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Hmm. Maybe the photos were lost with the original application. Anyways good to know. Hope it was a one-time thing and not a new standard. Either way, while annoying, you can use a service like this if need be: http://www.onlinepassportphoto.com/Canada_Immigration_Photos.htm Also I'm reading...

Interesting, most of the ones I saw were June applicants and earlier (the June applicants getting the COPR in October 2016). No one mentioned photos. You sure the July applicants you're mentioning were US citizens and not just US residents? Because non-US Citizens will need to send in their...

No Problem! See this person's posts' as they seem to have a similar journey as you: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/medical-exam-validity-extension-for-additional-12-months-new-cic-bulletin-t106229.0.html;msg1634121#msg1634121

Well then the background check won't be an issue and should be completed quickly. I did some quick research for you and it appears that the medical exam might be an issue as they cannot issue you the Visa/COPR without a current exam. That being said, there is a work around! Look into this...

Congrats!! 1. Not sure about this. They may or may not make him redo it. Have to wait and see. 2. NEXUS SHOULD help. When he did NEXUS did he have to provide court documents for the charge? If he did, there's a good chance they have them on record and won't hassle him. No guarantees though...

I would say the majority of all people who end up getting a PPR are required to send in their passport. This is not unusual, and to be honest, mail these days is VERY reliable. I mail and received HUNDREDS of packages and letters every year and have not had 1 package lost in maybe 5 years. Just...

So I assume your citizenship is from Singapore? If you need an eTA to enter the country (Canada) that is probably why (not 100% sure but it is probably the reason). No don't see your MP, you're literally almost done! Mail them your passport with 2 passport pictures as requested. You should get...

Do you have multiple passports from more than 1 country? I have heard of situations where someone had a Visa-Exempt Passport and another Passport that wasn't exempt and they were required to send in their passport for a visa. It depends on where your application was processed. Was it Ottawa or...

From what I saw, some people had only a DM on ECAS with no change on MyCIC even after receiving COPR, some people had a DM on MyCIC with no change on ECAS. Some had no change on either and both still showed processing but received COPR/PPR anyways!! So I wouldn't rely on the online system here...

If you're not visa exempt, you will get your PPR first. However it "shouldn't" take any longer than a US Citizen would in getting their COPR. From what I read in the past, Ottawa is pretty good at turnaround time for PPR and then COPR so it really shouldn't delay you more than 1-2 weeks! So in...

Congrats everyone! Really excited for everyone and for those without updates yet don't fret your time is almost here I can feel it! Also for other US Citizens who just got DM in ECAS from Ottawa, I did some more sleuthing and it seems that Ottawa is pretty good about mailing out COPR right away...

Ok so I'll try to make this short. I'm well versed on the tax credits (FEIE and FTC) I can claim when filing my US taxes. Here's a quick summary of my situation: Currently I'm a US citizen living in the US with my spouse who is a Canadian-American dual citizen. We are both employed and plan on...

Thank you for correcting that. However I should add this is only true if you are deemed a resident for tax purposes. A deemed non-resident (someone who has no residential or monetary ties in Canada, ie someone who likely is just flagpoling, may not necessarily be considered a resident for tax...

This might also help the original poster (and others like myself in a similar situation): http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nwcmr-eng.html and this: http://blogs.hrblock.com/2014/04/15/tax-tips-for-taxpayers-living-abroad/

1. Probably better to keep it going but no real risk/benefit. If you earn interest on any deposits you may have to file some tax returns on them. Not sure how that works (see below) but I plan on hiring a cross-border CPA. 2 + 3. Good question, I think a cross-border CPA is best to answer them...

No, if they are US citizens they will just get a COPR letter and use that to land. No need for PPR! Which is great and speeds up the process...

See my post above...it probably will not change until you get your COPR...

This is evidence that MyCIC is not reliable. Once ECAS goes into DM that's when the wait happens for PPR/COPR. Ignore MyCIC here on out when ECAS goes to DM as it probably won't change until you've already got a letter in your hand.

CONGRATS!!!

Yes definitely true. A lot of the speed depends on luck to be honest. But the good news is you're already in Canada with your spouse so definitely a good thing! :)