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  1. lukeortolani

    Has anyone else gotten out of Heathrow (layover) with their PR card?

    I have booked a flight home with London as my layover. Just want to know if it's really as simple as showing your PR card to get out of Heathrow?
  2. lukeortolani

    When is the date permanent residence was granted?

    I'm an inland applicant and was emailed that I was a permanent resident in October and later directed to the PR portal to submit my photo and address. I assumed this was my date of becoming a PR. I just got my eCOPR yesterday and it says my date of becoming a PR was yesterday. So going...
  3. lukeortolani

    Can't save application for new PR card: "Your changes cannot be saved. Please try again later."

    When I'm trying to add my personal history, I click save on the tables and nothing happens. Then if I click "Save and Continue" at the bottom, I get this pop up message: "Your changes cannot be saved. Please try again later." I tried doing it at different times and used different browsers but...
  4. lukeortolani

    Question about confirming PR on the portal: "Online application: One (1) photo uploaded in the PR Portal front and back"

    Online application: One (1) photo uploaded in the PR Portal front and back I went today and just got a digital photo so there's obviously no back...So do I get a printed photo and scan it front and back and then upload it?
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    "WP-ext except PGWP" question (closed work permit)

    I understand this letter is to be used to show that I can still work on my current work permit conditions while my work permit extension application is in progress. The thing is I've applied for a closed work permit with a certain employer and I am currently working for them on my PGWP which is...
  7. lukeortolani

    If I have a change to my job offer (Ontario student stream nomination), do I need to update my submitted PR application?

    Received my nomination last month for the job offer: student stream. Applied for my PR since. However, my company is moving to new office next month and my hourly wage has increased. I contacted OINP and they said to send an updated job offer letter, two recent payslips and my current work...
  8. lukeortolani

    Where is the online portal for non-express entry Ontario applications?

    Hey, so I know if you get a nomination from Ontario and apply for PR, it's the paper-based process. However, this was recently announced...
  9. lukeortolani

    Travel history help - OINP

    Ok so I came to Canada (for the first time) on Aug 26 2019 for my postgrad studies and haven't left since. So since I'm still here in my first stay, do I just update the length up until I submit my application? Or do I not put anything there if it's not a visit but I'm technically staying...
  10. lukeortolani

    OINP Student Stream education requirement

    In the new EoI system, it asks for your highest level of education and the note says the program must be two years long. However, as per the OINP student stream requirements: So can I select my 1-year certification that was full-time and required a degree as my highest level of education? Is...
  11. lukeortolani

    OINP student stream NOC has to be the same as FSW primary NOC?

    Hi, I'm in the Express Entry pool under FSW with a score of 461. Let's say my primary NOC is A and I currently have a full-time job in Canada with an NOC of B. Worked in A for 1 year 10 months. Other experience is in NOC C with six months which gives me 2 years of foreign work experience...
  12. lukeortolani

    Questions about OINP Student Stream job requirement

    So it says this: I have a permanent job offer which I am currently working. I plan on applying for the OINP student stream when it opens up soon. My PGWP expires December 2021. 1) Is there any chance this can apply to me even after my permit expires? Like my job offer is permanent, does it...
  13. lukeortolani

    Question about PGWP renewal criteria

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  14. lukeortolani

    Steps to take if your PGWP expires right after the application deadline for PGWP renewal due to COVID-19

    For those who graduated in 2020, you've probably seen that PGWP holders can now apply to renew their permits for 18 months due to COVID. However, you can only do it if your PGWP expires 4 months or fewer from the date you apply. As per the news release, the application period is only until July...
  15. lukeortolani

    If the processing time for a PGWP is 189 days currently, does that mean I could be working for the initial duration of my PGWP + 189 days?

    I was told before that the start date of your PGWP is when they send it out to you. Given that you can start working as soon as you apply for a PGWP (provided your study permit is valid at the time), does that mean if I'm eligible only for 1 year, I could be working for 1 year + 189 days? The...
  16. lukeortolani

    Can you only get OHIP as a temporary foreign worker if you work for 6 months minimum or if your job duration is a minimum of 6 months?

    Just want to clarify this. Currently on a PGWP with no job as of yet.
  17. lukeortolani

    Questions about a permanent residence application expiring/being refused

    Let's say you've applied for an express entry program and your work permit is coming to an end. You receive a bridging permit for 6 months. 1) What happens if your express entry application is refused 2 months later? Can you still stay in Canada for another 4 months? 2) Can one apply right...
  18. lukeortolani

    Does it matter if your name on the letter of employment is slightly different than your application/current name?

    Let's say my full name was Luke Jones Ortolani. Now it's just Luke Ortolani as per my passport. One of my old companies had my name on record as Luke J Ortolani while another company had it as Luke Jones Ortolani. If I am using just Luke Ortolani as my name for the EE application, should I ask...
  19. lukeortolani

    Do Indian and US (FBI) police certificates expire?

    If so, is it usually a year? And what if you are applying for EE from within Canada and haven't been to either country in over six months? Will that be a problem if it expires? Is there a three month deadline or so to send it once received? Thanks in advance.
  20. lukeortolani

    Help with NOC code for digital content work?

    Hi, I was a digital content intern at a media company for 6 months and it was a full-time paid internship. I'm just really confused as to what NOC code that job would fall under since my work had a number of different job duties. Wondering if someone can provide suggestions? Some of the job...