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I am a little confused right now regarding status dates. I came to Canada as a student and then got a PGWP. Did my worker status start on the date I submitted my PGWP? I already had a job offer and I started working a few days later under implied status. However, my PGWP was only approved a few...

Hi, I am working on my citizenship application and I had a few questions about how to list dates: Status expiration etc - I moved to Canada on a study permit, moved to a work permit and then finally obtained PR. When the application asks for status expiration - I applied for a PGWP - Would the...

I couldn't find a definite answer to this but i have a two week address history gap between April 15 2014 and May 3rd 2014. During this time I was actually moving to Canada and did some traveling. I technically did not have an address as I wasn't renting a place. How should I explain this? I...

I have a question - how should I note unpaid internships/gigs in my personal history when filling out my application. I was not able to find guidance for this but during school and in between jobs I did some unpaid work to demonstrate professional development etc. Would this fall employment or...

I started the process to get my FBI PCC early and got my FBI PCC in Feb 2017 and then an ITA in March 2017. However, I traveled to the US for a couple of short trips in March 2017. However, the last time I technically lived in the US was Aug 2013. Anybody in a similar situation who did not have...

I wasn't able to find an answer to this question - I got a FBI certificate in Feb 2017 because I lived in the US. However, if I travel back for a visit (for a wedding or short trip), do I need another FBI certificate? My understanding is that its only required for places one has "lived" 6 months...

I recently went for a quick trip to the states - left Friday and came back Sunday night - early AM Monday - After I got home, I noticed there was no stamp in my passport to reflect my most recent entry into Canada - not sure why the CBSA officer didn't stamp it - he stamped my customs card I...

I tried searching the forum for this but didn't find a conclusive answer. For address history, it says where you have lived in the last 10 years or since turning 18. This doesn't include travel even if it was for a few weeks right? I am not sure what exactly they are asking for in terms of how...

Hi Everyone, I am filling out my express entry application. My masters degree in Canada was a 16 month program. Is that two academic years (8+8)? Any help would be appreciated. I got a 3 year PGWP if that helps.

I know that applicants must submit a valid police certificate for all countries or territories (except Canada) in which they have lived for a total of six months or more, since the age of 18. However, in my case - while I have Pakistani citizenship but I haven't lived there for 6 months or more...

Hi, I made a dumb mistake when i was filling out my Canadian education and selected yes to the ESL related question instead of No. I have updated my form to say that my program did not have an ESL component. However, my 30 points for Canadian education are not showing up. I have 468 so its not...

Hi, I have a graduate degree from a Canadian university and my undergrad is from the states. Do I need to get my bachelors degree evaluated even though I have a Canadian masters? Can't seem to tell what the rule is...

I tried searching for an answer to this question on here but wasn't able to find a definite one. In terms of listing work experience for the Express Entry profile, do we have to list all of it? Not just the job in Canada that makes us eligible for CEC? The reason is that getting reference...

Hi, I am on a PGWP. Does anyone know if we need some kind of study permit or authorization to take the CFA exams? I can't tell because it isn't a course and its a global certification that is not specific to Canada. Only issue is that my PGWP says: "UNLESS AUTHORIZED, MUST NOT ATTEND ANY...

Hi, I recently received my passport stamped with a TRV but for some reason the TRV expires 10 months before the date on my PGWP. My passport is valid till 2024 so that can't be the issue. Anybody have any insights on why this could be the case? Thanks

Hi, I am a PGWP holder applying for a TRV and had a few questions: 1. For the section asking about funds available, does anyone know what amount I need to say or show ? I have a full time job and my PGWP is valid for 3 years. 2. In the optional documents section, there is a Schedule 1 form...

I have received a job offer and I am about to apply for my post graduate work permit. However, I am a little confused about if I need to mention this when I apply for the PGWP since the PGWP does not require a job offer to be eligible. I talked to an advisor and he mentioned that it is up to me...

Hi, I recently completed a 16 month program which is technically two academic years (8 months for a typical academic year x 2) but we didn't take any time off. I wanted to see if anyone with actual experience applying for PGWP after completing such a program and the length of their PGWP? I have...

I wanted to start a thread for those who are waiting on their SP extensions. Some folks who applied in May and late April have been approved so the CIC processing timeline is perhaps not up to date since it says that they are working on April 10th applications. Anyway, if any of you get updates...

Hey, Anybody have any luck getting their study permit approved faster than usual? Right now the processing time is at 77 days. Previously, it was around 14 days or so when I last checked in Oct 2014. Cheers