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    Learning to drive in Alberta - does any time with a UK provisional licence count?

    I recently moved to Calgary from California, and went through the entire license exchange/car registration transfer process. However, I was exchanging a full California license so was able to get the class 5 Alberta license without any extra steps. In your case, if it's the learner's license...
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    SIN

    I landed last month and went into Service Canada the very next day. I was given the SIN right there, took about 10 minutes of sitting with the agent and providing her whatever information she needed. Did they tell him why it would be mailed instead of providing it immediately?
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    [help] Getting full detailed driving abstract from California DMV

    I was about to make a post regarding this topic, perhaps I will anyway. Anyway, here's some details which will help. To start with, I moved to Calgary, Alberta from California. Crossed the border on January 17, 2023. My driver's license was extended in August, 2022 (renewed H1-B status). My...
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    Preparing for landing - getting PR card

    I'm in Calgary, and yeah, I did notice a couple places say they allow pets but refused the application when I entered my cat's details. Really strange. But anyway, in Calgary at least, most places are ok with cats and small dogs. Larger dogs or multiple animals is where it gets murky.
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    Enter Canada via land border using COPR

    I think that's what they're legally obligated to say, but you'll be fine. I recently went through my first landing by road, and the border official there told me I can use the passport + signed CoPR to cross the border by land anytime.
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    Preparing for landing - getting PR card

    What city are you coming to? I recently landed too, I'm by myself with a cat, and haven't had much trouble finding listings that allow pets.
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    PR Landing Experience from 2022

    Landed on January 17, 2023 via the land border. Country of Birth/Nationality: India Origin Country/State: USA/California Port of Entry: Kingsgate, BC Destination: Calgary, AB I left the Bay Area on January 11. I drove my car, which I was also exporting out of the US and importing into Canada...
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    COPR fees of VAC in NY

    I did get it, it just means they've opened your package's contents but haven't looked at them yet. It's put in a queue ordered by the package received date. I got the tracking ID 6 days after this email.
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    VAC New york post-PPR submission question

    Application number is not required on the back. Per the instructions for the photos: The back of one (1) photograph must: * bear the name and date of birth of the subject, as well as the name and complete address of the photography studio * bear the date the photograph was taken * the...
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    COPR fees of VAC in NY

    For anyone who might find a timeline useful, here's mine: PPR received: Feb 18, 2022 Documents mailed (using label generated from VFS' 2-way courier service): Feb 24, 2022 Documents delivered: Feb 25, 2022 VFS email saying they have opened my package: March 10, 2022 VFS email with tracking ID...
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    VAC New york post-PPR submission question

    For anyone who might find a timeline useful, here's mine: PPR received: Feb 18, 2022 Documents mailed (using label generated from VFS' 2-way courier service): Feb 24, 2022 Documents delivered: Feb 25, 2022 VFS email saying they have opened my package: March 10, 2022 VFS email with tracking ID...
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    Further extension for biometrics for applicants in the US

    I applied for my express entry application online on February 25. I received my biometrics letter on March 4, and was able to book an appointment at the San Francisco ASC for March 19 (earliest appointment I could find). However, USCIS closed their offices on March 18. IRCC has provided a 90...
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    May 11th IELTS candidates let's meet here....

    Checked my results online for the May 11 test date: L - 8.5 W - 8.5 S - 8.5 R - 9.0
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    ECA from University of Toronto (CES)

    Just wanted to say that this thread has been really useful in easing my anxiety with CES' application process. I had doubts similar to what a lot of you have expressed on here. Today, finally, I got the notification about the application being "accepted". My timeline: Initial Review In Progress...