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    Lawyers Suck

    Wow after reading all these stories makes me feel sorry for you guys. I hired the best lawyer in Toronto i think, They were so attentive, followed-up with me evey week/mth depending, i even got assigned my own Paralegal. Anytime i wanted to visit the office i was told to come on in, they...
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    Application returned from Mississauga

    Everything mentioned by all members is valid, however the part of getting a new Police Clearance is up to the immigration officer. When i submitted my application, I did not submit police certificates until i got my AIP and then i was prompted by the IO that I required them. So I got my AIP...
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    AIP letter

    Hi Material, My AIP letter did not mention any date on it, it just said that the office would be in touch shortly. I was told by my lawyer that it could take up 6-12 wks for security checks etc.
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    WEIRD SITUATION:(7months and my application is still in Mississauga)

    It does not matter where you are, your spouse is canadian and currently residing within Canada and is able to apply outbound/inbound for you. As for sending another application, Love_Young is correct when you withdraw your application they do return it to you. I think you are making a mistake...
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    Background checks - advice needed

    To answer your question regarding the question : If some one tried to come to canada illegally got cut couple of times, and then went to jail in philiipines but they didnt say anything about this would they find out They will find out as you will need to provide a police clearance certificate...
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    ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION

    Hi, Section A - Yes you must be mentioned as the spouse you also have a form to fill out which you apply to be the sponsor and you will have to list her as the person being sponsored. Yes parents names have to be listed Section B - Yes all children must be mentioned, however not too sure as...
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    Application returned from Mississauga

    I have some experience with the Common-Law issue as having friends applying under the same status. Basically you do qualify as a common-law couple that is correct, Common-law is even granted for those that have not lived together for the entire year as long as there was a commited relationship...
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    Need suggestion about interview at buffalo

    Please do not use other peoples interviews experiance as basis for your own. All interviews are different. I was interviewed at buffalo when i applied for PR under skilled category and was denied although i provided all the evidence i missed the qualifying by one point!!! A couple of things...
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    Relationship photographic proof

    When i sent in my application i sent a 169 photos lool, They were a mix of me with my wifes family vice versa, Also of family members at a gathering with neither me or spouse in the photo, but then i included some of me and the wife at the same function etc just to show to them that were with...
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    WEIRD SITUATION:(7months and my application is still in Mississauga)

    Arunsgirl, May i ask if your lawyer is charging you again for preparing another case? if so i would doubt that advice. If CIC states it is in process then take their word for it. If the package had been lost of misplaced there would be no status to check in the first place. Please be careful...
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    Background checks - advice needed

    Just to clarify, Background checks are too see if the information you entered is true. Such as: Dependants, they check with the countries you lived in too see if you are not paying child support or have your name on any birth certificates, they cross reference marriages as well to see if you...
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    marriage certificate coming too late to include in apps!

    Hi, I got married in Ontario and was told the same, My lawyer sent the application in with a covering letter and the photocopy of the marriage letter they give which says the name of the person whom married you, your name etc. Thats the portion you get to keep its like a mini certificate. I...
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    Has CIC ever entered your information incorrectly...any suggestions to fix?

    Hi, CIC sent all correspondence to my old address even though i had informed them of my new one several times. Just call the call centre again
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    WEIRD SITUATION:(7months and my application is still in Mississauga)

    Ok first up, you need to take it easy getting worked up is exactly what i did when my application was in process, All the doubts in your mind are making you paranoid. If CIC says your application is in process it is. I know its been long since you received any response from them but that is how...
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    AIP letter

    With respect to the OHIP question, I just brought the letter itself, Passport and proof of address. The service canada worker asked me about the PR if it was spousal etc and then issued me a health card for one year and said they would extend it once i became permanent. As for the length of...
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    Landed Yesterday and really want to help anyone

    Thank you Jiyamano :) How is your situation right now?
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    Landed Yesterday and really want to help anyone

    Hi Everyone, Well I landed yesterday at Etobicoke after completing an inland sponsorship case it took almost 1 year and 6 mths to complete. I just wanted to post here not to boast or make people still waiting for their PR feel bad but to give encouragement to those. I know what it is like to...
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    Please some help required urgently...Thanks in Advance

    Hi thanks for the response its just that i do not know what to do cause the government always say 4-5 wks then its longer or nothing. Its just who do i complain to so that i ensure i get my letter / other correspondences.
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    Please some help required urgently...Thanks in Advance

    Hi, My wife received her approval to be my sponsor back in September, so i was wondering what was taking so long with my application. I asked my lawyer to look into the situation and she found out that the Immigration centre in Vegreville did not update my address within their system and sent...
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    Degree found Counterfeit

    Hi Bio, I had applied in the past for under the skilled worker program, and i was called to Buffalo for my interview. During the interview the IO refused to accept that my degree was an equivalent to a Canadian BSC, I politely informed her that it was from a recognized university in England...