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Applied online: July 18 Received biometric request letter: August 16 Paid biometric fee: August 18 No update since then The request letter said that once the fees is paid, instructions will be sent on how to submit biometrics. However, I haven't received any update so far. I applied on behalf...

Well, the request letter said they'll send instructions on how to submit biometrics once the payment is made. They haven't sent any communication after the payment was made.

I submitted my parents visitor visa application in July 2022. They visited Canada in 2015 and they also traveled to US in 2018. Per CIC's website, their application should have been processed under CAN+. However, it's been more than 2 months now and they're still waiting for instructions on how...

I have opened a USD bank account with Scotiabank and I plan to transfer it in installments with Wise. Would that be okay?

I moved to Canada as a permanent resident and recently opened a USD savings account to transfer my savings from Bank of America to Scotiabank. I'll use Wise to transfer my money. Can you transfer all the money at once or is it better to do it in batches? The amount is under 100K.

My parents gave biometrics when they visited Canada in 2015. Their visitor visa had expired so they reapplied in June 2022 to visit Canada. They just got an update on their application and they're being asked to give Biometrics again. Aren't biometrics valid for 10 years I.e. 2025 in their case?

My parents gave biometrics when they visited Canada in 2015. Their visitor visa had expired so they reapplied in June 2022 to visit Canada. They just got an update on their application and they're being asked to give Biometrics again. Aren't biometrics valid for 10 years I.e. 2025 in their case?

Thanks @Ponga and @za_skrub I just got to know that F1 visa holders also have to fill out a departure tax return before leaving the US (I'm in Canada now). Anyone know if I can submit the form now and then file the annual ITR next year? "Before leaving the United States, all aliens (with...

Hi! I've got a few questions regarding moving my savings from Bank of America in USA to TD bank in Canada. I worked in USA on STEM OPT and landed in Canada as a Permanent Resident. Does anyone know if you need to report this transfer to IRS in USA? Can you transfer all the funds at once or is...

I received my COPR this year and I landed as a PR in Toronto. During the immigration interview, I noticed that they had a question 'Do you have any dependents?' which I answered as No since my parents are working and technically not dependent on me. Likewise, when I submitted the PR application...

I received my COPR this year and I recently got a job offer. My employer has asked me to provide SIN a week before the start date. Can you get a SIN on the spot as soon as you land and your COPR is signed? Also, is there a way to apply for it online prior to landing or is a proof of landing...

I've been working in the US for 3 years and I have funds in Bank of America. My OPT is ending and I'm traveling to India before landing in Canada as a PR. Does a bank statement suffice to show as proof of funds? If not, does anyone know if you can get a proof of funds letter (on official...

I've got my COPR but I don't plan to do a landing right now. Is it okay to transit through Canada to another country?

Can you land as a PR in Canada from any country or does it have to be from the country of application? I applied for PR from the US. I'm leaving the US as my OPT is ending and visiting India before I land in Canada. Would that be okay?

I'm ending my OPT in the USA early and planning a soft landing on COPR in July. I also wanted to take a break before that and visit family in India. Which one of the two options would be recommended? Ending OPT and going to India from the USA and then landing in Canada (my COPR is valid until...

I received an invitation from Ontario PNP but I didn't pursue that and I will be submitting my application under the Express Entry FSW program. What should my reply be to "Has Urvi Kohli received a nomination certificate from a province or territory?" I received PNP from Ontario but I didn't...

How do I show proof of funds then? Can I have parents transfer money to my bank account?

I am applying from USA and started working only 2 months ago. I do not have the entire amount needed to show as proof. Can I attach my parents' bank statement? Would that work?