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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    When did you submit your application Rola, we're on the 6th
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Hey Rola you won't get a letter until a decision is made on your sponsorship. It looks like decisions are being made in about a month, letter shortly after that :)
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    Thread for September 2010 Applicants

    Yayyyy Bonbon, only took a month :)
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    WHat good is an international driver's licence?

    My boyfriend came here initailly on a work permit and swapped his German drivers license for an ontario one no problem no additional tests or examination required. It expires in 5 years. Not sure about the other provinces!
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    Canadian Police Certificate

    It's not required for the application If the CIC needs one they will request it from you. If they do request it you can have it done elctronically and completed in 72 hours. I guess you could send it ahead of time but they will only need one if they do a name check and it is similar to...
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Hey Hal, They don't ask for any employment records/proof/tax documents from the applicant in a family class case. I don't think it would hurt if you included a copy of your notice of assessment to prove you were working and paying taxes to help with the background check but who knows.
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    How long can a background check take??? Any advice.

    The country of government/military that you've worked/served for is also a factor. If the country has has civil unrest or war the checks will be deeper.
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    Thread for September 2010 Applicants

    HI BONBON I'll make some noise if its too quiet :P
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Canada Post worked well for us this time as well :)
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Hi Rola, I never realized you could get a signature if sending it to a P.O box before. I learn something new everyday. You can send it to either address though :))
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    I would definitely use Fedex over Canada Post. Mine got there just fine with Canada Post Expresspost but I've had trouble in the past with them (lost passport :() As QCSunshine ahd already said make sure you get a signature also make sure it goes to the courier address below: Courier address...
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    Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

    Angel B you can go to the Buffalo office on Tuedays and Thursdays from 8am-12 or 1 I think. It takes around 2 hours and you can go to the border and land!
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    Family Class Outland Cost

    The total in $1040.00 if you plan to pay all at once!
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    Extending my stay - A little urgent questions, thanks!

    Hey Bonbon when we extended my boyfriends permit we did exactly what you're going to do. 1. Last 6 months of my paystubs & letter from employer plus account printout of both our bank accounts. Plus signed letter about financial support. 2. He stated he wanted to stay in Canada with partner...
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    Common law partner sponsor

    What kind of PR application do you have submitted now? Skilled worked, CEC?
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    Jma better safe than sorry and include what they ask! ;)
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    We filed outland through Buffalo!
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    Common law partner sponsor

    Yes its expensive but if you put together a very solid application, well organized and 100% complete it will be worth it. He also has to want to sign the undertaking which means he'll be responsible for you for 3 years afertwards. If you plan on spending your future together anyways this...
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    Common law partner sponsor

    Thats what I was getting at Matthew. It seems the one year mark is September 2010. So exactly what Matthew says. As long as you have all the evidence of residing together for one year and of a genuine realtionship you can apply for common law PR.
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    Thread for October 2010 Applicants

    You could try :)