Fixing to Apply: Can anyone review our info.

[JessNess]

"Common practice??". The only way I can accept that it is common practice is that if they don't owe any taxes or there is a refund but they haven't bothered to get it back. In other words, you don't "really" have to do your taxes if you don't any additional taxes or refunds. I think it is rather st*pid approach as he/she can qualify for other tax benefits. Some benefits will not be given until taxes are filed such as child benefits.

Honestly, why would someone not file taxes especially if they have a refund. The government is not going to return your refund with interest because you didn't file taxes. But they are happy to charge any interest on any balance owed to the government.

Actually this is hilarious because the majority of Canadians whom I have met so far up here (Alberta) haven't filed their taxes in years! I have never met so many people who don't care about filing taxes as I have in Canada, LOL. I guess CRA doesn't instill the fear of god in Canadians the way the IRS does in Americans!

 

[scylla]

Actually this is hilarious because the majority of Canadians whom I have met so far up here (Alberta) haven't filed their taxes in years! I have never met so many people who don't care about filing taxes as I have in Canada, LOL. I guess CRA doesn't instill the fear of god in Canadians the way the IRS does in Americans!

I don't think this is typical of most Canadians. Everyone I know files taxes (sometimes a bit late - but they all file). I have a friend who got behind a few years (5?) and it got very ugly from a CRA perspective. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Although she is now caught up and files each year and on time, her file is scrutinized more than normal every year now and the process is horrible for her. Anyone who doesn't file taxes is playing Russian roulette from my perspective. It may take time to catch up to you - but when it does, you're going to hate your life.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Actually this is hilarious because the majority of Canadians whom I have met so far up here (Alberta) haven't filed their taxes in years! I have never met so many people who don't care about filing taxes as I have in Canada, LOL. I guess CRA doesn't instill the fear of god in Canadians the way the IRS does in Americans!

i have the same experience. my hubby hadnt done his taxes in 2 years, and he still got refunds when i made him do it to get the option c form. while it may be a toss up who does taxes vs who doesn't, the "fear" aspect of getting them done every year before a certain date is non existent in canada. It seems to be more of a "it will get done when it gets done" type of vibe.

 

[JessNess]

i have the same experience. my hubby hadnt done his taxes in 2 years, and he still got refunds when i made him do it to get the option c form. while it may be a toss up who does taxes vs who doesn't, the "fear" aspect of getting them done every year before a certain date is non existent in canada. It seems to be more of a, "it will get done when it gets done" type of vibe.

OMG totally! My hubby didn't do his for 5 years (independent contractor, self employed) and I made him do it before we filed for sponsorship. He owed like 12k to the CRA (which seemed fair). He called them to talk it out over the phone and they were so nice that they lowered the amount owing to 8k and after he filed and paid, he got refunds, LOL. There's NO WAY this would happen in the USA, the IRS would roast and toast you!

 

[keesio]

I guess CRA doesn't instill the fear of god in Canadians the way the IRS does in Americans!

Don't get me started on the IRS! been 14 years living full time in Canada but still must file my US taxes!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

My sister-in-law didn't do her taxes for years (worst procrastinator EVER) and only ended up sorting it all out when they needed to start filing together as married and were looking into buying a house and applying for a mortgage.

This was only last year, so I'm not sure what, if any, the impact will be on her future filings.

The IRS is definitely WAY worse but even being on the bad side of the polite Canadian taxman can be a nightmare.

 

[Ravcat]

Fixing to do the physical exam thing the end of this month.

Going to Dallas Texas for it.

I do not have insurance currently, I have read it costs $200?

Do I need to bring any paperwork, or since I am going there for the exam for PR they know what to do?

Anything to be aware of, I know they do a blood draw =runs and hides=

 

[QuebecOkie]

The costs varies widely from doctor to doctor. You need to ask the office where you booked it how much they charge. Also, the office I used in Québec only accepted cash. It's important to talk to staff at the office to find out if they have a policy like that, and they can inform you of anything you need to bring as far as paperwork. I had to bring PR photos (don't think that's a requirement if the doc uses eMedical), along with my passport and a couple of other things that I've since forgotten. The office can also tell you what will be done. I think it was an interview with the doc (questions about medications, health history), brief physical exam (blook pressure, etc.), blood draw, urinalysis, and a chest x-ray.

