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    Exchange Alberta Class 5 GDL for Ontario drivers license?

    Hi, I have Alberta Class 5 GDL. Is it possible to exchange it for Ontario drivers license, if it is would I be getting G2 or Full G, and do I have to take any tests? I've seen official web but it's confusing. I have 1 year on Class 7 + 1.2 years on Class 5 GDL, ie. more than 2 years of driving...
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    Volume of requests for GCMS notes

    Just an observation, I ordered 2nd set of notes exactly one month after 1st set, and noticed that in one month they received 18530 requests.... That really is lots :o
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    How long does CIC wait for medical results from a doctor?

    I wasn't able to find the answer so I am postic my question here. I did upfront medicals for EE here in Canada. 2 weeks after I had to redo urine test. They told me if the results won't be ok I will have to see a doctor again. So they called me today, on Nov 14, a month after (Oct 12) last utine...
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    6 month processing starts when

    Recently there was a discussion if a 6 month processing starts after AOR or R10. I found the following: "The Express Entry six-month processing standard begins when an application is assessed as complete and is promoted in the Global Case Management System (GCMS). It ends when Immigration...
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    CTV News - Americans: It's not as easy as just 'moving to Canada'

    For all those who are panicking, one nice article ;) http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/americans-it-s-not-as-easy-as-just-moving-to-canada-1.3150096
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    raj and seniors... Personal history (personal activities) - gap or not?

    If I list 2 activities like 09/2008-07/2010 08/2010-02/2012 Will this consider to be a gap or not? I know what common sense says, but I need to double check ;D I left the job a at the end of july 2010 and stared job b at the beginning of aug 2010. Kinda feels odd to add in between...
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    Medical results - urine test

    Does a candidate get the results in a mail, or somehow, or not at all? I received a phone call today, 2 weeks after I did medicals, that I need to redo my urine test. Later I remembered I forgot to mention to the doctor that I have some blood in the urine (invisible to naked eye, found only...
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    Annual salary in reference letter

    Document checklist says: "The following documents are mandatory for each work experience declared: a reference or experience letter from the employer, which - should be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include the applicant’s name, the company’s contact information...
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    paystubs for canadian work experience

    I am curious how far back should paystubs go? I started a job a year ago, so T4 and NOA covers only till New Year. It wouldn't make sense to scan and send paystubs from the whole 2016, so how far back is considered safe? Last 3 paystubs? Last 2-3 months? I will attach first 3 stubs as well.
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    Valid job offer date

    I am with the current company (in Canada, with LMIA) as a skilled worker since Sep 2015. At that time, I signed the offer with the duration of 2 years. Since I will need a new one, in order to get 600 points, with the wording permanent, full-time and non-seasonal, I am wondering which date...
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    Upfront medical exam before ITA?

    Hi, I am planning to make the appointment for medical a bit before i get ITA. Any experiences with that? I know that it's valid for 12 months. Since I have a valid job offer, I believe my points will be enough after I submit EE profile. Thank you!
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    Criminal Inadmissibility - traffic offence

    I got caught driving alone on Class 7 and got issued a fine and offence under 51(e). I googled and understood that it falls under traffic offence, not a criminal offence (like driving under the influence)? Hopefully, it doesn't fall under criminal inadmissibility and it won't affect my...
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    PC validity

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp#police_certificates says "PCs are typically valid for one year from the date they are issued. For the applicant’s current country of residence, the PC must be issued no more than six months before submission of the...
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    IMPORTANT: BOWP changes

    BOWP requirements have been updated/amended. AOR is not necessary anymore, just R10 OK. In short - you can send your BOWP application together with PR application (if your current wp expires in less than 4 months), and they will wait for R10 completeness check. If it is OK, they will process...
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    Invitation under CEC instead FSW

    Hi all, I don't want to get invited under FSW but CEC, so my question is next: In EE profile and education, can i answer for "Has xxxx xxxx had an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) within the past five years for this degree, diploma or certificate? (It must have been from an agency...
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    salary and reference letter

    question for seniors for foreign work experience, my reference letter states salary, in CAD, and numbers are actually higher than bank statements. my manager estimated it roughly (and it was hard to estimate), since i was getting paid fixed part + commision, so it varied every month. what do...
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    question about personal history and misrepresentation, need help

    asivad and other seniors, please share your thoughts about my situation just recently i remembered that in 2013 i applied for wp which was refused, due to my working holiday application being canceled. in that form i stated i worked for company A dec 2011-sep 2012. however, the reality is that...
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    Work experience verification - inland FSW

    Hi, I am wondering for inland FSWs how do they verify work experience? Do they call or email, or both (random)? I plan to apply based on 13 months of work experience, so trying to understand what to expect. Thanks
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    job offer content in support of work permit issuance

    If a job is LMIA supported should job offer state start and end date (its 2 yrs) or thats not mandatory? In lmia for expected start date it says NA.
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    Help from seniors -> Proving work experience outside Canada

    Hi all, I'm a bit in a doubt of what to do. I work in Canada in low skilled occupation, with positive LMIA (same company) for high skilled. Since I'm from visa exempt country, in a few weeks I will go get a new work permit at POE. I have 1 year of high skilled work experience from back home...