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    MARRYING COUSINS, any problems?

    As far as I know it is legal. That said, I think it should be banned. For example a BBC report found that Pakistanis in Britain, 55% of whom marry a first cousin, are 13 times more likely than the general population to produce children with genetic disorders, and that one in ten children of...
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    Canadian visa not extended, man kills himself

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Delhi/Denied-visa-NRI-commits-suicide/articleshow/4167275.cms
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    Open Work Permit Processing Times

    it's more like minimum 6-7 months (if not longer...), as you will only get an open work permit once you have "first stage approval" of your PR application.
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    PR application + application for unrestricted work permit

    Begging didn't work :-) Had a job interview afterward, company wants to hire me, but they say that they won't be able to apply for LMO as conditions wouldn't be met. However, they are giving me a letter stating they want to bring me on board as soon as possible - once I have an open WP. My...
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    Offer letter but no LMO?

    I am currently in Canada on a Work Permit only valid for my current employer. I mailed a permanent residence application (spousal, I am married to a Canadian) and a request for an open work permit a couple of weeks ago - I am confident it will be approved, included all the requested...
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    PR application + application for unrestricted work permit

    Thanks for responding AMB! I can't wait 6-7 months. I am in recruitment and my employer moved me to a 100% commission plan (it was either that or he had to let me go) so my income will be significantly reduced. I need another job and have one lined up! I'm taking the copies of my PR and WP...
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    PR application + application for unrestricted work permit

    I am currently in Canada on a work permit that restricts me from working anywhere else but my current employer. I am married to a Canadian and last week have submitted my PR + Spousal Sponsorship application, along with an application for an open work permit (in the same envelope). Sent it to...