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    Just One Advise - Only One

    Networking! Get to know people in companies you want to work in. Ask them out for a quick coffee and to discuss jobs and experiences. If that feels awkward to do so, then attend networking events with your resume and business card, and talk to as many people as you can and try to make a good and...
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    Express entry profile ineligible

    this should be Yes assuming you have at least a high school degree.
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    Old passport damaged

    Uploading of expired passports is not required even if they contained past visa stamps, since the instructions say to upload valid travel document (passport etc). That being said, you may be asked to provide them depending on your VO. In that case, be prepared with your explanation.
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    Student loan after PR

    You can also apply for a govt student loan. As a PR you are eligible to apply, however they do require a credit check as well but i am not sure what their criteria would be. It's very hard to get unsecured loans from banks if you don't have good credit history. Learn more about govt student...
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    3 year work permit after 16 months course

    Is your course a trimester one, i.e., you complete 4 semesters in 16 months? In that case, it is equivalent to a 2 year program and you are eligible for a 3 year work permit. However, your university must state explicitly that your 16 months program is equivalent to a 2 year one in the letter...
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    Help Needed - Forgot to sign "Annex A" in PPR documents

    You can give your VO a call or reply to the PPR email and explain your situation.
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    Canadian credit card debt and PR eligibility?

    As mentioned above, if you are a CEC applicant then you don't need to meet minimum fund requirement. Otherwise, as per CIC minimum funds has to be net of any debt. So, if any of your credit cards are from your bank, the summary of net assets provided by your bank may include the credit card...
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    PPR for New delhi, spouse in India, i am in Canada

    Just follow the instructions :) Different VOs may have different instructions for the PPR package. For my spouse's package, although not asked for, we also included my passport copy and a letter of explanation just to be extra safe. Similarly for my package, I included the same letter of...
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    PPR for New delhi, spouse in India, i am in Canada

    Hi, All correspondence in my case was addressed to me as I was the primary with just my name and UCI number- even the second email. That is quite normal.
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    Personal history how to fill

    Just my experience- I was working part time as well while completing my education in Canada and also filed taxes for my pt job. For my personal history during that period, I filled it in just as education and didn't mention my part time job. I also didn't claim any points for that. I didn't have...
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    I got an email from IRCC for telephonic landing after getting COPR

    During the telephone interview, the agent will go over your COPR and ask if all details are correct. Mention the incorrect dates to the agent and they'll give instructions on what to do.
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    I got an email from IRCC for telephonic landing after getting COPR

    I sent mine to Winnipeg IRCC as per the instructions. I am based in Vancouver. They received it on Dec 4. Haven't got my copy back yet.
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    Sending Spouse and my passport for PPR in different countries

    1. I believe that's the standard reply. However, I had sent a similar inquiry on Oct 3, and received a reply by Oct 12. So you might get an early reply too. From my understanding, your dependent will have 30 days from the time you receive the second email to submit their passport. 2. No idea. 3...
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    I got an email from IRCC for telephonic landing after getting COPR

    No. I was told specifically by the agent just to sign and NOT to date it.
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    Sharing my Experience of Telephone Landing!

    I did my telephonic landing today as well. It was pretty quick process- less than 10 minutes. The call came from a No caller id phone. My accompanying spouse is outside the country, and the agent said I can do my landing without him. After the call, I was sent an email with the address where I...
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    PPR for New delhi, spouse in India, i am in Canada

    Hi, Once you receive your PPR email, you should request a change of VO for you or your spouse as the case may be. If your original VO is Ottawa, the email is CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca. If it's NDVO, it might be different but the email address should be at the top of the email you received...
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    CPCO-Final Request

    Actually, you should have sent an email back stating your situation. I am in a similar situation as you are and I also received my PPR email on Oct 3. I replied back to cpc-ctd-ottawa@cic.gc.ca asking them what to do. On Oct 12, I received another email with instructions on how to send passport...
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    Passport Request : But Spouse not in Canada.

    I had a similar case. I got PPR on Oct 3, sent them an email same day and got reply on Oct 12. The second email was sent by the visa office of my spouse's country with instructions- and 30 days from the day of the email to send the passport.
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    PPR request and spouse in a different country

    Passports of PA and dependants can be sent to different visa offices. As mentioned above, once you get a ppr email, send a request email saying accompanying spouse is in a different country. You should then receive another ppr request email within a few days-this time from the visa office of the...
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    pgwp appeal

    It depends on what your academic institute says your length of study is. I was in a degree program which was for only 16 months, but as it was a trimester program, it was equivalent to 2 years. My institute issued me a letter stating as such when I graduated which helped me in getting a 3 years...