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Mark.Whisly

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Apr 14, 2016
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Hii Legalfalcon,

I am submitting Schedule A along with my eAPR application, and I am slightly confused about one question:

"Have you made previous claims for refugee protection in Canada or at a Canadian visa office abroad, in any other country or countries, or with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?"

I am a Palestinian Refugee (TO EGYPT) living in Egypt, and I have never made previous claims for refugee protection to Canada. Should I answer "Yes" or "No"?

I can't figure out whether the question is dedicated for refugee claims (TO CANADA) or to any other country as well since the phrase "in any other country or countries" may be just an interpretation for the word "abroad".

Please help, I am submitting my eAPR application soon.
Thanks!
 

legalfalcon

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Mark.Whisly said:
Hii Legalfalcon,

I am submitting Schedule A along with my eAPR application, and I am slightly confused about one question:

"Have you made previous claims for refugee protection in Canada or at a Canadian visa office abroad, in any other country or countries, or with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?"

I am a Palestinian Refugee (TO EGYPT) living in Egypt, and I have never made previous claims for refugee protection to Canada. Should I answer "Yes" or "No"?

I can't figure out whether the question is dedicated for refugee claims (TO CANADA) or to any other country as well since the phrase "in any other country or countries" may be just an interpretation for the word "abroad".

Please help, I am submitting my eAPR application soon.
Thanks!
This question specifically asked if you have made a claim for refugee protection to Canada, or any of the Canadian officer in other countries, or with UNHCR.

If you have not filed an application of any Canadian office, or to the UNHCR, your answer should be no.
 

Mark.Whisly

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Apr 14, 2016
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legalfalcon said:
This question specifically asked if you have made a claim for refugee protection to Canada, or any of the Canadian officer in other countries, or with UNHCR.

If you have not filed an application of any Canadian office, or to the UNHCR, your answer should be no.
Thank you alot!
 

RisingPhoenix

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Oct 19, 2016
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Hi Legalfalcon,

I just had a query that,while filling up the express entry form,I had mentioned that I will be bringing $16000 for me and my spouse.

Now,do I have to bring the exact same amount while landing ???

or

Anything above the minimum POF for 2 people ($15,143) will be acceptable.


Plz help.
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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AOR Received.
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Med's Done....
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Passport Req..
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12-04-2016
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RisingPhoenix said:
Hi Legalfalcon,

I just had a query that,while filling up the express entry form,I had mentioned that I will be bringing $16000 for me and my spouse.

Now,do I have to bring the exact same amount while landing ???

or

Anything above the minimum POF for 2 people ($15,143) will be acceptable.


Plz help.
When you land you need to show that you have the minimum PoF ($15,143). Not all applicants are asked to show PoF. But if your are asked, all you have to show that you have the required amount. You can produce the same paper that you submit as your PoF along with your application, or have travellers check, bank transfers etc.
 

RabinJi

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Feb 3, 2014
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18/07/2017
Hi legalfalcon,today i called cic agent and spoke with him,he was so good man,i asked about my application status and he told me nicely that everything is passed so security check is on going.Do you know how long does it takes to do complete security check?
Another thing is my WP is valid till 2017 May,so what do you think when should i apply BOWP?
Thanks
Rabin
 

legalfalcon

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AOR Received.
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Med's Done....
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05-04-2016
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05-05-2016
RabinJi said:
Hi legalfalcon,today i called cic agent and spoke with him,he was so good man,i asked about my application status and he told me nicely that everything is passed so security check is on going.Do you know how long does it takes to do complete security check?
Another thing is my WP is valid till 2017 May,so what do you think when should i apply BOWP?
Thanks
Rabin
A security check can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 1-3 months. It varies for each application. Usually the average time is 3-5 weeks. If you already have your security check started, I hope you should have your PPR way before you will need to apply for BOWP.
 

pr_s

Full Member
Oct 30, 2016
45
1
Hi Legal Falcon,

Last year, I travelled out of my home country (for lesisure and official purposes) twice for 15 days each.

For the first trip of 15 days i have hotel addresses with me where i stayed. i can document that post ITA.

But for the later trip, i stayed at a mutual Friends place, and for that i dont have an address (though i will try to get it, but it will be hard). What shall i document for this in post ITA address History. whats your take on it?
 

RabinJi

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18/07/2017
legalfalcon said:
A security check can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 1-3 months. It varies for each application. Usually the average time is 3-5 weeks. If you already have your security check started, I hope you should have your PPR way before you will need to apply for BOWP.
Thanks Legalfalcon for your response,actually i do not know when my security check is started,but as per my notes that i received on October 7,that time i noticed it was started,and my BG check is in progress since June30,does it means security check is ongoing?
Regards
Rabin
 

q1234q

Star Member
Oct 29, 2015
74
1
Hi Legal Falcon,

As my application was approved. Do I still need to order GCMS notes for my record?

if yes, should I request after I landed or now?
 

RabinJi

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Feb 3, 2014
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Ottawa
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Yes
Doc's Request.
21-07-2016
AOR Received.
13th June
Passport Req..
14,June,2017
LANDED..........
18/07/2017
RabinJi said:
Thanks Legalfalcon for your response,actually i do not know when my security check is started,but as per my notes that i received on October 7,that time i noticed it was started,and my BG check is in progress since June30,does it means security check is ongoing?
Regards
Rabin
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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4112
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Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
pr_s said:
Hi Legal Falcon,

Last year, I travelled out of my home country (for lesisure and official purposes) twice for 15 days each.

For the first trip of 15 days i have hotel addresses with me where i stayed. i can document that post ITA.

But for the later trip, i stayed at a mutual Friends place, and for that i dont have an address (though i will try to get it, but it will be hard). What shall i document for this in post ITA address History. whats your take on it?
You only need to provide details where you have lived for more than six months. For a stay as short as 2 weeks, just the country and dates are sufficient.
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
RabinJi said:
Thanks Legalfalcon for your response,actually i do not know when my security check is started,but as per my notes that i received on October 7,that time i noticed it was started,and my BG check is in progress since June30,does it means security check is ongoing?
Regards
Rabin
When the security check starts you can see it on MyCIC and it is also reflected on the GCMS. For some applicants the security check goes into progress, then not needed and then back into progress. This is normal. If your MyCIC says your BGC is in progress, then it is.
 

legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Ottawa
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4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
q1234q said:
Hi Legal Falcon,

As my application was approved. Do I still need to order GCMS notes for my record?

if yes, should I request after I landed or now?
There is no need for the GCMS notes once your application is approved.
 

simplynd2804

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Mar 24, 2016
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Just putting this here if any senior member can look at the following question and provide some answers that will be helpful. Thanks

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ee-profile-work-history-question-t464747.0.html