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    Maximum processing time for Global Talent Stream Visa?

    It is incredibly dependent on your application. Assessment of applications were also much more lax in 2019 vs currently.
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    PR Renewal applications April 2025

    Starts the 14th although you both or one off you may end up in secondary screening given how close you applied to the 730 days and your long absence from Canada before the 740 days.
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    TRV APPROVAL AND STAMPING

    Means nothing just a standardized reply telling you that your application is undergoing processing and that they can’t estimate when it may be finalized. It is up to you to assess your situation and whether you should travel now or wait.
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    PR pathway for SSW

    You and many others have decided to do a course as a PSW, SSW or similar field. This used to be a relatively easy way to obtain PR but due to the much higher volume of applicants it will and has become more difficult to secure PR this way. There will be a large number of people competing for...
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    Asking question

    You would need to update IRCC via webform to show the change of employer but the actual caregiving role has not changed. Would also attach proof of the son has power of attorney over his mother replacing the husband.
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    Closed Wp to caregiver pathway

    In general if the friend did want to hire a caregiver they need personal income not a business to show they can afford a caregiver. They should also expect to have to show that they have an existing caregiver that they would be replacing, the caregiver would need to be full-time even if the...
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    Urgent Help. Study Permit extension

    That is the school’s prerogative. Assume many who were studying were being denied extension during their studies causing a problem for the school. Many are applying for PSW programs like you are which is a drastic change in career path that they can’t justify thinking this will be an easy path...
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    If your mother is currently a visitor you should have had a plan to pay for any healthcare costs she has during her visit or limited her visit if routine healthcare was needed. Given posted processing times are close to 3 years people should plan as if that was the processing time even if in...
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    Currently no wait period for OHIP. 3 month wait period was eliminated during Covid and hasn’t returned.
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    Application changed to BG Check: Not Applicable after PFL Response

    Unclear what the issue is then if processed as accompanying. Typically the issue is about scores being reassessed if partner is listed as accompanying.
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    PR card recalled and seized?

    I wonder if Canada is trying to close the ability to obtain PR in Canada and then work in the US until you qualify for citizenship and then leave. Would be interesting to hear whether people were previously working in the US and have essentially moved to Canada to obtain citizenship while still...
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    Humanitarian Pathway

    Most are waiting around 2 years for a response about AIP and given the cuts to H&C quota the wait times are likely to get longer unless there are reforms to the program. Applying for H&C does not guarantee status in Canada or prevent removal although if you have to leave Canada your H&C...
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    Humanitarian Pathway

    It depends on the school board and what your status is as parents.
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    COPR Cancelled after getting stamped passport and COPR

    This does happen but is happening more often. Sometimes COPRs are given out in error before application is actually finalized. There also could be areas of concern with his application. Currently proof of foreign job experience is one of the areas where there has been a lot of fraud...
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    Atlantic immigration program (AIP) Time line.

    Due to cuts in quota provinces are being very careful and more strategic about who is awarded PAL so it is taking longer.
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    Timeline for Refugee PR application for 2025

    That still could mean 4 months and processing in general is getting slower. In general this is going to be a very long process so every step is going to be slower than you may be expecting.
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    Need help - Parents Visitor Visa got rejected

    Yes likely just lag time in updating online.
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    Switching Employers on LMIA-Exempt Closed Work Permit (ICT) – Faster Options

    That would be many types of fraud so wouldn’t recommend that if you would like to remain in Canada longterm. Any law abiding employer would also not agree to this because that would also mean they are committing fraud.
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    Sputum Test

    The sputum test did not grow TB. You will have to repeat your chest x-ray. If it looks better or the same as the first chest x-ray that may all you have to do. If there are still concerns about your chest x-ray you may be asked to do further testing.