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  1. lpc19800

    Pregnancy and eMedicals - my experience

    So I just got my medical request and of course the first thing I did was call the DMP for an appointment. This is my experience: - I told the Dr's receptionist I was pregnant. They asked me to ring the x-ray location to let them know too so that I am not refused when I get there. - the...
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    Driving license exchange

    Hi all I hold a clean UK driving license and would like to exchange it for an Ontario license. Do you see any challenges with this given I have been in Ontario for over 2 years (but never driven)
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    Processing times

    Hi all So my lawyer just got in touch to say she'd contacted CIC for an update on my applications - of course the note they got back was very generic but interesting comment about processing timeline::: Dear Sir/Madam, In response to your email, your application is currently in queue for...
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    BOWP application issues

    this might be a really stupid question: I`m having problems uploading the application form on to the website - it gets stuck at about 34% upload. The file is CIC`s application form so it`s under 1mb - well under the 4mb limit. I`m wondering if anyone else had problems Thanks in advance!
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    BOWP questions

    Hi all I've read through all the posts I can find on BOWP and am preparing my application - I just had a few questions :) 1) in the questionnaire, it asks how long you intend on staying in Canada - temporarily - under 6 months, temporarily - over 6 months, permanently. As I've applied for...
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    BOWP vs lawyer

    So I applied for CEC via a lawyer. I am now ging to apply for a BOWP - this is something my lawyer has advised against as I don't meet the criteria but we've all seen cases of it going through on here. So my question is: if my cec app is via a lawyer, are there any repercussions/issues on...
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    Costs for medical

    To be clear, I haven't received MR yet but I am doing some planning for when I do :-) Can anyone tell me how much medical costs? I'm specifically looking at the drs in downtown Toronto - dr Taylor and the one on st Clair Any help is much appreciated
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    Advice pls!

    Hi! I'm really hoping someone can help me :) My situation: Yesterday I was laid off I am from a visa exempt country I am on a closed work permit - expiring September 21, 2014 I am in a common-law relationship with a Canadian citizen I applied for PR via CEC in January 2013. According to...
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    Claiming EI while on closed work permit?

    So I'm on a closed work permit which expires sept 2014. I applied for CEC in January 2013 and awaiting MR I just got laid off and don't think BOWP could work so I'm wondering if claiming EI is an option for me? Getting employed via LMO will be tough
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    Strike update

    PSLRB upheld the PAFSO complaint However no remedial action was ordered - just both sides encouraged to come to an agreement Not really meaning anything other than a slap on the wrist for the govt.
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    Great article on today's PAFSO meeting with Labour Relations Board

    http://www.embassynews.ca/news/2013/08/21/what-to-expect-in-the-diplomat-strike-hearing/44353?page_requested=1
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    Strike update

    https://mobile.twitter.com/PafsoApase Hearing moved to aug 21, a day earlier than previously announced
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    JAN 2013 app- GCMS notes received

    So I received my GCMS notes exactly on the 30 day mark. (Ordered June 19) Interestingly the date they were generated was June 27 Assessments: Eligibility: not started Security: not started Criminality: in progress Is there anything else I should be looking for? Thank you!
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    Exchanging driver's license

    So I hold a UK driving license which, as I understand it, can be surrendered for a Canadian license (I live in ON). However, I also understand there is an 18 month window. I've been here nearly two years now and not driven - but I'd like to get my Canadian license now. Has anyone swapped...
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    Moving from in-process to Medicals

    So I'm wondering if anyone has looked at the timeline from when the process is started (following application received) with crim checks etc to when Medicals are requested?
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    Gcms notes request - help

    I'm requesting my notes - I'm in Canada so I'm guessing it doesn't matter if I access under the information or the privacy act? Apart from the cost :-) Also - the file number they request is the one below your UCI on the AOR right? Thanks!
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    Sending in passport

    Am I right in thinking that only certain passports are requested -depending on whether your citizenship requires an entry visa? I am a UK passport holder so guessing I won't be required to send my passport? Does this make the process quicker? Thanks!
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    Strike by foreign service workers.....

    Apologies if this has been discussed before but has anyone heard about the impact that the strike is having on processing? I saw an alert on the CEC processing times page