifying those queries.
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    Start of the 5 year period for the PR?

    Hello, I received my CoPR recently and have close to a year remaining on the visa stamped in my passport (to land in Canada). I'm planning on arriving in Canada early next year. I had a couple of questions regarding the same - 1) Will the 5 year period for my PR begin on the day I land in...
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    Steps to take after completing the 2nd medical test

    So I did an upfront medical exam and submitted that (along with other required documents) after I received my ITA. This was over a year ago. Now I received the Form IMM1017E (Medical Report: Client Biodata and Summary), which has all my application details like UCI, Application number, Address...
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    Steps to take after completing the 2nd medical test

    Thanks for your response. Did you upload that document on your IRCC account or send it through the web form? I'm curious because it is an additional document. When I renewed my passport, I only sent the copy of the renewed passport through the webform (and also received a reply from IRCC that...
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    Steps to take after completing the 2nd medical test

    Thanks for your response. Did you upload that document on your IRCC account or send it through the web form? I'm curious because it is an additional document. When I renewed my passport, I only sent the copy of the renewed passport through the webform (and also received a reply from them that...
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    Steps to take after completing the 2nd medical test

    Hello, I just received a letter (IMM1017E) from the IRCC that I have to undergo a medical examination again. I assume that is because the medical report results have a validity of one year and mine has gone beyond a year, I uploaded my initial medical examination report that I received from...
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    Getting my passport renewed while my application is in progress

    Hello, I have received the ITA, submitted my documents, finished my medical exam and have also submitted my biometrics. My application for PR under Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) is still in progress. However, my passport has only 5 months validity remaining. If I renew my passport, how...
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    Application for new passport while my FSW application is processing (ITA received, documents submitted)

    Hello, I received my ITA in August 2020 and submitted my documents in October 2020. However, due to backlogs and reduced staff, I received an email from CIC saying that the application is still processing. My passport expires in a few months and I need to get it renewed. Since I have given my...
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    Biometric Appointment - India (Dec 2020)

    There has been no update yet about PR applicants. People falling in only SP, FCP and WP classes of visa are entertained for biometrics now. It is tough. My BIL expires on March 1, but the CIC website has said that the deadline does not matter. I have even gone to a VFS and spoken to their...
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    Biometric Appointment - India (Dec 2020)

    The following has been updated on the VFS website - Effective 20 January 2021, Canada visa applicants who have submitted applications for categories of student (SP) and family class priority – spouses, partners and children (FCP), Work permit (WP), Returning Students & workers can enrol...
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    Biometric collection service (VFS offices) - Bangalore India

    The expansion has been made to other visa classes from today, but not for PR applicants, unfortunately. The following has been mentioned on the VFS site - "Effective 20 January 2021, Canada visa applicants who have submitted applications for categories of student (SP) and family class priority...
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    Biometric completed at India for Jan 2021

    Single PR visa from Bangalore. I'm unable to apply for biometric yet because they are taking only students and family applications now. Medicals cleared - 30 Nov BIL received - 30 Nov RPRF request letter - 30 Dec (paid on 2 Jan)
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    Biometric collection service (VFS offices) - Bangalore India

    What's your current status with the biometrics?
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    Biometric completed at India for Jan 2021

    What type of visa are you applying for? Student or PR? Also, which center did you get your biometrics done at?