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    Lost citizenship certificate - how long?

    I got my Canadian citizenship a couple of years ago, but stupidly didnt get my passport afterwards Now I want to travel, and I cant apply for my passport because I dont have my proof of citizenship - I have lost the certificate somewhere. (probably in a house move) Looking at the website, it...
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    PR Card - how long

    Anyone know how long its going to take after landing to receive the physical PR Card?
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    My experience of the whole process

    I'm at the end of the road with Canadian Immigration, having now successfully landed and verified my Permanent Residency, so I thought I would jot down a few thoughts on the entire process. I started planning for PR last year, back when everything was form based. you needed a load of forms to...
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    what documents do you need for landing with COPR

    I am planning a flagpoling trip now I have my COPR at the US/Canada border but what documents do I need? Do I need a copy of my LMIA and current work permit? So far I am taking the following: Passport 2 COPR pages Copy of bank statement Letter from employer saying I am currently working in the...
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    ppr timeframe

    After 4 months of my application being processed I've been asked to post a copy of my passport and a couple of photos. I hope I'm getting close to the end? Anyone know how long after this a final decision usually takes? Thanks
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    taking a long time?

    Hi all I submitted my CEC application at the end of April. After about a week my medical status changed to 'passed' and background check to 'in progress' and Review of eligibility = 'Review in Progress' now that was 3 months ago and nothing has changed or updated since then. I cant get into...
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    taking a long time?

    Hi all I submitted my CEC application at the end of April. After about a week my medical status changed to 'passed' and background check to 'in progress' and Review of eligibility = 'Review in Progress' now that was 3 months ago and nothing has changed or updated since then. should I be worried?
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    Applying for BOWP after EE submission

    Hi I finally managed to submit my application and pay my fees this morning for my CEC PR. Now the long nervous wait to see if anything was wrong and it gets rejected ::) In the mean time, how do I start the application for the BOWP as my current LMIA WP expires in June? After submitting, I...
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    is the cic website down?

    I keep getting a Error 502: Page unavailable. when trying to continue my application. uggh I was hoping to submit my application this evening after finally getting all my documentation together >:(
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    ECA - 16 weeks

    15 - 16 weeks seems to be the average 'expected' processing time for ECAs in Toronto :o Given that I dont have that long before my ITA runs out (and I dont have any education requirements for CEC - but they want to see an ECA because I got a few points for my declared education) is it worth...
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    do you still have to enter all your travel history?

    under the old CEC (pdf forms) you had to do a background travel history declaration. Is this still done in EE? when/where is that information provided if it is? thanks
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    anyone know the address to send PCC to?

    Hi I have to get a PCC from Israel. They wont send it back to me, it has to be sent to the requesting authority (in this case CIC) I am applying under EE CEC, does anyone know the postal address for the Israelis to send the PCC to please? Thanks
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    rejecting an ITA

    I think I made a mistake on my EE application and am thinking about rejecting my ITA for CEC and dropping back in the pool. So, if I did drop back into the pool. how long might I have to wait to be picked up again? Basically I've just noticed something about foreign work experience: well mine...
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    Which NOC to apply under

    Hi I have been invited to apply for PR through EE. The form is now asking what my primary occupation and NOC code is and I'm looking for a little guidance please I have exactly 1 years experience under NOC 2173 (software engineer) and then 6 months experience immediately after in a job which...
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    Primary Occupation

    Hi Quick question; When completing the CEC application (via EE) I have to put down my Primary Occupation, NOC code and when I became qualified for that occupation. Does this NOC have to be the same as the occupation I gained my qualifying CEC employment in? in other words: I have one year's...
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    do I have a job offer?

    Sorry if this seems a stupid question I've been invited to apply for CEC PR through EE. Just filling out the forms and they are a little confusing I have a current job, it's permanent staff. And I will continue in this job if I get my PR approved. The EE form is asking if I have a job offer -...
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    CEC - work history: just canadian or everything?

    Hi When completing my express entry for CEC, I have to put in my work history. But its not clear if this should just be experience in Canada, or basically I just fill out my entire resume? Anyone know whether I should be putting all my work history down, or just that which I did since coming to...
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    proof of funds

    I'm accepted to apply for PR via the CEC, but the site is telling me I need to provide proof of funds: Proof of Means of Financial Support (required) but on the CIC website: /english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp I am currently working on a valid work permit, and in a full time position (with...
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    Help with NOC confusion

    Hello I have been invited to apply for PR through the Express Entry for CEC. I am frantically running around trying to get all my police checks (4x) and documentation in order. However, I have just had a cold feeling that my NOC codes are going to be a problem. I am currently full time...