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Hi forum - important question: I just left Canada for 4 days (to Boston) and forgot my PR card back home. My card is not expired. I brought my SIN card by mistake instead. My PR status is valid. And I have a photo of my PR card with me. What can I do? Will I be allowed to board the plane back...

Is it true that one should wait for a couple of years after getting PR before sponsoring a parents or grandparents? I've been working in Toronto for over 4 years got my PR three months ago.

I will soon be getting my permanent residency but I will have to travel before getting the PR card. Can I do so?

Hi, I'm opening this thread for Federal Skilled Worker cases whose files have been transferred from the Pilot Office in Ottawa to Mexico's visa office. You can see my timelines on the left side. Please share your progress!!

It'd be great if I could get some help from a senior member. I applied for permanent residency under FSW2 (Arranged Employment) inside Canada in Dec. 2010. I was working for a company for about 2 years. My last Labour Market Opinion to renew my latest work permit was rejected. My company...

It'd be great if I could get some help from a senior member. I applied for permanent residency under FSW2 (Arranged Employment) inside Canada in Dec. 2010. I was working for a company for about 2 years. My last Labour Market Opinion to renew my latest work permit was rejected. My company...

This just what happened to me: http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/immigration/article/1123302--foreign-workers-face-being-sent-home-over-work-permit-snarl

Here's my situation: I applied for PR in December 2010 as a Skilled Worker with Arranged Employment. The application was supported with an LMO and my old work permit. My work permit just expired and I can't stay in the country for personal reasons. My company wants to keep me an employ me once...

Here's my situation: I applied for PR in December 2010 as a Skilled Worker with Arranged Employment. The application was supported with an LMO and my old work permit. My work permit just expired and I can't stay in the country for personal reasons. My company wants to keep me an employ me once...

Quick question for senior members. I'd appreciate your input. I'm about to apply under CEC (Worker Stream). Unfortunately I won't be in Toronto when I submit my application. Which VO should process the application? Which VO should I suggest? The OP25 assessment manual for CEC is a bit...

There's a field for "Immigration Office Request for Processing this Application" I know all applications now go to Sydney, NS. But which Visa office should I suggest? I reside in Caracas, Venezuela. Can I request for it to be processed in the pilot office in Ottawa (I've read it's super fast)...

Quick question. I lost my status after a long wait for an LMO (14 weeks!). The LMO was negative and my last day of implied status was Dec. 19, 2011. I'm planning to apply for PR under Canadian Experience Class. 1) If I fly back home before the 90 days allowed for restoration of status, would...

Quick question. I lost my status after a long wait for an LMO (14 weeks!). The LMO was negative and my last day of implied status was Dec. 19, 2011. I'm planning to apply for PR under Canadian Experience Class. If I fly back home before the 90 days allowed for restoration of status, would I be...

I have 20 months of full-time work experience as a full-time Communications Specialist (NOC 5124 - Skill Type A) I also did a full time post-grad placement with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in 2009. It was a 13 week contract, 40 hours per week, with a bi weekly salary and a T4...

My employer got an LMO refusal a week ago and was told to reapply. I got my work permit rejection letter today which also says that I have 90 days to apply for restoration of status or leave the country. My company is willing to change whatever HRSDC said was wrong with the LMO. However, how...

Hi, I need an experienced immigration lawyer to assist me with my case. Can anyone recommend one? I called the guys that own this forum and they replied that they don't offer consultations anymore, not even for $200/hour. I need URGENT help. I'd appreciate any good referrals. Thanks a lot!

Hi, I have 2 years of full time work experience with the same company. I first started with a temporary contract (which generated a T4A) and after approx 5 months i have an indefinite contract (T4As at the end of each year). Will everything count for my Canadian Experience Class application...

Hi, I'm applying for permanent residency under CEC as a Foreign Worker. Hope you have an answer for this. I have 2 years and 5 days of full-time work experience. I started working on December 14, 2009, after completing all the requirements of a 1 year post grad program. At first, I worked...

Hi - My application for an LMO was refused and the officer suggested my company to reapply after fixing whatever was wrong (low wage and inaccurate job description). I'm already on implied status and my work permit decision will be denied sometime in Jan, likely before the new LMO decision...

Quick question. My employer got an LMO denied because the wages weren't enough and because the ad efforts weren't strong enough. Question. My occupation is Type A. I know that the minimum ad requirement is Job Bank for 14 days or on other relevant sites. My company running an ad on the Job...