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  1. singviet

    Facebook group for Ottawa newcomers

    Hi all, My wife and I immigrated to Canada last year, and this forum was a huge help in helping us navigate the labyrinth to obtain PR. For newcomers to the Ottawa region, there is a group to help support each other by posting information about jobs, housing, volunteer opportunities, networking...
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    Landing: proof of funds question...

    Hi all, My wife will be landing next month, and I (sponsor) will be accompanying her. We are wondering about the proof of funds requirement. In preparation for our move, I and she have both transferred our abroad savings to my Canadian bank account (in my name). We'll be setting an account up...
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    Is it possible to delay Landing or... get this... ask CIC to take longer?

    My wife and I both live in Singapore and applied for PR at the beginning of the year. We had hoped by now to already have a decision made, but no luck. Unfortunately, the other aspects of our life do not revolve around CIC's uncertainty, so we've had to: 1) renew our employment contracts here...
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    PR application in progress... can apply for visitor visa?

    I live with my wife (Vietnamese national) abroad in Singapore. We sent our PR package in March and have received SA, AOR2, and it's "In Process" for both of us in ECAS. The issue is I really want to visit my family for Christmas with my wife. We had hoped the PR application would be approved...
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    Unable to process GCMS request: consent required?

    I requested GCMS notes a couple of weeks back, and just received the following email: No problem, but they don't mention to what address (physical or email) this needs to be sent to though. Do I need to send a physical copy or can a photo/electronic version be uploaded? Would a fax be ok? :D
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    Question about PR and Landing

    My wife and I both live and work abroad. Since we only have a vague idea when (if?) her PR will be granted, it is very difficult to adequately plan for the move back to Canada. If what I've read is correct, we'll have a ridiculously short window to: - Give notice to our current employers - Find...
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    PSA: Canada Post no longer tracks international packages

    Posting this to hopefully help others from ending up in this situation. I sent my FS package on January 27th via Singapore Post's registered mail, with tracking and signature required. On February 2nd, SingPost tracking reports that my package arrived in Canada ("Arrival at Destination Post")...
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    Family sponsor or visitor visa?

    Hi all, I'm a Canadian citizen, and my wife is from Vietnam. We both live and work in Singapore. I want to bring her to Canada to meet my family for Christmas, and am wondering what's the best approach for her to obtain a visitor visa (we'll be staying ~ 1 month and then coming back to...
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    Best approach for Canadian and spouse living/working abroad?

    Hi all, first time poster here :) I (Canadian citizen) met my wife in Vietnam, and we both live and work in Singapore and were married here. We want to settle down in Canada, and were hoping to make the move in early-mid 2016. I have family to stay with and we have plenty of savings, but after...