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Here are a few details of the case. This was an application for a second 6 month visitor's visa in a row (the first was granted successfully) and I requested it on the grounds of waiting for PR and staying in a monastery in the interm period as I was finding it hard to get work in Vancouver in...

Hi all, I am applying for FSW Arranged Employment and was staying in Vancouver on a Visitor's Visa in the interim period. Unfortunately today I received news that my visitor's visa extension was refused. It did not say exactly why but gave 5 general reasons and said that the officer felt I did...

Hi all, I have just applied for the second part of the PR FSW application to Buffalo and have been staying in Canada during the interm period. Today I received a letter saying my application for visitors visa extension has been refused and I have to leave the country immediately. A few...

Hi all, I'm going to get my photos done 2moro for the application and was wondering if someone could give me exact specifications to tell the photography people? If I ask them for PR sized photos will they know or/and if I get passport photo sized ones is that ok? Thanks, Derek

Yes, FSW (IT Consultant). All my docs were sent back to Vancouver (my address) but I am away so I was hoping I could just email the updated personal history form (the form I made the error on) to a friend in Vancouver and have them send the application back to Buffalo. Otherwise, I would need to...

Hi all, Because I made one tiny mistake on my personal history form, Buffalo has sent back all my docs saying I have 60 days to resubmit, I have a few questions around this: 1. Do I need to include things like an updated cover letter, redo the forms with the current date and updated activity...

Thanks mpapdp.1984, If anyone has any similar reports I would appreciate anymore feedback about my situation.

Hi mpapdp.1984, Are you referring to the first AOR from Sdney (which are recieved) or the confirmation from the visa office (Buffalo in my case) for the second part of the application? Thanks, Derek

Ok, thanks for the advice. Perhaps it would be good if another one of the seniors posted there comments on it also.

There is only one entry on the e-case and it says "Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) Eligibility Review Complete". Does this mean I should be worried that they have not received it as this is not updated? Canada post says it was received on the 4th of November.

Hi all, I sent the second half of my PR application to Buffalo on the 28th of October and Canada Post confirmed its delivery on the 4th of November. According to some reports I have come across, I should have received an email confirmation from them that they have received it. Is it normal to...

Hi all, I am about to submit my documents to Buffalo for the second round and know that it will be some weeks before I receive a letter from a former employer. I'm wondering if it would be ok if I didn't include that now and put a note in stating that it was taking too long and if they want me...

Yes, this is correct. I was an IT consultant. So without the seal is ok? But it might be best to get the letters redone that includes the work I did for the clients in them? Thanks, Derek

So you all are sure that seal is not an issue? It would be good if I could get another few opinions on this to be sure. I am self-employed and will be appying under this work experience I have in this area. I am also requesting a reference from a previous employer, would an email from him...

Hi all, I am just about to submit my supporting docs to Buffalo and notice a couple of problems with my documents that I wonder if someone could answer for me: 1. My two reference letters from my clients (I was self-employed) do not have a stamped company seal? Is this a problem and will they...

Hi all, Firstly to let you all know my app to Sydney has been approved a few days ago and took one day under 2 months. Is it easier if I just pay the second fee to my application to Buffalo now? Am I correct in saying the fee for FSW has now gone up to 550 CAD this? Thanks, Derek

Hi All, I have a question regarding getting a visitor’s visa extension while I wait for permanent residency. If I leave the country while I have applied for it (as it usually takes about 3 months to issue it), will it still be issued to me and sent to my address in Canada or will the government...

Hi all, This might be a silly question but what are 2 self-addressed labels? Do they just want labels are should I included 2 self-addressed envelopes with stamps on them so the governemnt can send what they need to me back from Syndey to Vancouver? Thanks, Derek

Hi all, I worked for 2 and a half years self-employed in one job, working 20-25 hrs a week. Do I include this in the work experience question for the PR applicaton as 2 and a half years or half of this? Thanks, Derek

Hi all, I worked as an self employed IT consultant in Ireland and am wondering how many weeks a year is allowed for someone to take vacation for if it is still to be considered as continious employment (for the one year of continious employment). Thanks, Derek