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    Can I get a Social Insurance No. before the open work permit arrives in the mail?

    Hey guys! My OWP just got approved today. Can I get a SIN without the physical work permit if I bring all the relevant reference numbers and photo ID? Or do I need to wait for it to arrive in the mail and go to Service Canada with it? Thanks! EDIT - I just went to Service Canada and was told...
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    What does "first stage of approval" mean? [inland PR + OWP appliation]

    Hi everyone, My local MP's office called to enquire about my PR + OWP application (inland, family class, sponsored by my wife), and was told that the OWP can only be issued once the PR is at the "first stage of approval". Is this the same as approval in principle? Many thanks for your help!
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    Processing time for open work permit after medical test

    This is for an inland application for PR with open work permit sponsored by my wife. I have my medical exam scheduled on Friday, and I was just wondering if anyone knew the average turnaround time for the open work permit would be at this point. This is assuming no further documents are needed...
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    Working for an online European business as a visitor?

    I'm currently living in Canada and applying for permanent residence (sponsored by my Canadian wife) and don't have the right to work in Canada yet, so I'm trying to figure out all my options for making money without a Canadian work permit. Would it be legal for someone in my position to work...
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    Quick question on IMM 0008

    Hey guys. This might be a stupid question, but I'm getting paranoid and don't want my application to be returned again. I'm being sponsored by my Canadian wife for permanent residence. Questions 1 on IMM 008 asks for the "Program under which you are applying" and question 2 asks "Category...
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    Resubmitting PR and OWP applications online?

    Hi guys My PR and OWP were returned yesterday as I had an older version of one of the forms. EDIT - my initial application was by post. I have therefore lost my implied status, and will reapply for it to be restored today. I will also stop working today. My question: can I resubmit my PR and...
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    PR and OWP returned while on implied status

    Hey guys, My PR (sponsored by my spouse) and OWP were returned yesterday due to being incomplete - we had an older version of one of the forms. We submitted the applications in December, but I'm currently on implied status as my IEC visa expired in January. My question - do I still have...
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    On IEC, applied for PR. Can I leave Canada for a short holiday?

    Hi everyone. Hoping for some advice. My IEC expires at the end of January. I've applied for PR (spousal sponsorship, my wife is Canadian) and an OWP. Can I leave Canada to go on holiday to the US over Christmas? I would be flying back to Canada 2 weeks before the IEC expires. Will I be let...