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    "Funds Available"? (Extending TRV while working in Canada under PGWP)

    You need to prove to CBSA that if you have the ability to leave Canada if need be and support yourself without the need to go on welfare. I would put $8000-$15,000
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    Medical cases In Nepal

    Well, waiting for up to 3 months at NDVO for passport stamping is not unusual and there isn't much we can do. If it takes longer than 3 more weeks, I can help by sending in a letter to NDVO. In regards to the expiration of your medicals, it doesn't matter as you have already submitted your...
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    Flagpoling: A Guide For Canadian Workers

    My friend, see the attached screenshots of a CBSA Memorandum regarding this topic: http://awesomescreenshot.com/015280u109 http://awesomescreenshot.com/066280u2df http://awesomescreenshot.com/029280u411
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    Flagpoling: A Guide For Canadian Workers

    Read 190 (3)(f) - If he is from a visa required country, has a valid visa, goes to the US then comes back, he is considered visa exempt
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    Work permit after Nomination

    My friend, here is your answer: 1) MPNP will only issue WP support letter 90 days out from the expiry of your current work permit. If it's outside that time, just hang tight. Similarly, you can wait for your AOR from CIO and then apply for BOWP online, it will take about 20 days or so to get...
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    BC PNP in progress, about to lose my job, what to do?

    Stick it out, you would be foolish not to
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    Medical cases In Nepal

    Just wanted to say Namaste to all my Nepali brothers and sisters. If anyone needs a hand with a case that's stuck at NDVO, I can help.
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    Best way to enter Canada when not meeting residency obligation

    You have a chance they will let you in and then you can go to appeal at the IAD, PM me if you need a hand.
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    Best way to enter Canada when not meeting residency obligation

    All options are poor if you are trying to get in undetected. Show up and tell the truth.
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    Flagpoling: A Guide For Canadian Workers

    Tillikun, You are not correct. Read IRPR S 190(3)(f) Foreign nationals who are admitted Temporary Residents to Canada and who are returning from a a trip to either the US, Greenland or St. Pierre and Miquelon are exempt from the need to obtain a TRV. Add this to R 198(1) which allows a FN to...
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    Open Work Permit

    Use IMM 5710 and send it in to the "Permanent Residence Applications" address along with a cover letter including the UCI# of the sponsor. Be detailed and write well, include the $150
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    Crossing the Border To Get Married

    My friend, this is what you need to do: 1) Apply for Family Class Sponsorship immediately 2) Once you have first-stage approval from CPC-M, try to cross the border and tell them the truth and that you want to live with your g/f while your FC application is processed but that you still have...
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    Anyone out there able to help me with a few questions.. [u]Please!! [/u]

    My friend, your best bet is to acquire 12 months of work experience and then apply through the CEC, after 60 days you will get a Bridging Open Work Permit which will be good for another year. PM if you need a hand.
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    Flagpoling: A Guide For Canadian Workers

    You don't need to apply online first. Just bring your LMO, $150, Job Contract, Resume and Passport to the border. No need for application forms - rookie move. Depending on the job, you may need to bring some copies of certificates (showing that you are eligible for the job)
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    Urgent help, LMO Advice

    I second that, take the IEC if possible, you are free to work for who you want. LMO-based work permit ties you to a specific employer
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    refugee claim and federal appeal rejected.what next.

    What were the grounds for your refugee claim?
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    LMO for IT people

    There are limited LMO exemptions for IT professionals: NOC 2173 and NOC 5241 and are limited to working in the video gaming / digital animation industries - very niche.
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    HAS AN OPEN WORK PERMIT AND WANT TO HAVE A HOME VACATION

    They may not let you back into the country if you tell them the truth about your work situation. I always recommend telling the truth to CBSA as lying or hiding information will sooner or later come back to you. You may not want to leave on vacation if staying in Canada is important to you.
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    Unnamed LMO into named LMO

    Alberta office is very slow right now, for all aspects, including AINP office went from 4 weeks processing time to 6 months!! We are still waiting on LMO application submitted in August. Just be patient. Nothing you can do about it right now. If you have a representative on the file, they...
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    Bridging Open WP Question

    Must be applied at CPC-V. You should know this...no POE applications for BOWP.