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    Validity of police certificates

    I am sure this has been asked before but I can't seem to find a definite answer. How long are police certificates valid for? Is it 3, 6 or 12 months from the date of issue. My application was received in October with police certificates dated September and October 2018. The application was...
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    Waiting for PR Card after landing - add your case here

    Couldn't find a similar thread and thought it would be a good idea to start one for those who have successfully landed and are waiting for their PR card. Landing Date Landing Location PR Card Received Date August 22, 2013 Fort Eerie, ON
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    Ecas status still shows as unavailable 2 months after

    I know a lot of people were having issues with their Ecas disappearing but I see most are able to see it again. I still can't and I am slightly freaking out. Has this happened to anyone else? It's been around 2 months now.
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    Withdrawing FSW application after submitting CEC

    I have an FSW2 application in process since October 2010. I applied again but this time under CEC in August 2012. My FSW application was being processed at the Buffalo office and was later transferred to CPP-O . I emailed CPP-O requesting the withdrawal of my FSW application about a month ago...
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    Question about work requirement

    I just wanted to make sure that you can only apply for CEC under the Canadian graduate stream (graduate of a Canadian university + 1 year full time work) within one year of completing the 1 year full time work mark. Let's say someone left their job more than a year ago and they're now studying...
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    Period for skilled temporary workers to qualify for CEC will be lowered Jan2013

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-04-16.asp Confirmed by Minister Kenney on his twitter feed : https://twitter.com/kenneyjason
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    PGWP expiring can I apply to CEC if I switch to a study permit

    Hello, I would really appreciate any feedback on my situation. I graduated from a Canadian university and have one year of full time work experience after graduation on a post graduate work permit. My FSW2 application is taking forever and my work permit is expiring soon. I have applied for a...
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    Need Help Understanding CAIPS notes please

    Received my GCMS/CAIPs notes today. Here goes: Application status: open, in progress Met Ministerial Instructions Assessments: Eligibility: not started Security: not started Criminality: in progress Due date for Eligibility assessment: 2/15/2012 [Huh? what does this mean? Does it mean they...
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    Implications of job change on a FSW2 application with a Canadian job offer

    I applied under FSW2 with a Canadian job offer (arranged employment for those currently in Canada- Post Graduate Work Permit). I just got offered a great job/higher NOC that starts off with a one year contract with a possibility of renewal. I am wondering what the consequences of taking this job...
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    Important questions about the medical exam

    Hello everyone, I would really appreciate it if someone could offer some insight about the medical examination requirement. I am currently living and working in Canada, but my husband is still living in his home country. How would the medical examination work for us? Will Buffalo (our visa...
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    Change in job, same employer--applied under FSW2 post June 26 2010

    I applied under FSW2 arranged employment for those currently in Canada. My employer gave me a permanent offer of employment but I was promoted since I applied and now I have a different NOC code/job description. My application is currently at the Buffalo Visa Office, I have not received the...
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    Seniors need help please! On PGWP, PR application at VO, Grad school acceptance

    I would really appreciate any insight or feedback on my situation: I have been in Canada for 7 years now. First as a student and after graduation from a Canadian university/now working on a post graduate work permit expiring in 2012. I applied under FSW2 on October 22nd, got my PER on...
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    Seniors need help please! On PGWP, PR application at VO, Grad school acceptance

    I would really appreciate any insight or feedback on my situation: I have been in Canada for 7 years now. First as a student and after graduation from a Canadian university/now working on a post graduate work permit expiring in 2012. I applied under FSW2 on October 22nd, got my PER on...
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    Seniors need help please! On PGWP, PR application at VO, Grad school acceptance

    I would really appreciate any insight or feedback on my situation: I have been in Canada for 7 years now. First as a student and after graduation from a Canadian university/now working on a post graduate work permit expiring in 2012. I applied under FSW2 on October 22nd, got my PER on...
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    What is the process for renewing or extending a post graduate work permit?

    My PGWP might expire before I get the final decision on PR application. I have a permanent job with a Canadian employer and was wondering what is required for a PGWP extension/renewal.
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    Transferring file to a different visa office

    I am just wondering how files are transferred from one visa office to the other. Can the applicant request a visa office change? Or is it done automatically? I am currently in Canada so my visa office is Buffalo. But, since Buffalo is notorious for its slow speed in processing applications, I...
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    Any FSW2 applicants with a job offer (currently working in Canada on PGWP)?

    For all those who applied under FSW2 with a job offer from a Canadian employer and are currently working in Canadia---let's connect here and share our experiences :)
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    Credit card charged-- is it a good sign?

    I am currently on a postgraduate work permit, working in Canada, and applied with a job offer letter from my current employer...my application was received by CIO on October 22nd and my credit card was charged on October 28th. I am not sure if this is a good sign, or if CIO still returns/rejects...
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    Validity of supporting documentation

    How long are the following items good for? I had applied before so basically I have all documents ready since late 2008. With the exception of police certificates and English test results (which cannot be older than three months), is there an expiry date for: 1) Photos. 2) Marriage and Birth...
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    Arranged Employment for those currently in Canada

    Hello Everyone, I want to know what exactly is required for the arranged employment within Canada (i.e if currently working in Canada on a work permit). What must the letter from the employer entail (share a template if possible)? Are there specific types of jobs or it can be any skilled job...