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    IMM 1344 Fax and Phone

    Get in the sea, linkspammer
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    PR Visa stamping delay

    Try your MP's office - this is an odd and lengthy period.
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    How much time to relocate/move after acquiring PR?

    Good point. Yes, they will extend in many cases, esp if seems to be no medical issues, routinely for eg 3 months (if the one-year anniversary is too close). I presume there's a policy for that, like they want at least 3 months from issuance of the immigration visa to final validity (but to be...
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    How much time to relocate/move after acquiring PR?

    I believe the COPR validity is usually one year from the date of the medical examination. But keep in mind if time is really tight, you can fly to Canada, do a 'soft landing' (procedures to finalize the PR status), and leave / return to where you're living, and then move permanently later...
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    Lost my PR card, but it was found

    Congratulations!
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    In the past they used to be quite different, IRCC has made some changes (notably now even outland applicants can apply for the work permit, as long as they are in Canada). Now the distinctions are fairly small and my personal opinion is that for most people, outland makes more sense. The...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    Yes, download the application package and start filling it out - either directly online or just do offline for organizational purposes (and then input the info online later). I believe FBI check is needed. Other than that, it is mostly checking he has the official documents and ordering them if...
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    Spousal Sponsorship: Inland vs. Outland for wife currently in Canada on Visitor Visa?

    1. Inland (sclpc or whatever the acronym is) is NOT safe if she may leave for anything but short trips. Choose family (what everyone calls outland). 2. Not really. You did the right thing by applying to extend her status. Main one I'd say is try to get the spousal application in soon. About the...
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    Concerned about PRTD processing timeline under H&C grounds

    You became a PR less than five years ago? I take it you do not have a PR card (why)? Very difficult to say how long processing might take. All I can say is that so far completely normal, you can check other threads here, but six months + not unheard of. Note that if they approve, the 'nine...
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    Concerned about PRTD processing timeline under H&C grounds

    H&C apps and processing times are quite unpredictable. It really can depend on the reasons and the circumstances, and sometimes also the office where submitted. Some can be done in a few months and others substantially longer. It /might/ help here if you provide some info on background of your...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    Yes, that's right. I have no idea how long for the open work permit, just haven't been following. For US citizens, and to a lesser degree ANZUK, NATO, EU, the PR process tends to be quicker (police and security clearances quicker). Also (my impression) for younger people. So it's not unheard of...
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    Does sponsor need to filll out their travel history on IMM 5562?

    As far as I'm aware, nothing has changed, and no PR/citizens (who are not and cannot be candidates to become PRs) need to complete. And note, each 'member of family' needs to complete, but adult children (not eligible to be sponsored) / considered dependent do not need to complete. So in effect...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    The constraint in applying is when he will get the marriage certificate - which in most provinces is 2-8 weeks to receive. (No, the thing the officiant will give at the wedding is not sufficient, and it will probably be returned). In practice that means they should just go to the other wedding...
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    Sponsoring spouse outside Canada

    Submit the things that you have (it's a good start, esp if eg you have a lease), and be prepared to respond when/if they ask for more. As for updating by webform: if you return to Canada before you get a request, yes, absolutely. Other things: use your judgment, personally I'd not update them...
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    Sponsoring spouse outside Canada

    While I agree with this overall, it seems that more often now, IRCC is following up during the processing to request more information - and it seems likely that what they're looking for is evidence that planning has continued. In other words, an update - likely because they're assuming that...
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    residency obligations how to count days!

    You're in compliance with the residency obligation now, with a small-ish buffer. By my very rough calcs you have 730 days in Canada ... about now (maybe a few over). It's hard to guess exactly when is optimal. Personally (in your fairly specific situation) if you have no immediate travel...
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    IMM 0008 - Question about "Previous country of residence"

    This is a case where you should go by factual rather than some other concept of residency - she should show she is currently residing in Canada. The version that I have of the 'previous countries of residence' specifies that only countries where one resided more than six months. (It's a...
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    Lost my PR card, but it was found

    The problem is, that I assume they cancel through the system any cards that are reported lost. As in, if you attempt to use it to check-in or board the plane to return to Canada, there is a strong likelihood CBSA/Min of Transport (whoever does this stuff, CBSA I think) will send a message to the...
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    Update name on PR Card

    This is actually EXTREMELY useful information to others - I haven't heard specifically of how IRCC treats 'single name' holders who marry and then wish to adopt their spouse's name. Please keep others apprised of how it goes. As for travel: yes, you could have troubles - returning to Canada...
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    PR parents, newborn outside Canada, urgently want wife & baby to join me

    No matter where you get the medical instructions, the applicant can do the medical anywhere in the world (as long as from the lists of 'panel' practitioners). Wherever most convenient.