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    Goods Accompanying/Goods To Follow - how accurate should the values be?

    Hi all! I'm currently filling out these forms and was wondering how accurate the values should be. I'm currently just guesstimating the values (e.g. if it's books, taking the average price of a book and multiplying it). Going through each item and researching prices is just going to drive me...
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    Food items into Canada - what not to bring?

    Hi all, I am aware that I must declare all food items on landing. I did some research about what kind of foods are allowed but I'm still confused about whether I can (or if it's a good idea to) bring in the following food items... -Dry Food Items - things like local biscuits and snacks (like...
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    Taking prescribed drugs into Canada

    Hi all, I hope someone with a similar experience can help me. I received my PPR recently and I am wondering the exact procedure I can use to bring my prescribed psychiatric drugs into Canada and fulfill my prescription there (I will be settling down in Toronto). According to my research I can...
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    Incorrect job title on Express Entry profile

    Hi all, I have been working at a company for the past 2.5 years, for which I am claiming points for. I worked under title X for the first year and for the remaining years (to present) under title Y. Both job roles are very similar and fall under the same NOC code. The title change came about...
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    Do I need to declare my spouse's debts and financial statements?

    Hi all, I am the main applicant and my husband is accompanying me to Canada. My proof of funds is tied entirely to my own accounts and I will be providing my financial statements for those. I don't have any debt or loans in my name. As my husband is accompanying me however, is there any need...
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    Proof of funds - Gift 'deed' not possible

    Hi all... My father gifted me with a portion of the funds required for me to settle in Canada. I consulted a lawyer regarding a 'gift deed' (I'm in Sri Lanka) but they said they cannot issue such a thing but could produce a signed affidavit from my father making a declaration that such a...
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    Spouse work experience letter

    Hi all, I am the main applicant and received my ITA in the beginning of January. My husband is accompanying me and has around 7 years of work experience as a financial analyst. My question is: is it required for him to provide a work reference letter? If not, would it be advantageous or...
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    Work reference letter question

    Hi all! I have a question regarding my work reference letter for my PR application (well, two questions...) 1. The letter details my full name (as per passport) but does NOT include my passport number - will this be problematic? 2. The reference letter is 4 pages long - is it necessary for...
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    Worried about my police clearance applications

    Hi all, Would really appreciate some input from this forum. I have lived in three countries: Kuwait, Sri Lanka and UK. I have made a lot of short trips back and forth, eg. When I lived in Sri Lanka, I would go to kuwait for summer holidays, and vice versa when I lived in Kuwait. My Sri...
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    Quitting job after receiving ITA

    Hi all, I received my ITA in the last draw (yay!) and plan to ask for my work experience letter in the coming week. My express entry score was based on me working there (now nearing 3 years), and I had indicated there that it was my current job. My question is, I would like to resign soon...
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    Waiting for TEF certificate...

    Hi all! I did my TEF exam back in October, and received my results via e-mail in mid-November. The institution I did the exam at informed me that I would receive my paper certificate in one month's time but I haven't received it yet. I would like to get started on my application as soon as...