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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    The message from the Consulado General de República Dominicana en Toronto is confirming that you do NOT need a Dominican visa if you already have one of the listed Canadian or U.S. documents. You can travel to the Dominican Republic without applying for a separate Dominican visa if you have any...
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    Does IRCC check bank accounts

    If that assumption is wrong, I’ll recalibrate fast. No, when you apply for a PGWP, they do NOT routinely check your personal bank account. but they check your full-time student status, authorized work hours (max 20 hrs/week) and compliance with study permit conditions and No SIN and no payroll...
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    ECOPR Corrections

    If that assumption is wrong, say the word and I’ll recalibrate fast. NO, this usually does not block or sink a citizenship application, as long as you’ve formally requested the correction, I would suggest you short letter of explanation mention the kids’ entry/exit dates are reversed, state the...
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    Urgent - US Embassy Calgary Going for Interview with kids minors protected person family

    if your children; Minors, Living in Canada, attending elementary or secondary school (K–12), and at least one parent is legally allowed to be in Canada They do NOT need a study permit to attend school...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

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    Moving from Quebec to Ontario for PR

    After you move to Ontario, there are a few key documents including Ontario Driver’s License, Health Card (OHIP) update your address with the CRA (for taxes and benefits), update your employer’s payroll records, update banks and any institutions that have your SIN on file, well did I miss more..
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    You may request the return of your passport, either directly to you or for release at the airport on the day of departure. Therefore, it is advisable not to book travel until you have received your passport or confirmation from CBSA.
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    Urgent - US Embassy Calgary Going for Interview with kids minors protected person family

    You should have your and your children RTD which is proof of your status in Canada along with your acceptance letter in which all your children status mention, for you and the other adult(s), bring your open work permit as proof of your status. For your children under 18 for the purpose of the...
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    Moving from Quebec to Ontario for PR

    You should be fine. Living in Ontario while working remotely for a Montreal-based employer is pretty common, What matters most is that your primary residence and intent to settle are clearly outside Quebec, especially since you’ve already requested the file transfer.
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    An acknowledgement within about a month is totally realistic and actually pretty common, as far as I know from a friend of mine who left the country in a similar situation. Before purchasing the ticket, it’s important to consider key factors such as your passport nationality, which airports...
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    Seeking clarification regarding a recent communication

    Seeking clarification regarding a recent communication I received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). I am a protected person who has been living in Canada with my children as dependents for more than four years. I applied for permanent residence on September 1, 2024, and...
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    Clarification Request Regarding IRCC Pre-Arrival Services Letter

    Seek clarification regarding a recent communication I received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). I am a protected person who has been living in Canada with my children as dependents for more than four years. I applied for permanent residence on September 1, 2024, and...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    There’s no intention to confuse anyone. The Dominican Consulate website states that visa exemption applies to those who have status (PR or a valid multiple-entry visa) for Canada, the U.S., or the EU. An RTD alone does not automatically equal having that status. While your personal experience...
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    Urgent: Sudden Increase in PR Processing Times for Refugees and Protected Persons (Up to 99 Months!)

    The processing times may increase depending on application volumes. The Immigration Levels Plan sets annual admission targets, and higher-than-expected application numbers may result in longer processing times.
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    Estimate for Refugee Hearing Date for Refugee Claim Filed 2025

    Many strong cases sit in ICAC for a long time before moving forward. When a case is transferred there (ICAC), it usually means: *Your claim is accepted for processing *There is no refusal or negative decision *Your file is waiting in the scheduling queue, not stalled or lost *Unfortunately...
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    refugee claim filled 2025

    What should normally happen next After your BOC submission, the next steps are usually: Eligibility confirmation. Security & background checks (can take a long time) Referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the IRB Notice of Hearing (this is the big letter everyone waits for) For...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    A Canadian Refugee Travel Document is recognized as a valid travel document, but it is not the same as a Canadian passport. Dominican Republic NO explicitly confirming that they treat Canadian RTDs as visa-free travel documents. They need the VISA for RTD holders can enter Dominican Republics...
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    2024 PR Application timeline

    User the following link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html For Protected Persons, paper applications can take months before being uploaded Until then, the system cannot find it If NOT, wrong application category selected You must choose...
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    Travel with Travel Documents For Protected Persons/Refugees

    The IATA Travel Centre is a private database used by airlines and travel agents. It tries to predict visa requirements, but it doesn’t always include every real-world exemption (like special rules for permanent residents or certain visas). Relevant Government immigration websites are the actual...
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    Work permit renewal for Convention refugee

    Now that you are a protected person, your work permit is no longer tied to claimant status. In practice, IRCC commonly issues: 1 year or 2 years There is no fixed rule, but the officer looks at: as far as I know * Your status stability (protected person = stable) * Whether PR is in process (AOR...