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    Name mismatch between Passport and COPR/Counterfoil

    Hello, I received my passport today from IRCC with the counterfoil and COPR but there is a mismatch as follows: Passport: Given Name: P1923 M3874 (first and last name in given name) Surname: Blank COPR & Counterfoil: Given name: Blank Surname: P1923 M3874 In the following link I read that...
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    Got an ITA but I hadn't updated my profile

    I worked in the US from Mar 2017 to Jan 2020, with a position change in Sept 2019. I got an ITA based on an increase in my CRS score (from 468 to 493), but I hadn't updated my profile. When I checked, I had put my most recent job as my "current job" and after Jan 2020 I relocated due to COVID...
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    Should I get a Graduate Certificate after my masters?

    I'm a 26M (not American) with a master's in Mechanical Engineering from the US. I tried my hand at an unfortunate Ph.D. in the same field and I hated it, quit, and temporarily relocated to my parents' house. I spent some time figuring out what I want to do and I landed at Business Process...
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    Chance of CRS cut-off score drop?

    What are the chances of getting a Canadian PR in 2020 with a CRS score of 468? I missed the EE invitation in the last draw of Dec 2019 by one point, and the first draw of Jan 2020 had a cut-off of 473, I am worried about an increasing cut-off score in the future draws. Does anyone have any info...
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    EE Processing Time Related to Location of Application?

    Does the PR application processing time depend on where I am applying from? Would it be a faster process to submit my documents after receiving the ITA from the US as compared to submitting documents from Singapore? If so, what is the reason behind that difference in processing time?
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    Graduate Research Assistant in the US: Working Hours Confusion

    Hi all, I held a GRA position in the US for 3 years and I want to apply for Canadian PR via NOC 4012 for Teaching and Research Assistants. My department HR says my reference letter will specify that I worked 20h/week during the semesters and up to 40h/week during the summer. Also, the letter...
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    Study permit application form question

    In IMM1294, in the section to enter how many CAD $ I will have as funds available for my stay, should the amount exceed the tuition fee for the entire program? Would it be an issue if it is lesser since I have paid the first sem fee already? Please advise on the same, thanks!
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    Canadian PR application on study permit

    If I meet the requirements to apply for a Canadian PR but choose to study there first, can I apply for PR during my program or will I have to wait until I complete it? Anyone tried applying for PR while a student, please share your experience, thanks!
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    Indian research student applying for PR

    Hello all, I'm an international (Indian) student currently in the US pursuing Ph.D. (residing since 3 years now). I've been formally employed as a full-time graduate assistant for over two years and was wondering if anyone with a similar profile has applied for a Canadian PR. I'm curious about...