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  1. theoptimist

    What happens when you need a new passport to get the full 3yrs PGWP

    Hello. So when I finish school in 4years, my passport will only have 1year left. So Im guessing when I apply for a PGWP, Ill be issued with that 1yr though I will be eligible for 3. So if I return to my home country, and get a new passport, will I still be able to re-enter Canada with the old...
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    New Scotia Bank Account from within Canada?

    So Im just researching which bank I should open an account with when I fly out to my school in 2 weeks...(currently enjoying Toronto ;) ) So far for me it seems Scotia bank offers exactly what I want however I'd like to know if any international students have had any experience in opening and...
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    Can International Students Get a Phone on Contract?

    Hi. I'm just wondering if first time international students can sign up for one of those $50-80/month mobile phone plans with either Bell, Rogers etc and be eligible to get a discounted phone say an iPhone 5 for $200 or even a $50 iPhone 4s? If we can get a phone, what will be the requirements...
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    So 100% sure no transit visa will be needed? Heathrow.

    Hi. So to those plannining their trips you all must have received the same shock as me as to how every airline seems to be fully booked or over priced to go to Toronto! I think I have found a cheap BA flight for myself. So my journey will be like Harare>Johannesburg>London Heathrow>Toronto...
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    Study Permit Approved!

    Got the e-mail late this afternoon!! My heart was pounding so I said a little prayer before downloading the attachment and behold: Your application to study or work in Canada has been approved. Still in shock at the moment and I don't know whether to be excited or to be afraid that yes, I will...
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    How early can I arrive before uni starts?

    Hi. So hopefully my visa should be issued in the next 2 weeks and I was wondering how early I can enter Canada after getting my visa. I'm planning on going about 2 weeks before my uni starts in Newfoundland and I'll be spending the first week and a half in Toronto with my cousin. So Im just...
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    Got Medical Request Email!...My advice to you :)

    Hello. So this morning I received an email from CIC to go ahead with my medicals! I know this doesn't guarantee a visa but since Im applying from Africa its a 90% guarantee. This is because I actually applied 3weeks ago, upon which they then review and approve your application. Once approved...
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    Any Study Permit Applicants via Pretoria?

    Hi. Its almost 3 weeks since I submitted my study permit application and still no response from the Pretoria office. Anyone one else apply recently and heard anything yet? Thanks.
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    Pay for everything before applying?

    Hi. So I've been accepted to Memorial University for the Fall term for an undergrad degree. My parents have decided to basically pay for everything that was on the info sheet that came with the acceptance letter, i.e. tuition and housing for the year aswell as other costs. (about $20000) So I'm...