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    PGWP - Urgent Amended Study Permit Question

    Since the amendment only changed the conditions on your existing study permit and didn't give you a new period of status, I would use the original date your current study permit became valid as the "From" date. The amendment updates the conditions of the same status rather than creating a...
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    Did not update promotion in TRV Application:

    Based on what you've described, I don't think this would automatically be considered misrepresentation. At the time you applied for your TRV in March 2022, you had already been promoted, so ideally the application should have reflected your current position. However, if the omission was simply...
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    Applying for PEQ from Outside Canada

    From what I understand, the PEQ does require applicants to be physically present in Québec when they submit their application. Since this is an eligibility requirement, I wouldn't take the risk of submitting it while you're abroad based solely on assumptions. As for how it's verified, MIFI has...
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    Before You Submit Your eAPR, Double-Check These 10 Things (It Could Save You Months)

    I've been reading through a lot of Express Entry posts recently, and I've noticed that many delays and refusals come down to avoidable mistakes rather than eligibility. If you're about to submit your eAPR, here's a quick checklist: ✔️ Make sure your work experience dates match across your...
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    Settlers’ Effects Vehicle Import - Joint Ownership vs Single Ownership

    This is a fairly specific situation, but I'd be cautious about changing the vehicle title solely to qualify for the settlers' effects exemption. From my understanding, the key issue isn't just whose name is on the title at the time of import, but whether the vehicle genuinely qualifies as your...
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    CEC Post ITA Question: Have the applicant used any other name ?

    I would answer "Yes." Although "S Ashish Reddy" isn't a completely different name, it is a different version of your name that appears on official documents such as your Aadhaar, degree, payslips, and Form 16. It's better to disclose it than have IRCC notice the variation and wonder why it...
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    Different spelling of partner's name in the Partnership Agreement. Please advice, its urgent.

    I don't think this is a major issue as long as you address it proactively and the documents clearly point to the same person. Differences like "Taijul" vs. "Tajul" and the omission of "Md." are quite common with Bengali name transliterations. If the trade licence is under "Md. Tajul Islam" and...
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    Employer of Record / Independent Contractor

    This is one of those situations where there isn't a single "better" option—it depends on your working relationship with the US client. If you're genuinely operating independently (you control your work, can have multiple clients, invoice for your services, etc.), then working as an independent...
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    Has anyone been through a similar situation after receiving a 44(1) report? URGENT ‼️

    There have been cases where people who were issued a 1-year PR card after a 44(1) report later received a standard 5-year PR card, but it really depends on whether IRCC is satisfied that they've re-established compliance with the residency obligation and whether there are any outstanding...
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    NOC Mismatch b/w EE and Nomination Certificate

    I wouldn't switch the NOC on your eAPR without first confirming it with OINP. The fact that both NOCs were included in the targeted draw is helpful, but your nomination certificate specifically lists NOC 22222. IRCC will see that certificate, so changing the NOC to 21222 in your eAPR could...
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    Information On Physical Presence Calculator for Citizenship Application

    From my understanding, you should only count the days during which you were legally authorized to be in Canada under temporary resident status. If you were authorized to work under the temporary public policy while waiting for a decision on your PGWP, those days may count toward your physical...
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    IMM 5708 - Visitor Status Restoration - Date fields for Current Country of Residence and Intended Stay

    Sorry you're going through this. Since you're applying for restoration within the 90-day period and you've stopped working since losing your status, you're taking the right approach. For the "Current Country of Residence" section, selecting "Other" and writing "Restoration of status" is...
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    My wife's sister planning to visit us in Canada - Help needed pls

    Yes, your understanding is generally correct. If your wife's sister is applying for a regular visitor visa, the primary responsibility is on the applicant to show that she meets the requirements. Your wife can provide an invitation letter explaining the purpose of the visit, the relationship...
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    Job promotion not updated in EE profile before ITA — is updating in e-APR okay?

    'd be surprised if IRCC considered this misrepresentation based on what you've described. The key point is that you're correcting the information before submitting your e-APR, and the promotion doesn't affect your CRS score or eligibility. In your application, list both positions with the...
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    Need Help Related to Letter of Explanation

    I would recommend keeping the LOEs with the documents they relate to, rather than putting everything into one large letter. For example: Include a short LOE in your Canadian work experience PDF explaining any issues specific to that employment. Include a separate LOE in your foreign work...