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Internet Explorer . . . ::Shudders::

Because they are a unique PDF file format, you can't open them in the browser. Those three forms you listed won't open up as a web preview (or in any other form of a preview). What you can do is right click on the link, and save the file to your computer HD. You then can open them with the...

I'm curious: do the customs agents/border security know that you have an application in to the CIC for PR? Every time I've flown into Toronto-Pearson in the past, I get the usual questions. I don't get my checked luggage until after I'm cleared, so how would they even begin to suspect that...

You gem! Thanks for the info.

Just curious: how long after submitting your app did you order your GCMS notes? I'm no where near that point, but I like knowing what options are available to me in the near future. Thanks!

Curious where you found the link to this, too. I see only the one that charges $5. Wonder if they changed it? Thanks!

Hey, Suzanne. Can I ask how you know that the CIC lost your first application? I see it on your side information. Just want to know if I need to double check, too!

Nope! Because when enough of us have the old form that close to when they updated it, it gives us a bit of strength in numbers. Plus I feel better knowing I'm not alone, too. ;)

I'm crossing fingers and toes they don't send it back! Thanks for the confirmation, though. I know I went through the site and triple checked that I had the most updated forms on May 3rd, the night before I sent mine off; I didn't see that change. You've confirmed that I was not and am not...

Ugggggh. Mine was received May 5th. Can anyone confirm that the form wasn't available until May 9th?

Hi all, I just wanted to share the news that <b>the CIC has changed their policy on police certificates</b>. Thankfully, as of April 23rd, the CIC has stated that <b>police certificates are now good for 6 months</b> for the country in which you are currently living. Police certificates for...

Agreed. It's great news! Hopefully the word will spread in the community, and it can help a few folks from a headache or ordering a new police certificate. If only the CIC were better about letting us know there are updated forms or changes to their rules . . . Wishful thinking, eh? ::)

Don't forget to use a panel physician for your medicals. <a href=http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx>Here's the site </a>where you can find one that you can use. The doctor will likely request something in the way of passport photos, etc., and you'll leave with a paper that you'll include in...

Thankfully, as of April 23rd, the CIC has stated that <b>police certificates are now good for 6 months </b> for the country in which you are currently living. Police certificates for countries in which you have lived more than 6 months must have been conducted after you moved. <a...

Just to give a timeline: I sent my fingerprints in January 21st. My credit card was charged April 15th, and the background check was also run the same day. My Background check was waiting for me at my partner's address in Canada just over a week and a half later. (Roughly 14 weeks total)...

This is the greatest news I've heard yet. Here's to common sense winning in an otherwise senseless process! ;D

Mapleson, are you the one behind the 2015 Outland Google Doc in your signature? If so, it's impressive, and a giant thank you for doing it.

Totally possible. I however know of people who's applications were kept in Mississauga; I'm just not certain they were from the US. Essentially, it showed up in their SA letter that it was being kept there. I'm just not sure if it's random or due to country that they decide to keep it. Let's...

It would seem that US applicants stay in Mississauga or go to Ottawa, yes. (Mapleson might be able to confirm that.) I haven't seen anyone's application actually go to the US in the last 6 months that I've been putting mine together. As far as the times between the offices, Mississauga being...