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    Expected processing time for background security checks?

    I don't know for certain, but I've no reason to believe they can't just hold it. But deny outright? No, not unless there's some other issue.
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    Expected processing time for background security checks?

    I personally don't believe those security check flags are reliable. (And I doubt the call centre have any knowledge beyond the flag) And I also don't believe the CSQ is indicative of actual movement on part of the Quebec government. They seem to effectively be imposing a quota, and Ottawa...
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    Expected processing time for background security checks?

    Order your GCMS notes and try MP as above. But it is most likely the Quebec issue.
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    Spousal sponsorship

    I have not done visitor visa recently, although I did it long ago and it wasn't an issue. The instructions will say what is required. If you apply for sponsorship from abroad and wait until AOR, you'll include info about the AOR for sponsorship and (I think) refer to family reunification policy.
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    PCC From Malaysia for Citizenship - anyone tried obtaining

    No, but when did you get PR? If you became a PR after your time in Malaysia, you may not need the PCC.
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    Security screening type A34: comprehensive

    ORder gcms notes, inquire through MP's office, and at three years, you might consider mandamus.
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    Spousal sponsorship

    If you are a PR, you must apply from within Canada. And remain in Canada throughout the process (short trips ok). She can apply for visitor visa before but may get refused / higher likelihood of refusal than with the AOR. If you're a Cdn citizen - fine, can apply abroad.
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    PR card renewal - incomplete

    What do the instructions say?
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    COPR/ Place of birth last letter missing

    Because it's not an important field and one letter off is either just a typo or space limitation. (Lots of people end up with different places of birth between different docs because names change and municipalities are often combined, etc)
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    Language proficiency proof for citizenship

    I'm not aware of any specific public/private distinction, but it would be generally understood that the institution should have some formal accreditation as a degree-granting institution. (I can't say about 'diplomas', I don't know if that's a regulated term). I see/know ILAC has some type of...
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    Common Law Sponsorship

    If you are common law (have been residing together >12 months and can document it), yes. You should file as common law. You would be well served to include information about the divorce process and be specific about when that relationship ended (best if specific dates eg when you stopped living...
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    Statutory Declaration of Common-Law (IMM 5409) Needed to sponsor spouse? News?

    Has IRCC specifically requested this form?
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    Proof of living together while PA is a visitor

    See above. Post in a different thread or start your own.
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    Proof of living together while PA is a visitor

    This thread was started by someone else with a completely separate set of questions and issues, with important discussion about that. Since you're new to the internet: this is called thread hijacking and it's generally considered rude, because a distraction. Find a thread that's on-topic to...
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    Invitation for Pre-Arrival services

    Because the online portal sucks.
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    Editing my submitted application?

    I understand the forms to ask to list all full time employment. Occasional and short part time really secondary. Employment and 'what you're doing' is included here basically for two reasons: most importantly as some form of backup for physical presence (can be checked against other things for...
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    Proof of living together while PA is a visitor

    Okay. You'll want to be very clear with lawyer about exact timeline of all these things, including when you lived together, and what you communicated to IRCC.
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    Proof of living together while PA is a visitor

    Yes. Speak to a lawyer. One more question: when you said you 'mentioned' her - what did you mean?
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    Editing my submitted application?

    I wouldn't worry about it.
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    Proof of living together while PA is a visitor

    When they asked if you had a spouse and you had a partner with whom you had a kid - and perhaps living together? - you really should have checked.