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Thanks canuck78. Already spoke with a lawyer before i replied to CIC. So i already got legal advice on the possible outcome. Just wanted to see what others did in similar cases. I think MP is a good suggestion, but would like to know more when and how to approach them. I think Minister of...

Hi Rajwinder89, Thanks for your response. Are you in BC and did you receive a similar response from CIC? Should i wait for them to reply back with refusal letter first before i contact MP in BC? Thanks, Kushal

Hi, Anyone has an been able to get citizenship for an orphaned minor child adopted abroad through domestic adoption, while being a resident in Canada for a hague signatory country on international adoption? Thanks, Kushal

Thanks Armoured, Already did. I submitted my response to CIC with some requested docs and explanation. Waiting for their response now. Just wanted to see if others had similar situation as mine and what was the end result. Want to know and plan for the next steps. Thanks, Kushal

Hi, Are the children orphaned? Is Philippines a signatory of hague convention on intercountry adoption? Were you an habitual resident of Canada or Philippines when you did the adoption? Were you a citizen of Canada when you got adoption? Depending on your answer to above you may or may not apply...

Hi, What happened to your adoption? You should go through the intercountry adoption process if India is a signatory of the Hague convention on international adoption. If you have found someone specific to adopt in India then you can inform the adoption agency in BC for guidance. You can contact...

Hi, I have applied for grant of citizenship for my wife's nephew who is now 17 years old and residing abroad. The adoption process was started locally in 2020 and due to covid it got delayed. My wife quit her job in BC in mid 2023, and moved abroad for a domestic adoption. Court order for...

Hi, IRCC will not respond to query on any of your applications unless it has exceeded the processing time. You must check and see how long it usually takes to process your type of application. If its still within that timeline then they wont reply. Here in BC it is like that for another type of...

Congrats Adi. Guess you must already have moved to Halifax by now. I am on forum after 2 years.... Kushal

Hi, Yes until you dnt get PR card which takes about 3 mths from date you informed cic of yr address in canada better u stay in canada. Afterwards u can cross border anytime. But that said if u really need to leave canada and enter before getting PR card, cic can provide for that. Must check with...

Hi VRKK, Visa cannot be extended. You must cross canada point of entry before or on due date else your visa will be void. Once you have landed you can return back if you want. Cheers n congrats, Kushal

Hi, Usually when you first land you will be staying short term (less than a month) in a hotel or a guest house, that does not matter because you would not have informed CIC of your new address in NS yet. When you have decided where you want to live and have secured a place then you can inform...

Hi visagypsy, Some works like engineering which I am in (Civil) requires that you be registered with the Association of Engineers of NS. They will assess your work experience from the records you have submitted and check on your degree courses to see whether they reflect the Canadian university...

Hi harry592, Yes i just received my PR card this week. It took about 2.5 months to get it. You must provide an address where you must stay a minimum of 3 mths to ensure you get it. You can provide your new address by login to cic website. Cheers K.

Hi, I opened RBC bank account one in Canada. It's easier and you get a debit card (temporary immediately). You get your credit card within 2 weeks. You can deposit funds in your account on same day. You can then do wire transfer from your home account. However, do check with your local bank the...

Hi, I have a similar issue. I sent CIC a change of address on the online form on the CIC website since 8 July 2017. Nealy 45 days now. I sent them another query today to check the status. Usually they reply after 10 days. Anyway let's see. Cheers, K

Hi, As the members have advised you, you must have your original driving license from your country. If you have been driving since 2011, then guess you already have it. You don't need to spend any extra money to get it!!!! Y didn't you bring your driving license? The international one is just a...

Hi Luder, Sorry to hear about your accident. Thank god you and your children are all fine. Welcome to NS. Yes, Nova Scotia is very beautiful i confirm and lot of places to visit during the summer <:. Housing prices vary depending on region, but sure it's quite expensive in Halifax and central...

Hi, Ok will try homestay. Difficult to find an apartmnt in halifax for a couple and which is dog friendly. Need to find one urgently as need to move on 30 june. Cheers K

Thanks Drajpoot. Well i got a friend who is in BC. Cheers, K