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    lost status

    -RC-1 is the code they use for the visa that indicates H&C reasons for issue. -Yes, no fixed or firm timeline I could guide you on. The one-month period - for simple standard cases.
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    returning to Canada after PR1 email for eCoPR, or transferring the application to receive CoPR from outside Canada

    I would CALL IRCC and clarify that she is out of Canada and you expect/need a passport request for her to get the COPR and visa outside Canada (and how to do so).
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    Spousal Sponsorship- Family Class- After PR EE

    I have not heard of such cases of recalculation or claims of misrepresentation when applying after landing, no. For simplicity, assume that 'we changed our mind' is a reasonable response ('defence' but I don't mean in some technical sense) to a claim of misrepresenting one's intent.
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    translation of documents

    This is a bald-faced lie, this is not what you wrote before: you did not 'suggest' extra steps to save time in the long run, you wrote "... you need to get the translation verified, then take it to the Ministry of External Affairs." Please don't attempt to whitewash your demonstrably false...
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    PR CARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS JULY 2025

    You case is NOT a simple one. "Simple cases" are those where there are no other issues and the PR is compliant with the residency obligation and residing in Canada.
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    lost status

    -My understanding is that in general, no, it would not be revoked - UNLESS something else has changed. (To be clear, the most likely 'as changed' is the person got prtd, returned to Canada and then did not stay. But I can't say 100% that it would not be revoked, just that the presumption is that...
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Excellent sample letter and very thorough. You didn't specify, however, to whom you're each getting married, but at least you're celebrating together. Congrats (in advance).
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    February 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I don't think LPP 'not started' means that - in reality it's 'in progress'. If you want to see if there's been activity, order gcms notes.
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    Spousal Sponsorship- Family Class- After PR EE

    I've not seen yet the scenario where someone after landing is accused of misrepresentation or received PFL for then deciding to sponsor a non-accompanying family member. If there are such cases, please share. What we have seen more of - definitely - is reports of IRCC basically not allowing /...
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    CSIS and CBSA notes for Background Check

    No.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    It does say one guest but I can't possibly imagine they would turn away a spouse with an infant. My spouse has attended a couple ceremonies - I don't recall any mention of them being strict or twits about it. I'll ask but I'd say just go for it. Raise a stink and complain if they don't agree...
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    CSIS and CBSA notes for Background Check

    It took 30 days for each. Sometimes they will delay for an additional 30 days (notifying you). Some get longer delays - I've never had any problem. Government states quite clearly it won't delay, it's done by different teams. Small note of importance: keep in mind it is QUITE difficult to...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Quite a bit of variability but lately most have, I think, been seeing the oath date several weeks (min) after the oath date appears on the tracking portal. Someone else recently got one that conflicted with a trip, and responded right away with request for a new date - and got the new date a...
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    FYI for others - another thing that I think is a red herring in discussion of files and info one gets from the call centre people, the "Vancouver office" - as far as I can tell, lately anyway, Vancouver seems to be the primary office for most citizenship apps, and they seem to be responsible for...
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I personally think that in reality there is no meaningful difference between not started and in progress. They're both simplifications, and I suspect in practice they're identical - that is, 'not started' doesn't actually mean that, it's a flag marked that way in the notes the call centre agent...
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    CSIS and CBSA notes for Background Check

    I recently applied for gcms notes on a citizenship app from both CBSA and IRCC. I recommend doing this for those whose files are stuck for a long time. While I didn't learn anything earth-shattering, it did clarify some aspects. Here's why I point this out though: IRCC and CBSA have similar...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Read the instructions on the passport office location where you intend to apply, as they sometimes change the specifics. In general for next-day: yes, including something like booked tickets showing departure soon. There are other options though of what can be shown.
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    Domestic Passport

    If they don't ask for your national ID/internal ID of foreign countries, you don't need to provide.
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    Dependent Child Sponsorship -2024

    I mean several days after getting the relevant notification i.e. AOR
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    Dependent Child Sponsorship -2024

    There's frequently a delay of 2-7 days before one can access the tracking.