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    Two diplomas (two years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

    Hi everyone, Need some help pls.. I got the education equivalency as such: Two diplomas (two years) and bachelor's degree (four years) In reality, however, I got a National Diploma (2 years), followed by a Higher National Diploma (1 year) followed by 1 year top up to get a Bachelor's Degree...
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    Funds to carry for short landing

    Hi, Can someone please advise regarding the funds to carry for the short landing? There are 2 of us, going for 10 days... how much would you suggest? (hotel, eating out atleast 7 to 8 meals, public tpt) Is it enough to carry both our bank accounts in UAE? I really don't want to convert my...
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    Syrian Refugees to be given TEMPORARY permits initially

    http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/un-says-syrian-refugees-will-be-processed-in-canada/ Finally some information on what they plan to do... 25,000 refugees to enter the country with temporary permits.. Once they enter the country, they will process their PRs... I think this is better for...
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    Saskatchewan Reopens Express Entry Stream

    Not sure if this was posted earlier...but hope it helps those who need it.. Would suggest to hurry before it closes again.. http://www.cicnews.com/2015/11/saskatchewan-reopens-express-entry-stream-116515.html
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    How much should we have in savings, realistically?

    Hi everyone.. Just wondering... for a couple moving in from another country, without any job offers (and a very tiny industry, so might take 6-8 months minimum to find a decent job), what is the minimum amount of money one should have access to, to have a comfortable, decent stay, in Toronto...
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    Any specific days/ frequency for new batches of DM or PPR?

    Do we know if there are any specific days for the DMs/PPRs? For exp: We know ITAs will always be on Friday night/ Saturday, approximately once or twice a month.. Do we have any such trend on the batches of DMs or PPRs? Or do we know their frequency? (for exp: is there a new batch every 10...
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    Date of message read incorrect (changed recently) on MyCIC, and ECAS strange

    Hi... I got my AOR on 14th September... read it immediately.. and until my last login (7th October), it said that the last date this message was read was 14th September... all good.. I just went to check in today, and suddenly it said last read date was 3rd October.... how is that possible...
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    Schedule A before BG in process?

    I wanted to know if anyone else from previous months has got a request for complete Schedule A within 3-4 days of submitting eAPR, and before Background check becomes in process.... it seems to have happened to several people in the September batch, but not everyone... so not sure what this...
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    Schedule A - confused

    Hi everyone, I submitted my application a few days ago, passed medicals, and almost immediately got a Schedule A..for myself and spouse.. Am getting worried on the Schedule A... Also, do I enter travel history as part of the Personal History? There are days where my spouse has travelled for 1...
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    Masters without Bachelors - Spouse

    Hi everyone, Due to the nature and field of his job, my spouse did not require a Bachelors degree..he has done a 2 year diploma. After this 2 year diploma and several years of work, he did a post graduate diploma, followed by an MBA. WES has evaluated all 3 certificates this way: 2 year...
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    Travel history if studied abroad 1 year

    I was going through my 10 years travel history and am a bit confused.. While living in UAE, I travelled several places...that was clear.. But then I went to UK to study...I was in UK from Oct to Dec....then in the next year Jan to April...and May to June.... I was renting a place for the whole...
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    Police clearance e certificate UAE - acceptable?

    Hi all, Just wanted to know if anyone submitted the police clearance e-certificate that Dubai Police has started issuing now? I believe it is not stamped, but there is some reference and PIN to confirm authenticity on Dubai Police website. .. its the latest method they say is accepted by all...
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    Medicals - those who have PPR vs rejected - details and type category

    Hi everyone, Going through the confusions of medical going on over several threads, I think it may be easier if everyone can provide the following information in 1 thread, to see if there is ANY connection we can find on the rejections.. I have noted the main discrepancies in profiles.. The...
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    Did any outlanders get translation from Canada certified translators?

    I want to know if anyone has been able to successfully send their documents to Canada and get it translated by a certified translator (from CTIC list)... anyone know who is reasonable? I sent emails to some registered members and they are charging CAD 75 for a 1 page translation!! I got another...
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    Has anyone been successful after using POF given as gift? UAE bank letter?

    From what I have understood, if my father is gifting me the money, he should write me a declaration that it is a gift. In addition, do I provide a LOE myself explaining this? What if I had just about minimum amount before, but I got an added amount just to be sure? The letter from the bank...
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    Spouse foreign work experience - proof required?

    I have entered all spouse's foreign work experience while filling the EE (not yet submitted profile)... and then I noticed on this forum many people are saying that they will ask for a letter to prove this??? Will this letter have to be in the same form as the letter PA has to provide, or can be...
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    Studied abroad but never spent 6 months continuously

    I would like some help. I completed a 1 yr Masters course in UK. However, my residence visa was still under my UAE company, and I was traveling back home almost every 2-3 months (Christmas, Easter and Summer). I assume I will still need a Police certificate from UK? Since I technically lived...
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    ECA for Bachelors also after getting it done for Masters?

    I know this topic has been around a million times... but can someone who has got a PR or PPR.. or any one who has been through the complete process PLEASE confirm this urgently... I got the ECA for my Masters and am completing my EE profile to submit soon. In the Education history, I am...
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    IELTS result on Friday but TRF on Saturday - please help

    Hi everyone, I was just informed that I can get my IELTS results on Friday, but since the British Council UAE is closed on Friday, I will only be able to pick up my actual TRF form on Saturday.... about 3 hours after the usual time that CIC does the draws... Is there any way I can make sure...
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    Country/Territory of issuance - passport

    Hi everyone, have been though the different threads on this forum and they all seemed to come up with their own conclusions "verified by CIC".. Can anyone who has successfully completed the process please help me on this: The question in EE is :Country/Territory of issuance My passport...