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FWIW I applied in 2011 as a Quebec Skilled Worker and got the PR in 2016. With the new system in place you could get residency in 6 months only if you're selected; i.e. It's a points based lottery.

They've unified the federal process somewhat, so if one VO is swamped they'll transfer your file to another VO with less load. You can check the CIC website (just google for CIC processing times) to get the average wait time. It's more or less accurate. Under this process the Abu Dhabi VO used...

I just did what this guy did: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/form-b4-goods-to-followaccompanying-list-how-to-t44793.0.html remember, search engines are your friends :). Always read the instructions and follow them to the letter. The immigration officials tend...

So I finally landed in Montreal (June 21st). After presenting my passport and my immigration papers to the border officer they directed me to a room where my case can be handled. Since it was a late arrival (landed at 10.30 pm), I was the only person there. The immigration officer was very...

I leave June 14th. US for a one week short holiday then I land in Montreal.

When sending documents to the Canadian government (weather it is Quebec or others), they can always be submitted in either English or French

Mabrook. Feels good yeah?

Mabrook! Bet you feel like the world is off your shoulder. best of luck with your move.

No, since they can read English.

Feels good doesn't it?

You would have to ask the embassy, I don't want to give you wrong information. I would raise a CSE asking about the status.

If you provided them with a paid return envelope to send back you should be able to use that tracking number to determine if they have dispatched it back to you. Otherwise you'll have to wait for until 8 weeks have passed by (since the process takes anywhere from 1-2 months), then you can raise...

Did you send your passport through VFS or by fedex/dhl/aramex?

All the steps are listed in the e-mail they sent you.

Mabrook :)