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  1. rboughton

    Best company to ship moving boxes internationally??

    Who is your favourite shipping company to ship a few boxes of personal items overseas?
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    Really Random Question

    I was just watching Border Security. Why do some people try to bring tomatoes, limes, onions, rice etc into Canada? I'd understand if it was vegemite... (Vegemite is bloody expensive here)
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    On BOWP, PR rejected - what happens?

    If I am on a BOWP and my CEC PR gets rejected, how long do I have to leave the country or apply for a new work permit? I tried searching the forums but I couldnt see anything.
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    Implied status while renewing WHP open work permit?

    I'm an Aussie on a 2 year IEC WHP open work permit which expires Aug 13th. I applied for another IEC WHP permit (stage 1). Does that mean I'll be on implied status after Aug 13th? Or do I get implied status after I complete stage 2 on the myCIC? Or do I not get implied status at all since it...
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    Reference letter - salary combined with common law partner - problem?

    I applied in Nov 2012. All these rejections from details in the reference letters are making me nervous. My employer combined my salary with my common-law partner's as $55,000. She states this, but still my T4 shows $21,043.75 for 2011. Will they question that? Also, I sent one pay slip as an...
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    What goes on during a Medical?

    I know they do they regular check up stuff. Do they always check your private regions out? Do they do a pap smear? I heard they do syphilis and HIV testing, but what if you have herpes? Or what if you are on legal amphetamines like Ritalin, Adderall or Vyvanse? Do they have access to your...
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    IEC WHP visa expiring Aug. CEC Applicant. Bridging Open Work Visa Available?

    Xposted I'm an Australian on my 2nd International Experience Canada Working Holiday Program visa. I applied in November for my Canadian Experience Class. I'm just waiting on my Medical Request which looks like it won't happen til July August. My work visa expires August so I am looking at...
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    IEC WHP visa expiring Aug. CEC Applicant. Bridging Open Work Visa Available?

    I'm an Australian on my 2nd International Experience Canada Working Holiday Program visa. I applied in November for my Canadian Experience Class. I'm just waiting on my Medical Request which looks like it won't happen til July August. My work visa expires August so I am looking at applying for...
  9. rboughton

    Rejection reasons

    I thought it might be helpful for everyone who has been rejected to post the reasons here. That way everything is in one easy to access spot. Might help other people get their applications right the first time! Who wants to start?
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    Sending extra documents

    I just realised I forgot to include a copy of my 2009 work visa. Can I send it now? They haven't ask for it yet I just want to preempt any rejection.
  11. rboughton

    How long for initial receipt email?

    How long did it take from mailing your applications, for you to receive your first email saying they received your application (Not AOR)? I sent mine on the 14th and am wondering if it got lost...
  12. rboughton

    Pay slips

    Are copies of pay slips necessary to send in?
  13. rboughton

    Canadian child - photographs?

    Okay this is another daft question. I have a baby born in 2011 in Canada. I have him on my additional family info, but not the main application since he is a citizen. Do I need to submit 6 photos of him too?
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    Where to put NOC code

    This is a really dumb question. Do I only need to put my NOC code in section 9 (work experience) of my IMM0008 or is there another place I need to put it too?
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    Australian applying for PR - couple of questions!

    Hi there, I've been in Canada on work permits since June 2009 and am now applying for PR, CEC. I have a son born here in 2011 so he is a citizen and my common-law partner is a PR. I filled out the IMM0008 Generic Form and listed my son as a dependent. I now see that I don't need to have put...
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    Getting a Visitor Visa Whilst Work Visa being renewed?

    I need some advice! My partner and I are Australian. His parents are permanent residents here in Canada. They recently sponsored him to be a resident but not me since they weren't sure we would last this long and figured he could sponsor me. So now he is a permanent resident. I have a 2 year...
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    Getting a Visitor Visa Whilst Work Visa being renewed?

    I need some advice! My partner and I are Australian. His parents are permanent residents here in Canada. They recently sponsored him to be a resident but not me since they weren't sure we would last this long and figured he could sponsor me. So now he is a permanent resident. I have a 2 year...