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    Concerned about PRTD processing timeline under H&C grounds

    H&C apps and processing times are quite unpredictable. It really can depend on the reasons and the circumstances, and sometimes also the office where submitted. Some can be done in a few months and others substantially longer. It /might/ help here if you provide some info on background of your...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    Yes, that's right. I have no idea how long for the open work permit, just haven't been following. For US citizens, and to a lesser degree ANZUK, NATO, EU, the PR process tends to be quicker (police and security clearances quicker). Also (my impression) for younger people. So it's not unheard of...
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    Does sponsor need to filll out their travel history on IMM 5562?

    As far as I'm aware, nothing has changed, and no PR/citizens (who are not and cannot be candidates to become PRs) need to complete. And note, each 'member of family' needs to complete, but adult children (not eligible to be sponsored) / considered dependent do not need to complete. So in effect...
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    American moving to Canada Spousal sponsor

    The constraint in applying is when he will get the marriage certificate - which in most provinces is 2-8 weeks to receive. (No, the thing the officiant will give at the wedding is not sufficient, and it will probably be returned). In practice that means they should just go to the other wedding...
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    Sponsoring spouse outside Canada

    Submit the things that you have (it's a good start, esp if eg you have a lease), and be prepared to respond when/if they ask for more. As for updating by webform: if you return to Canada before you get a request, yes, absolutely. Other things: use your judgment, personally I'd not update them...
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    Sponsoring spouse outside Canada

    While I agree with this overall, it seems that more often now, IRCC is following up during the processing to request more information - and it seems likely that what they're looking for is evidence that planning has continued. In other words, an update - likely because they're assuming that...
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    residency obligations how to count days!

    You're in compliance with the residency obligation now, with a small-ish buffer. By my very rough calcs you have 730 days in Canada ... about now (maybe a few over). It's hard to guess exactly when is optimal. Personally (in your fairly specific situation) if you have no immediate travel...
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    IMM 0008 - Question about "Previous country of residence"

    This is a case where you should go by factual rather than some other concept of residency - she should show she is currently residing in Canada. The version that I have of the 'previous countries of residence' specifies that only countries where one resided more than six months. (It's a...
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    Lost my PR card, but it was found

    The problem is, that I assume they cancel through the system any cards that are reported lost. As in, if you attempt to use it to check-in or board the plane to return to Canada, there is a strong likelihood CBSA/Min of Transport (whoever does this stuff, CBSA I think) will send a message to the...
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    Update name on PR Card

    This is actually EXTREMELY useful information to others - I haven't heard specifically of how IRCC treats 'single name' holders who marry and then wish to adopt their spouse's name. Please keep others apprised of how it goes. As for travel: yes, you could have troubles - returning to Canada...
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    PR parents, newborn outside Canada, urgently want wife & baby to join me

    No matter where you get the medical instructions, the applicant can do the medical anywhere in the world (as long as from the lists of 'panel' practitioners). Wherever most convenient.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    As far as I'm aware, they mainly/only ask questions to determine that you actually know the person (eg how long have known/how do you know each other), they may ask questions to confirm description (height hair colour etc), occupation and the like. Now the main thing: this is NOT a test that...
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    Adding spouse to PR Application After P1/P2

    For someone who is not a PR, you do not need to add to application. Just advise IRCC with basic details of person and letter of explanation (not a PR therefore not adding to IMM0008, spouse not eligible to apply as already a PR).
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    Birth Certificate Concern

    Probably not. If you can get one and it's easy, why not? But what's it going to say? Look: it took me two seconds (just now) to find that Ahmedabad vs Amdavad are basically two spelling/pronunciation variants of same name in Gujarati and Hindi/English. My instinct is that you can just write a...
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    Option to upload Photographer receipt along with Photograph no longer available?

    If they don't ask for it, you don't need it. I did an online renewal and don't recall the receipt being required.
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    Address change

    You don't technically need to do so if you have no ongoing file or matter wtih them. If you wish to do so just in case, go ahead and it certainlyh won't hurt - but warning that IRCC seems terrible about updating addresses (my guess is they have multiple places where addresses are recorded and no...
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    Birth Certificate Concern

    Don't think so. If you're concerned, just write a short letter of explanation. If it's a transliteration/transcription, then it's a fairly obvious thing and won't be an issue at all. If the original is in English, my understanding is that these types of errors/name issues with some Indian...
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    Non-Routine Citizenship Applications (2024–2025) – Timelines

    I don't think this is true, depending what you mean by 'security screeniung'. They definitely do have different levels of security screening, and CSIS itself presents numbers to parliament and public about how many immigration files are 'referred' to CSIS. And 'security screening' by CSIS does...
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    Multi-country travel on Citizenship Application

    I don't think this on its own is a factor at all. To the extent that 'non-routine' is a meaningful concept resulting in lengthy delays - in my opinion it's almost always security. This is simplifying a fair bit - there are some other things, notably, significant issues/discrepancies with...
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    Applying without Estranged Non-accompanying Minor Medical

    I would set out the basics about the other parent and the basics of your custody arrangement, plus at least the basic proof of your custody. (Meaning mainly that I do not know exactly what is needed). If your other child that will move with you is from the same union, you'll need some of that...