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Hi all, after a long wait I have finally received my COPR. I'm thinking of making a so-called "soft landing" where I would land, provide my friend's address for PR card delivery and I would fly back to my home country in 1 or 2 weeks, My questions: 1) are there any risks associated with it? If...

Hi everyone, I've recently submitted my application and have some concerns about how currency exchange fluctuations could affect my application. Right now I am above the minimum threshold by about ~200 CAD. I am afraid that at the time of review of my application the currency will drop even...

Hey all, I have a question re: proof of funds. Currently, I am barely meeting the minimum requirement. I know that IRCC updates the minimum requirement annually, so we can expect to see a change in January 2021. 1) Do I need to meet the minimum requirement all the way from submission of e-APR...

Hi everyone, e-APR has a question on whether I have ever been refused a visitor visa to any other country. Indeed, I have been refused a visitor visa once to another country but I successfully appealed that decision and I was asked to send my passport to the embassy to that they could issue...

Hi everyone, I have a few questions about e-APR, would appreciate any help you can provide! Thanks in advance! “How much money (in Canadian dollars) will __________ bring to Canada to support themselves and their family?” – I submitted my EE profile in June and specified CAD 15k (= ~USD 11k...

Hi everyone, I have received my ITA and am preparing to submit my PR sometime soon. I was wondering, is it possible to submit a letter of support/endorsement/invitation written by a friend-Canadian citizen in support of my candidacy? Is it allowed? Thank you!

Hi everyone! I received my ITA yesterday finally and now I have a couple of questions re: the application & supporting documents:) What exactly is meant by "benefits" in the reference letter? Is this referring to bonuses & allowances received during employment? Or is this also referring to...

IRCC website states that reference letters must include "annual salary plus benefits". My employment contract specifies monthly salary. My questions are: How must the "annual salary" be calculated? Is it as easy as multiplying my monthly salary by 12 (e.g., USD 1,000 x 12 = USD 12,000)? Or...

Hello everyone, In my EE profile, I noted only one position - position "X". However, I started off as a junior (e.g., "Junior X") and worked up the ladder to earn the position of "X" at the same company & department. Do I need to revise my EE profile to include all different positions in the...

Hey everyone, my CRS score is 478 but I haven't received my ITA. The immigration website states that: I submitted my application in June. Should I just assume that I didn't meet the cut-off because somebody else had 478 as of February? :( Should I contact CIC? Any ideas when the next draw will...

Hey everyone, I am about to submit my EE application. I have 2 questions: 1. In Primary Occupation section, should I specify "4112 - Lawyers & Quebec Notaries" if I have a legal background & experience? 2. In "Date [APPLICANT] first became qualified to practice in this occupation", what date...

Hi everyone, I have a question re proof of funding. I am from a country where it is not customary to hold money in bank accounts; rather the money are generally saved in cash form at home. 1) If I maintained the funds in my bank account for < 6 months (e.g., 3-4 months) prior to sending...