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  1. mamasvoice

    H&C and CCB (No asylum/refugee application)

    We are from the Philippines. And my children have been enrolled in the TDSB for 2 years with no problems. Two have graduated from middle school this year. They are not considered international students and will be on their third year in the TDSB. The Ontario Education Act explicitly states that...
  2. mamasvoice

    H&C and CCB (No asylum/refugee application)

    Nope. I never knew about H&C until just a few weeks ago and it never crossed our minds to apply through that pathway. We applied under FSE in 2020 but unfortunately were refused recently. A judicial review is expensive and the lawyers I spoke with also cautioned us that the results are not...
  3. mamasvoice

    H&C and CCB (No asylum/refugee application)

    Thank you for the prompt response @scylla.
  4. mamasvoice

    H&C and CCB (No asylum/refugee application)

    Does one need a lawyer to submit an H&C application or is it ok to DIY? What's the more prudent approach of the two?
  5. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Congratulations! Hoping it'll be our turn soon. We're in Canada too. How long have you been here?
  6. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    There are lots of options for signing a pdf. You can either use Lumin PDF (Google it and you'll find the website) or Write on PDF, an app that you get from Google Play Store. I use both, depending on where I am. If I'm home, I use Lumin PDF on my laptop. If I'm outside, I use Write on PDF on my...
  7. mamasvoice

    application for canadian visa (PR) - child with mild autism

    Hi, our PR application has been completed in May of this year, but IRCC is saying we need to wait a bit more to get PR. Autism is not an issue in one's application. They are taking very good care of my son here. He goes to a fantastic special education school. We have daily communication with...
  8. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    About four months and I got one year from the date of approval. I would highly suggest you make a decision on whether to apply via the student pathway as soon as you can, because IRCC has raised the proof of funds requirement for a student from $10,000/person to $20,635 starting January 2024...
  9. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Sorry to hear about these refusals. It's really not fair, as our friend who applied under FSE in 2016 was given a procedural fairness letter and was told if they could not prove they had enough relevant experience, then their application would be refused. In short, they were given a chance to...
  10. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    A PGWP (Post-Graduate Work Permit) is basically an open work permit granted to students who have graduated from eligible Canadian schools. A PGWP will allow you to work for any employee without restrictions to be able to gain Canadian experience. Here's how to apply for a PGWP...
  11. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Yes, I suggest you take that route too and apply for a PGWP. I did and am now working full-time after graduating from a one-year program.
  12. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    We just received our permanent UCI last month. They also asked for our passports (submission was through IRCC account). Our application says 100% completed May 31, 2023, but we're still waiting. Have you gotten your UCI yet?
  13. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Hi, GCMS Notes are the only accurate way of providing a detailed record of an applicant's file, including granular notes on the progress of your application, your case history from the day you applied, and also includes officers' analysis, and information in your file at each stage of the...
  14. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Hi, Since you applied in 2021, it will take a while longer for you to receive your permanent AOR. If you want to get GCMS Notes, you can start here: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=463&top=1. You need a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who can apply for the GCMS...
  15. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    I highly suggest at this point in your application that you call IRCC at their international hotline here: 1-613-944-4000. My advice is to call at exactly 8:00 AM Canada time, and no earlier or later. I live in Canada, and when I called at 7:59 AM, I got a voice message saying they were still...
  16. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Yes, I do hope so. I noticed an update in our application that says: Review of additional documents The additional documents you provided have been uploaded.
  17. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Yes, they did. They gave us 30 days to submit from the date we received the letter. Fortunately, I already had their new passports ready and was able to submit it right away.
  18. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Yup. This is what they said in the request letter: This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Self-Employed Program. In order for the processing of your application to continue, the following document(s) are required: XXXXXXXXX - NAME OF CHILD...
  19. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    The letter I received in our GCKey account said I could either send copies of the children's passports via their webform or mail them. I opted to use the webform. For my passport, they requested for it in the GCKey platform itself, and I was able to upload it there. I see. The completion date...
  20. mamasvoice

    Self-Employed Application 2020

    Welcome! So happy that things are truly moving along. Wishing the best for all.