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    Concern Regarding Delay in Receiving BIL - Permanent Residency

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    URGENT!!! Passport expiry

    Yes it is advisable to renew your passport before it becomes close to expiry Since your current passport expires in March 2026 renewing it around September 2025 is a good idea to avoid any risk of a shortened COPR validity Once you receive the new passport you should inform IRCC immediately...
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    Concern Regarding Delay in Receiving BIL - Permanent Residency

    A 1-month delay in receiving your BIL after AOR can still be normal in IRCC Express Entry processing as biometrics letters are not always issued immediately. Your disclosed past conviction with approved rehabilitation multiple UCIs and language test situation generally do not delay the BIL at...
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    What are the legal requirements for conducting small-scale research involving peptides in Canada?

    In Canada, whether you need an institution depends on what you’re doing. If your peptide research is purely lab-based and doesn’t involve humans or clinical work, you may be able to do it independently as long as you follow Health Canada rules and proper lab safety standards. However, the moment...
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    Painters and decorators

    Yes, painters can come under the Canadian Experience Class if their job is classified as a skilled occupation (TEER 3) and they have at least one year of eligible Canadian work experience with a valid work permit and meet the language requirements.
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    Studying on work permit

    If your work permit prohibits studying, this applies even to short-term or online courses. You should not enroll until you confirm with IRCC or obtain a study permit, as taking the course could violate your permit conditions.
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    Birth Certificate

    You should upload a copy of your birth certificate, not the original. Proof of Status is an official document that shows your current immigration or residency status, such as a passport with a visa, a permanent residency card, or a permit. Police certificates or clearances are documents that...
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    Financial service representative at cash money

    If your FSR role at Cash Money focuses on handling transactions, account management, and customer service, your NOC is likely 64400. If it’s mostly sales and financial advising, then 63102 may apply. Many have obtained PR under 64400 in similar roles. Make sure your job duties match the NOC...
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    Medical Updates

    IRCC is asking for a new IME number because your medical wasn’t linked to your PR application. This is normal under the new process and shouldn’t negatively affect your application. Once you provide the new IME, your application can proceed.
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    Start up - Businesses

    Yes, there is good scope for a mobile car wash business in Toronto. Many people prefer the convenience of having their cars washed at home rather than going to a station, so demand for doorstep services is growing. Success will depend on quality, pricing, marketing, and following local regulations.
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    Trouble transferring my US/Illinois Driver's License to ON at DriveTest

    You’ll need to present your full driving history from all states for the transfer; Ontario doesn’t allow submitting Illinois first and adding others later. For Illinois, bring a statement or email from the DMV explaining that the “temporary” expiration dates aren’t the actual license expiration...
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    Plumber

    They are right. This forum does not provide jobs or employers. If someone wants to work in Canada as a plumber, they must apply through official immigration programs or secure a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. The correct information is available on the official Government of Canada...
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    Any News on When the Next PGP Lottery Might Open?

    Hi! Currently, IRCC does not usually give advance notice before reopening the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program. In past years, it has typically opened once a year, often around late January to early February, but the exact timing is unpredictable and there’s no set pattern. Many families...
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    CEC AND Foreign experience

    You should list your ongoing job’s actual start and end dates without including your foreign work or future vacation. For your 5-month vacation in 2026, mark it as leave from your current job but do not change employment dates. Report only the real work periods. Your foreign work experience in...
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    painter lmia requirement

    You cannot use undocumented self-employed work in Canada to meet the LMIA’s experience requirement. However, you can use your prior experience from your construction company back home if you can provide proof, such as employment letters, pay records, or company documents. If you can document...
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