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Hello, I'm sending this out to anyone who has any suggestions regarding adjusting to life in Canada. My hubby recently landed, and we are living here in Edmonton. He is attending school full-time for his English, and he is not working yet. He has been voicing to me that part of what is really...

So, I've been trying to find some answers, but I am coming up short. Does anyone know how getting a visa for new PR's works when their native countries require them to have a visa to enter the states. I don't know if it is easy, or not. I am considering taking trips to vegas, or even just...

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/nexus_highway.shtml Above is the link to the nexus program for travel between the US/Canada. I am just wondering if anyone knows how this applies to individuals who are permanent residents of Canada, but their native passports are from countries that...

So, due to my own idiocy, all of the wonderful flights I was looking at as of midnight last night are now gone. I had a flight with a 3 hour layover in Calgary (as the first POE), and apparently that no longer exists. Thus, if I buy a ticket that only has a 2 hour layover in Calgary for the POE...

Hey Everyone, I ordered GCMS notes prior to knowing that we would be approved. I thought it may be helpful to mention what was written down in 'notes'. Apparently this is what they deemed noteworthy in our application - young couple, first marriage for both - Sponsor is Canadian born with...

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Hello, I've been looking through a few different threads, and I just want to clarify a few points regarding landing in Canada for the first time with your visa stamped (PR) from a country that is not visa-exempt. Thus far, I have understood that you can land at nearly any port of entry with...

Hello! My husband will be landing soon (I hope) and I am trying to figure out everything that I need to get done for him. We will be Alberta, and from my understanding the licensing law is this - If over 25 (which he is) with more than 2 years driving experience, new residents are required to...

Hey Everyone, I've been doing a bit of research on the kind of stuff I'll need to do once my hubby arrives in Alberta. Thus far I have gathered that I will need/want to get: - SIN - Health Card - Bank account :) - Driver's license - Family Doctor set up I am sure that I am missing a lot of...

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N79DJW3 Hey everyone, I threw a survey out there and I thought I'd update you on the results so far. Of everyone who responded (56 thus far), 20% of people have had an interview. Just looking at those who have had an interview, 70% of the people who had an...

A few days ago I came across something regarding when e-cas changes to in-process vs. whether or not there will be an interview. There is an idea that if you require an interview, your e-cas status will change to in-process after the interview. Thus, the idea is that if your status has changed...

I've been trying to find out what kind of 'order' processing occurs in at the visa offices. This manual is kind of interesting: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op24-eng.pdf More specifically: 7.4. Role and responsibilities of the visa office When the visa office has...

Hello folks, I was just on e-cas, and I noticed that my husband's mailing address has changed. It was originally his mailing address back home, and it has been changed to my mailing address in Canada. Does this mean anything. I feel like I am going crazy!! Thanks for taking the time to read...

Ok, I have just recently received access to my e-cas account, and I am looking for some insight from someone more experienced than myself. When I log in, after seeing my name/address and so forth there is a box stating Sponsored PersonSponsorship Application Status -Application Received...

Hello fellow Bucharest applicants/sponsors, I have just attempted to start a spreadsheet for people who's VO is Bucharest :) I have only added a few individuals based on what I knew from previous posts. If you would like to be added, or amend information, please PM me...

Hello, Does anyone have any idea how long CIC will still accept the February 2012 sponsorship forms? I noticed that when they changed the forms February 2012 (from July 2011), they still accepted old forms until March 31 2012...

Hello, I am opening this suggestion up to this forum, as I received advice from a CIC representative, but I am unsure if it is the wisest idea. Long story short. I organized my application package into 12 smaller envelopes (Labeled 1 of 12 and so forth...). When mailing, I was ill advised to...

So, This is my situation. I had 12 envelopes of materials sent to CIC (all 12 envelopes labeled with envelope 1 of 12, 2 of 12 and so forth). When I went to ship with Canada Post, the post woman decided it would be best to put these 12 envelopes into 3 larger envelopes. I listened to her, like...

Hello, I am just wondering. If I apply first for a spousal visa to get my husband over to Canada, while that is processing, can I apply to bring him over on a visitor visa? The permanent resident visa would be an outland application. Char

Thus far I really enjoy reading through this forum, and find many members to be quite knowledgeable. What I am wondering is whether or not there are other forums that are just as useful as this one, that members here are also a part of? Thanks, :)