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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hello everyone, I finally got our (my wife's and mine) passports with the "immigrant visas". I found 2 options in order to get PR cards: 1. to cross the border and come back or to meet the immigration officer in Toronto. My USA visa expired 6 month ago. It was the reason to arrange meeting with...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hi, The problem is that I have a 'white coat syndrome'. My blood pressure at home is in a normal range but even with my family doctor I have elevated blood pressure. My heart and kidney are in perfect conditions. I hope for the best but it is quite annoying.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hello guys, I had elevated blood pressure (145/89) on medical, and passed additional tests (creatinine - normal, ECG - no pathology). May it create some serious problem for the positive decision? I concerned because in Panel Members Handbook hypertension is the reason to put me in the category B...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    You are right. But I had called to CIC and talked to CIO and asked the definition of "2 years" before I applied to the PhD streem. She replied: "It is up to your university's discretion". I contacted SGS of UofT and they defined '2 years' as "8X8". I will meet them tomorrow in order to clarify...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hi Aaron 2012, CIC en-cashed the application but they will give the money back in 12 - 16 weeks. The problem is that CIC will not return the application pack back and I have to apply again and acquire all police certificates, etc. The cap will be filled by September 1st (I think)when I...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hi Luigiovemma, No I did not. I consulted with SGS officer who told me that my academic year was completed by May 1st. I've got the letter of confirmation in May even if I was registered for full calendar year. Now I am thinking that I made a mistake because CIC stated that the university may...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thank you! I am registered for 12 month but my courses last 8 month. I found the clarification at "Canadian Experience Class" which states: "- Full-time studies – To be eligible, you must have been considered “full-time” at your school. - Two years of study – At least 16 months—or four...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hello everybody, I have a very strange refusal letter. :-[ I have applied to the Federal Skilled Worker program within the PhD stream on June 7th, 2012. I have provided CIC office with the official letter from the University of Toronto that says that I have completed two years towards the...