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Theoretically yes. But if you can get away with valid Canada address, valid proof of income, I guess there's no way to validate your physical presence.

I was in the same boat and my packages returned 3 days ago.

Just wait. I had 2 applications both delivered on Jan 5, but returned back to me on separate dates. They're slow.

You got screwed up big time. At least mine was delivered on Jan 5. But yes, it doesn't matter anyways.

Depending on how much more. There will be some people willing to pay premium but certainly not everybody. Just like the social healthcare system. If people have to pay good premium to get healthcare, not everybody wanted to move to Canada. I'm not saying money should rule, but there gotta be a...

It's not a recipe to guarantee success. Of course Canada Post screwed me up by delaying 1 day. But some packages delivered by Canada Post on Jan 5 also reached within the cap. So it's just random. Next year won't be any easier. I can only imagine the cap filled on the first day. You may...

I got both my packages returned today. Dated March 4. Just in case I still plan to apply next year, what courier should I use? I'm not in GTA so I guess only the major providers are available, FEDEX, UPS or DHL, etc.

I still haven't seen the returned package, nor charged by CIC. I'm with Canada Post delivered on Jan 5th at 11:23am. This lottery system was big time mess.

I guess not the time to panic yet? But again that's 5 days ago...

In the spread sheet you indicated method of payment as credit card? Was yours delivered on Jan 2 but no payment processed? If you haven't received the returned envelope, I can only think CIC is not done with payment yet.

You were right. I actually mailed out on Dec 31. The Canada Post employee told me If I mail out on 30, it'll be there on 31 (which is bad). If I mail out on 31, it's guaranteed to be there on Jan 2. That's what I did. And the girl even told me, I have to make sure to mail my package before noon...

I guess I missed the cap this year. Canada Post messed me up. There was no fault from my end (aside from trusting Canada Post) so it's bitter to swallow it. I've pushed my parents hard to get required documents done ahead of time, and now I have to explain to them why we still missed it. I...

I'm definitely after 5001. My package was with the 11:23 Canada Post delivery and none from that pile has been cashed out.

Some Jan 5 applications are out of luck? Sure. But what bothered me was not all complete Jan 2 applications are processed yet. Nor do we hear about the returns. To say the "CC charge" is done is mind-boggling.

How would CIC select 10 out of 20 in my previous example? And as people verified, there's no time but only date stamp for each application. How would they select applications within the same day? If it's lottery as someone suggested, the procedure has to be explained in details on their website.

It won't be an accurate number of 5000. We've discussed on this about 100 pages ago. Say you only get 10 count left, but the next batch you receive 20 complete applications. Do you randomly select 10 out of 20? 5000 is a target but doesn't mean to be a hard limit. They won't tell you how many...

From my understanding, CIC stamps the package by received "DATE", not "TIME", which means they shouldn't cut off in the middle of the day. If they started processing Jan 5 applications, all eligible applications received on Jan 5 should make the deal. I'm not too worried about CC charges on...

That's absurd. There's early morning delivery by Canada Post, and also 1pm on that day. Cant envision the guy waiting there for 5-6 hours.

Thanks for sharing. That does bring much energy!

I see no problem. What's wrong?