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    International student - first time tax filer

    I've been told that as an international student it is good to file tax returns even if I haven't worked. I'm on my first year of studies. Started September 2013. I paid first semester in June and second semester in November. As per schools requirements. Am I allweod to use both semesters in my...
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    Heads up, OCWP processing!

    I just logged in to myCiC only to find that my application has been approved. I haven't had an email yet but nosy as I am, and impatient, I logged in and just because. Mine was approved.
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    OCWP questions

    Google and the search function on here have failed me. I still haven't found what I'm looking for..... So, I turn to asking here. Applying for OCWP seems pretty straight forward. Log in to MyCIC, apply for EVN, wait for it for a few days and then apply for OCWP. Cool. I'm down with that. Now...
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    Everything you need to know about what you CAN bring in to Canada is found here.

    http://cbsa.gc.ca/noncan-eng.html
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    Goods to follow - do I need a broker?

    My shipping company is asking me if they need to provide me with a broker in Canada or if I already have one. My question is - do I need one? My goods to follow list is stamped and I have all documents. What else do I need?
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    My landing experience (TRV Exempt traveller).

    So, yesterday mid day me and three cats landed in Toronto. No big line at immigration and was instantly passed through to the big room in the back to see isa issuing officers. Walking in, they were all joking with eachother and as soon as I stepped up to speak to the officer who called me...
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    Buying furniture second hand ??

    Hi all Yes I know about craigslist and kijiji but I'm wondering about the safety of buying furniture second hand, in regards to bedbugs. Those who have settled and bought furniture, did you have an issue with "importing" bedbugs in to your home when buying anything upholstered such as sofa...
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    To ship or not to ship, that is the question.

    I'm leaving my home country in a few weeks to study in Toronto. I won't be staying in res or homestay as I am bringing my cats with me as well, and I feel I'm a little old for dorm life. By the looks of it I have my own apartment by sep 1st. So I have my household content on sale on various...
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    Panic stricken! Now what?

    Checked my CIC account, nothing. 15 minutes later I get an email from CIC that there is a message in my account. I could hear my heart pounding when I logged in. POE Invitation and SP granted. 3 weeks 4 hrs and 5 seconds exactly, is what it took. So now what? Apart from booking flights I need...
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    Is anyone getting anything out of London?

    According to someone who is tweeting with the CHC in London, all 15 PAFSO officers are working flat out processing applications. London's website say that processing times for study permits are 8-10 weeks. I've heard from others the normal turnaround is 3 weeks. I'm hitting the 3 week marker...
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    Applied via London UK. Who else? Processing time?

    I sent in my application last week online and in my case, it goes via London UK and I don't need TRV or meds done. I provided proof of funds, receipt of paying first semester (starting september 2013), and proof that I was awarded a small non-renewable scholarship from the college which applies...