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    Unexpected email....fraud - UPDATE- IGNORE, NM

    (IGNORE, USER ERROR.) never mind, jsut found my original query, buried wayyyyyyy deep in my 'sent' folder!
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    Unexpected email....fraud - UPDATE- IGNORE, NM

    Dear all, please see email received jsut now: Dear [my name], Thank you for your email regarding Citizenship and Immigration online services. In order to respond to your inquiry, we need some additional information. Can you please provide: 1. Surname – Exactly as it appears on the...
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    Question about wording within the Common Law Partner Sponsorship guide..

    Sorry beshoo - i think i better clarify my current situation: I'm from Ireland, working/living here in Canada since march 2009. I met the gf in Ireland 2 years previous (she had already been there 2 years so far). In january of the third year of our relationship I was made redundant in...
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    Question about wording within the Common Law Partner Sponsorship guide..

    Thanks robsluv! To expand a little on what you're saying re extensions - My current work visa ends mid march. I visit the US, return in a week - and from that entry date my passport is good for six months? We then submit our application (sponsor+me) in May (to meet the 1 year living together...
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    Question about wording within the Common Law Partner Sponsorship guide..

    ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Now that little bit of news really made my day! Fantastic, thanks very much! IA
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    Question about wording within the Common Law Partner Sponsorship guide..

    Thanks for the reply! However - according to the CIC current wait times: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process-in.asp#n4 ...2 years is not 100% accurate? Just wishing to clarify/be exact, is all. Also, to apply OUTland: 1 - I must be living OUTside Canada to apply...
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    Question about wording within the Common Law Partner Sponsorship guide..

    Hi All, Im reading through the Guide re Common Law Sponsorship. On p25, "Your Status in Canada", the first paragraph says: "You must have legal temporary resident status in Canada to remain in the country legally without possibility of being removed". Probably an obvious question, but does...
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    1 year 30+ USIT/SWAP work visa + ..WP..

    Ahh, good ol PMM :) I've essentially applied for a new WP - my current one is a treaty visa, and non-extensible. Going by what you say here,Im kinda screwed -my current visa will end, i will leave (pop down to the states for a w/e) and return, but without the right to work until the new WP is...
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    1 year 30+ USIT/SWAP work visa + ..WP..

    *Bump* c'mon guys, someone's gotta have some info...
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    1 year 30+ USIT/SWAP work visa + ..WP..

    Hi All, I am nearing the end of my 1 Year USIT/SWAP work visa, landing last March 09.. I have worked full-time as an Intern Architect with one company for the entire time. I applied online in mid Jan 2010 (v late , i know :/ ) for a "In-Canada Temporary Resident Application". A I've been...
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    URGENT- Need to start work in January- will have LMO, but NOT Work Permit....

    ahh thank you:) i know, i know- but theres always something that slips past your eye..! Thank you for the update though, much appreciated. As an update- my profession is not listed in the 38 jobs, except maybe under Construction Managers.. any ideas? Thank you for your time in posting any...
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    URGENT- Need to start work in January- will have LMO, but NOT Work Permit....

    Holy god. Are you serious? First though, thank you very much for your quick reply; CIC could learn a lot fROm your topics and postings on this site. This news is very very important for me, as if verifiable then it solves a LOT of my issues with wait times, costs, etc. Second, Forgive me...
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    URGENT- Need to start work in January- will have LMO, but NOT Work Permit....

    Hi All, I have a job arranged, my future employer has already begun the LMO process, decision due c.mid December. I am irish, os would be applying to London for the WP; however processing times are 24 months+, and I must start work in Jan 09. Is it possible to fly to Canada with JUST the LMO...
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    Irish Architect immigrating- WORK PERMIT CHECK LIST

    Thank you leon, much appreciated. Regards, IA
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    Irish Architect immigrating- WORK PERMIT CHECK LIST

    Hi All, Thanks for the replies! 1) Thank you leon - good to get confirmation from someone who knows! Btw Im not enitirely clear- but is a Work Permit for a Year or 6 Months? 2)cchabert - no it was not requested- but Im figuring on just including it as part my full disclosure "policy"...
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    Irish Architect immigrating- WORK PERMIT CHECK LIST

    Hi All, I'm a professional Architect, 3.5 years experience, immigrating to Canada on my own. I have a job arranged already in Toronto, and temporary accommodation (with friends) until I find a good apartment. This is my Current Check List: Introduction: Cover Letter Personal Statement List of...