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Hi, I plan on visiting my husband in Canada soon and would like to get advice on good travel insurance packages that offer COVID-19 coverage. Please share your recommendations, I'd really appreciate it! P.S I am in my mid-20s with no pre-existing conditions and traveling from Pakistan

Hi, I am exploring the option of booking two one way tickets vs. one round trip flight for a visit to Canada. I am getting a better deal by booking two one way tickets right now but I wanted to know if that is something that might raise an alarm at immigration or if it really doesn't matter? I...

Someone Congratulations! I am really really happy for you :)

If they are actually working on the applications and not just lazing around and drinking coffee, they should give us an update. Publishing a press release stating the next steps/strategy or how they will address the backlog won't hurt them but is actually very good for PR. They have nothing to...

IRCC keeps on increasing the temporary visa processing time on their website but it still says 12 months for spousal sponsorships...I wonder if we will get some clarity on the situation anytime soon. I read that the 'Canada Spousal Sponsorship Applicants Affected by COVID-19' group on FB is...

I am hoping and praying that our March 2020 Outland tracker moves soon. Any activity will be a ray of hope. Somebody here had posted that their MP had told them to contact their office again if no news comes by mid-August...I hope that person follows up on the letter.

That is so true. Transparency is the way to go. Their generic responses just create more uncertainty and anxiety. What's even more disheartening is that they give different dates to different people - some email responses still say 12th Jan and some people have even gotten 12th March when they...

Yes, that's a great suggestion. Just wondering what everyone thinks about exploring the Express Entry option, under the Federal Skilled Worker category for their spouses? I know not every spouse will be eligible under that but some might just have enough points to get an invitation to apply...

Thank you so much, that is really helpful! One more quick question, My first full-time employment experience was from May 2016 to February 2018 then I took a gap until December, 2018 to complete my final year of MBA. I have been employed since January, 2019 in my current job. Both these jobs...

Thanks for your response. My work experience is outside Canada therefore, I was considering applying under the Federal Skilled Worker category. Spousal applications from my country had significantly long waiting times pre-COVID too compared to EE which was processed much faster. Perhaps I...

My husband is a Permanent Resident of Canada, we got married in November, 2019 and filed our Family Sponsorship application in March, 2020. As the spousal applications have been significantly delayed because of COVID-19 I am exploring the possibility of applying for Express Entry. I understand...

I think this verifies my belief that in many cases, the visa officers do not even bother to look at the files. How can they possibly make this crucial decision in less than 24 hours? They should be held accountable for not performing their duties.

I am really sorry to hear that your TRV was rejected. Unfortunately, the grounds for refusal in the letter are too generic which makes it difficult to address the concerns if one intends to reapply. I understand the IRCC keeps a GCMS file for tourist/visitor visas too? Would it be possible for...

Can anyone refer me to the Facebook group where they are petitioning for special TRVs for spouses? This is honestly getting so frustrating now. What credible options can we pursue to highlight our plight? I cannot believe family reunification is such a low priority for the Government of Canada.

I see so many issues with your understanding of the scenario at hand. While I do not wish to divulge details of my situation I will state that: a) It is not always 'easier' for a spouse in Canada to visit their partner instead. For example, one spouse may have more rigorous job commitments and...

The fact that you're baffled by the number of people who wish to see their spouse by obtaining a TRV is 'baffling' to me. If you don't understand why someone would want to be with their spouse given the uncertainty of the present situation, zero progress on our applications in the last 4...