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    Verification Of Status (Before Returning To Canada)

    I'm not personally so concerned about the domestic tuition rates thing, at least in cases where those that benefit from the tuition difference end up staying in Canada (lifelong, paying taxes, etc). The difference is a drop in the bucket. Sponsoring the parents later? Well, I think you know...
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    Verification Of Status (Before Returning To Canada)

    Overall this is such a mess that it's a case where having a competent immigration lawyer would be worth it. And note: a mess that's almost entirely the fault of all concerned in the family. If the OP had simply submitted a PRTD application immediately on becoming 18 years old, when argument...
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    Online passport renewal

    Sorry, no.
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    Online passport renewal

    I recall I did this, like almost any other portal thing, you can complete in steps.
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    Moving to Canada from US with PR

    Yes, you can work.
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    First landing in Canada - question about list of 'accompanying goods'

    No, only for things that will remain. If asked, just say this is stuff you're keeping with you while you travel. You can actually file the goods to follow information when you actually arrive to reside in Canada, not just the so-called short landing. (Becoming a PR - administrative 'landing' -...
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    Background check in progress 2-years +

    Does your spouse have a visa to visit Canada?
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Multiple reports here that old IELTS are accepted.
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    translation of documents

    For those doing this: here's how to correctly follow the advice, and not do pointless, idiotic, extra steps. Go to the IRCC webpages and check, using the 'get my application package' part here: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp Select what type of application...
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    translation of documents

    It is, bluntly, incredibly stupid advice to do unnecessary, time-consuming, and (sometimes) expensive procedures. Indeed, idiotic. The credible advice is: follow the instructions. They are here...
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    Security screening type A34: comprehensive

    It used to not be possible. About a year or two ago IRCC specifically announced this as a new policy. I presume any misunderstandings on this are simply due to some not being aware of the change. It seems well enough understood on here now - on other sites, people seem to not update their...
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    Security screening type A34: comprehensive

    If you mean that you will simply remain in Canada, while maintaining valid status as a visitor (by renewing or whatever), then no, it will not harm your application. You can apply for a work permit if it's a spousal sponsorship. Change your address to Canada and they should (when the time comes)...
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    2022 parents sponsorship, security screening 20 months, Is Mandamus effective?

    I do not know. I believe a lawyer would have a better idea. Hence the suggestion above.
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    It likely indicates prohibitions have some additional level of scrutiny taking it out of the all-three-at-once workflow. Or put differently: it means prohibitions are taking longer than the other two. Which is, arguably, already obvious.
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    2022 parents sponsorship, security screening 20 months, Is Mandamus effective?

    Highly specific. Suggest you speak to a lawyer. That said: while 2 1/2 years for PGP may seem long, my understanding is it's not that long actually. If not excessively long, mandamus tends to be unsuccessful - or in other words, 'this may be long, but it's not exceptionally long processing...
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    Documents to prove permanent residency obligations?

    There's no specific amount of activity that's required. If they show some activity that (likely) linked to activity in Canada - it's still evidence. I honestly think you're overthinking this. Recently did citizenship for two young adults, with limited traditional 'evidence' of presence (i.e. no...
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    PR card expiring in a week, submitting the application online tomorrow, is it a problem?

    A permanent resident is not required to have / maintain a PR card. The card is not the status. The card IS required and/or useful for many things - most of all for travel. Still recommended to have it and renew it. But not renewing it on time / having one available just in case is a matter...
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    October 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    Instructions for how to change will be in the oath invitation email.
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    Inland child sponsorship - parents already PR - should still submit parents' photos?

    You're not accompanying family members in this context.
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    March 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Wait for the oath email and follow the instructions. You might consider filing for a different date not using the reason of 'travel' but instead wanting to switch from virtual to in person (or vice versa). I have reason to think that this is often faster - caveat at least for those in large...