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    Documents query

    thanks. Also, looking at the long processing times, is it ok if I travelled to my home country for a couple of months after the application comes into "In Process" status. I am 55 + so I don't need to take any tests. Or shall I just avoid travel till oath time.
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    Documents query

    I had my PR renewed in 2017 and soon I will be applying for citizenship. I had a single 3 month travel abroad after I got my renewed PR. With my PR renewal application, I sent them 1) copies of all the pages of my passport to show them the stamps, and 2) the CBSA records. Shall I do the same...
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    processing time for 55+

    Thanks spyfy and canven84 for your replies. two more questions; 1. current processing time as per IRCC site is 12 months. Is it expected to go up with the rush of apps under the 3/5 rule? 2. Does it make any difference to the processing time where you residence is( different processing...
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    processing time for 55+

    Under the 3/5 rule 55+ people won't need to take any language or knowledge tests. Does that mean their processing will be somewhat quicker? thanks.
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    citizenship appl.query

    My PR card valid till year 2022. In May 2018 , I will be eligible to apply for citizenship under the new 3/5 rules. I fulfill all the conditions. Qs; 1. Is it ok to leave Canada after applying for citizenship in May 2018? 2. Will my application be processed faster , since I am 54 + , so don't...
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    selling property in country of origin

    thanks very much for the detailed reply. I talked to an accountant in India , who deals with Non-resident Indians and he said, by Indian laws, any Indian property sale has to be executed with money paid inside India, so there is no tax loss to the Indian govt. But people do part payment...
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    selling property in country of origin

    thanks again Rosie1957. A few more follow up questions if you do not mind. 1.In India, if one invests part or whole of the profits of the property sale ,into buying another property, that part is exempt from capital gains tax. Will this exemption be ignored by CRA and the whole proceeds be...
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    selling property in country of origin

    thanks Rosie1957. 1.what about part of the payment I received in Indian rupees and paid capital gains on it in India. 2.What in case I receive the full payment in Indian rupees and pay capital gains tax on it in India. Do I report anything to CRA in both the above cases? Please note that...
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    selling property in country of origin

    Hello, I am a canadian PR and I am selling a property in my country of origin, India to an Indian citizen who is willing to pay me part of the proceeds of the sale by transfer from his USD account in US to my canadian account. Is such a transaction legal from canadian standpoint? If yes...
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    One way to Canada as PR via US

    Canadian PR relocating to canada from India. I plan to fly to US( visitor visa) one way and then go by road to canada. Will Indian immigration let me fly ONE WAY to US on a visitor visa like I plan to?
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    Entering canada after 2 years

    I received my PR card about 2 years ago but I returned to India. Have not been to canada in those 2 years. I am going in september 2013. .Can I face any questions at canadian immigration why I was away for so long?