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    should Canadian spouse to be included in application ?

    I called the CIC call centre today and the agent confirmed that Canadian citizen spouses DO NOT need to have medical or police certificates. The agent said this is because: a) they are not included in our application and b) they are Canadian citizens If they were citizens of another...
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    FBI current Processing Times -- All you need to know..

    shakashaka - Thank you, you are right. I must have overlooked that on CIC's website which states: Citizenship and Immigration Canada does not accept FBI police certificates issued by FBI-approved third party private companies. Only police certificates issued directly by the FBI will be...
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    FBI current Processing Times -- All you need to know..

    I called Accurate Biometrics (an approved channeler) and they assured me that they would have results within 24 hours from the time I get them my fingerprints. Anyone have results consistent with that for the channelers?
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    help on proof of funds

    Hi futurecanadiannew123456, I don't have an expert answer for you but I did receive an ITA under the FSW class of Express Entry. I'm now uploading the documents requested in the application and for proof of funds the instructions only say: If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada...
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    should Canadian spouse to be included in application ?

    Thank you for the background arleneramiro! I will try to contact a CIC agent to confirm that citizens do not need medical and weigh in on the police certificates as well. I agree there are still bugs that need worked out of the Express Entry GUI.
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    should Canadian spouse to be included in application ?

    I am in the same boat - my common-law partner is a Canadian citizen already. On the Express Entry Application (IE: what gets us entered into the pool) I chose: -Marital Status -> Common-Law -Number of Family Members -> 2 (her and I) -Relatives in Canada -> Yes, Spouse/Partner -Is your...
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    5h Draw - Candidates who got ITA for CEC

    Thanks mazamilam, the letter indicates that I was invited under FSW. Like others, I considered myself primarily a CEC candidate before express entry came out.
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    5h Draw - Candidates who got ITA for CEC

    I received an ITA in the 5th draw with a score of 514. I met criteria for both CEC and FSW. I'm filling out the application now but I do not see anything indicating if I was invited to apply under CEC or FSW. If someone knows how to tell I will get that information for the OP. Cheers
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    new message in cic

    Job Bank Registration: Accepted
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    new message in cic

    Received same email stating updated application today. Can't find any changes. Score: 514 NOC: A-2132 Birthday: December
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    Job ended before work permit expired - what happens now?

    Hello Members, I currently have a NAFTA engineer work permit tied to a specific employer valid until mid 2017. Unfortunately the job is ending early. - Once I am no longer working for the employer stated on the permit does my legal status in Canada end? - I know I won't be able to work for...
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    Multiple Applications - Spousal Sponsorship and Express Entry

    Hello Members, I am currently living/working in Canada on a NAFTA work permit. I plan to immigrate permanently to stay in BC with my common-law Canadian partner. I am currently in the Express Entry pool and would prefer to get PR this way due to application processing time but the...