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    Biometrics - only fingerprints, no photo

    Hi everyone, I just went to Service Canada in Toronto to give my biometrics but they didn't take my photo because of Covid restrictions... Has anyone been in the same situation? Will fingerprints be enough to move the application along or will it be on hold until they can take my picture? I'll...
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    Application cancelled - Police certificate INCLUDES translation

    It doesn't look exactly the same but certified translation wouldn't look exactly the same either. If you click on the image and go the the next pages it includes the Annex that has each section of the form translated. This is the official translation from the issuer of the document so it didn't...
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    Application cancelled - Police certificate INCLUDES translation

    Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can help cause I'm pretty upset about my application being cancelled. Here's the reason for the cancellation: "The Police certificate from Poland that you provided with your application is not acceptable. If your certificate is in a language other than English...
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    Biometrics fee for PGWP extension

    I think I just found answer to my own question lol. I'll leave it here in case somebody is in the same situation: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/biometrics-exemption-temporary-residents.html IRCC really need to upgrade their ancient system.
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    Biometrics fee for PGWP extension

    Hi everyone! I just submitted my Permanent Residency application and among the fees that I had to pay was Biometric Fee. Now that I got this out of the way, I wanted to apply for extension of my Post Graduate Work Permit. It's currently set to expire in July 2021 because my old passport was...
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    Extend work permit or apply for PR?

    Hi everyone, I could really use some advice because I'm getting a bit overwhelmed with all that immigration stuff and this forum was really helpful in the past. Here's the summary of my situation: *Currently on post-grad work permit expiring in July 2021 due to passport expiry. Current work...
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    Leaving Canada while waiting for PGWP

    Hello everyone! I'm graduating from my diploma program in April and I'm planning to apply for post-graduation work permit as soon as I receive my transcript and diploma. My students visa is valid until August and I know you're allowed to work while your waiting for a decision regarding your...
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    PGWP and online classes

    Thank you all! It's too bad that the rules seem to be so arbitrary but oh well, nothing we can do about it... I guess I'm not gonna take any online classes this year after all. I don't need them that badly and better not to make the situation more difficult for myself. Thanks again for all...
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    PGWP and online classes

    Hi everyone! I'm sure this was discussed before but I wanted to ask what you think of my particular situation. I'm currently in Canada on a study permit and I'm due to start the second year of my 2 year diploma program at George Brown. I know that technically distance education makes you...
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    Program not matching previous studies - visa rejection?

    Well, seeing as most colleges accept high school transcripts I don't see how having a degree in something completely different would be an issue? I did take the relevant subjects in high school. I'm aware that this might not be enough but that is a separate issue. Well, I can't think of any...
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    Program not matching previous studies - visa rejection?

    Whew! That's good to hear, I was quite worried! Thanks a lot for your help! :) I'll make sure to prepare a good study plan!
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    Program not matching previous studies - visa rejection?

    Hmm, interesting. I'm from Poland, is it considered a high immigration risk country?
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    Program not matching previous studies - visa rejection?

    Hi everyone! I need your advice. I intend to apply to college in Toronto for a program starting in September 2017. I've done some research and apparently one of the most common reasons for visa rejection is when the chosen program does not match your previous education/work experience. Well, I...