February 2012 Applicants - Join here!

[canadiangirl78]

FS, they're not going to care about anything that happened with you at age 15-16. You'll get approved - no question. Soon I hope so you don't drive yourself nuts!

 

[canadiangirl78]

Thank you galip

Sorry chickie.

 

[Galip]

I was a minor at the time (15-16) and was only on welfare for a couple of months. Would this really cause a problem? Isn't it true that they are only looking to see if I am currently on government assistance? As for criminality, I had a couple problems when I was a minor (again, 15-16), but nothing serious...no jail time or anything like that...as for committing crimes in China or other countries, no, I have never had any trouble...and I am an upstanding citizen...

Edit: Just to confirm, IMM1344 doesn't ask if you have 'ever' been in receipt of government assistance...it asks if you are currently in receipt of assistance, so I think those couple of months (20 years ago) won't be a problem...same is true for the criminality...as it was theft and nothing serious...I was never found guilty (good lawyer!).

No, CIC and CRA do not work together at all...the privacy act forbids this...

FS

This wouldn't cause any problem for you.

CIC and CRA use the same sources for background screening. Same like Canadian & US border agents.

Best regards,

 

[chickie72]

Sorry chickie.

no problem, sorry I snapped at you, am kinda bitchy these days lol

 

[KJG]

no problem, sorry I snapped at you, am kinda *censored word*y these days lol

yes I think all of us in February are a little "testy" these days.....I am sure you will hear this week.....fingers & toes crossed for you.......and a few prayers ;D

 

[ThunderSoul]

Day 3: no replies from either case specific inquiries or faxes. :\

Can't trust those imbeciles at all... Sloppy f*cks better not lose half the package, goddam dimwits.

 

[KJG]

Day 3: no replies from either case specific inquiries or faxes. :\

Can't trust those imbeciles at all... Sloppy f*cks better not lose half the package, goddam dimwits.

TS....I can't imagine your frustration and blood pressure at this point.....and I have no words of comfort other to just hang in there.......we are all rooting for you.

 

[IrinaAbdNova]

I was a minor at the time (15-16) and was only on welfare for a couple of months. Would this really cause a problem? Isn't it true that they are only looking to see if I am currently on government assistance? As for criminality, I had a couple problems when I was a minor (again, 15-16), but nothing serious...no jail time or anything like that...as for committing crimes in China or other countries, no, I have never had any trouble...and I am an upstanding citizen...

Edit: Just to confirm, IMM1344 doesn't ask if you have 'ever' been in receipt of government assistance...it asks if you are currently in receipt of assistance, so I think those couple of months (20 years ago) won't be a problem...same is true for the criminality...as it was theft and nothing serious...I was never found guilty (good lawyer!).

No, CIC and CRA do not work together at all...the privacy act forbids this...

FS

Hey FS. My husband was on welfare for few months few years back and also he got in some trouble he was on probation. However this did not affect the sponsorship process he got approved. He did however obtain Option C. Hope this helps

 

[IrinaAbdNova]

Hey guys.

I've been seeing that some people have trouble reaching CIC from abroad plus the phone bills seem to be a problem. I found a solution for that. There is this calling program called LowRateVoip, so when you call it's is if you are calling from the states. It's free to call Canada and US and cheap to call international. So basically if you are calling CIC it's free. I am not sure if you need to put some money on your account before you can start using it. You can also get an app on iphone and android, it's called MobileVoip.

Hope this comes in useful for someone

 

[hpatel4700]

Hey guys.

I've been seeing that some people have trouble reaching CIC from abroad plus the phone bills seem to be a problem. I found a solution for that. There is this calling program called LowRateVoip, so when you call it's is if you are calling from the states. It's free to call Canada and US and cheap to call international. So basically if you are calling CIC it's free. I am not sure if you need to put some money on your account before you can start using it. You can also get an app on iphone and android, it's called MobileVoip.

Hope this comes in useful for someone

There is also one more app its call NETTALK. Its nice apps. I have been calling from india to canada without pay ane single penny. Just try it

 

[IrinaAbdNova]

There is also one more app its call NETTALK. Its nice apps. I have been calling from india to canada without pay ane single penny. Just try it

Good to know. Thank you

 

[in_can]

I also have few apps on my ip-hone to make free calls in US and Canada.
1. magicJack
2. Dell Voice(you get your local no as well).
3. Jaxtr voice

There is also one more app its call NETTALK. Its nice apps. I have been calling from india to canada without pay ane single penny. Just try it

 

[lalatata]

My ECAS still says Application Received! I was hoping it will change to IN Process sometime soon now.. Hows everyone else doing with similar timelines?

 

[KJG]

My ECAS still says Application Received! I was hoping it will change to IN Process sometime soon now.. Hows everyone else doing with similar timelines?

mine says the same....but I only got an AOR email last Thursday night.....

 

[lalatata]

mine says the same....but I only got an AOR email last Thursday night.....

Thanks but I was talking about the processing in the high commission. I have already got the sponsorship approval... see my time lines on the left... My file is currently at New delhi..