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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    While I have applied for PGP for my mother and waiting to hear back. With my family size without using co-sponsorship i filled out the form , I am barely eligible (1000$ more than required in 2023). My mother-in-law wants to visit Canada as tourist. Can my wife apply her tourist- family visa...
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    I had a similar question for my colleague- he has his job till date and qualifies on T4. However, he had massive loss on stocks (almost 80% his income) in 2024. Will he be qualified as a sponsor? Since we both are not aware of the capital gain/loss part on taxes, will his T4 job keep him qualified.
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    2024 income for 2024 invite of parents pr

    hey all, I have applied for my parents PR 2024 as her number was selected in the draw . My income qualifies for last 3 years (2021,2022,2023) . However in 2024 (I will be filing taxes soon) my income is low (30Konly ) as i got laid off most of 2024 will this disqualify me? I got a job in Nov...
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    I would call IRCC and check. They told me to wait as processing time is 2 years but they confirmed nothing is expected out of me at this time. I am waiting for IRCC to come back with a reply.
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    hey all, I have applied for my parents PR 2024 as her number was selected in the draw . My income qualifies for last 3 years (2021,2022,2023) . However in 2024 (I will be filing taxes soon) my income is low (30Konly ) as i got laid off most of 2024 will this disqualify me? I got a job in Nov...
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    Police clearance question

    Thank you for detailed explanation. One more situation - I lived in Canada before PR for a few years. during PR I submitted home country PCC as it was mandatory AND I got my landing done from US border (not home country) I have been in Canada after PR - never visited any country for more than 50...
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    Police Clearance Certificate for Canadian citizenship application

    Hey all, I was in Canada while getting my PR. I did landing at US border at that time and I have never visited any country for more than 50 days. Now I am supposed to apply for Citizenship.. Do I need to apply for PCC? Thanks, Kev
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    Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024

    Hey all, I am using a representative(Immigration consultant) to submit the PR application. The representative submitted the application after both of us reviewing the forms. The representative form IMM5476 -at the time of review was correctly filled. However, after submission of the file, when...
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    Parents Sponsorship- Canada document 2020

    My bad, you just need 1 document now. So I used PR card. Phew.... I will need to submit my passport and PR card, if I am asked to apply. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1446&top=14#pr-card Cheers, krs
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    Parents Sponsorship- Canada document 2020

    Hi all, I made 1 stupid mistake while filing my application to sponsor my parent (although it was so simple) I attached my PR document and completed the form. However this document only has my PR card (front and back) not my Foreign passport. Should I resubmit the form again with my passport...
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    CRA and severance package

    Sorry..yup called service canada..not cra(my bad).today is day 4 of calling them. Called at 8: 30:00am when customer service opens. I have been given an estimate of 2 + hours and I am sure it will disconnect automatically in an hour or so.. anyways.. does anyone know any answers about my questions?
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    PGP 2020

    Thank you. I called ircc. This information is accurate. They will consider net income ( total income - EI). Applying or receiving EI will not impact my sponsorship application.
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    CRA and severance package

    Hello All, After calling CRA at 8:30 in morning for 3 days. I am getting 2 hours of hold time after which they disconnect in 30 mins. So I am posting my questions here ( hoping i get some answers here) 1. I have received a severance package till Dec 2020 and have been notified to submit EI asap...
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    PGP 2020

    My line 150 income is as needed by ircc but I had taken an EI for 3 months in 2019. Does that disqualify me from sponsoring parents?
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    PGP 2020

    Hey All, I have taken an EI in 2019 for 3 months. Does that disqualify me from applying? My NoA/ line 150 is above the min requirements posted by ircc. Its just the EI that I am not sure about.
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    TFSA and contribution room

    Thank you. I did search online however there are always some bylaws. For example I got to know that.... if I buy USA company stocks and I get dividends, the dividends are yet taxable even if it's in TFSA. Thanks, Krs
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    TFSA and contribution room

    Hello All, I have a TFSA account and I started stocks -trading this year with my TFSA account. My allocated contribution room this year is 25K and I invested 20K which has now a value of 35K. If I sell my shares, I will get an amount of 35+K which is above the limit provided by CRA. Do I need...
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    PGP 2020

    Drilling more into my concern: I am earning 120K$ for last 10 yrs...but now if my sal drops to 60K in 2020 (lose job after 6 months in 2020) but it is above the the cutoff for PGP, does my lay off matter? OR in other words, the minimum criteria according to PGP means I need to have an active...
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    PGP 2020

    Assuming that the program will start in 2020 ,at some point we need to submit our NOC as a proof of income. For now, if I meet the criteria for past 3 years, do I need to maintain my income for the next year as well. For example, If I qualify for income cut off in 2017 ,2018, 2019 and I apply...
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    PGP 2020

    Just wanted to confirm. I know the rules are not out yet but as per the minimum income requirement of last year, the amount that we are referring to is line 150 of NOA correct (Total income)? I am asking this as : Total Income ( line 150) = Taxable income(net income) + RRSP deduction.