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  1. charliem

    Study application has disappeared online

    Hello, Has anyone encountered this before? You have an active application (not yet submitted), that you suddenly cannot see in your portal account? There may be an on-going system problem. Thanks.
  2. charliem

    Online app form IMM 0008 "in progress" forever

    Hello, I have tried filling online forms to sponsor my nephew. I have made adjustments to the forms so many times, but cannot get both IMM 0008 and IMM 5406 to move from "in progress" to "ready to submit"? Is there a bag in the system? I have tried changing browser, using incognito browser...
  3. charliem

    TRV after Outland application

    Hello, Anyone here with experience applying for TRV for a spouse abroad? We would like to make an application right after Outland application submission. Thanks.
  4. charliem

    TRV during PR process

    Hello, Anyone here tried applying for TRV during PR (family sponsorship) process? Does it go anywhere fast enough?
  5. charliem

    Dependents attending school in different province

    Hello, As an international student accompanied by family: has anyone here had the experience of going to university in a different province from where your children attend school? I have a friend whose children would like to attend Catholic school in Ontario but their father is in Atlantic...
  6. charliem

    Covid test older than 72 hours...missed flight

    Hello, Has anyone had luck flying into Canada when their negative PCR test result is older than 72 hours? My friend missed his flight and now will arrive in Toronto with COVID test done on Monday (arriving Thursday). Are there any exemptions in Canada for delayed passengers? Thanks
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    Study permit for minor child of international student

    Hello, Has anyone here experience with applying for study permit for a minor accompanying an international student? When your child got their permit after you were granted the study permit, did you have to show funds to pay for them in school. Children accompanying international students attend...
  8. charliem

    Tracking Inland (Family) Sponsorship---Other relative

    Hello, Is there anyone maintaining a tracking sheet for inland sponsorship (family) of other relatives --not spouse? Interested to see how things are trending there. Thank you.
  9. charliem

    Avoid Algonquin College

    Hello, A word of warning to anyone who is looking to apply for a course at Algonquin College. They will take your application fee ($100) and then say they won't process your application because you have been out of school more than 3 years. Here is a message a friend received: Thank you for...
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    Spouse sponsorship: my experience with the inland process

    Hello, I'm Charles, and I returned to this forum 5 years after being sponsored by my wife (inland) to offer help to people who may be in similar circumstances as I was back in 2013. I got married in Uganda and came to Canada as a business visitor (applied for and got TRV before our wedding)...
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    49 yr-old with MBA applying to another Masters

    Hello, Would an individual (49 yrs) make a good student permit case if they have an MBA and are applying to study for a second Masters in Canada? MBA was completed in 2013. Applicant has been working for 15+ years in finance, has great travel history and enough money in the bank. I think it is...
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    Ontario Masters Scheme (PNP)

    For those with experience in the Ontario Masters Stream for PNP, is the possibility of getting a nomination based on how quickly you get in when the stream opens for applications or other factors like age/occupation a big deal in granting nominations? How quickly do the slots fill up? I hope it...
  13. charliem

    Express Entry profile and Study permit

    Hello, Is an active Express Entry profile a problem for one applying for a study permit? My impression is that the profile is not visible to the visa officer making the study permit decision. Anyone here with experience in this situation? Thank you.
  14. charliem

    Evaluation of medical degree from abroad

    Anyone here with experience getting WES evaluation for a doctor degree (MBchB) from abroad. What is a foreign doctor training equivalent to in Canada? Or will WES simply refuse to do the evaluation because one requires certification to work as a doctor? I have a friend looking to get into...
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    Orphan nephew sponsorship

    Hello, Anyone here with experience sponsoring an orphaned nephew or niece? My nephew is 12 years old. Will he need to fill any of the forms or do I fill them on his behalf because he is a minor? I know there's a part where he is not allowed to sign, but does he fill the rest of the General...
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    Retirement savings

    Can one use retirement savings statement as proof of funds needed in the PR application (if the funds will only become available 3 weeks after proof of visa)? Paperwork required to draw the funds takes about a month to complete. Would this be okay?
  17. charliem

    Visitor visa if sister has asked for asylum

    Hello, A friend of mine would like to visit Canada. His sister sought asylum in Canada last year. Will that affect his temporary visa application? Thanks.
  18. charliem

    Moving to new city to speed up hearing

    Hello, Does moving to another city (out of Ontario) help one to get a hearing earlier? Has anyone had the experience of moving to Alberta and getting a hearing sooner? Thanks.
  19. charliem

    Anyone got job offer: please advise

    Hi, My brother is a geologist with many years of experience. Would appreciate any advice from someone who has successfully got job offer while outside Canada. Thanks
  20. charliem

    Progress after paying RPRF

    Hi, Would someone please share their experience paying the Right of Permanent Residence Fee after getting AIP. How quickly did the progress go from then? When was your payment acknowledged? I received AIP in the first couple days of March 2015, my new medical has been received and now I...