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Panka79

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Apr 11, 2014
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I would like to confirm something about background Q2 in IMM5710:

Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?

I arrived to the country with visitor visa then find a job and got work permit and when I got promoted got a new wp. and once I went home, so am I guessing right, that I have to answer to this question yes and have to give details all my permit changes and travels?

Thanks
 

Kota1978

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Jan 10, 2015
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Visa Office......
Sydney,Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-Sep-2014
AOR Received.
30-Jan-2015
Med's Request
24-Feb-2016
Med's Done....
07-Mar-2016
Interview........
RPRF email on Mar-03-2016, paid same day.
Passport Req..
14-Apr-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-May-2016
LANDED..........
15-May-2016--Yipee!!!!
Panka79 said:
I would like to confirm something about background Q2 in IMM5710:

Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?

I arrived to the country with visitor visa then find a job and got work permit and when I got promoted got a new wp. and once I went home, so am I guessing right, that I have to answer to this question yes and have to give details all my permit changes and travels?

Thanks
Yes give them correct info, anyways they have all your info in the system, they would be getting it somehow..
 

Panka79

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Kota1978 said:
Yes give them correct info, anyways they have all your info in the system, they would be getting it somehow..
Thanks for the answer and just one more question :) I dont need to upload schedule A from if Im already in the country, right?
 

harshad patel

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Dec 1, 2014
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for applying online BOWP , do i need to go through eligibility process? or i can apply without it? and after answering questions it takes me apply for Express Entry. please seniors help me out.AM i giving any wrong answer? I applied under CEC on 15 april 2014.

thank you.
 

Panka79

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Apr 11, 2014
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harshad patel said:
for applying online BOWP , do i need to go through eligibility process? or i can apply without it? and after answering questions it takes me apply for Express Entry. please seniors help me out.AM i giving any wrong answer? I applied under CEC on 15 april 2014.

thank you.
you have to do the eligibility process and for the how long you are planning to stay in Canada answer temporarily more than 6 months this way it will take you to the permits not to the express entry
 

harshad patel

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Dec 1, 2014
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Panka79 said:
you have to do the eligibility process and for the how long you are planning to stay in Canada answer temporarily more than 6 months this way it will take you to the permits not to the express entry
Really appreciate Panka,
what should i update with online application?
IMM5710E, IMM5556E, EXPLAINATION LETTER, WORK PERMIT, PASSPORT COPY.
Thats it? medical required too?
 

harshad patel

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Dec 1, 2014
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Panka79 said:
you have to do the eligibility process and for the how long you are planning to stay in Canada answer temporarily more than 6 months this way it will take you to the permits not to the express entry
and sorry i have one more question, what should i write in Temprory status in canada? I have Post graduation open work permit. should i select worker or temprarory resident permit holder?
 

Panka79

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Apr 11, 2014
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harshad patel said:
Really appreciate Panka,
what should i update with online application?
IMM5710E, IMM5556E, EXPLAINATION LETTER, WORK PERMIT, PASSPORT COPY.
Thats it? medical required too?
It will give you a checklist but for sure your passport copy, AOR letter, IMM5710E, photo and it asks for medical (though I read it here that is just a system error, I uploaded the one what I did for pr application. And yes explanation letter.
 

Panka79

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Apr 11, 2014
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harshad patel said:
and sorry i have one more question, what should i write in Temprory status in canada? I have Post graduation open work permit. should i select worker or temprarory resident permit holder?
I would go with worker as you holding an open work permit. But thats only my logic Im on a different work permit.
 

Panka79

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harshad patel said:
what is open work permit holder fee? and work permit fees? why two different fees are there?

Because they want to make money ;D if its only an LMIA based work permit its $155 if its open, then its a $100 extra
 

arowberry

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Nov 25, 2012
491
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Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
harshad patel said:
and sorry i have one more question, what should i write in Temprory status in canada? I have Post graduation open work permit. should i select worker or temprarory resident permit holder?
You are in the country on a work permit, therefore you are a worker.
 

arowberry

Hero Member
Nov 25, 2012
491
36
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
1254
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-03-2014
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
Med's Request
26-09-2014
Med's Done....
03-10-2014
LANDED..........
27-11-2014
harshad patel said:
what is open work permit holder fee? and work permit fees? why two different fees are there?
The regular fee is C$155. The additional C$100 is a new fee that all Open Work Permit applicants have to pay as well. Therefore it's C$255 in total for a single applicant.

Here is a CIC release introducing this wonderful new fee:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2015-02-09.asp