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    OINP PhD Stream - Document submission for degree granted.

    Hi all, I hope this thread finds a proper guidance. I currently gather documents that are required to submit for OINP - PhD Stream in the provincial nomination program. According to the website, quote reads that: "If your PhD degree has been granted, you must scan and upload a copy of: your...
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    Is Start Up Visa program "legitimate" to guarantee a PR in Canada?

    Thank you! I was thinking of that too. I get the feeling that after those businesses in SUV program get PR, then they will transfer the business or shut down. So businesses will still involve, but some close after PR is done. The average time that business in SUV lasts I check on Internet is 5-7...
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    Is Start Up Visa program "legitimate" to guarantee a PR in Canada?

    Yeah, thank you so much! I was skeptical of "Start Up Visa" pathway. I know there are applications which are refused. They claim the success rate for SUV path to PR is 75% (I did google search this number). However, I find out on some posts and cases on the forum the processing time is doubled...
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    Is Start Up Visa program "legitimate" to guarantee a PR in Canada?

    Hi all, I know that some of you might disagree with the title above. I am new to business immigration for Canada. I have checked several options of PR immigration path to Canada: Provincial nomination, business investor, etc. One of my immigration consultants advises me to do the "Start-up" Visa...
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    OINP PhD Graduate Stream 2022 - Processing times & delays

    Hello all, I am currently a PhD student in one of Ontario's public university which is eligible according to the OPINP. I have been in the program in Canada for 2 years. I am considering applying to Ontario PhD stream, but do I need to obtain the degree in order to be eligible for the program?
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    TR to PR program - 2022 Ontario Province

    Hi all, I currently follow the news that there would be a TR to PR program this year. I would post here if anyone in the similar situation could connect to each other and we can assist on the process and documents. I reside in Ontario province and this is my case: 1. Study permit 2020 PhD...
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    You can check: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/usa/ VAC LA remains closed again. On my approval there is no address on where it comes from. But I know my primary office is CPC Ottawa. I sent my passport to VAC NY (yoo hoo this was a good choice!!!)
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    VAC in Los Angeles is closed again. o_O Idk why they just open only 1 week.
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    Yes, my supervisor and Dept. coordinator are willing to provide me a letter of support to show the border agents. Also, I will have to fill out the quarantine plan pdf form. But from what I heard a person from my school flying there, the admission at the border is very smooth. The only issue he...
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    Definitely I will do that as soon as I receive the stamped passport back. Currently waiting for the payment link & package transmission I emailed VFS today.
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    No it was not the same date as it stated on my GCMS notes. Currently, there is only VAC NY in function. LA seems to be closed forever. my only option is to send to VAC NY.
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    I officially get the passport request letter approved today!!!!!
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    Study Permit (NY or Los Angeles office) - study permit to Canada from US

    According to info he provided me, it is a direct approval even he received eligibility update & gave biometrics later than I did.
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    Applied from U.S.A - Fall 2020. Study Permit Tracking

    Yeah I understand. IRCC becomes a mess nowadays in such a way that holding the decision or even do nothing updates for students. Good luck since you are already settled in Canada during this hardship time.
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    Applied from U.S.A - Fall 2020. Study Permit Tracking

    Nations that are visa-free on particular type of entry. For example, between US-Canada you can enter to Canada as long as holding a US citizenship passport and vice versa.
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    Applied from U.S.A - Fall 2020. Study Permit Tracking

    "Passport request" is the last step for people applying for Canada student visa, and literally this step ensures that your application is finally approved. If you are US Citizen or countries exempt with eTRV, then you will not have to get your visa stamping step (requiring passport sent to...
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    Applied from U.S.A - Fall 2020. Study Permit Tracking

    That Print queue date does not mean the literary "due date" for passport request letter because some people actually have gcms note and that date has passed for days. For the "Activity Section", do you notice any weird thing?? How about "Organization & Entities", what does it show on your note?
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    Applied from U.S.A - Fall 2020. Study Permit Tracking

    In fact, VACs are reopening even in US NY VAC office has reopened back since 20 July. Except for LA Office, it seems no signs of reopening, and they keep reasons that California Governor does not let them open back o_O !!!