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Thanks for the link. The statement I made was from my experience while shopping for mortgage lenders in the US. It does not apply to new immigrants with no credit history. Here is what I was talking about, copied from the source you quoted: "The scores can identify “rate shopping” so that one...

Ummmm..... I am not sure about this statement. If you are going to apply for a bunch of credit cards, it is advisable to do it in a short period of time like a week or so. This is better than spreading it out. Your credit will be hit only once in the first scenario. At least this is how it works...

findude, first of all, CONGRATULATIONS! your efforts and wait have finally come to fruition! well, i don't know if there is any way to delay the application at this stage. i believe it is 'take it or loose it'. also, i am also not sure how much time they'll give you on the visa stamp. usually...

thanks buddy. i did my landing formalities back in april. i was just trying to help somebody with their question on mailing passport. how are things with you?

Re: A MASTER THREAD of some of my posts here >>> truly a wealth of information! kudos.

nix1, good to see you too. i completed my landing in April, and received our PR cards a few weeks later. like you, i am still in the states. unlike you, however, i don't have my green card yet - so Canada is very much a possibility for me. if i am not mistaken despo did his landing also. he...

congratulations and good luck!

Cchabert, That was an awesome job you did!

Cchabert, The wait was well worth it! Awesome story loaded with tons of helpful details. Thanks friend.

good! anyway, i am very happy for you buddy.

cchabert, i don't know your definition of "soon" ::) c'mon now buddy - spill the beans already! the suspense is killing us!!! :P

cchabert, i don't know your definition of "soon" ::) c'mon now buddy - spill the beans already! the suspense is killing us!!! :P

I got my pics taken at a pharmacy. I took the instructions (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp) and specifications (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf) with me, along with a foot ruler. Make sure your pics meet ALL their requirements. I had them...

Congratulations cchabert!

I sent my passport by USPS Express, and included a self-addressed "stamped" (not metered) USPS Express envelope. Received passport with Visa stamp in 14 days.

very well said!

no problem!

i went to cvs with a calibrated ruler, traceable to ansi standards. well, it was a garden variety regular plastic thing. i made them take the pics again when it was not to specification. you really got to be very careful only about the spec for the head / face. i cut the 2" x 2" to the correct...

you're a good sport. good luck with your CIC process. let me know if you need any help. i don't claim to know all the rules, but i can definitely tell you what i did to get my PR.