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Richmond is closest in my opinion.

Just to add my thoughts specifically to points 2 and 3 I took my trips since I became a PR to US, Mexico and others. I was absent quite a bit more than 36 days without any issue. Also took a trip while in process (actually a few). If the trip is for any length of time - I believe IRCC states...

I had end date as one month and start date as the next myself and had no issues. Quite common to end a rental agreement last day of a month and start a new one the day after but for jobs less common. As long as you didn't put an end date (for residence) as say June and start the next one in...

Test wasn't too bad but I did revise a lot. If you have a great memory it's easier of course. There are multiple versions of the actual test too, some versions could be harder than others. Remember the failure rate is 20%, used to be 4% pre 2008, then they decided it was too easy and it rose to...

I gave mine within 3 hours of getting the email. Still took 6 months to get a test and that was co-incidentally after I told them to block out two weeks due to travel. They won't confirm when it's all good either, if you want to know you'll have to call them after 3-4 weeks. Best of luck!

I made Flash cards for myself for dates and people. I was at about 95% on 60 dates and 80% on people when I went in for the test. I get nervous about exams so probably over prepared. When I took the test as soon as we were allowed I flipped through it to see the questions then breathed again...

They should send an email OR postal letter if FP are required. FP request can be at any stage, a few weeks after IP or 15 months after you apply as one friend had. Having provided them in the past should not make a difference as they're meant to wipe them our afterwards, that and IRCC isn't...

You don't need to call them. They will send the results to your local IRCC office. You can call them to confirm all good (as they won't tell you) but it takes a while so wait 3-4 weeks.

No-one I know was asked to confirm, you’re meant to contact them if you cannot. Call them yourself and ask though. Takes a while but you can eventually get through. There are many many evil nasty scammers out there (one rang me back today to swear at me) but normally they don’t have more than...

AoR takes months, 3-4 months often. Try not to worry before then. Also, AoR is just do you have documents and everything signed etc. They're not going to reject AoR due to a dodgy translator, however if you have concerns get them re-done because they could ask for copies from a not blacklisted...

Lack of a signature is one of the most common reasons for a return. Reprint everything and resubmit with new photos. Have a trusted friend / family member review it all too. Inlcude a letter or add to an existing note one about resending due to lack of signature. AoR is around 3-4 months last...

PR does not expire. Your PR card may but that just means you can’t get back to Canada if you leave (or a commercial mode of transport such as a plane). If you have plans to travel, you will want to renew it. Some offices only take 2-4 weeks, others take 2-3 months. Which office are you? Could...

First off, let's be clear it's not usually one month after the interview, it's "within 3 months" (normally). Many many people wait 2-3 months (or more), a few wait one (or less) I'm sure but it does depend upon the office and other factors. Some people get next day, normally offered AT the...

Well I'm not sure you'll have a different experience in Toronto; but I know I was able to find and move into an apartment in 3 weeks in Toronto while holding down a new full time job and working well above average hours. You just have to be willing to go out and see places even if it's -30C and...

Well I wouldn't read too much into the warranty, almost everyone I've seen offers that and I know people who have indeed had photos taken there and gotten their money back (and then waited 2 months for a passport). The key is to use a place that you know is good. I had my photos for...

Well I personally have a friend whom after test was told we're short an agent so some of you are going to have to come back, but then it was clear they were NOT having an interview and they weren't even given test scores. I've seen at least one report on here too where someone was asked back to...

I can’t recall the full list of locations for Ontario but I think it’s something like Windsor, London, Brampton/Kitchener/Mississauga, Scarborough, Ottawa. So the location is likely either your closest office... OR.. if one office is overloaded your application could go to a less busy processing...

No problem. I’d wait for the 8 weeks to be honest, given that still has you within what IRCC states (but clearly varies by office). Interesting they are now stating 2-8 weeks, that’s a pretty broad range. Waiting is tough but given how hard it can be to get through, I’d try and be patient. You...

Good luck! Mississauga is being pretty quick, you will likely hear within 4 weeks. However official timeline is *normally* within 3 months. So given what you were told I’d call them after 4-6 weeks (normally I say 8-10) asking if there’s an update. This assumes you went DM quickly. And I list...

Are you waiting for test or oath? Unless you are willing / able to return from your trip to take one tell IRCC about it. I was flying internationally over Christmas so told IRCC in November and they sent me test invite in two weeks. I told them at interview about the same trip and they sent me...