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    Final Determination for Permanent Residence Interview

    I just had my interview in Vancouver today, so I will be happy to share some insights with you :) I got the initial letter (which is the one you are referencing) on June 22. Then I got my appointment letter from Vancouver on June 26. And I just had my interview today! So if yours follow a...
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    Spousal Sponsorship processing times

    Have you linked your application to your online account? This is the best way to keep an eye on your application progress. It's updated fairly frequently. I was in the exact same situation. I was sponsored under Common-Law partnership, and I applied within Canada. After submitting my initial...
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    Travel within 90 days after landing interview

    Hello! I'm a US citizen, and I was sponsored by my common-law Canadian partner. I am currently staying in Canada under a valid work permit (expired in 2019). I just received my landing interview date, which is July 17 (Hooray!). However, I noted this in the letter: "If you cannot attend this...
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    NAFTA Work Permit Help

    Hey Scylia, Ah I found the post now. I tried searching "NAFTA" earlier, and I must have overlooked. I got my first work permit via NAFTA last year. Just wondering if I can just copy and paste all the materials, and reuse it to apply for a new one with a new employer. I mean I am working in the...
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    NAFTA Work Permit Help

    Hello, I am a US citizen, and I am a licensed CPA (California). I am currently residing in Vancouver, Canada under a closed work permit (expiring on Nov 2017). I obtained this work permit through my previous employment under NAFTA. I have since left the company, and I am not eligible to work...
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    Sad US CPA in need of a job in Canada

    Oooooo... That's an interesting thought! Thanks for sharing that!
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    Sad US CPA in need of a job in Canada

    Yea, but it's difficult to get a company to offer me a job in the first place when I'm not a citizen. Most companies scan me out of the pool without looking at my resume when I answered "No" to "Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?" :'(
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    Sad US CPA in need of a job in Canada

    Hi everyone, I am a US CPA (Certified Public Accountant), currently residing in Vancouver, Canada. I moved here under a closed work permit, which allowed me to stay in Canada till November 2017, but I can only work for 1 company. I rage quit that company last December, and I am having trouble...
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    Is there a way to bypass the IELTS exam?

    From what I am seeing, the CELPIP is equivalent to the IELTS. Just to confirm, taking the CELPIP would allow me to apply for Express Entry, is that correct? Because I am a slow writer, so having the ability to type would help a lot! :D
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    Is there a way to bypass the IELTS exam?

    NOOO... It is just such a pain in the butt to take this. I just did the listening portion of the exam, and it is just painful to sit through it. :(
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    Is there a way to bypass the IELTS exam?

    Hi all, I recently had a consultation with an immigration specialist, and she told me I need to take the IELTS exam in order to earn points for Express Entry. I am a US citizen, and I have a bachelor and master degree from a 4-year university in the US. Is there any way to bypass the exam? It...