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    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

    DM letter on January 7!!!!
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    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

    AIP received by email today
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    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

    FYI Work is beginning on 2013 apps. Yesterday had a call from CIC requesting my (the sponsor's) birth certificate. We are positive it was in the initial app but the CIC person said it was not there. Regardless, we faxed it off yesterday. They said they were done except for that piece of...
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    Family size:Bedroom Restriction?

    With respect, why do these rules continue to get brought up? They mislead people completely. There is no legislation requiring this in Ontario. This is something that was developed to assess overcrowding and includes a gender and cultural bias which are quite offensive. Definitely NOT rules...
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    out of status inland applicants

    My partner and I were having a discussion tonight. I was wondering how many people have been out of status for an extended period of time? We are 12+ years out of status. I understand that is a very long time but are there others who have been out of status for an extended period?
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    Inland sponsorship and legal status in Canada

    The out of status provision applies even if someone entered legally and went out of status. My spouse entered Canada 14 years ago and has been out of status for 12+ years. I suspect the marriage will be considered very valid since we have been together so long. It is not an ideal method for...
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    Inland sponsorship and legal status in Canada

    Yes. Inland out of status spousal application is possible without updating status.
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    Confused

    The document checklist for inland spousal applications does mention the medical but identifies it as optional and it may be submitted after you receive authorization. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp You mention time spent away from each other though. Are you...
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    Just a big THANK YOU to Canada

    I am saddened that the US is still struggling with this issue of basic human rights for it's citizens. I am pleased Canada has made major moves forward in recognizing the equality of GLBT people. Same sex partners are now treated equally under law in Canada. As a person born in Canada I...
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    2BR or 3BR

    There are no laws overall in Canada governing this. There are guidelines which have been developed (NOS). At times there may be bylaws or landlord requirements but it is certainly not an overarching Canadian law. In fact a stringent application of the NOS may constitute discrimination in at...
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    Myths you have heard about immigration from other people

    I often have heard myths about immigration from Canadians who have no experience with the immigration system. Here are a couple I have heard: 1. PR/Citizenship is automatic if you get married to a Canadian citizen. I am surprised how often I hear this myth from friends and family. 2. A...
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    Huge huge problem please please help :(

    There actually is no Vancouver Washington DC ;) Vancouver is in Washington State not District of Colombia. So they were half right :D
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    same sex marriage for spousal sponsorship

    Others can provide you with advice about your sponsorship application and there does seem to be a wealth of information here. However, I felt I needed to post because of an unpleasant comment made previously. Congratulations on your marriage! I hope the process moves swiftly for you.
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    Flagpole as inlander?

    Some responses to flagpole procedure that may help you in this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t140241.0.html or others with more experience may be able to answer specific questions.
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    FINALLY IT'S ALL DONE!!!

    Congratulations! Although I am happy to see you had a positive resolution I hope that repeated emails were not the cause. It would be unfortunate if this is what it would take to move up the queue.
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    Finally the wait is over

    Congrats
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    cic twitter questions

    Exactly ;) "To learn about our immigration programs, visit our website"
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    cic twitter questions

    I am not really sure the purpose of the twitter Q&A. I suppose internally they can say they have made efforts to be more accessible but I really don't see what value they are providing in doing this. Am I missing something that gives this value?
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    Study abroad

    If English proficiency is an issue some universities offer English Language Programmes during the summer. Not sure the cost, you may have to contact them directly. The added benefit is you may get a better sense of the university that you may wish to apply to in the future. I am not yet able...
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    INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

    Some more info for the spreadsheet: App received: January 14, 2013 We started processing your application on February 8, 2013 Medical and police check done with app.