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Please does anyone know how much time it takes to send one's passport back once interviewed for a US visiting visa. I am based in Vancouver but I guess any US visa post will do. Need to travel to the US two weeks after my visa interview. Chris.

Anyone knows how to go about this. I have applied for an extension of my PGWP and this has to be mailed (paper application) as per IRCC instruction. What can I present to my employer as they may ask me to stop my job once my visa expires in a few months. The current processing time is like ~86...

My family has a pending PR application since last October. Since we aren't sure of the outcome, can one spouse make the application with the hope that once approved the other spouse can process his. We hold another ITA that will expire next week and we don't want to spend too much money (for...

Hi all, Apparently, I unintentionally worked without authorization from the date I received my credential completion letter (Feb 2) (the day I completed my study) till the day I gathered from my university's international student office that I should stop working (March 26) and apply for my...

I am studying for a PhD programme and after doing an internship for a US company, I've been asked by the company to be engaged as an independent contractor from Canada (after my internship with the company). My question: is it allowed for international students to open a sole proprietorship...

Hi everyone, I'm applying for my pgwp and realized a medical report (or proof of an appointment for one is required). Does anyone know if the report submitted for a PR can be submitted instead?

Hi all, I know it says 50 days online but sometimes (in my experience) can be faster. Did anyone recently apply for post graduation work permit from inside Canada? I want to apply for mine and need to know the current processing time (to help with some decision). I recently completed a phd...

For those that have passed this stage, what comes next after Review of Eligibility. I have been asked to send an updated Schedule A (within 7 days) and I see that my status is showing that I am at 'eligibility check.' This is for those inside Canada (CEC).

Hi All, My university just told me I was supposed to have stopped working on the date I got a letter of completion of my doctoral programme. Sadly, I didn't know - I felt I can continue my part time work since my study permit is still valid. I was told that my continued work up till the day I...

Wondering if anyone has got the same letter/if anyone knows what this could mean/imply. We applied last year October (Oct 22, 2020) for our PR (Federal Skilled Worker). We have been living in Canada. We got a letter last week to send an updated Schedule A form and to ensure no gap is left...

Hi All, Does anyone know if my visa can be approved this time around if I pay first semester tuition (2100 CAD) in full. A friend in Canada actually assisted with paying this and I have my bank account blocked (borrowed money to put in my account) for over 4 months. I was denied when I first...

Hi Everyone, Wondering if I can appeal CIC refusal decision (despite the decision letter saying the decision is final).

Hi All, I called a CIC agent last week to inquire why my application is taking longer than necessary. Part of the discussion was that my background check has been completed and that I'm awaiting security check. Any idea what the difference between the two is please. Also, I was wondering if a...

Hi All, Should I be concerned with the use of a 31 day bank statement for my step fathers' visit to Canada. His bank statement shows transaction of 1 year up till Feb 28, but I only submitted the application on March 29. Thanks.

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has the right cic number to call outside Canada. Im temporarily outside Canada and would like to ask about my EE application as its past 6 months now. Thanks.

Hi All, Is there any negative impacts from ordering a GCM note. My application (CEC) is now over 6 months - 6 months 11 days - and wondering what the delay could be/what could happen next... Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I am still awaiting emails from CIC (now 6 months, 11 days), but recently left Canada for France. Wondering if anyone knows how to contact CIC to determine specifically how to do my change of address. I wanted to use the web form but it's asking me to specify which of the CIC...

Hi all, My mother's sister is interested in visiting me. Do you think her visa will be approved. I am on a study permit and my mother is presently with us. Chris.

Hey guys, Wondering if anyone by chance has successfully done his biometrics in the US. Specifically, I'd like to know if such person was able to do it in one of the US biometics centres which is not listed in the link from CIC. In my case, Seattle is the closest to me, but this is not on CIC...

Hi All, I've been asked by CIC to go outside Canada to do my biometrics. Just wondering if anyone has successfully done this in the US (i.e., travel to the US from Canada). CIC states the below: "If you are already legally in the United States, you may go to a United States Citizenship and...