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    Strange problem - Wife's address suddenly replaced with mine automatically.

    This is a rather strange problem. I logged into ECAS using my wife's UCI. Her address was updated by IRCC on their own, and is now the same as my address in Toronto. The problem is that my wife is still in india. Not sure what's going on. Can anyone throw any light?
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    New family sponsorship tracker

    Hi all, I can see all update on the new IRCC family sponsorship tracker, but there's no corresponding update on gckey. Is the new tracker accurate?
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    My fiancee's student visa was rejected, will there be a problem when I sponsor her PR under spouse sponsorship?

    My fiancé had her student visa application rejected recently. I am a permanent resident with a steady job here in Toronto and we plan to marry soon, Post marriage I plan to sponsor her PR. Will her student visa rejection create problems with her PR application. Will appreciate any inputs in...
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    Manufacturing engineer jobs

    I'm a manufacturing engineer currently working in the US. I recently got my PR and want to move to Canada ASAP. However, I am not sure how the job situation in Canada is in view of the COVID situation. If there is anyone in a similar situation, I'd be grateful for any info you can share. I have...
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    Unable to update address for PR card delivery

    During my soft landing, the immigration officer told me to fill up my Canadian address (where PR card would be delivered) online. However, the online form does not work (keeps saying it did not recognize my details). I am now back in the US and don't know how to contact IRCC. Can anyone help? Is...
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    Does a PR holder have to pay tax on Canada if working in the US?

    I recently got my PR and did my soft landing. Currently I am working in the US. I plan to work here for two years and then move to Canada. Do I have to pay tax on Canada for these two years.
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    Entering Canada through US land border with COPR only.

    Has anyone recently entered Canada via the US land border without PR Card, with only the COPR? I am going to do a soft landing in May but will need to leave Canada and return to the US before PR card arrives. I plan to cross over to Canada by road from US to collect my PR card once it arrives...
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    How to show OPT internship

    I spent 6 months after my graduation as an unpaid research intern under my professor, before I found a job. This was in the US under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Do I show this period as employment or as part of education? Can anyone advise please.
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    NOC 2141 Industrial/manufacturing engineering

    Is industrial/manufacturing engineering a regulated profession in Canada? I am told it's not. Can somebody please confirm?
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    Job prospects for mechanical engineers

    What is the current job situation for mechanical engineers? I have seen some threads on this topic but they are old.
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    Any mechanical engineers recently moved to Canada?

    Are there any mechanical engineers here who have recently moved to Canada? I am an Indian citizen with a master's in mechanical engineering from the US, and I have been working for a very reputed company in the US for the last one year. I am planning to apply for PR and wanted to know how...
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    Applying for PR without using an agency

    Has anyone here applied for and got canada PR without using an agency or consultant?
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    Any Indian citizen on this forum who holds camera PR but working in the USA

    Is there any indian citizen on this forum who has taken Canada PR but is working in US? I am an Indian citizen currently working in the US under my F1 STEM OPT extension which is valid till 2020. I want to take Canada PR but would like to continue working in the US until my OPT expires. If...
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    Chances of job in Canada after US experience

    I have done my MS in mechanical engineering from the US and I am currently working for a major auto manufacturer in the US. I am planning to opt for Canada PR this year. What are my chances of getting a job in Canada? I am an Indian citizen and would be interested in hearing from people who have...
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    Can I continue to work in US after Canada PR

    I am currently on my OPT and working in the US. I am authorized to work in the US for 2 years on my F1 visa. I am thinking of applying for canada PR. Can I continue to work in the US even after getting Canada PR or does my F1 visa get impacted.