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    How many times are Australians allowed to re-new WHV?

    Hi, With the current legislation today, how many times are Australians allowed to re-new working holiday visas? Also, until what age?
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    Bank Codes or BSB

    Hi, I am from outside of Canada and I am planning on transferring money to my grandmother over there. 1. Where I am from, we use BSB (branch number) to identify the specific branch. In Canada, do they use BSB as well? Or do they call it 'bank code'? 2. How many digits are the BSB or 'bank...
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    British and Irish in Canada

    I've mainly noticed immigrants from Asia, India, Middle East and South America in particular do not have their education/experience recognized when freshly arrived in Canada. What about British or Irish immigrants?
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    Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

    If I am in Canada on IEC and I am no longer eligible due to age requirements (ie. Age 31), does studying a CFA, CGA or CMA grant me a work permit?
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    Acquire PR through studying a post university course (e.g. CFA, CA)?

    Can a person go to Canada, let's say through the working holiday visa and study CA or CFA to earn a PR? Given that person has no Canadian experience.
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    Are recruitment agencies any good?

    I have read countless posts about migrants encountering challenges when searching for a job within their field. My luck when I landed in Canada was good when registering with an employment agency. They found me work fast and within my field (white-collar). How's other people's luck when they...
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    Does insurance cover another person who crashes my car?

    Hi, For example, if I was to lend a car to a friend who is not on my insurance policy, will my insurance cover me for the damage of both my vehicle and other party's damage vehicle, given that my friend was driving and not me?
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    Cell Phone Contract (not fulfilling obligations)

    Hi, I have 2 years remaining on my cell phone contract. What if I go back home to Australia without paying them for the unused years of usage. What actions can they take?
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    Renewing SIN card: Service Canada or Service Ontario?

    Hi, I am here on a work permit, thus unfortunately my SIN card expires. Do I renew my SIN card at a Service Canada or Service Ontario kiosk? Will I get an approval immediately? Maybe not the genuine card but a piece of paper at least. My concern is I need it to get paid from my employer
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    Recruiter (Noc List)- Skilled?

    I know that an internal human resource worker for an organization is eligible for skilled worker immigration, but what about one for an external recruiter (e.g. job agencies)?
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    Stage 2: IEC- Processing Times?

    Hi, Has anybody had their application processed for stage 2 of IEC or know of anyone had it processed? If so, what was the waiting time? I.e. submission online to receiving Letter of Introduction.
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    MyCIC

    Hi, I have completed the MyCIC online applications. IE uploaded documents, filled forms and submit The status on MyCIC says Required by '28 February 2013'. Is the that expected processing time completion?
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    Application for WORK PERMIT made OUTSIDE of Canada

    Hi all, I am currently in Canada on a working holiday visa and I am renewing my visa (not extend) for another 2 years. I have came across an online form called 'Application for Work Permit made OUTSIDE of Canada' on the 'Come to Canada' Wizard. What I want to know is, is this the correct form...
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    Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada

    Hi, These questions are quite specific and unpopular, but I'm just going to try my pot luck 1. Does the 'Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada' (IMM 1295E) form get processed in Ottawa? It's in relation to a working holiday visa. 2. Does anyone know how long it takes to get...
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    Does the CIC deal with Working Holida Visas for foreigners (e.g. Australian)?

    Hi, I know that the CIC manages Working Holiday Visas for Canadians who want to live/work abroad but do they do it for foreigners (e.g. Australians) who want to live/work in Canada? If the answer is 'No' for the latter, then I'm very confused! For Australians who apply for working holiday...
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    What is a temporary resident permit holder?

    Hi, I am re-newing my working holiday visa (2nd time) while in Canada. This is an open work permit, no job arrangement is needed. It's valid for 2 years, I am renewing it before it expires. The question on the 'Come to Canada' page of CIC asks several questions One of them: What is your...
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    Stage 2--Very flawed and worrying: Working Holiday Visa (Canada)

    Hi everyone, An additional procedure has been put in place for Australians, and perhaps other countries too, who are applying for a Working Holiday Visa (Open Work Permit). Namely, now there is a stage 2 involving the MyCIC account and 'Application to Change Conditions, Extend my stay or Remain...
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    How to contact CIC?

    Hi, I have attempted to contract CIC on 1888 242 2100, however it's an automatic voice service. Is there a contact number that has representatives answering my questions?
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    What is a UCI?

    I'm doing stage two of my working holiday visa and thus filling out the 'Application to change conditions, extend my stay, or remain as a work' form. The very first field asks for an UCI? I am thinking it is a code. Where do I get that code? Thanks in advance
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    Working Holiday Visa from Australia

    Hi, I am planning on re-newing my working holiday visa. Thus, at the moment I am in Canada and my current working holiday visa expires in April. I want to know whether if applicants applying from abroad require both a Canadian and Australian criminal record check or simply the Australian record...