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    How recent must be the documents?

    Hello, I remember I saw somewhere in the application process that forms and letters must not be older than a month? but I'm not sure. I have a bank statement that is about 5 weeks old when I'll apply. Is that fine? or should I get a new one? Thanks!
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    Urgent: Original documents for the exam date

    Hello folks, Tomorrow I'm going to attend the interview and the exam. I just noticed that I don't have my original university degree and landing page. I have copies of both + sealed transcript. Is there an issue? I think I sent my original landing page instead of the copy. Thanks!
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    Renewing passport after submitting Citizenship application

    Hello folks, My wife submitted her Canadian citizenship application in April. CIC hasn't notified us that they have received the application yet. Her passport will expire in November, and she wants to renew it before then. I'd like to know: 1. Is it a problem if she renew her passport. She...
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    Is post-baccalaureate degree accepted for proof of language?

    Hello folks, I did my post-baccalaureate education (it's a diploma) at Capilano University (in Vancouver). I'm wondering if my program and university is eligible as a proof of English language proficiency. The program took more than a year (about 17 months) Thanks,
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    Calculating presence day in Canada before first entry

    Hello folks, I'm applying for my citizenship and I'm filling out the Physical Presence Calculator form. It asks me about dates in the last 5 years. The thing is I entered Canada about 4 years ago. I'm wondering what I should do with the dates before entering Canada for the first time. Do I have...
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    Passport expiration during citizenship application

    Hello everyone, I'm going to apply for my Canadian citizenship in April. My passport expires in November. Do I need to renew my passport before I start my application? The passport renewal process takes any time between 2 to 3 months. I wanted to know ahead of time, so if I need to apply it, I...
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    Moving to the US, right after applying for Canadian citizenship

    Hello all! I know this question had been posted at least once before, but apparently the situation was different from mine, and I think it was before Bill C-6. I'm working for a US-based company and I'd like to move to their US office for a couple of years. They will be applying L1b for me and...
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    Do I need to fill "Residence outside Canada" form?

    Hello all! I'm filling out the citizenship application forms, and in section 9 it asks: "During your eligibility period, did you live outside of Canada: YES NO" And it follows: "If you checked YES, please complete and submit the Residence outside Canada form (CIT 0177) with your completed...
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    When is the expiry date of Work Permit?

    Hello all, I'm filling out the citizenship application forms, and it asks about my latest work permit expiration date. I'm wondering if it is that date printed on the work permit, or it is the date on the back of my PR card. The date on the work permit is after the date I became PR. Thanks!
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    No doc needed for the second person ?

    Hello, I'm applying TRV for my parents. I made my father the main applicant, and my mother the second person. I created the application online, and it doesn't have any field for me to upload my mother's (second person) travel history, or any tie (such as title deed). Is this normal ? Thanks...
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    Transfering educational tax credit from my wife

    Hello, I live in BC. My wife was student in 2016. She didn't have any income. I paid 19K for her university program. We want to file our taxes for 2016. It is her first time filing tax in Canada as she she came to Canada in mid 2015 and we didn't file 2015 tax for her. Now the question is...
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    Reapply for a TRV before it expires

    Hello, My mother has a multiple-entry Canada visa, valid until October 2017, but it is in her older passport. She got a new passport (without no visa stamped in it) She is planning to come to Canada in June 2017. Can she come to Canada with her new passport + valid visa in her expired...
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    Registering for CRA for the first time

    Hello, My wife came to Canada in mid-2015. She took an English course in 2015 for 5 months which costed us about 4500 CAD. In January 2016, she attended a university program, and the whole program costed us about 20000 CAD. We didn't any tax for her so far. I have a few questions: 1.I paid...
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    I applied for eTA and they say I'm a Canadian Citizen !

    Hello everyone, I live in the US and I hold a US green card, It's the second time I applied for the eTA, and both times they replied that I'm a Canadian Citizen ! "A review of your Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) application has revealed that you are a Canadian citizen. Canadian...
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    Waiting for the PR card after landing - it's been 6 days !

    I and my wife landed 46 days ago, when I check the application processing time here : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/ for new PR card application, it says 40 days. I wonder why we didn't receive it yet. How long does it take for them to mail it ? Is it possible to track that mail...
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    Apply for Study permit within Canada, while holding visiting visa

    Hello everyone, I came to Canada as a visitor. I'd like to apply for a study permit. I am an Iranian citizen. I have two question which I appreciate if you could help me with : 1.Can I apply for the study permit within Canada ? or should I apply within a Canadian embassy out of Canada ...
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    Received email WITH content, but no update in my profile

    Hello, Today in the morning I received an email saying that I need to send my passport to CIC, but there's no update in my online profile. This is regarding my FSW express entry application. Is that ok ? did it happen before for anyone ? Thanks in advance
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    Traveling to the US while waiting for my PR card with a valid permit

    I have a valid work permit, and I'm waiting for my landing visa. I'm also waiting for my US visa which I will receive in a week. I don't have a valid Canada visa. (it expired recently, but my work permit is valid) I know for sure that I don't need Canada visa if I want to come back from the US...
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    Processing time after applying for Federal Express Entry ?

    Hello guys, Is there any thread discussing how long it takes after I applied for my Federal Express Entry ? (I already received Invitation to Apply - selected in the pool- and I applied) I applied on January 20th 2016 , but haven't received any response back yet. Any idea how long it usually...
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    Submitted passport to a wrong place?

    Hello all, On March 21st, I received a message on CIC website saying that I need to send my passport to CIC within 30 days to receive my visa stamped in the passport. I did so and sent my passport to the following address : CPP - Ottawa (e-Application) PO Box 9640 Ottawa, ON, K1G 6T2 But...