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    New PR Opportunity for International PhD students studying in Canada

    Just in case you've not seen this: I am posting it here because this new initiative falls under Federal Skilled Worker http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-11-02.asp Essat
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    New PR Opportunity for International PhD students

    A news release from CIC - just in case you've seen it: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-11-02.asp Essat
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    How long does "Awaiting assessment" take?

    Larymc - Just wait for the next communication from your visa office. It could be a request for additional documents, medical examination...... If the VO determines that they don't need any additional documents, they will send you the immigration medical forms and instructions on how to complete...
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    medical in home country

    Yes, you can complete the medical exam in your home country. You only need to locate the nearest Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP): See http://www.cic.gc.ca/dmp-md/medical.aspx The DMP who performs the medical, not you the applicant, is responsible for sending your medical results to CIC's...
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    PR CEC application: B.Sc. + M.Sc. case???

    jes_ON is right. Work at most universities is authorized i.e. having a study permit allows you to work on campus. And that's all that CIC requires. What rob123 needs is a well written reference letter from the supervisor indicating the specifics of his job as outlined in the CEC checklist. Of...
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    Updating information after marriage, Canadian Experience Class

    Your spouse does not have to complete IMM0008E-Generic. She only has to complete IMM0008E-Schedule 1 and Form IMM5406. The inclusion of IMM0008E-Generic in the phrase emphasizes that you need to amend that form to include details concerning your spouse. Also, do not forget to include the...
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    expedite to LA

    Congs jes_ON on your file transfer!!
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    Does Research assistantship counts towards two years of full time experience?

    Oh yes, almost done. Thanks a lot - your insights on this forum have been very helpful. Cheers Essat
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    Does Research assistantship counts towards two years of full time experience?

    Agree with jes_ON. The issue really is whether you can prove that you worked full-time as RA and whether the duties you performed match with those stated under NOC 4122. Your supervisor should be able to categorically state that you worked full-time and include all the details required in the...
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    new rules - Language testing

    Agree with jes_ON. The best you can do is to apply as soon as you qualify and make sure you submit a complete package. BTW, the 10 months processing time is from the date of receipt of a complete application package at Buffalo. So if you send an imcomplete application and they send back after...
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    Work experience details on IMM 0008-Schedule 8 versus letters of reference

    Hi, Here's my take on your question: 1) The UK experience does not need to be specified on IMM 0008 Schedule 8 since you only need to state experience in respect of employment in Canada 2) The UK experience should be specified in IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Personal history section) 3) To be on a safe...
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    Medicals in Advance

    I think there are two issues here - doing the medicals in advance and doing the medicals in advance to expedite the process. Apparently, some DMPs do have the medical instructions and forms and the willing ones can perform medicals as long as the applicant has all the necessary documentation. A...
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    Questions regarding obtaining PR through a masters degree

    FYI, The British Columbia PNP is piloting a 3 year International Post-graduate Pilot Project for strategic occupations and in this case, the subject matter of the degree matters. The Masters or PhD degree has to have been obtained in the natural, applied or health sciences field. See the full...
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    document checklist: Record of Employment?

    You may ask your company for the ROE for your own record purposes, but not for submission to CIC since you will have submitted your application by the time you receive the ROE. In any case, your company must complete the ROE and send it to Service Canada even if you do not intend to apply for EI...
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    document checklist: Record of Employment?

    Hi, If you are claiming work experience on a job you've left, including a Record of Employment (ROE) is a sure way to prove that you worked the necessary time to qualify for CEC. However, if you've had only one employer in Canada and you're still working with that employer, there is no need...
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    Processing time for CEC now 8 months for 80% of cases

    See the following link updated July 23, 2010. These are processing times for July 01, 2009 to June 30, 2010. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/07-cec.asp Essat.