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    Eligibility letter from IRCC - what does it mean?

    Hi there, I just received this from IRCC: "It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class. Please note that a final decision will not be made until all remaining requirements for...
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    Can you apply for federal gov. positions on OWP?

    Hi, I'm trying to apply for part time work with DFO. I've been told I need security clearance for this but this can only be done once I have my PR or citizenship - I only have an OWP and am still waiting for PR. Am struggling to find any information regarding on gov webpages. Anyone with any...
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    Cohabitation evidence requirements examples

    Hi there, can anyone give an example of documents submitted to show proof of: shared responsibility for household management, household chores evidence of joint purchases, especially for household items As evidence of cohabitation. Thanks!
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    Is this the elusive OWP??

    Hi all, I just received an email with an attached letter saying I have been approved a "Permit - WP-EXT / Permis - PT-PROR" - is this an open work permit? Have been reading old threads regarding this ambiguous title and it would seem so but want to be 100% certain before I tell my...
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    Biometrics - exempt or...?

    Hi, I'm an inland applicant for spousal sponsorship with an OWP application, submitted 24th March 2020, AOR 7th November 2020, biometrics request 3rd Feb 2021. I'm reading you are exempt from having to give biometrics if you're both i) in Canada and ii) have an application in progress for work...
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    Inland SS & OWP application March 2020 - STILL NOTHING!

    Hi there, I'm a British citizen, married to a Canadian. I submitted an Inland SS app with an OWP app. in March 2020. To date I still cannot link my application to my IRCC - I have tried every single combination of information details physically possible. I was requested to pay a work permit...
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    open work permit fees

    Hi again, i've just received a letter from IRCC stating I paid insufficient fees for my open work permit (only the $100 for the holder fee and not the additional $155). I've now paid and am about to mail back the application as my letter says I should, however I'm incredibly worried this means...
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    linking to IRCC account online

    Hi there, submitted for Inland SS and OWP 24th March 2020 and my husband finally received the generic "this is to confirm your application has been received" email. I'm now trying to link this paper application to my online IRCC account using all means of combinations they offer - UCI no., app...
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    Family / in-laws of foreign spouses waiting for PR visiting during covid

    Hi all, I'm a Brit waiting for my AOR for my SS with OWP application (on 8 months of waiting now...). I'm hoping my parents from the UK can visit as an extended family member according to IRCC who is "related to the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen, person registered under...
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    Personal history - form 5669, level of detail

    Hi all, I'm trying to gather how detailed one needs to be in personal history activities? I have travelled extensively for work over the past decade. I've managed to work out 84 border crossings in just the last 5 years for example. Must I put every single trip, even if less than a month? I...
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    Inland spousal sponsorship - financial support docs

    Hi everyone, can anyone provide examples of 'financial support' documents detailed as needed spousal sponsorship applications? I understand bank transfers but for example would these need to be regular transfers for something? And with food bills how would one show that as support? Thanks
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    Inland SS & travelling during processing

    Hi there, I'm considering withdrawing an EE FWS application and undertaking an inland family class spousal sponsorship route for PR so I can work with an open work permit (i'm British and married to a Canadian). However, I'm unclear as to whether I can / should travel if we submit a SS...
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    previous application question in EE initial info

    Hi there, can anyone confirm that when providing profile details for an EE FSW application and IRCC ask 'applied to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada before?' are we to say 'yes' if we've visited simply as a tourists with an ETA? Thanks
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    EE declined and impact on spousal sponsorship

    Hi there, I'm awaiting an ITA for my EE application currently and am wondering if spousal sponsorship is in fact a more 'reliable' route rather. I've taken the skilled worker avenue having been advised by a lawyer this would grant me my PR the quickest given I've a good CRS score. I'm wanting...
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    Applying for work permit within Canada

    Hi there, I'm trying to determine how / if I can apply for a work (standard or open) permit from within Canada. I'm currently in Canada on an ETA and also have a submitted express entry application and am now in 'the pool' waiting for a ITA. From reading the IRCC webpages I'm unclear as to...
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    Applying for work permit within Canada

    Hi there, I'm trying to determine how / if I can apply for a work (standard or open) permit from within Canada. I'm currently in Canada on an ETA and also have a submitted express entry application and am now in 'the pool' waiting for a ITA. From reading the IRCC webpages I'm unclear as to...
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    Open work permit while awaiting for PR through EESW

    Hi there, I've applied for my PR through the federal skilled worker EE system and am looking to obtain an open work permit. I don't have a job offer nor any work experience in Canada which isn't ideal but my profession is regulated and am still in the process of sorting my registration with...