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Not selling anything- had some downtime due to whats going on outside, so thought of visiting this forum after years of when i last posted something, and see if can provide some assistance. You can probably check when my last post was before April 2020. That said, it's unfortunate, what tends...

Show of hands- and lets just me honest here, its for our benefit! 1) How many of us really understand what this means in Canadian context? 2) What do you guys do if somebody decides to meet you over coffee within a couple/few months of you landing in this country? Give me a 2 min script! Why...

Sorry to say this- but Most of the questions/approaches described are just so very wrong- it may work outside Canada. IT Does NOT work here! my friends. I was also a newcomer- you need to come here, mix in, do the CDN way. Almost feels like writing a book!! Now that i also help in recruiting...

Folks - these are really tough times even for people who have been living here for years...I would suggest that you focus on your non-technical skills/soft skills and be ready when things go back to normal. Take some courses on these topics, if possible. I think none of us would be happy...

Thanks for all your responses....I wonder if they have really thought of post-education or general employment opportunities....Not trying to scare anybody as i have been in the same situation. But its a completely different setup here. While some are able to find good quality jobs, a lot...

Very good points canuck78 Agreed that getting into IT relatively speaking less challenging, but to your other points, if you want to move up the ladder, a lot of things (other than technical skills) come into play. I don't think there are resources for bridging this gap, and a lot of times...

Understood, thx. Some folks are saying that demand for Canadian PR will go up and so will the competition to come in this country...post COVID. 2020 will be even more tricky for newcomers: very high local unemployment rate + they will be adjusting to CDN market requirements. I don't think there...

Guys- In your experience, During the job search process, are you receiving the right guidance on how to Canadianize the resume, answer questions, art of conversation- how to carry on coffee chats etc? Looks like there are lots of good resource out there for all type of settlement issues etc. ...

Just curious, if people are still looking to move to Canada this year? Any changed plans? Despite the hyper competition of finding anything here, wonder what makes people move here? What are some of things that still confuses people especially who have been living here for few months...

Guys- Would appreciate, if you can provide guidance if you are still looking to start your course this year in Spring/Fall this year? Thx

Also any recent experiences landing near Alberta Montana border is much appreciated!! Thanks much

So, i m planning to drive to Coutts, Alberta and will be solely dependent on my car GPS! Can somebody confirm if the following address (from CBSA website) will get me to my destination for landing Highway #4 South P.O. Box 220 Coutts AB T0K 0N0

Anybody has this situtation where the last date of entry/orginal date of entry space is blank..??

Thanks for replying back. However, In our COPRs, last date of entry/original date of entry is blank..?? Can you please comment? Thanks

So we got our passports back with COPR and landing visa. In our COPRs, last date of entry/original date of entry is blank..?? Can anybody please confirm? What i have heard before is that people usually have an incorrect date of entry, but mine is blank?? Also, do your COPRs also have a...

Also, my PPR request came from Ottawa- no need for us to send any pictures/Bio-data, right? In the cover letter just mention the application details, corrrect? Finally, MAIL the followin Canada post xpress envelope (for return mail) + PPR email + cover letter to Ottawa ? Thanks for replying!!

Guys for the PPR request, we just need to send our passports, right? One envelope for sending the passports and another one for receving back? Kindly confirm. Thanks much

Guys, so for GCMS i went to the following link. One of the steps is to submit documents. What documents are we required to submit? Is it the request form that we have to fill online and submit it? I am currently in Canada, so do i also have attach/submit my proof of current residence as well...

Thanks for replying. my spouse did her medicals in Feb (last week) 2013, so its over a year now..Anyway she got Work permit based on the the medical she did last year in February. What i don't understand is when my application is being processed in Ottawa (all other correspondences have been...

Can somebody please advise here: I applied under CEC for me and my spouse in November 2013 last year from Canada. Both of us live in Canada. My application was later forwarded to Ottawa and all the correspondences have been from Ottawa office. In May 2014, i was asked to do only my Medical, and...