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  1. aparna.bhardwaj

    OCI- Relation to root Indian: Is it 'self' if applying for self and is it 'Father/Mother' for a minor born in Canada whose parents held Indian pps?

    Hello, A confusion in the OCI Application as the sample form isn't opening. What is the answer to 'Relation to root Indian' if applying for OCI for oneself (who held the Indian pp) and for the minor born in Canada whose parents held Indian passports. Please advise. Thanks.
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    Help with the IMM 5713E form

    Hi, My parents are applying for a visitor visa (<6 months) and have almost finished uploading the forms online. For most of the forms he hasn't signed as the forms clearly mention that they don't need a signature if validated and one would need to sign electronically at the end when submitting...
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    Need to update CIC about the new job after PPR?

    Hello, I received a request for passport a while ago and have sent the requisite documents along with it. Since, the letter clearly mentions about updating CIC for certain cases only (marriage,death,birth of a child,etc), I haven't bothered to let them know about my new job and moving to a new...
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    Any rejections faced due to a wrong NOC code under the same category?

    Oh Yes, that goes for sure. I will go with the best guess and match but was just wondering, if there has been any case in regards to CIC questioning the qualification. My case is slightly different because my Masters was in Physics and I got a job as an engineer. There are a lot mismatches with...
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    Any rejections faced due to a wrong NOC code under the same category?

    Hello All, Has anyone faced any consequences due to providing a different NOC code from the actual one even though say, both the codes are under the same NOC category 'A'? Does CIC get back to question or confirm before deciding? I have very similar roles as an engineer in the NOC category 'A'...
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    Is NOC code 2147 for RF Engineer?

    Hi, Did this NOC-2147 work for you?
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    Confusion b/w the degree earned,actual job designation & employment requirements

    Hello, I finished my masters in Electrical Engineering and I recently received my ITA on Mar.1. A conversation with an acquaintance has confused me about my scenario. I was a design engineer in India after having completed an Msc in Physics. I chose the NOC corresponding to Electrical Engineer...
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    Education Proof in Canada: Is degree completion letter enough?

    Hello, I read many questions about degree completion letter whether being enough to show as a proof of education for Express Entry in FSW category if the degree is completed from Canada. Did anyone actually go ahead with the letter and transcripts sans the degree certificate? And was it...
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    PGWP from outside country of current residence

    Hi, After finishing the 2 year MSc degree, I had to travel to India urgently. For the entire 90 days duration for applying for the PGWP, I will be in India. So, I apply for the post-graduate work permit from outside the country of 'current residence'. The form however, gives no option to change...
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    immediate accommodation after arrival

    Every college/University has a Student Welcome Centre to cater to the needs of the incoming International Students. Contact them on arrival. Infact, you could before you depart from here. Temporarily they'll arrange to accommodate you. But do be prepared to stay in a hotel for 2-3 days until you...
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    And Here I get my Visa: University Category

    I'll be putting up in Patrician Village with two Indian girls. 10 mins walk to the University. Had 75 as my WL number in Univ accommodation. What about you?
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    Online Student Permit Assistance

    It depends completely on your application package. Through this forum experience i realised one thing that, be it online or paper based, if your application is clear, it won't matter. My application was paper based and processed timely inspite of no upfront medicals.You will save time on sending...
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    Can somebody shed light on Luggage contents allowed?

    Hi, Ok..so Lufthansa says the same too. I hope they allow me also sans the laptop because I have already bought a laptop from Canada and not buying it here(the price there was quite a steal!!). @ Monish, let me know if your laptop bag is screened!!
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    Denied at port of entry

    Your subject line isn't proper. It shows you have already been denied. Carry all the docs n answer truthfully to the point . I see no reason unless there's a discrepancy in the information.
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    Can somebody shed light on Luggage contents allowed?

    Hey :D I have very general yet maybe useful answers. 1. Food items are allowed in cabin baggage as well as check-in luggage. The type allowed in cabin luggage depends on how liquidy is the food. In check-in , bindaas carry ladoos n chiwdaas. I can not say about pickles . 2. Usually it's 100 ml...
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    ECR STAMP A PROBLEM ? FOR INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

    I too have it and I got that ECR when i was in the last yr of graduation. Its funny how they decide to place it. But if you read that ECR Stamp properly, it mentions ECR except so n so countries and, the countries of North America are included in the list of exempt countries too!! :) So, it...
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    super urgent help! please respond.

    My mother has it on her passport for no reason and so do I. We atleast didn't hv a problem when we travelled to Europe.
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    Got mail that application reached a stage where medical report required ???

    Hi, From the date the reports are forwarded, 8-9 working days(you may ask your DMP when they sent). This duration is standard I have observed with many applicants' timeline. Same was with me(received on 10th working day, u can see my timeline too). You will receive an intimation this week. You...
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    And Here I get my Visa: University Category

    As promised in my first message of this thread that I would post my SOP , I had completely forgotten about it. This IS NOT AN SOP but a simple request letter which worked for me. It MAY OR MAY NOT work for others. It completely depends on the other documents which are a strong part of the...
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    Got mail that application reached a stage where medical report required ???

    Are you an applicant from India? If yes, then you are definitely through. So you did medical tests after applying without a request? You have to call up the DMP and request them to forward the reports to the IME no generated by CIC. Let them know also of your UCI and any other doc no...