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Hello landed immigrants and new residents. I want to start another thread which will help all of us. For us, newbies, settlement is not easy - it is harder to find a job, upgrade skills, make new connections, start new business, find child care, school for our kids, cheaper grocery store... the...

To claim taxes you need either SIN NUMBER or CLIENT ID NUMBER of your spouse.

IMPORTANT TAX RETURN TIP FOR INLANDERS! YOUR SPOUSES CAN CLAIM YOU AS DEPENDANT DECLARING THEIR TAXES. YOU GET THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS BACK. MY HUSBAND GOT OVER 3K CLAIMING ME AS DEPENDANT. MAKE SURE TO GET SIN NUMBER ASAP. THE BEST THING TO DO IT IS TO FILE OPEN WORK PERMIT AND WHEN YOU GET IT...

I started this thread in hope that it will live and will be useful for all people who applied inland. I am thrilled that it lives on. My immigration process is complete. I wish everyone patience, patience and more patience. It will all come to conclusion. Here is MY TIMELINE: INLAND...

NO. cataract in the eye won't affect your case, since you are applying under family (common law/spouse) category.

Folks! Just wanna share my amazing news! :D Got my AIP today together with open work permit. Such a relief. I was so worried that something happened to my file. I wasn't be able to log into ECAS for all six months, no news from CIC since the day I mailed my application from Vancouver to...

I am calling this CIC phone 1-888-242-2100 from Vancouver using skype. I can't reach anybody. it cancels me out saying "i'm sorry we cannot be reached from your calling area" What is the CIC number i can call? Thanks! m,

I am so worried. I sent all my application papers to Vegreville 2009 October 2. The courier tracking number stated that they received it. That is it. I haven't heard from CIC anything since. It's been six months. I can't log to ecas, because they don't have it in the system. Why? Is this normal...

Hi everybody. Just wondering if I should contact CIC. I've sent my application on October 1 to Vegreville and since then I heard nothing from them. Is this normal? What about your timelines? Is there anyone who sent their applications between august-october 2009. Please share your experience...

Hello again everybody! I am glad that this thread is alive, more and more inlanders share their posts. I want to share one idea how to kill the time while waiting for PR and work visa. GO VOLUNTEER. It is awesome way to meet new people, network, it looks good in your resume, you will get...

Hi Siouxe, thanks for your reply. I totally understand you and your frustrations. I applied inland knowing all the implications awaiting for me in the future, but I just wanted to be with my husband. I think i would worry much more not be able to see him everyday, we would be separated by 10...

I wouldn't worry about age difference. It is a western modern world, lots of families have even bigger age gaps. In Canada there are no regulations, limitations when it comes to couples age, as long as both are legal age to marry each other, things should be fine. They pay much more attention...

I want to start this thread for people who applied inland. I have noticed that majority of people applying outland, it is much faster, easier and you can kill your waiting time being able to be work, surrounded by your family and friends, being 'at home'. What about people who applying inland...

Hi everybody, Just a quick question: did anybody who applied inland in September, received anything back from CIC? Thanks maria

Hi everybody, I am applying inland from Vancouver. Application sent September 29th and now long months of waiting ahead. Cheers, Maria

Hello everybody, I have have a question for you all and your answers will be much appreciated! Few weeks ago I have applied inland for PR. My canadian husband at that time worked in construction company in full time position. For various reasons (relatively low wages, terrible working...

Leon, that is an interesting option. How it is possible to file an outland application while staying in Canada. Can you give more details .(this option could be a HUGE timesaver). Thank you!

Re: how to get through automated messages to agent via CIC phone 1-888-242-2100 Thanks, Leon. It worked!

I was horrified by the amount of automated messages on CIC line. I pushing the buttons for 15 minutes and haven't reached any person alive... Any tips? I am calling from inland Canada. Thanks!

Thank you so much for all information. I am amazed that some of you manage to find time and help us, newbies. I don't think many people are able to figure out many things themselves, especially the ones who deal with the immigration for the first time. This forum helped me heaps so far. I will...