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    Nexus air: existing visa instead of eTA for US Green Card holder?

    Surprisingly I cannot find the answer anywhere. Normally, green card holders need an eTA to fly into Canada (My passport is NOT visa-exempt). The Nexus card is tied to the green card. IRCC states that one can use their existing Canadian visa instead of an eTA. However, can I use an existing...
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    If a Canadian adopts a foreign child, is the child eligible to citizenship?

    Serious question. If a Canadian adopts a child from Africa, can they get citizenship for the kid? Does it matter if: 1- The Canadian is not living in Canada 2- The Canadian is single 3- The Canadian is married to a non-Canadian and they are adopting together Or any combination of (1,2) and...
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    Which is faster/easier? TRV or Green Card

    If you have both a valid TRV and a Green Card. Which one would make it faster and easier to enter Canada? And does it matter if it's by air or land? And Would using the Green Card cancel the TRV? Please share your experience.
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    Did I read that correctly? 55 days from the US?

    I cannot believe I'm back at this point so soon but unfortunately I have to go to Canada soon, and go through the visa ordeal all over again. Checking the processing times says it takes 55 days for applicants from the US..FIFTY-FIVE! Did I read that correctly? Does that apply for both paper and...
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    Useless GCMS notes?

    Angry at how slowly my app went (3.5 months instead of the expected 11 days), as well as the short period (approved only for like 6 months), we ordered the notes. They came late of course (because IRCC, duh) Nothing useful. Over 50 pages of just status updates & lines saying status: system...
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    Visa granted for a few months only!!!!!

    IRCC never cease to amaze me with new lows. Just received my passport today after NINE DAYS for stamping!!!! And those idiots set it to expire in January!!!! I SPECIFICALLY told them that I need it to visit my wife's family on occasions and requested a long validity. My passport has like 5...
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    GCMS notes, how to obtain and how long does it take?

    Can anyone request the notes? Like, even in case of approval? I want to know what took them so long to process my application.
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    [Meta][General] Who are VFS? Are they private or a government entity?

    I hear a lot about VFS. They seem to be handling visa applications for several governments. Can someone explain who are they and how it works? (Given that visas are usually viewed as a very intimate government activity that is never contracted to the private sector).
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    Online TRV application from USA taking way too long

    Applied in mid June with ample evidence for my job ties & income, as well and invitation letter from my then-fiancee. Posted processing time was 14 days, and now it's down to 11. However, we're about to hit 50 (yes, FIFTY, five zero!), with absolutely nothing happening since the the application...