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    Hire a Family Member?

    Hey guys, I plan to start my own photo/video studio as soon as my application goes through. I'm married to a Canadian and filed for family sponsorship. My question is that if I want to hire my brother as a studio manager/partner as well as a videographer, how can I go about it and if I can do...
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    APRIL 2014 - INLAND APPLICATIONS

    Hey guys! I submitted this on the 1st to CPC-Mississauga. Let's track our applications here :)
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    SIN and steps after 3 yrs of PR

    While I wait for my AOR, I have a question which won't be a concern for me for the next 3 yrs at least. My understanding is that CIC issues a 2yr conditional PR if you were sponsored by a Canadian spouse. At the completion of those 2 yrs, if the current timeline of the PR process remains the...
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    Extension/OWP fee schedule

    Hey guys! My PR application is complete at this time but I have just one more question. For the extension/OWP fee, how much should I be paying? There are two schedules on the CIC website. One says $200 & the other says $100. I'm very confused. Any help would be excellent. Thank you! :) (I...
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    OWP process

    Hello! I have a question - While applying for my TRV extension, there is an OWP section as well. Should I fill this out online, i.e. the TRV application, or should I print and attach it with my PR application? A prompt response would be appreciated. I have all of my documents ready but we...
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    Inland - Notarized copy of certificate?

    Hi! I got married in Toronto early this month. Just got my marriage certificate from Thunder Bay and I was wondering if we need to send simple photocopies or a notarized photocopy? Does anyone know? Thanks!
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    Color printouts for photos or walmart print outs? - Inland Spousal

    Hey guys! I have a quick question: ALL of my photo-evidence is on facebook. I have printed out my pictures, including the ones of the wedding, with comments from my friends and family on it (screenshots). These are color printouts on regular A4 sheets. Should I still order and attach the...
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    Medicals Question

    Hi! I have a question: Does CIC ALWAYS ask for a medical exam? I'm an inland applicant and have spent the last 4.5 years in the US and UK. My citizenship is Pakistani though. I went to a boarding school in BC so I did get my medicals done from Pakistan way back in 2007. Should I do an upfront...
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    Sample letter & proof of urgency - Marriage Certificate Ontario

    Hello everyone! I saw on various threads how it takes so long for you guys to get your marriage certificate from Thunder Bay (Ontario). Well, I am here to help you out! I got married on March 1st 2014 and my certificate is already on its way in the mail. This is what I did: I went online and...
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    Inland - Record of Solemnization instead of the marriage certificate

    Hello everyone! Quick question: I HAVE to send in my application by March 31st latest. I got married on March 1st. Would it be okay if I send a notarized copy of the Record of Solemnization of Marriage with my application and the certificate later, in case it doesn't arrive in time? Has anyone...
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    Spouse: Proof/evidence of Relationship checklist and Paperwork Offices

    Hello everyone! I am awaiting my marriage certificate (got married on Saturday :)). Meanwhile, I wanted to ask a couple of things: a. Can you give me a detailed list of evidence you attached? We have the entire timeline of our relationship on our facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We also have...
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    Genuine Elopement

    First some details: - Passport: Pakistani - Last 4.5 years: Student in the US - Marital status: Divorced (previous spouse was a British citizen so I DO have the British residency letter I got from the UKBA but we divorced before we started living together. It was a shitty marriage.) - Marital...
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    First Stage Approval - Work Permit

    Hi! I am in the processes of starting an inland PR application soon (I'm getting married next month). I currently have a visit visa. I know that I will be eligible to apply for a work permit after the first stage approval but I was wondering if that permit can be granted before a job offer has...
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    Online TRV: Passport sent to CPP-Ottawa from the US

    The letter to me dated September 23 was posted at my CIC account just yesterday. I'm posting my timeline here. Please give me your opinions... (I sent the following email to NYC): "Dear Canadian Consulate General New York, I am writing the following email to you to update you about a...