You might have better understanding than me about formal process (before CoVid). However as it is public forum, just want to clarify, based on 2 times call with separate IRCC agents, we should expect hard copy of CoPR document as well and don't loose it. Even if you have PR card, CoPR original copy is still required to be kept with you for lifetime (Agents clearly told me this). May be it will make better sense in near future.
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They have asked for the photo for PR card. IRCC is smart, they know what they are doing ..lol
regarding SIN- yes, it’s recommended to apply for a new SIN. As long as your current SiN is valid, there is no rush at all.
If you have a child & want to apply for child benefits, only PR or citizen is able to do that. New SIn is must.
If someone have a CERB or EI maternity application under review, wait until theirs eligibility is complete. Then apply for a new SIN & let service Canada know. This will avoid delays.
Employer won’t care but make sure to update employer once a new SIN is obtained. After 2/3 weeks New SIn is obtained, call CRA. They get a weekly feed from Service Canada. You might end up re-registering if service Canada don’t send CRA update.
Sure, I agree that letter May be laminated & kept very safely, but it’s no use after PR card is received. Anyways, we will come to know when we travel outside or inside Canada.
Important point: One of my friend had done landing before CoVID and officer told him not to even laminate CoPR
Sounds funny but he was serious !! and you don;t need to carry CoPR while travelling outside Canada but keep it as a safe place. Officer told him that during pension days they would ask for this document even if you are citizen !! Very far from now but interesting point.I was joking on lamination there. I meant I agree the document must be kept safe.Important point: One of my friend had done landing before CoVID and officer told him not to even laminate CoPR
Hello everyone,
I got a request for BioMetrics for my non accompanying wife.
Here is my situation.
Me (Principal applicant)
Location: California, US
BioMetrics Date: Submitted on Feb 20, 2020
My wife(Non accompanying)
Location : India
BioMetrics: Requested on June 12, 2020.
I was under the assumption that non accompanying spouse doesn’t need bio metrics. The letter I received has my wife’s address as my address in US. She has never been to US, Canada or let alone travel out of India. I did not even pay my wife’s bio metric fees. The letter says that this is the proof for your payment of biometric fees. I am just confused right now.
I saw this thread in Twitter where Official Canada Immigration says that it is not required.
Was anyone in this situation? Should I raise webform request? If I want to call IRCC, what number should I call?
I got a request for BioMetrics for my non accompanying wife.
Here is my situation.
Me (Principal applicant)
Location: California, US
BioMetrics Date: Submitted on Feb 20, 2020
My wife(Non accompanying)
Location : India
BioMetrics: Requested on June 12, 2020.
I was under the assumption that non accompanying spouse doesn’t need bio metrics. The letter I received has my wife’s address as my address in US. She has never been to US, Canada or let alone travel out of India. I did not even pay my wife’s bio metric fees. The letter says that this is the proof for your payment of biometric fees. I am just confused right now.
I saw this thread in Twitter where Official Canada Immigration says that it is not required.
Was anyone in this situation? Should I raise webform request? If I want to call IRCC, what number should I call?
Hello, can you please share your details? There is hardly any info for outland applicants. Please share your AOR, stream, progress bar and wether or not you got the email, or was it updated on your file? Thanks!
PS Congrats to everyone who's PR was approved. Really happy for you all.
@ GW007....... I really doubt this is true..... CIO does not approve and then send to LVO to finalize.
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I would advise you to get them. I got them twice. Once after 4 month process the 2nd time after 5 month. And it was a good thing because i noticed that i forgot to send my job duties and the agent asked for them. So i took a proactive measure and send them before they asked for it speeding up the process. And in the 2nd set of notes I got that all was ok. It took me both time 20 days to get the notes.
Umm weird. My AOR is Jan 7th and I am also an FSW-O applicant. On Feb 14th, 2020 I received an email for rprf fee. I paid within few minutes. Did you not receive an alert or email to pay the fee at all? Maybe you need to talk to the CIC/IRCC folks about this. :/
Hello everyone,Finally wait is over.I received my PR toady. Aor 18 jan, crs 517 CEC. Edmonton CPC. I never raised any web form or order GCMC notes.Good luck to everyone waiting on their PR applications.
Hey, my letter says 2 photos. Sent my parcel today. I Checked some old forums- when things were normal, In order to provide COPR, IRCC asked for the passport & 2 photos.
Not sure why some information letters have mention of only 1 photo.
I did mention UCI & name back of the photos but specification page says write a DOB. Lol. IRCC will have to make things consistent.