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    Documents for WP application at port of entry (positive LMIA)

    Hello , I just received a positive LMIA for a Cook position and I'd like to apply at the port of entry for the work permit (I'm an Italian citizen). Could anyone please answer some questions I have regarding documents to present? - proof I am qualified for the job. Would CV be enough or I need...
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    LMIA processing escalation at 25 weeks, any experiences to share?

    Hello, I'm one of the unlucky souls who has been waiting in the LMIA processing limbo (7 months). I was recently made aware that after 25 weeks of no response the file can be escalated by the employer by calling Service Canada. My employer did so on Friday but I was wondering if any of you has...
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    Round of invitation for FST..any hope?

    Hi all, I have 337 points in EE so no hope of getting into a regular round of invitations, I'm also waiting for an LMIA (submitted April 2nd NOC 6322 in BC) but no news on that front and I'm losing hope it will be done quickly. For personal reasons I need to get back to Canada to work ASAP, do...
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    Dual intent LMIA - 1 year in business requirement question

    Hi all, My potential employer wants to pursue a dual intent LMIA for me, but he hasn't been in business for 1 year. We are relying on an experience lawyer for the process and he said that although there is a requirement for the business to be at least 1 year old, we can still pursue the LMIA...
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    Re-entering Canada with copy of Visitor permit not original.

    Hi all, I applied for an extension to my visitor status but while waiting for the decision I traveled back to my country of origin. I got the extension and the document was delivered to my brother in Canada who mailed it back to me in my country of origin but I haven't received it yet and I...
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    Date of qualification for cooks (NOC 6322) in express entry.

    Hi all, There's a question in express entry profile that ask for the "date you first became qualified to practice your occupation If you are listing a skilled trade (jobs with a four-digit NOC code that begins with 632, 633, 72, 73, 82, 92) as your primary occupation:This is the date when you...
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    BCPNP cut off...should I abandon hope at 75?

    Hi all, I'm registered in the SI-Skilled worked category with 75 points and not really big chances of increasing it by much. For months now the scores have been between 85-100 and today with 84 they invited 400 people. In your experience is there any hope that the score will go down this year...
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    Accepted proof of past employment for Skilled Trades Class in EE

    Hi all, My brother is a Pizza Chef in Italy who has 18 months of experience so far with this job (6 were in Canada under working holiday visa). I understand to qualify for the Skill Trades Class he needs 24 months of experience. My question is, once the time comes and he has met the 24 months...
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    IRCC requested a document via email without specifying what address.

    Hi all, I applied for PR on the 29th of November and yesterday I got an email from donotreply@cic.gc.ca telling me there was a message in mycic account...all normal so far. The message in my account asks me to send them my degree:  "You must send us the requested information by email within...
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    CIC required document by email...what email?

    Hi all, I applied for PR on the 29th of November and yesterday I got an email from donotreply@cic.gc.ca telling me there was a message in mycic account...all normal so far. The message in my account asks me to send them my degree:  "You must send us the requested information by email within...
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    Travelled to US, forgot Canadian work permit in Canada.Will they let me back in?

    Hey all, This might've happened to someone already, hopefully with happy ending. I'm an Italian citizen who travelled to the US yesterday for a conference and just realized I forgot my valid Canadian open work permit at home in Vancouver. I have a scan on my computer I can print but will I have...
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    Restoration of status as visitor...problem?

    Hi all, My work permit expired in February and under suggestion of my lawyer I applied for an extension (before it expired) to get implied status during the decision period. I received via email a rejection of extension on the 1st of June but I only opened the email today (3rd) so on the 2nd I...
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    Implied status while waiting for LMIA decision

    Hi all, I am currently on a working holiday visa that expires in a couple months. I've read that since extension for IEC are not allowed, people who hold working holiday visa cannot benefit from implied status if they apply for an extension. My question is: if my employer files an application...
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    LMIA binds you to employer even once you've obtained permanent residency?

    Hi All, My employer is in the process of applying for an LMIA for me. IF we get a positive LMIA the next step will be to apply for a work permit, which I assume will be for a year. Now let's say right after I get the LMIA I also start the application process for permanent residency through...
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    Proof of Funding for Post-doctoral fellow, required or not?

    Hi all, I'm in the process of applying to PR through express entry, I'm trying to prepare as good as I can for everything that's gonna come next. I read that you need proof of funding if you get invited through the skilled immigrant class (pretty sure that would be the one in my case) but it...