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[Kirat Dhaliwal]

If I were you; I would just submit marriage certificate and no additional proofs unless asked.

I also believe the same but I consult with two lawyers. Kubeir and mark holthe. They both told me that I need to provide evidence. They might want me to hire them for my application. But I really don't want to make a mistake this time.

 

[Kirat Dhaliwal]

Also, if I understood your posts correctly, the visa refusals were for your wife. And the officer noted that he was not sure if your wife was true temporary worker and if she will go back.

Now since ITA is in your wife's name; she is the one who is making the application to move on PR so the concern noted in previous refusals is no longer valid.

I was refused in 2019. And VO noted that I will not leave the country. My wife is in canada since 2018, but ircc denied my visa twice.

 

[Deleted member 994371]

https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/10h5h14
https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/zqyt0w

https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/10jry6r
A Clockwork Orange, anyone?

 

[cansha]

I was refused in 2019. And VO noted that I will not leave the country. My wife is in canada since 2018, but ircc denied my visa twice.

Please don't waste money on hiring Kubeir. He is not a lawyer. You can also consult @legalfalcon here. He is a lawyer so take his opinion too.

 

[GandiBaat]

Hi everyone, I recently got my ITA. My express entry profile has some complexities so I want to hire a consultant or immigration lawyers for submission of my EE application. I yesterday consult with "Mark Holthe" who is a immigration lawyer. I found him quite knowledgeable. Should I go with him? Did anyone Hired him in the past?

Oh Mark "Owes you muffin" Holthe?

You mean this guy?

Well, he is a proper lawyer. I have myself consulted him. Just once. For kicks and giggles. He also owns a muffin business (joking).

He is a former IRCC visa officer. He is just fine. Actually better among the lawyers. He knows his shit. He is a bit money minded in the sense he will encourage you to hire him for 8-10K for entire PR process. Honestly, if you case is a bit involved that is not a bad option and infact given how many trap doors IRCC throws at you, it may be worth every penny. He runs this express entry "course" too.

And Kubeir "Sir", I am not really familiar with besides his visa tracker.

Both of them have a reputation around here for making some interesting comments during the great backlog of 2020 and 2021. Some say Mark personally persuaded Mendicino to do that massive Feb draw in 2021. Who knows? Wild times!

 

[odysseus1000]

I have already qualified for FSW. I heard that 3 months before you have 1-year of work in Canada, you may put in your profile that you have 1 year of canadian work experience (although you can only apply after receiving the ITA when you actually have 1 year of experience).

However, I have updated my profile to mention that I have now 1 year of canadian experience but my profile hasn't changed to reflect that. It still says that I don't qualify for CEC and I haven't gotten the points either.

Did I misunderstand and you can't actually update your profile before actually having 1 year of experience?

 

[imransyed]

@Kirat Dhaliwal As someone who spent months on research, self applied and got his application accepted on the "basis of probability" which I think is the last resort before accepting or rejecting an application, if I were to do it all again, I'd hire a lawyer. If for some reason a Lawyer was too expensive, I'd hire a very very good consultant, but I would still suggest scraping the barrel and paying a lawyer.
It was insanely stressful when I got ADRs almost every day. @GandiBaat is absolutely right, IRCC will throw many trap doors at you while assessing your application, especially the tricky bits.
It was insanely stressful for me, and I have a very calm and calculated demeanor when the going gets tough.

If you have a straightforward case, self apply. If there is any deviation from that, lawyer up.

 

[maghool71]

My long journey is finally over!
FWS- AOR July 15th, 2020- CRS 508
Applied inland, and moved outside of Canada in July 2021.
Medical passed first time in August 2020
Eligibility passed in Sept 2020
Medical expired in June 2021- passed again on Dec 3rd, 2021 (No upfront or re-medical request) for PA
June 2021- Informed IRCC of the marriage
GCMS notes on Nov 24th, 2021: Criminality in progress- Info sharing completed- Security not started yet...
Nov 24th, 2021- ADR for the spouse application kit
Dec 6th, 2021- Spouse was added to the portal. I received an email from IRCC and had GU
Spouse medical assessment started on Dec 7th- medical status changed to "we are reviewing the results of your medical exam"
Recieved an email on Dec 7th "the status of the application has changed" which was apparently related to the change in medical status
GU- April 30, 2022
June 15, 2022- heard from MP that all is passed and valid for the principal applicant, and the security check is in progress for the spouse. Medical for the spouse has not been started. VO changed to Edmonton
June 22, 2022- BIL for spouse
Jul 13, 2022- bio for the spouse- updated in the portal the same day
GU- Jul 16, 2022
GU- Jul 19, 2022
Remed Request for PA- August 10, 2022
Review of additional documents: August 10, 2022, We are reviewing the additional documents you provided.
Remed done- August 22, 2022
Remed passed- August 31, 2022
Called IRCC December 2022, NO UPDATE! Security and criminality in progress for both.
GU- January 16, 2023
Pass request- January 24, 2023

