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    OCI process

    That’s a great point and something to look into. But my understanding is that exit permit is different from a visa and you could apply for either/or. Based on Pratik’s msg earlier in the thread, the response from the FRRO was based on the Canadian context.
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    OCI process

    Mostly friends and acquaintances. Today I called up Ottawa high commission, they suggested against it, asked me to reach out Toronto consulate. Called them up, she said the same thing. Upon further questioning, she said to email the officer. I have emailed the officer now. Seems like it is...
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    OCI process

    Got it, my understanding was the same
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    OCI process

    Hope it does. Good luck with that. But I am also hearing a lot of them asking not to take that approach and instead defer the oath ceremony. Traveling with family and 2 kids for my brother's wedding, so I don't think I am willing to take the risk. We are trying to push the oath out until we come...
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    OCI process

    Hi Pratik - this information is super helpful. My understanding is that after getting the Canadian Passport, we can travel to India on Indian Passport under the 3 month-grace period. During the stay in India, surrender your passport at your local RPO, get the surrender certificate, apply for...
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    really disappointed two refusals

    Correct. But depends on what you want to do. Were the refusals for your PR or academic application? Since your refusal states your PTE scores could not be validated, I'd suggest you use the IELTS scores (general in case of PR and Academic in case of Study) I am not sure if it would be wise to...
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    really disappointed two refusals

    No, I meant IELTS (general) only. Academic in case she is going to take the academic route (as being suggested by her lawyers)
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    really disappointed two refusals

    I am not sure what is PTE? You are supposed to use the file number from the IELTS (general) score card..
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    Impact of L1 Visa revocation on Canada PR

    Hi All, My spouse is the primary applicant and I am the co-applicant for the EE. We have received our ITA. When in US, I was on L1 and my spouse was the dependent. We went to the US on my L1 Visa in Apr 2014. I filed for an extension in Jul 2016 which was approved till Dec 2018. But in Sep...
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    NOC Employment History shorter than Overall work experience

    Below is my question: I understand that I need to show only those jobs under the employment History that I wish to claim points for. Below is how my current employment history looks like: JOB1: Dec 2010 to Oct 2013 (~2 Years, 10 Months) - No NOC Match found JOB2: Feb 2015 to Aug 2015 (6...
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    Assistance with NOC selection

    Hi All, Need help determining the right NOC. Here is my experience: Company 1 (Senior Business Analyst) - from Dec 2010 to Oct 2013 (Location: Bangalore, India) There was a break in between as I had a kid and moved to the US on a dependent visa and it took time for me to receive my EAD Company...
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    Applying FBI Certificate from India

    For everyone's benefit, I spoke to the FBI Customer care (who by the way were extremely polite and helpful unlike the IRS) and have the answers to the above questions: 1. If you live outside of the US, they recommend the applicants to provide a US mailing address (friends/family). In I-783, add...
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    Proof of Funds

    Hi All, I have a couple of questions: - I live in India, but hold a US bank account with majority of my liquid funds. Can I provide this as proof of funds? - Can I provide my spouse's funds (bank accounts and investments) details against the proof of funds? Is there a supporting document that I...
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    Applying FBI Certificate from India

    Hi All, We live in India and are applying for the FBI certificate. So far, we have got my wife and my finger printing done from a forensic lab on the FD258 fingerprinting card. I have a few questions. In section "Mail Results to Address" of I-783 application form: a) what address should I...
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    Applying for FBI Certificate sitting in India (such a pain)

    Hi All, I am living in India and applying for the FBI certificate (such a pain it is). So far, I have got my finger printing done from a forensic lab on the FD258 fingerprinting card - I had to shell a bomb for that. I have a few questions. In section "Mail Results to Address" of I-783...
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    Country for which PCC is required

    Great, thanks! Canada it is, then.
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    Country for which PCC is required

    Pardon me. Now I have conflicting answers from a VIP and a Hero member. I will try to rephrase - I am applying for Canada immigration (of course). As part of this, I am obtaining a PCC for my stay in India (I am an Indian citizen). This can be done at the Passport centre. To set up an...
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    Country for which PCC is required

    May be. I'd think the same but why then do they have a drop down option to select from the listed countries?
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    Country for which PCC is required

    Hi All, I am an Indian citizen and would like to obtain my PCC. On the Passport portal for PCC, there is a question "Country for which PCC is required" - would this be "India" or "Canada"? Thanks, Ramanan
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    Police Certificate - Toddler

    Hi All, I lived in Vietnam as a kid (age 1 - 5). Do I need a Police Certificate from Vietnam for the Canada immigration purposes? On the same lines, my kid stayed in the US (Age 1 - 4). Do I need to get the FBI certificate for her? Regards, Ramanan