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We've just been through this - sponsorship approval letter received 7 March saying the application had been sent to MICC. It took around 2.5 weeks to get the initial forms, then about 2 weeks for them to take the payment and usually you get the CSQ in the following 2 weeks - ours took a little...

Sanpen 1) There is no need to hire a lawyer - it costs a lot of money and does NOT speed up your case in any way. If your case is straightforward (which it appears to be) all you have to do is read the CIC application guides carefully, post any questions you may have here on the forum and you...

If you paid $1,040 up-front then you have already paid the Right of Permanent Residence Fee. $1,040 = $75 (processing fee) + $475 (principal applicant) + $490 (RPRF) The other two fees are always paid upfront but you have the option of waiting until the RPRF is requested.

I assume because you posted here you are doing an Inland application for PR under the Family Class? If so, make sure to keep your visitor visa status current until you submit your PR application. Then, when you submit your PR application include an application for an Open Work Permit. Make...

canuck_amuck Sure things can go wrong, but sometimes everything goes well too. I also try not to give advice if I'm not sure that it's possible to do! I lived in Montreal for over 18 months on tourist visas and have put in an application for PR on that basis - we've just had our interview...

It's not that hard really! The only thing you can't do is turn up at the border with all your wordly possessions and say that you're just "visiting" - they won't fall for that. You can go to Montreal as a visitor for 6 months and before your time is up, apply to have it extended for another 6...

Hi Sheik I found this information in the PR card application/renewal/replacement Guide: 1. You must be physically present in Canada to renew your card 2. You must return the expired card with your application 3. It will not be a problem that you have been out of Canada as long as you have...

Hi Jenn For your partner to sponsor you under the family class (which is generally the fastest way), your relationship must fall under one of the following categories: a) spouse - you'd have to get married. There is no amount of time specified for how long you must have known each other...

Hi naphelge You are misunderstanding the definition of "family" on Form IM0008. The definition is provided in the second sentance (the one in bold) at the top of the page. For the purpose of this form, your wife's "family" is: - her spouse/common-law partner - her dependent children -...

Hi Toledo I can answer your last 2 questions: No, you don't need to fill out the Stat Dec of Common-law Union (you're married for starters! but it's actually to do with co-signers and that doesn't apply in your case) No, you don't need to fill that out unless you have an...

Hi Rahimi For the Personal History, they are asking about you. You just have to give them the details of jobs you had during those times (or if you didn't have a job, if you were studying or travelling or sick etc). I would only include your spouse here if you were travelling together, ie...

Re: RPRF-For PMM *bump*

Medical results are forwarded to regional processing centres - they go to whichever centre is nearest the consulate that will be processing your application. The consulate can then just download them electronically when they are ready - each consulate and IO has a slightly different time frame...

From what I've read on all these sites, it really shouldn't be a problem for your wife to come in and visit you at all. In fact, I can't remember reading about anyone from a visa exempt country entering with evidence of their outland application having any trouble getting in for a "visit". I...

When medical exams are done, the results are sent electronically to the regional processing centre nearest to the consulate that will be processing the file. When the consulate is ready they just download them so it doesn't have anything to do with when your doctor sent off the results. And...

Hi Canadaussie There are two options for applications to be processed - you can choose outland (outside Canada, usually the applicant's home country consulate and tends to be a bit faster) or inland (within Canada, often slower to finalise the whole thing, but if you apply for an Open Work...

Hi Pomme Can I ask your timeline please? My file also went to Buffalo and has just been transferred to NYC. I'm also heading for Quebec and am waiting for the CSQ and still have to pay the RPRF! Thanks Gdaymate

Hi Egypt007 Don't worry too much, this happened to me and it was all fixed up very quickly. When we received our AIP letter it said we had approval and that our file had been transferred to Buffalo - but I'm an Aussie and wanted it done in Australia! We contacted the CIC Call Centre and they...

Rahimi e-CAS Tracker checks every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so as soon as there is a change on your e-CAS you will receive an email to let you know. Matthew, who designed the program and generously provided us all with access to it, is a senior member on other immigration...

You must divorce before you can marry anyone else. Canada's laws state that if you are married legally in any other country that marriage will also be valid in Canada. It is not essential to be divorced to be common-law partners, as long as you can prove that you have been living separately...