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  1. markmark1983

    Passport Application - Family

    Hi There, We are family of four , (2 kids below 16), and we just got our certificate of citizenship. We are planning to apply for canadian passport via mail. Question is , can I put all applications on a single envelope or I need separate envelope to each family member? It seems I cannot...
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    Citizenship Application - Photos

    Hi all, Has anyone here tried to take and print photos by their own (not studio) and eventually application just went well? I am asking because one of the requirements is that you need to specify the name and address of the studio where the photo will be taken. Because of this pandemic, we...
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    Taxation - non resident

    "Total non Canadian-source income for the part of the year the taxpayer was not a resident of Canada" If I understand this line correctly, I need to declare all the income I have before I land in Canada? Does it have any impact on the benefits we will received like CCB etc.?
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    Family Doctor

    How did you get your family doctor when you arrived here in Canada.
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    First Day of School?

    School starts at Sept 4. My child is already registered in a school and will be his first time in canada (Grade2) However, we have not received any information or inivites on what is to be expected / what to bring etc, on the first day of school. Any similar experience? Mark
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    PR card not received yet but need to travel

    We landed on last week of May. Until now , i have not received our PR cards. My company is keen to send me to US for 5 day training 2 weeks from now. According to website , i would need to apply for PRTD (Permanent Resident Travel Document) so that I can re-enter Canada once I am back. Is...
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    Question about Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

    HI Folks, Am I able to apply for CCB for my two children even though I have not declare any income statement on CRA We just landed in Canada around 3 weeks ago. Mark
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    Medical surveillance - Ontario

    landed in ontario a week ago and tried to contact the responsible health authority in Ontarion but all are voice automated and just ask me to be redirected to a website? quite lost...any comments are welcome about the experience regarding medical surveillance.
  9. markmark1983

    private insurance - dates

    Hi All, Regarding OHIP i just want to get some inputs here and appreciate if anyone can provide feedback: Application for private insurance: How many days you applied for coverage? Is 100 days sufficient? or 95 days ? or any days as long as it meets the three months waiting period? perharps...
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    Working in IT - Credential Assessment

    Hi All, Just a short question here. If I am working in IT (information technology) , do I need to get my credential, experience and skills assessed? If so , any idea how it can be done? The last time I did for some assessment is in regards with ny education through WES. Cheers, Mark
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    Enrollment in Canada Driving School

    Hi All, I have a valid certification of driving experience on my home country. Understand that you can take the written exams and G2 road test to get the G2 license. However, being a new driver in Canada , I still want to be educated about the rules or any driving relatted practices inside...
  12. markmark1983

    Tax - Employment Extended Upon Landing

    Dear All, Hope someone can comment and provide some info. I will be landing soon in Canada as a permanent resident. Due to the transitions and some pending projects I have with my current company, they are interested to extend my employment , and I will work from home in Canada while...
  13. markmark1983

    Credit Card Approval

    Hi everyone, Can anyone provide any estimated number of days when you have received your credit cards after you apply it on the banks of your choice? Thanks Mark
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    Driving - IDP

    Hi All, Any inputs are appreciated. I am a citizen of Philippines but a permanent resident of Singapore for almost 10 years. I will be landing in Canada from Singapore. I have a valid Philippine Driving License. I have a valid Singapore Driving License. Question is , can I apply...
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    private health insurance - pre existing medical conditions

    Hello there, i would like to get your opinions. We are planning to land there by last week of May in Ontario. Since there is waiting period for OHIP, we are planning to purchase private insurance before we land. I would like to know if it is good to purchase the insurance with pre existing...
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    preparation programs

    HI friends, There are some quite number of links to prepare you before you arrive for Canada , and are funded by IRCC. I would like to know if I only need to get one of them , and it will help me a lot ? Any suggestions are welcome. Mark
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    PPR Photo - Toddler

    I have a toddler ( 2 years old) that we sent for photo taking. The problem is the time the photographer will take a shot at him, he cannot close his mouth. He is not smiling either lol. It is just the neutral expression in his face. :) I am not sure , but anyone has the same problems and...
  18. markmark1983

    Singapore - Passport Request

    Dear Friends I just received a letter asking me to send the passport to visa application center. I am staying in Singapore May I know if anyone has ideas, experience how long usually it takes before the passport is returned back and ready to be collected? I am applying for family . According...
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    Exit from Manila - Any issues?

    HI All, Fellow Filipinos or anyone who can provide information , I just want to gather some feedback , opinions or suggestions... Our application is ongoing in Singapore. Medical just passed so we are just waiting for the background check. we just want to ask if once the application is...
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    CSE for Renewal of Passport

    Dear Friends, My spouse's passport had been renewed and she has now have a passport with new date of expiration. The passport that was submitted a few months ago for permanent resident application will expire this year. I would like to verify if a Case Specific Enquiry (CSE) needs to be...