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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Apply again. Same thing happened to me. They won't return your money or your documents. I applied again and got PER. This time put a cover letter explaining that last time you didn't know that those details are required and this time you have a more detailed letter included.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Yes I agree, It doesn't necessarily mean that it is faster. But it's always better to hear a potential bad news sooner than later!!
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Congrats! That's true, seems all Jan 2013 PERs are receiving doc request these days. Mine should come soon too! I would be also interested to know if they accept pdf files or is hard copy required. What does the email say? If it says "original" then they probably mean hard copy.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    That's what I understood too. I read it depends on the visa office. So far I only know that London,UK visa office accepts this. Wondering if Ottawa accepts this too...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    I can easily sell it, but I don't want to! I was wondering if they would accept only the translation of the proof of ownership or maybe a valuation made by a local real estate. Does anybody have experience with this?
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    TyrusX, thanks a lot for introducing this thread! You are the best :) I read there that people are using the ownership of their house as proof of funds. Has anybody tried this in our stream? We mention our "Assets" in the application package, but it is also mentioned that the funds must be...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks Tyrus. This is exactly my case. I had gave money to my cousin and she returned it later. Also, a month before my application I won a big fellowship and the name of the payer in the bank statement is my university. I can easily explain all incoming money, but before the fellowship, I was...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    If they ask for bank statement sooner than 6 months from the time you apply, do they care about how much money you had in your account prior to your application? I have maintained a high balance since a month before my application, but prior to that, I did not have enough balance. I would...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    They take such a long time to reply to emails... Please let us know if you hear back from them.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Oh yes I sure did, they deducted $1100 from my credit card. But his name is not on the PER letter. Number of people in the application = 2; I added my spouse as a dependent in the Generic Application form. will accompany you to Canada = yes filled all scheduleA and family information form for...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    So, I went to Service Ontario today, got happily rejected, and got the Eligibility Assessment form! (I think the lady was surprised that I don't argue with her for being rejected!). I have two questions now: - What documents did you guys send along with your appeal? Any original documents such...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    You don't need to resend the language test result. Send a photocopy, and in the cover letter, make sure to mention "CIC retains the original". This is actually stated in the guidelines. All other documents must be obtained again though.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    I would say it's OK. Just put a cover letter and explain that you are resending, and the red marks are made by cic the previous time you sent it...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    I just called. The agent said that the email is official and no other letter is given. He told me to contact sydney and ottawa and ask them for the letter, but said that he highly doubts that they will...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    I don't think they will return your documents. Same thing happened to me, I emailed them and they replied that they will not send the documents back. I know it sucks to get new translations again.... You can send your new application without police certificate though. Just explain that you have...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks a lot for your explanation! This is definitely helpful for OHIP. But I need a written confirmation for something else. There's a class that is free for those who have received the eligibility approval... They insist that they need a formal letter. The lady said you can request it from cic...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hi guys, Could anybody please let me know how I can get an "official letter" confirming my PER? I need it and they don't accept the email printout. Thanks
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks! yes I was surprised. Given the recent trend, it seems that they are indeed processing things faster these days.
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Just got my the PER email :) Based on a review of the information you have provided, your application has received a positive determination of eligibility to be processed on the basis of your enrollment in, or completion of, a PhD program as specified in the Instructions issued by the Minister...
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    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    My new application reached CIO on Jan 31, 2013, and my credit card got cashed today... Fingers crossed...