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I don't think it really matters. I recently sent a letter of invitation addressed to the CHC in the city where the person I was sponsoring would be applying. In the letter, I explained the purpose of the invitee's visit, pledged my financial support, provided the details of the visit (dates...

You can also check the short-term let or sublet classifieds on craigslist and kijiji. They have plenty of furnished apartments and a few houses that are available by the week or month.

Based on the criteria you outlined, Scarborough may be your best bet. It's much closer to downtown than other suburbs with large Indian populations (e.g, Mississauga, Brampton, etc.), offers access to the bus and subway system and is well-priced in comparison to housing in the downtown core...

I sent in my application in late October 2012 (the 29th or 30th, I believe). My LMO approval was received on January 10, 2013. This was probably delayed a bit by the Christmas and New Year holidays, but could serve as an indication of processing times.

Senorita, perhaps you should take your own advice and read and understand posts before commenting. The original poster clearly indicated that they would out of Canada for a year. As a result, they would not be considered a resident. And, even if my some loophole they could keep their...

Senorita, you missed my point. If they are not living in Canada, they are not Residents of Canada and are therefore not eligible for the Child Tax Benefit. If they somehow do maintain residency in Canada to be eligible (as you stated), then they should also be paying income tax in Canada. You...

Simply, sorry to hear that. I have no idea what could be taking them so long. Did the doctor at the clinic tell her whether her medical was clear? Apparently some people are being asked to do the medical again, according to the doctor my mother-in-law went to. Regardless, I'm sure she will...

If you are not living in Canada or paying taxes in Canada, why do you want to receive benefits from Canada?

If you have a HSBC Premier account in Dubai, you can open a Premier account in Canada in about 15 minutes by going to one of the branches. You can then transfer money back and forth via Internet banking. If you are going to do this, however, I would advise you to contact your premier...

It really depends on your budget and what sort of lifestyle you are looking for. My advice would be to live downtown, as I think that's the best way to get a feel for the city. Also, you avoid the hassles of having to buy a car, pay for insurance, etc. That said, if you are looking for more...

I was in a similar situation where I am working but my wife isn't. She wanted to sponsor her mother for a super visa, and I wrote the invitation letter and provided proof of my income. It was accepted and the visa was issued earlier this week. Just make sure that you are clear in the cover...

Does anyone have information about how long it is taking to process a work visa from the Islamabad embassy? I am sponsoring a live-in nanny from there, and sent over the LMO. the entire application package was submitted on January 29, 2013 and since then we have not heard anything. The...

Umm...heart surgery, for example? And what are the hassles or expenses that you refer to? Whatever you mean, I'm sure they are minuscule in comparison to the quality of healthcare received for no cost, particularly in comparison to what is available in other countries.

I think this is primarily a result of the flawed immigration system that allows for abuse by people who don't live in Canada but yet retain their health cards. I know of quite a few examples of people who are living in Dubai or Saudi Arabia, and only come to Canada when they need to have a...

Thanks! I didn't really do anything special, except provide a lot of supporting documents in an organized manner, and explain everything thoroughly in a cover letter. It's her first time outside of Pakistan and she is a widow, but it didn't seem to make a difference. The visa she received is...

People like you should never have been let into this great country in the first place

Hi all, My mother-in-law just received her super visa in Pakistan and I wanted to share my timeline: - Application submitted: Feb. 1, 2013 - Medical request received: March 10, 2013 - Medical Completed: March 18, 2013 - Passport and visa received: April 2, 2013 Please message me with any...