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Hi, landed August 21st in Toronto. Immigration didn't take long, very rushed. I couldn't remember to ask the officer about PR card process. Do they just send it to the address provided in the forms on arrival, or do I have to make an application for it online? I need it before I travel on 20...

Hi, can I complete my COPR and landing with my current passport - due to expire in December 2018??? Please advise I am due to fly with Air Canada on Tuesday! Just occurred to me that it might not be allowed either by the airline or during landing. I've checked the COPR and accompanying...

Hi guys, I got my PR and I'm due to land in Toronto next week. Returning to the UK briefly in November. My passport expires in December. Will I still be allowed to enter and complete my PR if my passport is due to expire so soon? Is it possible to renew a passport from outside the UK? When I...

Hi everyone, I'm reposting my question from another thread. I am a permanent resident and will be landing in Toronto in 1 month's time. My dad was due to come with me to help me settle. He applied for an ETA 3 weeks ago but still has not heard back. He has a criminal charge for a non-violent...

Hi everyone, I am a permanent resident and will be landing in Toronto in 1 month's time. My dad was due to come with me to help me settle. He applied for an ETA 3 weeks ago but still has not heard back. He has a criminal charge for a non-violent offence, related to planning permission /...

Hi everyone, I'd appreciate some advice on my current situation. From available information, it appears only parents are eligible for sponsorship. I'm looking for alternative ways my younger sibling can join me in Canada. My current family situation is that my mother has a long term serious...

Hi everyone, I'm dealing with a UK bank called NatWest to request my POF letter for PR application. They have been totally incompetent and unhelpful. I have gone from bank branch to bank branch, through the helplines, and now my request has been escalated to complaints. Apparently, there is no...

Hi everyone, I'm filling in my permanent residency application, however, I just spotted an error. I incorrectly entered one of my employment dates in the Express entry profile. It was entered as 5/2012 - 12/2015 rather than 5/2014 - 12/2015. I received an ITA with total points of 473. I can now...

Hi, I've been through the Express Entry scheme, received ITA and will be submitting my permanent residency application. I understand the processing time can be up to 6 months. Is it possible for those outside Canada to move earlier by applying for an open work permit? I figure this way I can...