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    Husband and wife citizenship

    Correction: a minor do not have to fulfill residency requirement to apply for citizenship. If one of the parent has fulfilled residency requirement for citizenship, the child can be included in the application. However if neither parent has fulfilled the requirement for citizenship, child cannot...
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    What stuff (food) do you miss from your old home (can you get it here)?

    http://www.fdcmarketing.com/asianfood
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    Child Tax Benefit application

    I believe that since you have social ties to Canada, then you are considered as resident of Canada for tax purposes, and therefore should file income tax even though you yourself do not live / earn income in Canada. See: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nwcmr-eng.html
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    Entry and Exit

    When entering Canada you need to show both Passport AND PR Card. Normally they don't stamp on your passport, however I always asked the officer to stamp my entry so that I have a record for when I apply for citizenship. When leaving Canada, there is no 'customs' to go through, so no passport...
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    Pets traveling Canada to America

    I traveled with my dog a few times, from Canada to the US, through land border, and in all those times customs officer from both countries didn't bother checking for the dog's paper. The first time I traveled, I offered the vaccination record to the customs officer, but he didn't want to look...
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    Curious Regarding citizenship status

    Try using this tool from CIC website to determine if you are Canadian citizen or not: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/rules/index.asp
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    permanent resident change of address

    You don't have to inform CIC about it.
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    Passport & PR expired

    Actually it is quite typical. I renewed my country of origin's passport from their embassy in Canada. They required proof of valid status in Canada, eg study permit, work permit or PR card. Also, since my country of origin does not allow dual citizenship, and will not issue a new passport if I...
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    Child Passport Application Question

    I am applying for a Canadian passport for my child. Can my spouse be the guarantor? My spouse is the other parent of the child, is a Canadian citizen and hold a valid 5-year Canadian passport. Thanks.
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    bringing pets over from us to canada

    there is no paperwork. just make sure dog is healthy, and up to date on rabies vaccination. (bring proof, in case it was asked)
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    am I a Canadian Citizen....Plz Help!!!

    It is the date you are sworn in: April 16, 2006
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    Canadian citizenship if working for Canadian company abroad

    no, time spent outside Canada working for Canadian company does not count towards citizenship requirement. You need 3 years of physical residence in Canada to be eligible for citizenship. Working outside Canada for Canadian company can be counted towards maintaining your PR status.
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    Can principle applicant leave Canada without PR card n dependent stay in Canada?

    Re: Can principle applicant leave Canada without PR card n dependent stay in Can Yes
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    What if my passport expires while I'm in Canada?

    contact your embassy in Canada about their passport renewal procedure.
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    730 days obligation

    From your landing date, so Dec 28, 2008
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    Returning to Canada after a long absence

    Yes, you can return to Canada in 2011 using only PR Card and your passport. You do not need to inform anyone about your stay outside Canada. The returning Resident Permit doesn't exist anymore since the introduction of PR Card
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    Landed in 2007, moving after almost 3 years

    If you want her to stay with you in Canada, you should return to Canada first and start PR sponsorship for her. Without PR, she can only stay for up to 6 months in Canada. She may also be denied entry due to intent to stay in Canada. No. Just bring new passport and PR card Yes. Just answer...
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    PR renewal - attended OSAP certified college

    Studying outside Canada will not count towards maintaining PR status. Your only other options are: - be employed full time by a Canadian company - accompanying a Canadian citizen abroad - accompanying a PR holder spouse working full time for a Canadian company abroad
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    PR Obligation-6 months rule?

    There is no more 6 mont rule. You can stay outside for longer than 6 months, but less than 3 years outside Canada for every 5 years.