Not having insurance isn't really an issue, as most insurance doesn't cover these exams.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Fixing to do the physical exam thing the end of this month.

Going to Dallas Texas for it.

I do not have insurance currently, I have read it costs $200?

Do I need to bring any paperwork, or since I am going there for the exam for PR they know what to do?

Anything to be aware of, I know they do a blood draw =runs and hides=

when you call the doctor, they will confirm how much the cost is. every doctor has their own fee set. as this medical is elective for immigration reasons, it is not covered by insurance.

the doctor's office will also confirm what you need to bring with you. generally it's your passport, as well as possibly passport pictures. make sure to confirm with the doctor's office they use the "emedical" system, which is an online system for entering medical exam information. when they use this, no other forms are needed. they will give you an "emedical" receipt at the end of the exam which goes in your application as proof.

The exam includes a basic physical exam as well as blood work, urine test, and a chest xray. They are checking for communicable diseases mostly.

 

[Ravcat]

Thank you so much for all the info...


Yet another question...

#13 Photos

Supply four recent photos for each member of your family and yourself. Follow the instructions in Appendix B.



OK...does that mean just me and husband or just my picture since I am the only one applying for PR?

 

[rhcohen2014]

Thank you so much for all the info...


Yet another question...

#13 Photos

Supply four recent photos for each member of your family and yourself. Follow the instructions in Appendix B.



OK...does that mean just me and husband or just my picture since I am the only one applying for PR?

"each member of your family" refers to family members included in the sponsorship as applicants (ie: dependants/spouses). Your spouse is the sponsor, so he's technically not included in "family" as it is used here. Since you are the only applicant, you are the only one who needs to supply photos. there is a form that shows the specifications for these photos.

 

[Ravcat]

Gotcha thank you


Also I was rejected at the border, as stated in my first post on here, for excessive baggage, no proof of insurance (just quit job) no ties to the states.

I have the examination sheet and the allowed to leave Canada forms. On one of the forms I have to check Yes to "Have you been refused admission to, or ordered to leave, Canada or any other country?"

So my question is do I provide the forms, the Allowed to Leave and the Examination papers as proof that I am not lieing and I am not hiding from what happened, even though I have to put in the box the reasoning behind my "rejection"

Would it be a bad or good thing to provide them, even though I am sure when they look me up they will pop up anyways?

 

[screech339]

You can provide the copies of the forms given to you of your border rejection along with a written explanation as to what happened. Submitting your rejection papers with the application will give you back up proof of what happened. This will allow CIC to see what happened and why. Otherwise CiC may assume the wrong opinion as to what happened when you gotten the rejection at the border.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Gotcha thank you


Also I was rejected at the border, as stated in my first post on here, for excessive baggage, no proof of insurance (just quit job) no ties to the states.

I have the examination sheet and the allowed to leave Canada forms. On one of the forms I have to check Yes to "Have you been refused admission to, or ordered to leave, Canada or any other country?"

So my question is do I provide the forms, the Allowed to Leave and the Examination papers as proof that I am not lieing and I am not hiding from what happened, even though I have to put in the box the reasoning behind my "rejection"

Would it be a bad or good thing to provide them, even though I am sure when they look me up they will pop up anyways?

keep in mind, having to answer yes to this question doesn't necessarily have a negative effect on the application. it depends on what the circumstances are. generally "allowed to leave" and "exclsuion" orders are not seen as serious concerns, from what i have learned. ) I did not provide a copy. I figured they will have their own record of it. Whether this was "right" or "wrong", we shall see! I did provide a brief explanation, and proof i've been back multiple times since. I don't think it matters either way. Finger's crossed!

 

[Ravcat]

On the marriage certificate can I just photo copy it or do I have to have some official copy requested?