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so i'm on the HR Block website going through filing taxes to see if it's possible for me to do it myself for free, and i'm stuck on the Foreign Employment Income section. I thought Canada doesn't care about my earnings in my home country before i moved here on August 29, 2014. Why are they...

Can someone explain how to ensure i file taxes correctly when i've only been a resident and worked for only a small portion of the tax year? i'd like to have a little bit of insight before visiting an accountant. never mind... i figured out the answer to my own question and I can't delete the...

Since this new open work program seems to be enticing people to apply inland, i think it's important to understand the specifics of what happens once it's issued. i'm not convinced it's a reason for visa exempt applicants to apply inland and would like to educate myself more on the rules a...

I'm gathering the paperwork necessary to exchange my driver's license to ontario. I'm currently licensed in CT, and the DMV has different options for driver history's: driver's license file information ((Printout of license class, endorsements, restrictions, original issue date and status.)...

I'm trying to figure out what's the best strategy for sharing my finances with my husband now that i am a PR. What i'm confused about is how to avoid my husband's salary or our comingled finances in Canada getting taxed by the US just because he's married to me. Does that actually happen? Is...

Soooo... I started my first job here in canada and I'm a little bit confused on all things employment and taxes here. In the US, when I start a job, there are the "usual" state and federal tax forms to fill out and they take a copy of my passport to prove my identity/residency. Here, all I had...

FYI: the following job fair company CHARGES jobseekers in order to enter the fair and so they can "copy and distrubute" your resume among the thousands of jobseekers. I realize it may be a minimal charge, however as an HR professional I find this practice to be HIGHLY unethical as someone...

so last month before i left canada, and before i was issued my approval, my husband orderder file notes. At the time of request, we ended up requsting them under the privacy act, submitted the documnent allowing my husband to order information on me, and were never prompted for payment. i...

So I have my COPR in hand! woooooooo!!! Now i have some questions while i prepare for my landing. B4 form for goods and goods to follow... so the information I received had NO mention on how to bring my stuff over to canada. Is this normal or was something missing from my letter? I went to...

I currently am an independant contractor for a website (US owned company) where companies/people all over the world can contract me for full time or part time work. I have recently been contacted to interview for a canadian company. Basically how it works is this canadian company pays the us...

What mechanical specifications are needed to make a car importable to Canada from the US? I already know about daytime running lights, and would like to know what else needs to be added/changed to decide if it's worth getting done, or just sell it when the time comes. I currently have a 2006...

It was on the 11:00 news in ottawa. I made my husband play it while we were on skype. it was about a pregnant lady in BC who can't get health care while her application is in process, and they have been waiting for 1.5 years. Sounds like it is an inland app. The story mentioned the large...

Hi All, My sister in law is a real estate agent, and she mentioned to my husband (canadian sponsoring me for PR) that it is better for us to purchase a home within the first 2 years of me obtaining my PR status. Does anyone know if this is true or where more information about this can be...

Hi All, **Please consider this disclaimer before reading and posting a response: so kindly refrain from posting rude and disrespectful comments about "how can i do this" or using disrespectful language suggesting i am not smart, because frankly i know i messed up, and no matter what your opinion...

Hi, i need help as i am freaking out and don't know what to do. my husband just received an email from CIC stating this: • You must provide a current, signed and completed Additional Family Information (IMM5406). This form should be completed for the Principal Applicant (regardless of age)...

Hello all! I would love to connect with other US citizens applying for permanent residency. Our application was received on March 17, so we are just waiting for some news. What has your experience been like so far? How long has your application been in process? I've seen approval rates for...