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    August 2022 Citizenship Applications

    Hi, how much time do they give you to submit your fingerprints?
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    Question about removal orders - Are you now, or have you ever been, under a removal order (have you been asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada)?

    I'm currently working on my citizenship application and would be greatly appreciative for any thoughts on my situation relating to this question! When I first came to Canada in 2014 I was on a one year visa. Near the end of my visa I applied for an extension as I had met my partner (now fiancé)...
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    Citizenship application - question about filing taxes

    Hello, I will be applying for citizenship at the end of February and have just started working through the application. There is a section that requires me to indicate if I have filed taxes for each of the last five years (2018-2022). For years 2018-2021 I have filed taxes, no issue there. For...
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Also as a heads up to anyone else, my ECAS had been sitting on "Decision Made" for three weeks and never heard anything. Emailed the consulate and it turns out the PPR letter somehow never got emailed to me. They claimed it had been sent a week ago but never it never came through
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Thanks mate! I got in touch with the Consulate and they said since I was just sending a photocopy of bio page there was no need for a self addressed envelope. Good luck!
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    I'm guessing based on your username you are in Australia? I received PPR but it says to include a prepaid, self-addressed enveloped for the return of visa documentation. Post shops here are telling me they can't do this as it wouldn't be valid for Australia post at the other end... a bit stumped..
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    In a similar boat here. Got DM in ECAS over two weeks ago but no PPR yet. We are doing a bunch of travel early in the new year and concerned it might cause us problems....
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    ***MAY 2017***OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

    Cool thanks. Just concerned we have some overseas travel planned in January and was hoping for PPR before then. We are a passport exempt country so I gather I will just be sending copies of passport, but would love to do it ASAP!!!!
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    ***MAY 2017***OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

    Hi all, I got BCIP & DM in ECAS over two weeks ago now and nothing since. Is this normal? Seems like other people are getting PPR very soon after DM? Sydney Visa Office Thanks
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Can you please link to the spreadsheet? Thanks
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Also received an email "Please find information concerning your application in the attached document". A bit generic but seems hopeful if they are sending 'pre arrival' letters? Hello, We are pleased to inform you that you, your spouse and dependants can now receive free pre-arrival services...
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Logged into GCKey today and it says Background Check now in process! "Background check We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." Checked earlier this week and it hadn't updated so was only in the last couple of days or so. Progress!!!!!!!!!
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Timeline for Spousal Sponsorship I'm PA from NZ. Partner is Canadian. De facto, 2.5 years, no dependents, no prev marriages Application was received on May 16th SA was around June 10th. Schedule A and Medical requested early June. Medical passed/approved and Schedule A uploaded. AOR2 /...
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    My understanding is that if you're from a Visa Exempt country (e.g. Australia or NZ) then you only have to send them a copy of your passport and not the original.
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    Thread For applications Through SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Office

    Can you please tell me more about the Immigration notes? How do you go about requesting this/where did you read about it? Thanks!
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    Undertaking Application - Proof of Eligibility Letter

    Hi all, My partner is sponsoring me (outland) under the family sponsorship class. We have submitted federal application, received sponsor approval and passed medical. We sent off the Quebec undertaking application a few weeks ago as we thought we had all the necessary documents since...
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    Spousal Sponsorship Questions

    Really?? I have been going off the Immigration Quebec website which lists these steps: Submit a sponsorship application to the Government of Canada Submit an undertaking application to the Government of Québec Ask the person you are sponsoring to complete certain procedures, namely, applying...
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    Spousal Sponsorship Questions

    Hi, I have a few questions about spousal sponsorship that I haven't been able to find answers to. I'm a New Zealander and my partner is a Canadian citizen (Quebec born). We are currently in NZ and about to start the sponsorship process for me for Canada. We are wanting to move to Montreal next...
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    Work Visa Refusal - How immediately do I need to leave?

    Thank you! Actually spied a cheaper flight on Feb 22nd which I guess will be fine also.
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    Work Visa Refusal - How immediately do I need to leave?

    Hi, I received a letter on Feb 4th refusing my work permit extension tell me I have to leave the country immediately or enforcement action will be taken. I'm wondering how long I can hang around in Canada before it may jeopardise future opportunities to come here on holiday? I was looking at...