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    Question: IMM 5669 Section 10 (Gov Positions) - Third-party contractor working at a Gov site?

    Personally I would consider this a private employer, no question. I don't think even a letter of explanation is necessary. (Perhaps with exception if the position involved some kind of significant policy authority) There may be some positions/types of employment (government-owned/controlled...
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    Will my tools work in Canada?

    If you want a really simple rule of thumb: tools with batteries probably fine, computer and household electronics too - just check the panels on the devices, powerbricks or chargers to see if they have the 100-240v 'switching' type power supplies. Heavier wired gear (things with larger physical...
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    Physical presence calculation mistake, but should still be eligible

    About the only thing you could do is submit a revised physical presence form with ALL trips shown. Note, you say this was from before you became a PR, were you counting any days from before towards your eligibility? Separately: I'd suggest ordering your entry/exit records from CBSA. If it...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    This is fair - I don't know exactly what the law requires viz. citizenship judges, but I understand it's largely ceremonial - don't see why some local dignitary (retired judges, police, firemen, military officers of a certain rank, etc) couldn't be deputized. Particularly since the...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Ummmm.... while I applaud attempts to compare one jurisdiction (esp one such as Australia) to another (Canada) in this instance, you have to be careful to compare like to like. Waiting lists are not annual throughput / applications, is one basic example. Okay, it's not always easy to find the...
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    Three years is a point I'd think mandamus should be considered.
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    Grant review ready pm01

    PM01 is the lowest level of a specific category of government job (program manager it's called I think, job type - does not mean the person is in 'management' however); it implies there's not that much complex. (But that could change of course).
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I personally would prefer if they would switch to making in-person more the 'standard', primarily by making more slots available. Have people ask if they'd prefer online, and indicate if there's a reason. That said, there's lots of communities - by distance - where the infrastructure and...
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    Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

    You should declare both. No reason to do an LOE.
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    certified true copies

    My own opinion (and experience, FWIW) - mind this is partly your own tolerance for cost and hassle: -the critical ones to have translated and notarized are official docs - IDs, birth and marriage certificates, other things /mostly/ issued by government. Use your judgment. (Notaries may charge by...
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    TRAVELING WITH THE COPR AND IMMIGRANT VISA ON THE PASSPORT

    I cannot speak for every single case, but it is absolutely common for terminal transfers within CDG to be done while remaining in the international zone - it's designed that way. I doubt you will need or indeed be able to get the transit visa. Baggage transfer: if you booked 'a ticket' with...
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    PR Card Renewal – Will I Face Issues? (Soft Landing 2020 → Met RO by Dec 2025)

    1. Shouldn't be. Note, this doesn't mean it'll get processed super-fast - but no obvious reasons to be particullarly worried, as long as 730 days (certain) plus a bit of buffer. 2. No different than in the instructions. 3. Not sure I understand - not really.
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Up to you to resolve of course but if you don't mind sharing - within that 12 month period, how much time abroad total was there/how many trips, and was it all together?
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Those are all evidence of relationship (well, maybe not costco membership) and useful, but do not speak to your cohabitation. First point of cohabitation: being in the same country at the same time. Short divergences (like 1-2 weeks) where one is travelling or similar, fine - but if you're...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    It's a reasonable perspective. As noted, I agree itineraries are not enough, but (charitably) assumed more could be found. My guess is that in most cases (almost all?), if initial analysis is that common-law docs are weak, it would take several months (AOR + some) to get back to sponsor with...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    I have mild disagreement with you on this. I'm not clear that it's going to help - but it is 100% documented that IRCC 'shall' (read: must) accept info on marriage subsequent to application (and will for purposes of the app treat 'as if' applied as married, as long as marriage valid and docs in...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Yes, it is true that you can apply now and provide the marriage proof later. Just be advised that in the interim they will be asking for proof of cohabitation for all those periods (and I agree that just flight itineraries would be a bit thin, but if you have other evidence, sure). The issue...
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    December 2024 - Citizenship Applications

    Two days is simply not enough. We were told three business days before using certificate to apply for passport. I can't say 100% that passport office wouldn't try, but way too risky if you already have a flight. Yes, my understanding is email for downloading comes later, not to worry - although...
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Repeat, why can't you just get married in Canada?
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    Same sex conjugal partner PR application refused - 2nd time

    Let's go back to first steps: is there any reason you can't just get married in Canada? Because then the steps are fairly easy: get married; wait for marriage certificate (6-12 weeks in most provinces I think?); spousal sponsorship application; apply for work permit once AOR received. (If...