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    IRCC requested fingerprints for criminal record check - Police vs accredited companies?

    I've had mine taken at my local police station in Ontario. The process was very fast and the results were sent the same day to RCMP. So no, private companies do not process it faster, it's just a second option.
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    PGWP and study permit at the same time...

    Work done as part of your academic studies does not count towards your 1 year Canadian experience. CIC will ask you for transcripts or diploma and when they find that your Masters degree was conferred after the work experience you're claiming they'll reject your application. Technically a PGWP...
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    Recommendations for weekend landing?

    Hello, I'm planning to flagpole this coming weekend. I've learned that certain locations do not process PR applications on weekends. Does anyone know or recommend a place that would process it over the weekend? Preferably within 2-3 hours from Toronto, ON. Thanks!
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    Junior Engineer (JE)

    I am a recent electrical engineering graduate and I chose an Engineering NOC (NOC 2133) because my DUTIES matched that NOC duties. CIC had no problems with that.
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    Sponsoring family members

    Hello fellow forum members, I used to be an international student and I became a permanent resident recently. 1. Is it possible for me to sponsor my brother who is 20 years old and is currently an international student to become a permanent resident? If so, how long does the sponsorship...
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    CIC phone system changed?

    Hello, I tried calling CIC to inquire about my application but the option "for express entry" was no longer available. I couldn't reach a real person to talk to through the new system. Has anyone been able to recently?
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    When do you start counting days for citizenship?

    Uhh that makes sense. Pardon my ignorance. Thanks! Note: the link you provided for physical presence calculation is outdated. Here's the new one: https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/startBasicCalc.do
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    When do you start counting days for citizenship?

    Thanks both. So basically the date of landing has no effect at all. I can start counting days based on the CoPR as long as I'm physically in Canada.
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    When do you start counting days for citizenship?

    Hello fellow forum members, When do you start counting 1095 days that are required to apply for citizenship? Is it from the date your CoPR is stamped?
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    Flagpoling at Rainbow Bridge - When?

    May I also ask you how long it took for you to receive your passport back with CoPR after it's been delivered to CIC?
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    Flagpoling at Rainbow Bridge - When?

    Sounds good. Thanks bud!
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    Flagpoling at Rainbow Bridge - When?

    Thanks for your input. Do you recommend any specific time between 5PM and 12AM?
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    Flagpoling at Rainbow Bridge - When?

    Hello fellow forum members, Are there currently any restrictions in place for flagpoling (for PR landing) at Rainbow Bridge? The border is open 24hr but are there specific times for PR landing processing? When is the best time to go?
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    JUNE CEC INLAND AOR 2017 CONNECT HERE!!!!

    Do you guys know if RCMP Criminal Record Check request always puts you through security screening? I'm afraid my application isn't getting processed any time soon because of that. Note: The record is clean.
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    JUNE CEC INLAND AOR 2017 CONNECT HERE!!!!

    IRCC asked for it right after I passed my medicals so I requested it and submitted it within 2 weeks.
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    CEC inland - BG- Not Applicable 2

    CEC Inland AOR: June 15th Meds Passed: August 15th RCMP Criminal Check Request & IP2: August 16th No Additional Documents Required: October 23rd I may be in security screening because of my nationality (Iraq) but I've been in Canada for 6 years as a student/worker. Waiting for GCMS notes.
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    CEC inland - BG- Not Applicable 2

    Oh, in that case I've been in IP2 since mid August.
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    CEC inland - BG- Not Applicable 2

    By IP2 you mean "We are processing your background check...."?
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    June AOR 2017

    I've been stuck for more than 2 months. Hopefully we hear back from CIC soon.