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    Traveling to USA (via land border) before arrival of PR Card

    Are any rules stated on CIC website? I am trying to find, but there's nothing conclusive. The two links I am looking at are: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=605&top=22 https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html None of them explicitly say which documents...
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    Traveling to USA (via land border) before arrival of PR Card

    I recently got my PR and I am in Canada (Vancouver) right now. I am waiting for my PR Card (been only 15 days so far). I have to go to Seattle for few days next week and I already have a USA visa. Can I enter back in Canada without the PR Card? Based on what I've read so far, it seems I can...
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    PNP Inland paper based - AOR Jan/Feb/March 2018 - Waiting for MR

    Congratulations! What does the DM say? More paper-work/procedures or everything done?
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    PNP Inland paper based - AOR Jan/Feb/March 2018 - Waiting for MR

    Applied in Jan 2018 (Inland paper based). No update. CIC processing time is 19 months, and judging by other comments on this forum, I don't think our application will be processed before 2020.
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    India PCC delayed

    I live in Vancouver and I have to apply for PCC. The BLS website shows that it will take a minimum of 4-6 weeks for PCC. Is there any reason why? Also, they told that my passport will be held for the entire period until I receive my PCC. Is this true? This not only delays my PR application...
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    About application for tenancy

    I am trying to rent a place in Vancouver. I signed the "Application for Tenancy" form today which is by "LandlordBC". The application form has a clause saying "If the offer is accepted and the Applicant fails to sign the Landlord's Residential Tenancy Agreement, or to take possession of the...
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    Housing + Bank Account + Money Transfer Issues

    I will be moving from USA to Canada (Vancouver) on work permit. At the very least, I have to take care of: 1. Renting apartment 2. Bank account 3. Transferring my money from USA bank to Canadian bank I called few apartments and they mentioned that they won't accept cash payment for deposit or...
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    Global Skills Strategy: two week processing

    There appears to be a Global Skills Strategy (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/2-week.asp) which was introduced starting from June 12, 2017. This stream provides two week processing for work permit applications. I submitted my application about 4 weeks ago from USA and I...
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    Global Skills Strategy: two week processing

    There appears to be a Global Skills Strategy (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/2-week.asp) which was introduced starting from June 12, 2017. This stream provides two week processing for work permit applications. I submitted my application about 4 weeks ago from USA and I...
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    Export/Import Car From US!

    Hello, I will be moving to Canada soon and I want to bring my car along with me from USA to Canada. It's a 2005 car which costs about $3K USD. I have read about the import process in Canada, but I want to know whether I will be charged any duties/taxes on this car?
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    Export/Import Car From US!

    Hey there! I plan to move from USA to Canada soon and I want to bring my car along. I read about the process related to RIV (i.e., Canada side import) and AES (i.e., USA side export). However, I don't want to drive the car myself and I was planning to ship the car using a freight or carrier...
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    Timeline difference between PNP and EE PNP

    My employer gave me an option to process my application under PNP Skilled Worker program or EE PNP Skilled Worker program. Upon reading the PNP guide (here: https://goo.gl/4c3hi4), I found that EE PNP Skilled Worker program requires more things (like language test, education proof, etc.)...
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    SUMMARY OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EXPRESS ENTRY PNP STREAMS

    Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker It seems one must have 2 years work experience directly related to the job that is offered. So will work experience in NOC 4012 be fine for job offer in NOC 4011? Also, does this program require all the other requirements like PCC? It's unclear from the...