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Think we've provided all we can. If you don't wish to retain your PR status and wish to get a visitor visa, renouncing your PR status is a viable option.

How long ago did you apply for the children's citizenship? At any rate, you should be applying for passports for them. You'll have to search, there is info on govt websites about how to apply for 'temporary' passports for children that are citizens and don't yet have proof of citizenship (i.e...

I just received the application returned as incomplete because "photocopies of the child's identity documents are missing or are illegible." I'm rather angry about this because we had copies of two foreign passports and I rather logically (at least it seems to me) thought that this would cover...

This doesn't answer either question, really. Are you in compliance with RO (and if not, how much out of compliance)? How long out of Canada? Do you want to retain PR status or not? (Note that renouncing is permanent; you could apply again, but would have no particular advantage in doing so...

Note, I responded without going through the full thread. Very important question: did you respond to the request for information in mid-October? When? How long after submitting that explanation did you receive the pre-arrival services letter? Was there any (other) response to your submission...

I have seen some other such reports but not saying that Service Canada or CRA claimed that the SIN could not be used to work (assuming by the 'owner' of the number ie not for identity fraud). And I've also not seen anything that says or implies that using the number in this way would be illegal...

Mail each way takes what, 3-4 days? Use a courier if you want. You must first go to Service Canada and get the form. Then schedule a notary. Etc. But most importantly: expect IRCC to look very carefully into files that don't have a guarantor (because what you're saying by not having one is...

From where do you 'understand' this? There is much they can do in parallel to the medical - so it's possible it won't be put 'on hold' (in the sense of outright delayed) until it becomes a critical point, like one of the only things remaining. But no-one except IRCC internal could tell you...

The real question is whether you are compliant with your residency obligation (two years of last five in Canada, basically); and, if not, whether you wish to retain your PR status or not. If you're compliant with the residency obligation, there's not really a significant risk in applying for a...

Call IRCC or try your MP. Actual time has been all over the place. They might say it takes an average of four months but sometimes is faster.

This point is really important. I have heard often enough - mostly mocking - from acquaintances and online the complaint that Canada asks questions to which no-one would ever answer 'yes' (are you a war criminal / have you been involved in human rights violations / etc). Yes, no-one ever...

Check the tracker spreadsheets but a long delay between medical and next steps is pretty common. In other words, that's the step with the long, uncomfortable radio silence. Not much you can do but ordering gcms might reassure you.

The PR travel document does not require that you have been in Canada for five years, just that you are in compliance with your residency obligation (which should be the case if you've applied for PR and citizenship).

It's an in-between approval - not final but a good sign. Otherwise it means exactly what it says, you are eligible for pre-arrival services, make use of them if you wish.

I do not have direct experience with the London office but for all submissions through VFS that I have heard of, they will return to the address you specify when you submit, NOT just the address they have on file. (I'm a little unclear if eg UK passport holders in UK submit through VFS or direct...

There is a procedure for those that cannot find a guarantor. BUT: it will require extra work and issues and possibly delays. If you can find a guarantor in Vancouver, that would be better - use the post. Again, it really only needs to be an adult who holds a valid Canadian passport and has...

You are a very detail-oriented person (good in this context). I would say tick the boxes even though on different pages - the checklist is likely just out of date - no need to correct or write in correct page numbers. It's the question number that's important, not the page number. (I checked...

Please don't ask the same question in multiple threads all at once.

Don't worry about it, weeks updating addresses is lowest priority for ircc.

No, won't affect the spouse sponsorship.