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    Protected person applying for PR with family

    1. Who's eligible: You’ve already been granted protected person status—either as a refugee recognized by the IRB or via a positive PRRA decision. PR Application Steps (Inside Canada): Application Submitted: You’ve already done this. AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) – Usually within 2–3 months...
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    2025 PR Application Timeline (Protected Person)

    1. Your Submission Date: April 29, 2025 (likely after you received an Invitation to Apply from the 2025 PGP intake). 2. Expected Timeline (Typical Steps) StepWhat HappensApprox. Timeline (2025) Application SubmittedYou submit complete package to CPC-MississaugaApril 29, 2025...
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    Entering Greece with Refugee Travel Document

    Your nationality is Turkish, and Turkey is not visa-exempt for the Schengen Area. Canadian RTD holders (Convention Travel Document, blue cover) do not get visa-free entry to Schengen countries, unlike Canadian passport holders. Greece and most Schengen states require RTD holders to apply for a...
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    UK Visa on a Refugee Travel Document

    If you are a protected person or refugee in Canada and hold a Refugee Travel Document issued under the 1951 Convention, you generally need a UK visa to visit, unless you are exempt (very rare). The RTD is accepted as a travel document for UK visa purposes. UK Standard Visitor Visa (for...
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    Any successful case to apply TRV outside Canada for Immediate family members after applying PR and getting the NOD?

    Canada does not prohibit people with a sponsorship application in progress from applying for a visitor visa. However, approval is difficult because the visa officer must be convinced you will return to your home country after your visit. Immigration officers will assess “dual intent”, which...
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    Bali & Vietnam on RTD

    Travelling with a Canadian RTD to Indonesia You can travel, but only with a pre-issued C1 (211A) Tourist Visa, which must be arranged before departure via an Indonesian visa agency or diplomatic mission. This visa is not available on arrival—travelers on RTDs are not eligible for VOA and will...
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    refugee prostitution

    Selling sexual services is not illegal, but: Communicating for the purpose of selling, advertising, or receiving material benefit from others in certain contexts can be criminal offences, depending on how and where it happens. So, if your friend advertised on platforms like LeoList or OnlyFans...
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    Denied Boarding by Saudi Arabian Airlines Despite Holding a Valid Saudi Visa

    Well, Canada does not Included in it so called Restriction, though they have got the ONE YEAR TOURIST VISA, and have come to conclusion with following; Saudi Arabia does not recognize RTDs as valid travel documents for visa issuance or entry. Even if the Saudi visa system approved a visa, the...
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    Denied Boarding by Saudi Arabian Airlines Despite Holding a Valid Saudi Visa

    On June 3, 2025, friend of mine had a very bad experience @ Person Airport last week and confusing incident in which they, are holder of a Canadian Refugee Travel Document (RTD), was denied boarding by Saudi Arabian Airlines, despite holding a valid Saudi Arabian visa issued by the Saudi Embassy...
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    Refugee Travel Document

    Why Is It Taking So Long? Paper-based delays: Mailed applications often take longer to be opened, scanned, and entered into the system. Backlog & staffing issues: IRCC is still recovering from post-pandemic and 2023 backlog delays. No online tracking: Unlike PR or citizenship files, RTDs...
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    Open Work Permit extention

    Understanding the Compliance Fee: The compliance fee you're referring to is likely related to the Employer Compliance Regime under Canada's temporary foreign worker program. This is part of the process for employers who want to hire foreign workers without going through the more complex LMIA...
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    Study permit

    1. Yes, you can re-enter Canada while your study permit extension is still being processed, as long as you meet the requirements for entry (valid TRV, valid passport, etc.). Here's how it works: Study Permit: You are in status as long as you applied for an extension before your current permit...
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    Study Permit Processing Time – Urgent Help Needed

    Average Processing Time for Protected Persons: For protected persons applying for a study permit from inside Canada, the processing time is usually around 2 to 3 months, though it can sometimes be faster or slower depending on various factors. Factors that Can Affect Processing Time...
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    Protected Person Study permit

    1. You can still use the LOA even if it shows international fees, BUT it’s better if it shows the domestic tuition rate, since that reflects your actual status and what you'll be paying. IRCC might assume you're applying as an international student if the LOA shows international tuition...
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    Study Permit Application – Funds and Tuition Question (Protected Person)

    No, not in the same strict way that international students do. Protected persons are exempt from many of the financial proof requirements that apply to foreign nationals applying from abroad. But, IRCC still asks about funds in the form for completeness — so you should answer truthfully and...
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    Convention Refugee and Study Permit

    Yes, you do need a study permit if you are a convention refugee or protected person in Canada and you wish to pursue post-secondary education. In the Application for Study Permit Made from Inside Canada [IMM 5709] form: Under "Document Number", leave the passport section blank or explain in a...
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    Missing travel history

    Travel History: If your husband’s travel history to Georgia and the Dominican Republic was omitted from the IMM 5562 form, this could be an issue because visa applications generally require a complete and accurate history. Incomplete or inconsistent information may raise questions or even lead...
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    Can I Travel to Saudi Arabia on Refugee Travels Document

    Google search may give a general overview, but for accurate and up-to-date information, especially when you're traveling on a Canadian Refugee Travel Document, it's essential to contact each country’s embassy or consulate directly by email. This is because: Entry requirements vary widely...