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How to apply for PR under NEW Caregiver Program

Funsho Heritage

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Jan 10, 2015
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fair and honest said:
I don't agree with you, since I know people, whose process has been lasting over 7 months. They are afraid to write about it in the forum because they are afraid to voice out there issues, since they may have to deal with immigration service payback. They continue to live in fear. Please see aso Helen8868's letter above.
There are people in form, who state that their process was complete in 1 month. I think it is a way government advertises the program. But reality is that there are more people whose process lasted more than 6 months.
I am forced to respond to this based on the simple fact that there are some misconceptions about the working of the CIC now IRCC processing time.

In another vein, I did discovered that people don't really read much of the previous post and apply it to their current immigration application/situation.

I will be making my submission based on the fact that I applied twice, now I got it nevertheless that others have an ideal what could add up to prolong processing time in their application.

Now, my processing time spanned 8 months in total. Why? am married and CIC would have to do background check on me and my wife. Secondly, I and my wife lived separately for 5years but legally married. So this are hints that could cause delay.

I applied 2nd time in September 2015, became permanent resident 3/feb/2016 while wife and kids just got their PR confirmation and visa last week. For the breakdown of my timeline please read all my previous post.

Hope this helps?
 

conman

Full Member
Mar 31, 2014
36
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My timeline

May13 - Application sentto CPC Vegreville
May 16 - Application was receieved by the CPC/CIC (as shown in express tracking)
May 18 - Credit card was used by CIC/CPC - but still pending
May 20 - Credit card confirmation
May 21 - UCI/AOR number received, confirmation that they rcvd my application on May16
 

Vern

Star Member
Jul 15, 2014
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I am under LMO LICP, Soon will be applying for PR and open work permit. I would like to check if I am eligible to apply under the new pathway for caring for children. I havr a diploma in early childhood . Tjank you
 

MOCHA

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Apr 29, 2013
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Riyadh
Category........
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18-01-2016
Bricks said:
Any update yet?
No update yet, still in process. Turning 3 months nxt week. They said the medicals have passed already and now they are in the process of background checking. Same status since 2 months ago
 

tabznya

Full Member
Jun 9, 2015
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Vern said:
I am under LMO LICP, Soon will be applying for PR and open work permit. I would like to check if I am eligible to apply under the new pathway for caring for children. I havr a diploma in early childhood . Tjank you
You should be. You can find all the eligibility requirements at cic.gc.ca
 

Vern

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Jul 15, 2014
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tabznya said:
You should be. You can find all the eligibility requirements at cic.gc.ca

Ok. Thank you.
May I ask how to get sn NBI here in canada? DonI need to go to embassy to get the request form? Thank you
 

tabznya

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Jun 9, 2015
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Vern said:
Ok. Thank you.
May I ask how to get sn NBI here in canada? DonI need to go to embassy to get the request form? Thank you
Yes you need to visit a Phil Consulate office here in Canada for an NBI fingerprint card which you will use to file for an NBI clearance in the Phils. You may ask a family member to submit the application for you in the Phils. There are alao agencies who can do it for you for a fee of course.
 

conman

Full Member
Mar 31, 2014
36
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My timeline

May13 - Application sentto CPC Vegreville
May 16 - Application was receieved by the CPC/CIC (as shown in express tracking)
May 18 - Credit card was used by CIC/CPC - but still pending
May 20 - Credit card confirmation
May 21 - UCI/AOR number received, confirmation that they rcvd my application on May16
May 25 - Decision made, for LAnding Fee Payment of 490$
June 1 - Scheduled for Interview on June 14
June 14 - Interview done, got PR Confirmation

To God be the Glory
 

Roah

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Feb 6, 2016
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@conman
Wow! Congratulations to you!
Is this for both owp/pr?
I'm confused about all the payments i know wp is 155 plus 100 for owp
Then how much for PR?
Thank you!
 

conman

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Mar 31, 2014
36
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Roah said:
@conman
Wow! Congratulations to you!
Is this for both owp/pr?
I'm confused about all the payments i know wp is 155 plus 100 for owp
Then how much for PR?
Thank you!
work permit fee 155 - I applied for extension 2 weeks before my work permit expires
open work permit fee 100 - I have never applied for it
PR application fee 550 CAD - for the High medical needs
Landing fee 490 CAD - once paid thru online, they will schedule you for interview

During the interview, they will ask questions like civil status, dependents, family, which can be easily answered by anyone.. Just make sure that you have a status in Canada (student visa, tourist visa etc.) otherwise, they will not approve you if you stay in Canada illegally..
 

Roah

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Feb 6, 2016
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@conman

Thank you so much for the information!
Im a caregiver under the LmO
I applied for my WP extension last May waiting for the work pemit to come hopefully by August ( my 24 months is done exactly July31 ) so I can apply for OWP/Pr,
I Have a visitors visa too ( valid until 2017)

So i have to pay $155 ( again ) + 100 if I apply for OWp?
 

Roah

Star Member
Feb 6, 2016
57
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@conman
How come you didnt apply for Owp?
Meaning you stayed with the same employer? Or just waited for PR? ( which gives you the option to work anywhere anyway? )