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This is awesome news. I especially love this line "Furthermore, efficiencies are gained by avoiding unnecessary requests to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) for subsequent labour market opinions (LMOs)." Like, duh. I don't know why the hell they didn't think about this...

I only know what I know based on my personal experience. I think the landing process should be mostly the same for people who make the U-turn and for those who return from the US. However, if you do go the US, I'd imagine that you'd be getting questions around what you did in the US, whether...

I took the U-turn on December 16 to do my landing at Peace Bridge, so I can tell you that it's definitely open. Here are some directions to do the U-turn: - After passing the last Canadian highway exit, there will be a sign that says TO BUFFALO. The road speed will have signs to reduce speed...

Here's my timeline for getting my passport back from Detroit: - Mailed passport on November 21 (by FedEx via Canadapost) - Passport was delivered to Detroit on November 26 - eCAS showed "Decision Made" on December 3 - Received my passport on December 12 (it was indeed a lucky day for me!) In...

My eCAS shows Decision Made today. Hopefully my tracking number will become active soon. Does anyone know what the average timeline is between Decision Made in eCAS and receiving the passport?

No problem. Hope it works out!

Yes, it was all done via email. I replied to the email through which the VO sent the document request but modified the subject line, and the VO replied to mine. The email I used for correspondence was OttPilot-Immigration@cic.gc.ca.

I asked for a 30-day extension and the VO approved it.

My second LMO application was also approved after the first was denied, even though it was for the same job and company. I couldn't flagpole to the border because I'm not from a visa exempt country, so unfortunately my employer had to let me go after knowing it will take up to 70 days to get my...

I'm not sure if you've resolved this issue, but you can always reply to the email that you received re: medical request with any follow up question or request. I emailed the VO to ask for an extension deadline to submit my PCC from Canada and the VO responded in 2 business days.

My passport was received in Detroit on November 26. I'm hoping to get it back in the next 2-3 weeks. I'll update my timeline here if it helps others.

1) You can simply follow the regular process for applying for PR. There's no need to include an explanation as to why you are replying. 2) Visit the following page: http://www.ieltscanada.ca/trf.jsp. You will need to download, complete and submit two forms: Application for the Issue of...

I know it's hard to do, but stay positive! In the meantime, I'd also start planning on perhaps taking an unpaid leave of absence from work if your employer is supportive of that.

I did it after I received the medical request. I had a PR application rejected once so I didn't want to take the risk of doing it in advance.

I just did my medical examination on Friday, Oct 5 with Dr. Mascarenhas. He was highly recommended by a friend. It was a really pleasant experience and all the staff was friendly. The tests (urine, blood, x-ray) took approximately 1 hr and they were all done in the same building. His practice is...

Hi IrishCanada, I haven't heard anything yet. Last I checked, the processing time for my application (Work Permit for same employer - paper application) is 93 days and they are currently processing application received on June 26, 2012. These stats are as at October 3. Did you sumit your...

I just did mine on Friday with Dr. Mascarenhas who was highly recommended by a friend. His practice is by St. Clair West and Avenue and is easily accessible by TTC. Good luck!

That's correct. You can actually check their application timelines here: www[dot]cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp[dot]asp It's not up to the minute, but it tells you exactly the receipt date of the applications they are currently working on. This allows you to make an educated guess on...

That sucks, but is understandable. Good luck to you IrishinCanada! If you don't mind, can you continue to post your progress here since we are on a similar track? I'll do the same for you as well.

Same here, maybe even slightly worse -- WP submitted on July 23 and LMO submitted on Sept 27. Did reaching out to Olivia Chow help you at all?