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  1. CanadianDude

    Protesting in Syria = Delays in processing times?

    Does anyone have any ideas or news about how the protests and unrest in Syria will effect applications that are being processed there? Damascus is a hub for almost 90% of all applications from countries in the middle east. My concern is will the Canadian VISA office stay open, and if so for...
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    E-Cas File Number

    I am curious to know why some individuals have file numbers listed in the e-Cas profiles. I see none of that for our profile, just information about a Decision Made in regards to the sponsorship application and an "in process" status in regards to the application for Canadian Visa...others are...
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    Damascus and ECAS

    What is it with Damascus? They refuse to update anything on ECAS. For example they request supplemental medicals, but mention nothing on whether they were received the results when my wife sent her results back in (thank god we tracked the package or else we would be in the dark). Since our...
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    Accompanying goods...handicrafts, artifacts, and rare valuables

    Hi All, So for our wedding, my wife received a Persian Rug (it's a family tradition on her side) from her grandparents. We haven't been told about the exact value, but I do know from the amount of silk etc used in the rug, that it is worth well over $5000 Canadian. She also received 2 Gold...
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    PR Card - Name Change at time of issue

    When does an applicant get their PR card? My wife would like to take on my last name, and we are concerned her PR card will be issued with her maiden name. I know that once she is in Canada as long as we present our marriage certificate, all her other government ID can easily be issued in my...
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    Sponsorship Agreement. Why keep original?

    I've got a curious question. Why does Immigration Canada ask us to send originals of every document, except to keep the original Sponsorship Agreement form and send in a copy of it to them (you know the one with the declarations signed by the sponsor and applicant)? Any ideas? I at first...
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    Further Medical Exams?!

    Hi All, My wife just received a letter from the Embassy of Canada Visa office asking her to undergo further medical tests. The letter came with a sealed envelope to be opened only by the same doctor who performed the first initial medicals. She has scheduled an examination next week, but I am...
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    How long after...

    Hi everyone, How long does it take for CPC Mississauga to send a letter stating they have received our package and have accepted our sponsorship application? I was told about 30 days, but I assume probably longer?
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    Sponsoring my spouse in Iran - Shenas Nameh Question

    Hi All, Does anyone have any experience sponsoring from Iran? I am a Canadian Iranian. Born and raised in Canada, and do not have a "Shenas Nameh" or Iranian birth certificate. However, through decent (from Father and Mother passed on to me) the Iranian Embassy in Ottawa has given me an ID...