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    Lost in Toronto (how to proceed with career)

    Hi, this is my story... I was born in Russia, have PR and work as a legal assistant/receptionist. I have graduted Russian State University for the Humanities in 2001 (Diploma with Honour), Managament and Organization. I spent one semester in Beloit College, Wisconsin studying Economics. I have...
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    Can I lose my PR if I got divorced?

    Hi there! A kind of weird question. I have got my PR since last May. I arrived to Canada 2 years ago and got married here. What could happen if I got divorced? (my husband was my sponsor). What's about my status? I have heard that I need to stay at least 3 years in Canada in case I want to...
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    New Year Trip

    Hi there, I could not find similar topic but looking for your help. I try to organize trip from Toronto to Montreal for 3 days after Christmas. Let's say December 27 - December 30. May be somebody can share your experience? Where to stay? Nice and cheap:) Thanks a lot in advance! Lana
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    Health card

    Hi there! My health card is issued 26/08/2011 but I am still waiting for it. Any idea how to check it where is it or how long it take to deliver? Thanks Lana
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    what minimum income should be for family of 3 people (free taxes)

    What minimum income I should have for family (3 people) that are tax free? Province is Ontario? Thanks a lot in advance Lana
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    Harassment in office

    Hi there, I am a newcomer to Canada who has found a job in a law company a couple months ago. One of the ladies who works is a kind of weird person. I am receptionist, she is a law clerk. E.g. she can throw the folder with papers (pretty heave) on my desk. Today I came to her office with file...
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    Taxes (salary)

    Hi, guys! Hope everything is going fine! I have just received a cheque from my boss. And I have a question. I was told that my rate is 15$/per hour. When I received a cheque I realised that my rate is 14,20$ per hour. Can you give me any idea what is going on? Taxes? What kind? Or just a...
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    To rent a condo without experience

    Hi there! I've got a weird situation. I've got married in Toronto and received PR confirmation. My PR card will be issued on July 27 and I'll receive it at the beginning of August. So far I live in condo with my husband who is on the title of the rent contract. He has some financial problems...
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    Timiline (decision after interview)

    Guys, hi! I need your advise definetely! I've just received the letter from Immigraiton Office that the interview will be hold at the end of May in Scarborough and we're both should be there (my husband and me). I applied for PR in Spouse Sponsorship program. I have few questions regarding to...
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    Taxes. Selling car. Ontario

    Hi there! We've sold our car for 14,000 CAD. Dut to papers we've purchased this car for 27 000 CAD. Does it mean that we don't need to pay taxes because we didn't earn anything selling the car? Thanks a lot in advance Lana
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    Drive license in Ontario

    Hi there! I am from another country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with Ontario but I have driving experience (started Apr 2008), how can I get credit for my driving experience? I've already got G1 this May. Thanks a lot in advance
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    Timeline of getting Canadian citizenship while you're waiting for PR

    Guys, I've heard that while you're waiting PR card being in Canada (inland) you decrease timeline of getting Canadian citizenship. How it works? Thanks a lot in advance
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    Number of phone is changed. How to inform Vegreville Office?

    Guys, hi! Hope you can help me. Our phone number was changed and I want to inform Vegreville Office about it. What's the best way to do it:1) fax 2) call? I saw on the forum some contact info about Vegreville: Privacy Coordinator Case Processing Centre Vegreville 6212 55th Avenue Vegreville...
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    Embassy asked to get by med examination

    My friend has Canadian PR. Her mother lives abroad, in Russia. She sent invitation for her mom to visit her and granddaughter for a couple of weeks. Embassy asked her mom who is 49 y.o. to get by medical examination. Does it make sense? Her mother doesn't want to stay in Canada because she...
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    If my husband doesn't get approval as a sponsor?

    If my husband doesn't get approval as a sponsor in spouse's sponsorship because of lack of Option C (proof of income for sponsor) what would be the next step for me as an applicant? There're some doubts. I think because of Option C that shows income for last year (he has sent explanation why he...
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    Checking status online (how and when)

    Hi there! We've applied papers within Canada (spouse's sponsorship) this June 2010. UPS site confirmed that Vagreville office received them. When I'm trying to check status online it says that they probably received the papers but didn't start the process so far. I'm wondering when I can check...
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    Out of Canada while the whole process of spouse sponsorship is going

    Hi there! I definitely need your advice. My husband is already has PR. We've got married and applied document for spouse sponsorship within Canada, so I'm applicant. There're two questions about it. 1. Could my husband leave Canada because of business trip while the whole process is not finished...