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    How To Apply for TRV From a Different Country?

    Hi, I am posting this on behalf of a friend who wants to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to attend a business meeting. The current estimated processing time for TRV applications in his country of residence exceeds 1000 days! (over 2.5 years) He intends to visit a different country...
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    Hearing Date Timeline After Eligibility Interview

    Hi, Please let us use this post strictly for sharing Timeline of Hearing Date with IRB after Eligibility Interview / Brown Paper. Three lines only, avoid posting detailed information Province: XXX Eligibility Interview: XXXX Hearing Date: XXXX (If Less Complex / Short Hearing, please...
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    Got work permit and SIN without Brown ID

    Hi, I understand you submitted the online portal on 26 Jan 2023, did you upload your BOC Form? Did you include you include your case Narrative / Story or in other words full details of the basis of your claim?
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    Eligibility interview timeline

    When did you submit the online portal? When WP confirmation email received?
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    Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement Family Member Exception Holding Work Permit

    Thank you for your input and I agree with you I have written to Immigration, let’s see if I get a solid response
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    Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement Family Member Exception Holding Work Permit

    A document from IRCC has been received by email which states that , “Your application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. A secure document has been mailed to you at the address that you provided when you made your application Type: Permit - WP-EXT / Permis - PT-POR...
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    Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement Family Member Exception Holding Work Permit

    Hi, As per Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement under Family Member Exceptions, it is stated that: Refugee claimants may qualify under this category of exceptions if they have a family member who: holds a valid Canadian work permit My question: Is a family member in Canada who is a refugee...
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    Got work permit and SIN without Brown ID

    I know at least 3 more persons from Ontario who has received work permits prior to eligibility interviews. Honestly, this is a great initiative, people can start taking jobs, contribute to the economy instead of putting a strain on the welfare system.
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    Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement - Family Member Exceptions Who Holds a Valid Canadian Work Permit

    Hi, As per Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement under Family Member Exceptions, it is stated that: Refugee claimants may qualify under this category of exceptions if they have a family member who: holds a valid Canadian work permit My question: Is a family member in Canada who is a refugee...
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    Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement Family Exceptions: holds a valid Canadian work permit

    Hi, Under Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement Family Exceptions, it is stated that: Refugee claimants may qualify under this category of exceptions if they have a family member who: holds a valid Canadian work permit My question: If someone has a family member (refugee claimant in Canada)...
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    Minister Intervention Deadline

    Hi, One of my neighbor Hearing Date has been put on hold because the IRB has sent a notification / invitation for Minister Intervention (Rule 27 Integrity Issue). Legally speaking, is there any deadline for Minister to respond before the IRB can proceed and schedule his Hearing? Or do they...
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    How to Change Address with IRCC

    Hi, I wish to update my address with IRCC. I have used the below link and it doesn't work. I have tried numerous times and entered 100% correct Data. https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=coa I also tried calling : 1-888-242-2100 Any advice?
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    Hearing Date

    Hi, Can you please clarify the steps you have taken. Or is it just filling all the forms on online portal and then just wait for your new hearing date.
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    Toronto Lawyer Recommendation - Afghan Cases

    Hi, Any recommendation of lawyers with experience of handling Afghan refugee claimants cases? I am based in GTA.
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    Best Practice for Signing Up with Lawyer Through Legal Aid

    Yes, I do have Legal Aid Certificate. I have no problem at all you if the lawyer wants to safeguard his rights, that's totally understandable. I don't have any issues showing proof of my legal aid certificate. But I was concerned that the lawyer may use the legal aid certificate, for his time...
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    Best Practice for Signing Up with Lawyer Through Legal Aid

    Hi, I contacted a lawyer, who has over 150 reviews on Google and his rating is solid 5.0. It seems that he specializes in Refugee / Immigration cases (thought not very sure). I requested for initial meeting but the lawyer repeatedly asked for the details of Legal Aid Certificate, which I find...
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    Canada safe third country agreement

    Thank you. I did my homework and realized that Claim submission is a separate process to claim referral to IRB. I was not eligible
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    Appointment with CBSA

    Thanks for your input 1) Were you asked any questions by the US side? 2) Is it a must to cross the bridge by walking or can you take a Taxi up to the CBSA?
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    Canada safe third country agreement

    My wife and my son entered Canada through irregular border and they have submitted their Asylum Claim. I am currently in US and I want to join my wife and husband and wish to enter through regular border. My understanding is that I am eligible but I am slightly confused by this, "has a claim...