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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.

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

Hello people, I think Im gonna learn from all the little mistakes. I booked a flight without taking into account the immigration process time at the POE(Montreal). I just have an hour's time after landing in Montreal and boarding for Calgary. I would like honest opinions if this last part of...

I would like this information from the senior members and people already moved to Canada. My master's course is max fr 4 years but ideally it can be completed in 1.5-2 yrs!! As i have good 4 years in hand, if one wishes to extend the masters into an integrated PhD, how does the condition for...

Hello All! I am elated to receive the stamped passport in my hand today almost after a month. My experience is same like all other applicants who ‘in the process of visa' might have encountered feelings of anxiety, nervousness on having missed some documents, the uncertainty in applications and...

Hello, After correspondence from CHC via an email for a go ahead with medicals, I now know my UCI and application number. However, for a case specific enquiry, even a file number(optional) is asked. Is this file number same as application no? Is the file number normally known to an applicant?

I recently received a request from CIC to go ahead with my medical tests. Since passport lies in the embassy, how does one show it when going for medical test? Will it be returned temporarily? Kindly guide as I haven't received any update on it. PS: is medical call after filing an application...

I filled the application form at VAC and this form unlike the form which is available for download from their website is slightly different because the one at VAC has drop box to select answers in many questions.In the student permit application form, I am required to enter the field from the...

From what i read in all the checklists, its clearly mentioned that one shouldnt make any travel plans before the visa! Is the reason only because we may loose money(depending on the refund fee of flight) if we dont get a visa? OR It could be some immigration issue at the airport because we dont...

Hi, I know it's a basic question which one ought to know especially since we are thinking of applying for a canadian visa. But it confuses me because here in the forum, I am coming across many applicants plainly changing their categories under which they are applying if they get rejected by one...

After applying for a student permit yesterday through a VAC center in Mumbai, i was handed over a receipt with tracking number and was told to check the status. I also received an email from VAC tht application is being processed and was given a link to follow with the tracking no.I went ahead...

Hi, Today i submitted my visa application for student permit under univ category. For some reasons I was unable to submit the degree certificates and marksheets. However, i submitted the transcripts of all my degrees which clearly indicate the degree awarded and marks received. Are the...

I hv been admitted as a full time masters student in Univ of Calgary with full funding fr 2 years. My offer letter mentions the course to be maximum of 4 years n the letter of acceptance too has the start n complete dates keeping 4 yrs in mind. 1. Does it mean i should show the funds fr the...

Hello, I am currently in the process of collecting documents for my student permit. I have received admission for Ful time Masters course in University of Calgary with TA for 2 years. All the letters as provided by them show maximum 4 years duration giving the student a flexibility to finish in...