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    RCMP Check - timing of request

    Our case is relativly straightforward and we were approved in principle 10 months after applying. Unfortunately though we received conflicting advice on how to handle two non-accompanying dependents wrt the application i.e.) my husband has two grown children who are 18 & 22 and happy at home...
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    RCMP Check - timing of request

    So after 2 years and 2 months, we received a letter yesterday (from Vegreville) advising us that they are pleased to advise that our application processing is complete :D and that we will hear from Scarborough next. Question: For those who have been asked to do an RCMP check, is it before or...
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    Non-Accompanying Dependents - Schedule A - Are they also Principle Applicants?

    You are very kind. Thank you. The Visa Office sent a letter with the forms which stated that 'although they were not accompanying ... Poease complete enclosed forms'. The 3 forms are (1) generic, (2) Schedule A and (3) 5406. They said to send these forms with photos nd unabridged birth...
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    Non-Accompanying Dependents - Schedule A - Are they also Principle Applicants?

    Thank you fandv. If that is the case then they check the box on Schedule A that is "the spouse, common law partner or dependent child 18+". What forms does the 17 year old complete (of the three mentioned above - generic / Schedule A / 5406)? I read somewhere else that the dependent who is...
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    Non-Accompanying Dependents - Schedule A - Are they also Principle Applicants?

    Background: We have an inland PR application with AIP - sparing you the nearly two year application process , suffice it to say that there is one last piece to the puzzle ... the paperwork/medical/criminal checks for two non-accompanying dependents. Situation today: Our submission to...
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    Applications processed in Pretoria

    Beauchemin - I am most intersted in your post - thank you. I would love to learn more if you could share - as I submitted a declaration forfeiting the right to sponsor non dependent children and was told that they have to be incouded. Were you able to exclude them using this method and if so...
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    Panel Doctors - nearest location in SA is 7 hours away and difficult to get to

    Hi PMM and thank you for your expertise - i am so grateful. By any chance do you know if 'distance' has been accepted as a special circumstance before? The two individuals requiring medicals are non-accompanying dependents and I don't think that it is fair to expect them to travel alone for 7...
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    Panel Doctors - nearest location in SA is 7 hours away and difficult to get to

    Hi there - We have received AIP for an inland Spousal PR ... and despite having submitted a letter of declaration forfeiting rights for non-accompanying children, have been told they reauire medicals. So we are getting them - it is being handled through Pretoria as the two boys live in SA...
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    Declaration Forfeiting Sponsorship of children - permanent residence (spousal)

    Re: Declaration Forfeiting Sponsorship of children - permanent residence (spousa I want to thank you sincerely for your time and guidance. The individuals who answer the 1-800 number have been incredibly helpful but one must 'know what to ask' whereas you are able to share tips to those of us...
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    Applying for Work Permit CONCURRENT to Permanent Residence

    We are about to submit a Spousal PR Application - from within Canada - and have read that you can submit application for a Work Permit concurrent with PR Application. Which Work Permit Application/Form do you use? I thought I found it (the only one I could that referred to sending it in form...
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    Declaration Forfeiting Sponsorship of children - permanent residence (spousal)

    Background: I am sponsoring my husband for PR - he is a German Citizen who has been living in South Africa - he arrived her in December 2010 and we were married in January 2011. He has two children in SA (one 16 and one adult) and his ex-wife has sole custody. He will continue to pay...