 

[imransyed]

So in less than a month from Landing here as a newcomer, I have gotten myself a job in my field (I work non-IT, non engineering procurement) to support my expenses during these cold winter months. And while I have rented out a room in someone's townhouse at the moment, I was happy to think about finally having a full time job and getting my own apartment... until I saw the rents. Turns out, I will be staying with roommates probably forever. This is insane, I knew it was bad but this is just insane and I am not even married yet!

I was doing some research on how to increase my income potential but inadvertently fell into the trap of watching and reading about how it is so bad for people who make the median yearly wage here, which is 50k pre taxes. It was quite a spiral and very difficult to not feel stressed out and sad. I also planned to sell off some property in India and invest in Canada but I have lost all confidence in this scam/bubble economy.
I came here with plans of starting and operating a small business mindset, but that is completely impossible in Toronto. I will be visiting London soon and I have a friend there who started his thing from scratch and is doing quite well there.. but he started in like 2019, what a time that was.

There is no way I will be able to start a family if I continue working in Procurement. I am 28 now and I feel lost, and the only way I see out is getting into IT. Not too late but still a massive hurdle. Any suggestions? Is Trades a better idea than IT? Is there anything that is non IT and also pays decently well if I make all the right moves and decisions career wise? Or should I stick to Procurement and get deeper specialization in that?
Forum members, chime in please.

 

[GandiBaat]

So in less than a month from Landing here as a newcomer, I have gotten myself a job in my field (I work non-IT, non engineering procurement) to support my expenses during these cold winter months. And while I have rented out a room in someone's townhouse at the moment, I was happy to think about finally having a full time job and getting my own apartment... until I saw the rents. Turns out, I will be staying with roommates probably forever. This is insane, I knew it was bad but this is just insane and I am not even married yet!

I was doing some research on how to increase my income potential but inadvertently fell into the trap of watching and reading about how it is so bad for people who make the median yearly wage here, which is 50k pre taxes. It was quite a spiral and very difficult to not feel stressed out and sad. I also planned to sell off some property in India and invest in Canada but I have lost all confidence in this scam/bubble economy.
I came here with plans of starting and operating a small business mindset, but that is completely impossible in Toronto. I will be visiting London soon and I have a friend there who started his thing from scratch and is doing quite well there.. but he started in like 2019, what a time that was.

There is no way I will be able to start a family if I continue working in Procurement. I am 28 now and I feel lost, and the only way I see out is getting into IT. Not too late but still a massive hurdle. Any suggestions? Is Trades a better idea than IT? Is there anything that is non IT and also pays decently well if I make all the right moves and decisions career wise? Or should I stick to Procurement and get deeper specialization in that?
Forum members, chime in please.

Which city is this?

 

[navinball]

So in less than a month from Landing here as a newcomer, I have gotten myself a job in my field (I work non-IT, non engineering procurement) to support my expenses during these cold winter months. And while I have rented out a room in someone's townhouse at the moment, I was happy to think about finally having a full time job and getting my own apartment... until I saw the rents. Turns out, I will be staying with roommates probably forever. This is insane, I knew it was bad but this is just insane and I am not even married yet!

I was doing some research on how to increase my income potential but inadvertently fell into the trap of watching and reading about how it is so bad for people who make the median yearly wage here, which is 50k pre taxes. It was quite a spiral and very difficult to not feel stressed out and sad. I also planned to sell off some property in India and invest in Canada but I have lost all confidence in this scam/bubble economy.
I came here with plans of starting and operating a small business mindset, but that is completely impossible in Toronto. I will be visiting London soon and I have a friend there who started his thing from scratch and is doing quite well there.. but he started in like 2019, what a time that was.

There is no way I will be able to start a family if I continue working in Procurement. I am 28 now and I feel lost, and the only way I see out is getting into IT. Not too late but still a massive hurdle. Any suggestions? Is Trades a better idea than IT? Is there anything that is non IT and also pays decently well if I make all the right moves and decisions career wise? Or should I stick to Procurement and get deeper specialization in that?
Forum members, chime in please.

you just came here. nothing wrong with shared accommodation. id suggest not to look too far ahead and focus on your own career growth. IT is ultra competitive here and wont be easy, stick with your skills.

