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I did my first Canada-US road border crossing as a citizen. Is it normal for the US side to probe ones reason for short visit? And on return is it normal for the Canadian side to ask why you visited the US and how long you were away for? I found that to be concerning as I’m re-entering my own...

Starting a new thread to bring together those of us still waiting for a decision from 2021. Typically we have test complete, a delayed background (security) clearance, and are now waiting for LPP (for some "not started"). Discuss and share. If anyone receives updates on the file, please post...

It's apparently a Canadian thing to engage in self-deprecating humour and to claim that problems don't exist. It is also apparently a Canadian thing to make migrants jump through hoops, and yet to expect them to be grateful for the opportunity. So to honour these Canadian social mores I propose...

IRCC recently released statistics (updated to Oct 31 as of today Dec 2) regarding the current backlog: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/stronger-immigration-system.html Out of 332,000 Citizenship applications in the current inventory, 232,000 (70%) are...

Looking to renew my PR card, which runs out in Jan '23 (Sep '21 Citizenship application, pending). Has anyone tried to renew their PR card online through the Permanent Residence Portal? This seems to be a new service. Or is it better to stick to paper? Are they treated with equal priority? I...

The online application says scans of printed photos need to be 50x70mm, and the link provided mentions a minimum frame size of 35x45mm. So what frame size should a digital photo be? It does make a difference- to get the correct face size, a 50x70 photo will be zoomed out, showing much more...

Hi the guidance asks to provide details of self-employment, it is sufficient to note the type of work and industry code? Shall I provide further information in my LoE if my self-employment income has been at the lower end (due to start-up costs+covid)? Also for several months during my first...

Hi I have a question about address history. Does one's address history need to match with CRA and Drivers licence/health card records? I've moved several times and for the sake of convenience have maintained a 'home base' which is my friend's house and where I lived for a long time. This is...

Hi, is it true that when medical status changes from not needed to "Review in progress" rather than being passed straight away, this indicates that the file has been designated for in-depth review, which can take 3 months to complete? Is it possible to contact CIC via email to query what's...

Received the following email today, may be of use to those struggling with payment errors. Note- they claim that we have 15 extra days to submit, but my account does not reflect this increased time period. ----------------------- Notice: Recent Express Entry system update impacting fee payment...

Have filled out my e-APR. Just going through my form today to check before submission and to my surprise, the "The "Level of Education" field for studies (in both education history and personal history) in e-APR form has changed and existing entries have gone blank. I had selected "two or...

The granularity of dates in personal history (e-APR) is a month. How can gaps of less than a month be entered, e.g. a couple of weeks between graduation and a job. e.g. 06/06/2009 Graduation, 18/06/2009 job start. Would I need to enter and explain this gap as "06/2009-06/2009", or do I leave...

I'm applying for PR through FSW. I'm yet to decide which province/territory I'd like to settle in. I however have to select an option in my PR application. Would a selection mean I have to land in that particular province?

How much detail needs to be included in personal history? Is it sufficient to cover 10 years (without any gaps), with study/work etc, or do they want detail as to what other things I engaged in part-time (alongside study and work) e.g. - Various part-time jobs - Various volunteering - Various...

Do I need to include details of old passports in eAPR (in the section ID Documents-Summary), or only my current passport? I have several passports going back to childhood. How far back do I need to go? Also I've changed my name before and an old passport was therefore cancelled and updated...

Hi There, What happens after a PR application via Express Entry? I understand that on receiving an ITA, I have 60 days to get my medicals done and submit my application online (e-APR) with all the necessary supporting documents. I understand that within a few minutes to days, I can expect to...

When will the OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream reopen? Also is a license required for a regulated occupation such as Electronics Engineers (2133)? The application guide is not clear regarding this- it may only be a requirement for those already working in Ontrario. The website referenced in...

Question on pay: What are the laws regarding minimum wage for the likes of an internship or work experience (no contract), that offers only a stipend? Are unpaid internships legal? Also, is the minimum wage calculated before any deductions for the likes of employer-provided accommodation...

Hi Does a job offer for LMIA need to match one's primary NOC? E.g. if my primary NOC is 2133 (electronics engineers) but I have a job offer for 0211 (engineering managers)? Some of my 2133 experience is in a management position (chief/head engineer) and I also have paid experience in 0014...

How far back does a PCC need to go? Say I moved from Country A to Country B when I was 18 and 3 months old and resided in Country B for many years. I then returned to country A and have been resident there for 3 years till date. I got a PCC from country B relating to the period I was resident...