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  1. xylene

    Citizenship test reschedule

    I think the only thing you can do is wait. I would assume that if you asked for a change, then you go to the bottom of the queue. Someone would have messed up your proactive communication and still invited you for the test. I know it is frustrating. But there is not much you can do other than...
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    Vacation pay?

    You should check with your HR on the company policy. There is no requirement by law that all unused vacation for the previous years should be given away / carry forwarded. It is a benefit that company gives.
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    Child with ASD - where to start when one has just landed?

    Where are you at? Different provinces has programs. Ideally you need to go to a GP, then get referred to a developmental pediatrician who would refer you to the Child Centers.
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    Power of Attorney | HR Block

    All you are doing with HR Block or any other tax consultant is to file tax on your behalf. The next time you login to CRA you would see the authorized tax consultants ( that you have authorized) to contact CRA on your behalf. You are not getting a cashback, but rather a tax refund which will be...
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    Can I claim Climate Action Incentive (CAI) if I am on work permit?

    Tax residency and permanent residency are two different things. I think you can apply. If you are eligible ,you would get the credits
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    Car Lease/Rental On Non-Canadian Driving License

    I would try the following 1. Try car pooling (there might be online forums to connect you to car poolers) 2. Try moving closer to the work place (this might work out to be cheaper than taking a rented car daily (which with insurance might be expensive) 3. Last option would be to rent a car - but...
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    Costco Passport photo not accepted.

    Yep Costco should refund since it was rejected. I think the photos depend from store to store. I took mine at a costco and was accepted.
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    Requirement

    Surrendering original passport: since we don't know OP's origin country - the rules are different from country to country.
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    passport application references

    Yes you can use the same reference .
  10. xylene

    Applied as family for Citizenship, Can split family attend Oath ceremony?

    Yes this is possible . You just need to inform CIC and wait for another oath date .
  11. xylene

    Becomeacanadian.org can i trust them

    it is www.cic.gc.ca
  12. xylene

    Becomeacanadian.org can i trust them

    I haven't heard about them. Probably legit. Probably not . Applying for express entry is not rocker science. If you can read and write english or french start with www.cic.gc.ca
  13. xylene

    Passport Application

    No tracking number. But typically you get it in 10-12 working days including shipping .
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    How long before the citizenship exam?

    Yes each application is different. Depends on travel history and background checks.
  15. xylene

    citizenship details for filing

    can you be specific?
  16. xylene

    First-time landing from the US via Air Canada

    When you got your landing document and passport back from the embassy it should have a 6 month valid entry visa as well? That's the visa that air Canada would be checking . You would become a PR once you land .
  17. xylene

    How long before the citizenship exam?

    Yes. Check the May 2018 threads and spreadsheet tracker .apparently April 2018 applicants just got their test invite .
  18. xylene

    Canada Citizenship Application Language Requirement

    1. IELTS is good 2. From the requirements page : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0002-application-canadian-citizenship-under-subsection-5-1-adults-18-years-older.html#Step3 International English Language Testing...
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    Applying for Schengen visa as a Canadian PR

    Since you are going to spend more time in Italy, you have to get schengen visa form Italian embassy. If you spend equal times in each of the countries then you need to go the embassy of the country where you land first. I also had a similar itinerary. Went to Paris, then traveled through Italy...
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    Applying for Schengen visa as a Canadian PR

    Only a travel agent can help you book an itinerary. When I applied, I took my chances and booked a ticket and all my hotels. I got the visa in 2 days from the Italian embassy.