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  1. uma1982suthan

    Options for ECA: which organization and which degrees?

    Hi, There are five nominated agents for assessing our education qualification(s) and provide an ECA: Which one is preferable in terms of COST: 1. Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 2. International Credential Assessment Service of Canada 3...
  2. uma1982suthan

    Applying as a postdoctoral fellow

    Hi, This is Uma, a PDF with a job offer, waiting for my TRV and joining my new position in Canada soon. I would like to apply for the PR. I am confused with the NOC, as many of the members in the forum indicate 4011 as a kind of 'default' NOC. Similar to you, I feel that 2121 would be the...
  3. uma1982suthan

    PhD holders, postdocs, research assistants, let's network and help each other!

    Hi guys! Good to see a bunch of people sharing your experiences. Thanks for it. Let me introduce myself: This is Uma, a PDF with a job offer, waiting for my TRV and joining my new PDF position in Canada soon. I would like to apply for the PR. And at this time, unable to decide which category...
  4. uma1982suthan

    Checking status of work visa

    Contact your representative and request for an update on your visa status; if you do not have even application number, then there seems no way to contact IRCC directly.
  5. uma1982suthan

    Accommodation suggestions: St. John’s, Newfoundland

    Hi, We are a couple and we are going to relocate to St. John’s, Newfoundland. We do not have many contacts here, so all our decisions are based on reviews and discussions on the internet. I wish to hear from those who live in St. John’s city regarding housing options. I am looking for a 1BHK...
  6. uma1982suthan

    Work Permit Processing Time Passed

    Hi, I also experienced a similar delay, i.e., for me processing time indicated in the CIC website was only 2 weeks (Japan) and I was not a Japanese. Then, it had been passed more than6 weeks. Someone suggested me that 'You can also use the online web form to request a status update on your own...
  7. uma1982suthan

    “Decision made & passport requested”: Can I assume a '+ decision' & resign job?

    Hi Abhi, Yes; My letter appeared as it is. Then, I will proceed to the downstream processes. Thanks again. -Uma
  8. uma1982suthan

    “Decision made & passport requested”: Can I assume a '+ decision' & resign job?

    Thank you paul234; I will step into the process of resigning the current position.
  9. uma1982suthan

    “Decision made & passport requested”: Can I assume a '+ decision' & resign job?

    Hi all, I submitted my work permit application on 10.02.2016 (from Japan). After 2 days, I was requested to submit biometrics and I did so. Then, I was asked to submit the police clearance certificates from two countries on 29.03.2017. After a week, I was able to submit the both certificates...
  10. uma1982suthan

    Timeline for visa application: How long should I wait?

    Hi, I submitted my work permit application on 10.02.2016. After 2 days, I was requested to submit biometrics and I did so. Then, I was asked to submit police clearance certificates from two countries on 29.03.2017. After a week, I submitted both certificates via online. Today, I received a...
  11. uma1982suthan

    Work Permit Application: Police Clearance Report requested; Advise me

    Hi, I am a Sri Lankan citizen, currently working in Japan as a postdoc researcher, and submitted my application for the work permit through online on Feb 10 (2017). Three days before, I received a request for submission of an additional document, multiple police clearance certificates, from...
  12. uma1982suthan

    Timeline for visa application: How long should I wait?

    Hi, Yesterday I received a request for submission of additional documents, multiple police clearance certificates from Japan (where I live currently) and Sri Lanka (my nationality). Since I already expected that I might need police clearance, I had already applied and obtained the document...
  13. uma1982suthan

    Timeline for visa application: How long should I wait?

    Thank you. I would wait, until here from CIC.
  14. uma1982suthan

    Timeline for visa application: How long should I wait?

    Dear everyone, Please help me regarding the application which is currently under consideration. I am a Sri Lankan citizen, currently working in Japan as a postdoc researcher, and submitted my application for the work permit through online on Feb 10 (2017). The timelines for applications from...
  15. uma1982suthan

    Spouse Open Work permit

    Hi all, I got a few things to be verified regarding the work permit. I am a postdoc researcher who got an offer from a university and I applied for the work permit together with my wife’s open work permit (OWP) application. Two days later, we were requested for biometrics and finger prints; we...
  16. uma1982suthan

    Open Work Permit for Spouse: Validity period of entry visa?

    Hi all, I got a few things to be verified regarding the work permit. I am a postdoc researcher who got an offer from a university and I applied for the work permit together with my wife’s open work permit (OWP) application. Two days later, we were requested for biometrics and finger prints; we...
  17. uma1982suthan

    PostDoc work permit

    Thank you Abdelahhad. Did you choose "yes"; if so on which basis? I asked the HR department of my future employer (university) and got a suggestion that since my job is not under the category for which CIC requires a medical examination, and they advised to choose 'NO'. When you suppose to...
  18. uma1982suthan

    PostDoc work permit

    Dear Abdelahhad, I am your succeeder with the same story, applying for work permit for me (PDF) and open work permit for my wife. Currently, I am in Japan as a PDF and I am a native of Sri Lanka. After all the questions answered in online application tool, for the medical examination, a...