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    Post-PR: Your experiences with location, Job search etc. after moving to Canada?

    For those of you who have successfully moved to Canada through express entry, I have a few questions regarding your experience: a) What city did you initially move to after getting PR and why? b) Did you end up staying there or did you move somewhere else after some time? c) How long did it...
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    India: Visa stamping Aug/Sept 2020?

    Were any of you able to get your passport submitted for stamping for any kind of visa at any of the VFS locations in India this month?
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    Parents Sponsorship 2020: Alternatives?

    Does anyone know if the PGP sponsorship will open at all for the 2020? Given the the fact that PGP visa supply (~20,000/yr) is a tiny fraction of the demand (~80,000/yr), are there any alternatives ways for sponsoring elderly parents?
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    Sept 2020: Are they still processing Supervisa in India?

    I was wondering if anyone has recently applied for a supervisa for their parents within the last 1-2 months? Do you know if they are still processing applications in Delhi?
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    Supervisa vs Visitor-more than 6mo?

    While trying to apply for a supervisa for my mum, I see 3 options after answering the questionnaire - a) family sponsorship, b) Visit - more than 6 months, and c) PGP Supervisa. Now, I understand the difference between (a) and (b), as well as (a) and (c). I also understand the difference...
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    Supervisa Insurance: Where to submit?

    Hi, Can anyone point me where in the online application on IRCC where are to provide proof of insurance for Supervisa? I couldn't find an option anywhere.
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    New PR: Banking and Credit Cards

    I applied for a CIBC newcomers package. I was able to open an account online at the CIBC website. Then I booked an appointment for the same day for the nearest CIBC branch in Toronto. They were able to set me up right away with a Checking account that's free to use with unlimited free Interact...
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    Exchanging expired US driving license with BC or Alberta

    Also, note that many registries don't accept international (US) credit / debit cards; so kee
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    Bank account for new comer with no fees/minimum balance?

    This is BAD BAD advice. Pay your card in full every month and you're fine. You'll build credit history regardless.
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    Exchanging expired US driving license with BC or Alberta

    Yes.. they asked me for driver's record from both Montana and vermont DMV after which I was able to get Alberta full class 5 license ( after ~80 CAD + eye exam)
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    Separated from wife but no divorce. CIC asked for divorce certificate. What should I do?

    You can't stop him from leaving the country. Ongoing divorce petition does not incriminate the parties.
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    Legally Separated Status: Pl advice Docs Needed

    Yes but I also received my divorce certificate whie my application was in process
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    Legally Separated Status: Pl advice Docs Needed

    Unless it's been over 6 months, there's no point stressing. You can't really do anything about it really. Just make sure to keep an eye out for document requests and respond to those promptly. If 6 months have passed and your application still hasn't moved along, you can get GCMS notes. These...
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    Track your PR card timeline and processing times here

    Landed: July 1 Ottawa PR card Approved: August 23 Received PR card in mail: August 29
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    Legally Separated Status: Pl advice Docs Needed

    I am sorry that you are going through difficult times. However, a stipulated divorce is possible only and only if your spouse cooperates with filing and there are no disputes w.r.t financial settlement / division. In a no-fault state, a divorce is definitely granted whether or not the other...
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    Track your PR card timeline and processing times here

    wah! I didn't know you can get a photo request after pr card approval!
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    Legally Separated Status: Pl advice Docs Needed

    This is a problem. You shouldn't have said that. However, since he's already a Canadian citizen, he doesn't need to get any police certification or medical testing. So, CIC should be ok with his expired passport scan. Are you currently applying though Express entry? In response to question 1...
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    Track your PR card timeline and processing times here

    I landed in Ottawa. Linked my application within a week of landing. It's easy finding it with UCI if you remember rest of the info.
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    Track your PR card timeline and processing times here

    Landed: July 1 2018 PR Card Approved: August 23 2018 (Today) No photo request.