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    Clarification needed in calculating education points in CRS

    Hi experts, plz help, would like some clarity for a dear friend. She is an international student from India and has done 1 yr diploma in PSW and 1 yr diploma in Business Administration from Sheridan College (Total 2 yrs study after grade XII) Suppose she gets the required work ex in an O/A/B...
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    Can I leave and re-enter Canada with a expired work visa but a valid work permit

    You can re-enter Canada from US without a valid visa but a permit. For any other country though, you would need a valid TRV
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    Is It true that one can get Indian PCC from CGI toronto sameday?

    First of all, you cannot get PCC from CGI in toronto,you have to go to the BLS Office. Once you submit the form and pp, pay the fee, it takes apprx 2 weeks (average) for the pp to be couriered to you with the PCC. I think they also have anoption where you can pick up the pp from BLS office as...
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    Doubts regarding study permit

    The thumb rule for study permit validity is the "end date" of the said program + 90 days. For example: if someone's program ends on Aug 01, the visa would be valid till Nov 01 or nearabouts. However, since the end date date is only tentative on the offer letter and can vary, you are considered...
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    SUPER-VISA PROCESSING TIME?

    His "cousin" applied
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    no spouse name on passport

    Not needed. As long as the marriage certificate is provided along with the application, spouse's name not being on the passport doesn't matter
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    Primary Occupation under CEC

    As the name says "Canadian Experience Class", chose the occupation you have Canadian work experience in.
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    Primary Occupation under CEC

    Correction: PTA (or aligning titles in Noc 3237) is not a regulated profession in Canada. Physiotherapy is regulated. If you have even studied programs like health n fitness, healh management, recreation, kinesiology, gerantology, etc, you can find work as a PTA. It is an entirely different...
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    Primary Occupation under CEC

    Dude, I have the exact same case as yours. My wife was the principal applicant in our case (just recd stamped pp yesterday), she had 4 yrs exp from india and one yr esperience as PTA here in Canada after her one yr therapeutic recreation diploma. I came on OWP last yr first when she got the...
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    Please guys I need a convincing and re-assuring answer

    Because they can't equate your education that you did, to zero even if it is not recognized in Canada. Had it been completed, things may/would have been different. It could be that the OP although embark on his Masters but in the one yr that he studied, couldn't accrue equivalent credits for...
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    Please guys I need a convincing and re-assuring answer

    The whole idea behind getting your education credentials assessed is to see how your educationa equates against canadian standards. If it says NOT COMPARABLE TO CANADIAN DEGREE, (IMO) points that although you did graduate 2 yrs study (from a recognized institute I would imagine), but since you...
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    Visit visa vs Spouse open work permit

    Apply for sowp, although the chances would be alim at this time considering the condition for the same is for you to have atleast 6 months remaining on your study (which is touch and go right now). Notwithstanding once you apply for OWP, you need to have a NOC O/A/B job and min 6 months...
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    CEC INLAND SHARE YOUR TIMELINE

    Thanks. It did about 12 days before ppr.
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    CEC INLAND SHARE YOUR TIMELINE

    Recd ppr today. 30 jan aor. CEC inland. No update on mycic account so far though.
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    AOR JAN 2016 - let's get together

    Received ppr mail today guys. Timelines in the signature. All the best for the ones waiting.
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    AOR JAN 2016 - let's get together

    You are not alone. BG still shows "not started". AOR: 30 jan. R10 passed sinde mid feb. no movement since then.
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    Time is crucial please help

    You never know for sure till you get the credentials evaluated. If both are recognized (as 1 yr or more) and one of them is given the Canadian equivalency of 3 years or more, then you can choose the option.
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    BOWP or PGWP after ITA?

    Congratulations on your ITA. I reckon the safer option would be for you to apply for BOWP and your wife should apply for her PGWP based on her completion of Canadian completion. If your wife applies for PGWP, she would need to have a skilled category job (NOC O/A/B) for you (spouse) to be...
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    AOR JAN 2016 - let's get together

    Online BOWP app is faster these days. I received mine in 21 days. Few other forumites received in less than 20.
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    Employer almost Bankrupt and CIC

    I would suggest getting this situation in writing from some senior staff who used to work with you, validating this situation, along with their contact information and send a CSE to CIC. It is safer to inform them of the situation but I am sure they may not be satisfied with just your...