 

[imransyed]

Which city is this?

You mean where am I right now? Toronto.

you just came here. nothing wrong with shared accommodation. id suggest not to look too far ahead and focus on your own career growth. IT is ultra competitive here and wont be easy, stick with your skills.

Thank you Sir Navinball.

 

[seadrag0n]

So in less than a month from Landing here as a newcomer, I have gotten myself a job in my field (I work non-IT, non engineering procurement) to support my expenses during these cold winter months. And while I have rented out a room in someone's townhouse at the moment, I was happy to think about finally having a full time job and getting my own apartment... until I saw the rents. Turns out, I will be staying with roommates probably forever. This is insane, I knew it was bad but this is just insane and I am not even married yet!

I was doing some research on how to increase my income potential but inadvertently fell into the trap of watching and reading about how it is so bad for people who make the median yearly wage here, which is 50k pre taxes. It was quite a spiral and very difficult to not feel stressed out and sad. I also planned to sell off some property in India and invest in Canada but I have lost all confidence in this scam/bubble economy.
I came here with plans of starting and operating a small business mindset, but that is completely impossible in Toronto. I will be visiting London soon and I have a friend there who started his thing from scratch and is doing quite well there.. but he started in like 2019, what a time that was.

There is no way I will be able to start a family if I continue working in Procurement. I am 28 now and I feel lost, and the only way I see out is getting into IT. Not too late but still a massive hurdle. Any suggestions? Is Trades a better idea than IT? Is there anything that is non IT and also pays decently well if I make all the right moves and decisions career wise? Or should I stick to Procurement and get deeper specialization in that?
Forum members, chime in please.

If you want to switch to IT, maybe you can try the study route? Fees should be manageable as a PR.

 

[GandiBaat]

You mean where am I right now? Toronto.

So I have seen people do few interesting things. If for instance you have couple of brothers, you together can first rent and then buy a big home. There are savings in that. Its same as sharing model you are living in right now, just that you will be living with your bros or cousins. 3 people sharing a TH rented for CDN 3500 will put a burden of 1200 per person. There will be savings in food etc as well. Local are doing this with strangers... you can try this with family.

I mean think about it. https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/25216198/27-harfleur-rd-toronto-lamoreaux . You won't be able to afford this alone. 1.5 mil. BUT you can certainly afford it with 2 more cousins / bros. Have divided interest. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 500K per brother is still thinkable. Compare this with a TH which will go for 800-900K with a stupid strata to deal with and pay strata fee. Its like all old is now becoming new. Joint families coming back in fashion.

Also, since you are a non-IT/non-engineering guy, why are you limiting yourself to Toronto? Try Edmonton? Or Calgary?

If you want to start a career in IT, it is possible. But know this, IT is and will keep on becoming more and more top heavy with starting options becoming more and more automated or removed.

 

[wonderbly]

So in less than a month from Landing here as a newcomer, I have gotten myself a job in my field (I work non-IT, non engineering procurement) to support my expenses during these cold winter months. And while I have rented out a room in someone's townhouse at the moment, I was happy to think about finally having a full time job and getting my own apartment... until I saw the rents. Turns out, I will be staying with roommates probably forever. This is insane, I knew it was bad but this is just insane and I am not even married yet!

I was doing some research on how to increase my income potential but inadvertently fell into the trap of watching and reading about how it is so bad for people who make the median yearly wage here, which is 50k pre taxes. It was quite a spiral and very difficult to not feel stressed out and sad. I also planned to sell off some property in India and invest in Canada but I have lost all confidence in this scam/bubble economy.
I came here with plans of starting and operating a small business mindset, but that is completely impossible in Toronto. I will be visiting London soon and I have a friend there who started his thing from scratch and is doing quite well there.. but he started in like 2019, what a time that was.

There is no way I will be able to start a family if I continue working in Procurement. I am 28 now and I feel lost, and the only way I see out is getting into IT. Not too late but still a massive hurdle. Any suggestions? Is Trades a better idea than IT? Is there anything that is non IT and also pays decently well if I make all the right moves and decisions career wise? Or should I stick to Procurement and get deeper specialization in that?
Forum members, chime in please.

Absolutely no reason for you to tie yourself to Toronto, or even ON for that matter. You are young and without baggage. Try other provinces, you'll probably still get work in your field with much more reduced cost of living.

No newcomer should go to ON unless they are coming with loads and loads of money.