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    Working as a Contractor for a US Company

    Hello, I'm interested in doing engineering consultation for a US-based company. The US-based company does not have any holdings in Canada. I will be doing all of the work remotely in Canada. I have no idea where to start, can someone point me the right way? Thank you,
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    Working as a Contractor for a US Company

    Hello, I'm interested in doing engineering consultation for a US-based company. The US-based company does not have any holdings in Canada. I will be doing all of the work remotely. I have no idea where to start, can someone point me the right way? Thank you,
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    All AORs received in April 2015, lets connect here and share updates & timelines

    Here's my timeline (I didn't keep track of ECAS sorry): February 2 - Profile Submitted March 20 - ITA under FSW April 16 - Submitted PR Application April 16 - AOR April 22 - Submitted BOWP Application May 12 - CELPIP Request and Submitted June 11 - RPRF Requested and Submitted July 31 - BOWP...
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    RE: documents need for to apply EE PR

    You should check out Yampower's post which you can find here: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/express-entry-step-by-step-instructions-t273928.0.html
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    Received COPR papers and successfully landed connect here

    I landed recently at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. I felt more comfortable on foot for some reason so I parked my car and went to the Rainbow Bridge pedestrian side. The US officer asked what citizenship and what purpose I was here. I gave him my passport and told him that I'm flagpoling...
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    Does Passport Request Mean I'm Approved?

    Thanks all, I just got back from sending my photos and passport. It took awhile to take my photos because I couldn't stop smiling! I've asked you all so many questions and I was really nervous going through the EE process without a lawyer but I got every question answered by this board so thank...
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    Does Passport Request Mean I'm Approved?

    Hey all, I'm not coherent right now because I'm so anxious. Today I found out that my BOWP was approved and that I should receive a letter soon with further instructions. Two hours later, I received an information letter on myCIC account (under my PR application) with instructions to send my...
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    How to Update EE Documents?

    Hey all, I finally received my FBI clearance after a few months of waiting and I want to send it to the CIC (I sent CIC a letter of explanation and expired clearances in the meantime). I don't see where I can upload additional documents though. Am I missing something or should I wait until the...
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    Statutory Questions Help!

    Hey all, I was on H-1B which expired July 2013 in the US and I left for Canada August 2013. In order to maintain status between the gap, the lawyer had filed a B-2 VISA (I think right before expiration of H-1). However, by the time they processed my B-2 VISA, it was voided because I already...
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    Recommended body for ECA

    I got my ECA last year with CES, here is the timeline: July 16 - Documents received by CES Oct 7 - Unofficial Assessment package completed (e-mail copy sent) Total cost $251 Canadian. Bachelor of Engineering from U.S. assessment outcome: four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university...
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    Proof of Funds Question

    Hey all, First of all, thanks for the topic on Proof of Funds, I was able to walk into a TD bank, show them the letter example and get the same for me in less than ten minutes! My question is... I put in all available funds in my profile. I currently have two bank accounts, one in the US and...
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    Police Certificate Expiration

    Hey guys, So I was really excited getting the FBI channeler report but found out that they no longer accept such things. I think CIC website said channeler reports was okay from Jan-March (early March). And what I have is a channeler report which is why I got it back so fast. I called the US...
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    Does Prescription Pills Affect Medical Exam?

    Hey all, A couple of years ago, in the US, I was prescribed Xanax and Ambien for anxiety and insomnia. I only took it for about a couple of weeks. Now I am scared that it will affect my upcoming medical exam. I haven't taken either in years but if asked for a history, I have to tell them...
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    Does Dental Condition Affect Medical Exams for Immigration?

    Hi all, I have a dental condition, a gum boil due to one of my teeth that need extracting. The problem is, the extraction is scheduled almost directly after my medical exam for CIC. Will this affect my exam? My dentist told me that I could probably get the tooth extracted by another dentist...
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    Police Certificate Expiration

    Thanks for the reply. I found a fingerprinting/background check office that has an expedited service for FBI clearance in Toronto! They promise to have the report back in 3-5 days so I think I'm good! If anyone finds themselves in my situation, I would advise them to look around for similar...
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    Does Dental Condition Affect Medical Exams for Immigration?

    Hi all, I have a dental condition, a gum boil due to one of my teeth that need extracting. The problem is, the extraction is scheduled almost directly after my medical exam for CIC. Will this affect my exam? My dentist told me that I could probably get the tooth extracted by another dentist...
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    Police Certificate Expiration

    Hey all, I have police clearance from FBI and RCMP that was done August 2014. I'm now applying for EE because my CEC was denied (over the cap). I'm pretty sure I need a new clearance from the RCMP since I have lived in Canada since 2013, but I have not been in the US since then, do I need to...
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    In trouble! Please help!

    Thanks all so much for your replies. Almost all the paperwork is in order. God bless!
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    In trouble! Please help!

    Hey all, I'm currently on a closed work permit due to expire December 2015. I've been working here for one year as a mechanical engineer. I'm trying to apply for the FSW but my ECA report has been processing for about 11 weeks and counting now so I can't file yet. I've everything else ready...
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    CES Application for ECA Transcript

    Hello, One of the documents the CES requests is a color photocopy of my academic records/transcripts/statement of marks for each program of study. I've already arranged for an official transcript from my school to be mailed directly to them. I have an unofficial transcript, is that what they...