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    PR Card Renewal Before Completing 730 Days: Can I Apply Within 9-Month Renewal Window?

    I don't get what your quoted texts were supposed to address. Again, my point is only that I think this overlap of topics confuses the issue of applying 'early' (before one's PR card has expired) - which is not controversial, except for the point of being in compliance or not. Specifically: it...
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    Confused about the question : "Have you ever used any other name?" in citizenship application

    I don't think a sworn/certified affidavit is needed. Since the name is just a variation on the name you use, with one of the names initialized, just include a short LOE with the info above,(.e. your full name is Xx Yy Zz as on passport and what you use customarily. In some contexts in home...
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    Complex file review - Citizenship Interview

    I don't have any other suggestions than those above.
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    Complex file review - Citizenship Interview

    That's relevant information you left out. It doesn't formally affect the day count. But as noted, benefit of the doubt is not in your favour.
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    PR Card Renewal Before Completing 730 Days: Can I Apply Within 9-Month Renewal Window?

    The post above (to which you were replying) does NOT belong in this thread, which originally discussed an entirely different set of facts. The issue is NOT about whether one can apply 'early' i.e. before their card expires. One can apply 'early' in this sense. The issue brought up by the...
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    Complex file review - Citizenship Interview

    That's not a lot of buffer for the amount of travel you've done, so looks like that's it. As I mentioned, our case seemed to go fine once the officer was convinced of the background and that spouse's residence was in fact in Canada and only trips outside. (My /speculation/ is that they're not...
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    Complex file review - Citizenship Interview

    The PR extension history is irrelevant in one important sense, that the citizenship law's requirements are very specific: you MUST have the minimum number of days or the grant request shall be denied. (Read 'shall' in law to mean absolute requirement, or at least, if they're aware of...
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Complain and copy your MP, that way at least they hear about this mess.
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I don't know.
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    They send you an email stating that under such and such provision, they are allowed an extra thirty days. I don't know about whether complaints work - I take it on faith we should do them anyway.
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    April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    There are sometimes delays. They're supposed to notify you, with maximum 30 additional days. Doesn't always happen. You can complain to the privacy ombudsman.
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    IMM5669 Section B

    Mea culpa, misread. Seven years as a visitor - you've still got the flags.
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    AUGUST 2025 - CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Yes, it is normal. You'll get the invitation - as the notification with detailed email says, I believe, at least six days beforehand. (Rhetorical: you got the update on the web on Friday the 19th. It's now Sunday the 21st. Do people no longer think there are weekends? Couldn't you search first...
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    IMM5669 Section B

    My logic is this: if they consider or believe that your situation constitutes those for which a YES is required, they may also consider it a misrepresentation to not answer yes. So I think it is safer to answer yes with an explanation. Now legally if you disclose in the letter of explanation...
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    IMM5669 Section B

    In this context, those who must fill out the form are your immediate family members (spouse, children). You mention your parents when you complete your form, but your parents adult siblings etc do not need to complete (assuming you're not trying to include them). *Note that if your spouse is...
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    Clarification on open work permit for spousal application

    Since they have already applied for PR as family class/outland, they are either married or have already demonstrated what's needed. So this is mostly overkill in this context - at least until determined for what exactly the evidence of joint residency is needed. Figuring out how to prove it...
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    Clarification on open work permit for spousal application

    Just apply for the visa and follow the instructions. I'd forget about the 'dual intent' stuff - won't help you in applying (in my opinion) - it may be useful as a term at some legal stage but you'll want to avoid getting there.. You'll disclose during this that you have a sponsor ship...
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    IMM5669 Section B

    I would still apply outland, which is (IMO) the important part of what @canuck78 wrote. If you want to get specific reassurance or discuss whether you would be better to leave, you should probably consult with a lawyer.
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    IMM5669 Section B

    My answer is that I think you would be best to answer yes to both, and explain circumstances in a separate letter of explanation (eg not ordered to leave but asked to leave after extension refused). I do not understand your question about family.
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    Clarification on open work permit for spousal application

    -Does she need a visa to Canada or is she from a country that is visa waiver (eg only needs ETA or US passport holder)? -I don't know what you mean by 'go ahead with dual intent.' If she needs a visa, it is a 'normal temporary resident visa' (i.e. tourist or visitor visa - all are considered...