Ask Attorney Colin Singer
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Topic: Ask Attorney Colin Singer
Posted By: Emad
Subject: Ask Attorney Colin Singer
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2013 at 11:19am
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Attorney Colin Singer will be here to answer your immigration & visa questions. Please post your questions in this topic.
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Posted By: cmp256
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 8:25pm
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HI Colin, I applied for PR under Skilled program last Week. As per USPS, they recieved my documents on 20th Sep, 2013. I am still not having any response from them. Also even my credit card is not charged which can ensure me that they have taken my file. Is there something to worry
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 11:38pm
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It probably won't be looked at for a couple of months yet. ------------- PMM |
cmp256 wrote:Posted By: jasmine_sumatra@yaho
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 1:47am
| hi sir, i would like to ask if it is safe to apply an immigrant via agency known as "canadian immigration consultancy" here in the philippines. |
Posted By: spgdnishani
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 1:34am
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Hello sir, I am Srilankan registered nurse,i got listening 6,reading 6, writing 6.5, speaking 6, for my IELTS exam last month. please be kind enough to inform me could i immigration to Canada with my family.there are some consultancy service in my country they said that i can apply provincially not for federal government is it true . |
Posted By: spacewalkerback
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 2:46am
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hi, i think that immigration process is very easy and clear steps and you can do it alone with following all the required documents in the CIC page.. dont make my mistake to use a lawyer...no need believe me,,,safe you money. if you need any thing just tell me and i willtry to help. regards |
Posted By: spacewalkerback
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2013 at 2:47am
dont make my mistake to use a lawyer...no need believe me,,,safe you money. if you need any thing just tell me and i willtry to help. regards
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Posted By: haiderwasi
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 11:15pm
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Hi colin; I am planning to apply under program of FSWP ,but as of latest today CAP OF 300 has been reached of skiil occupation of " Mechanical Engineer".Should i apply or not?
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 2:03am
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The cap is full, so it is pointless to apply, your application would be returned. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: Marium
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2013 at 8:28pm
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Hi, Can any one please help me how to apply for immigration or skilled worker visa for Canada? I live in Pakistan and have done MBA. I have two years plus job experience. |
Posted By: Marium
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2013 at 8:29pm
| P.s please tell me what documents are required? |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2013 at 11:51pm
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Start reading here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp ------------- PMM |
Posted By: nidovan
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 4:01pm
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Hi Attorney, I applied for CSQ as single on Sep 2008 and i received the CSQ on Juin 2012. However I got married on Oct 2012 I send required file to BIQ to get spouse CSQ (marriage Cert, Original CSQ, Spouse diploma...). BIQ send me receipt on Feb 2013 and told me that my request is under process and I should wait their decision. till now (11 month waiting) i didn't get any decision. I was waiting CSQ of my spouse in order to send them together to start Federal process but till this moment i didn't get any reply from BIQ. I am in situation that My CSQ will expire after 1.5 year and may loose my CSQ if i wait longer. I have 2 questions: 1. I need to start PR Federal at the moment and sponsorship my wife later. How i can explain this to CIC ? there is a question in application IMM0008 "will dependant accompany principal applicant to Canada (Yes/No)" if i reply by "No", did they accept my application ? Can i sponsorship my spouse later? 2. If BIQ send me CSQ-Spouse after starting Federal. Did CIC accept updating my application and tell them "Yes" dependant will accompany me to Canada ? thank you in advance. |
Posted By: Nyorker
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 1:01pm
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Hi,
Im applying under the FSW application but Im not sure how to answer this section( Scudule 3- Economic Class. Can you or somebody guide me on how should I answer the following accurately: 1: Assets 2: Liabilities 3: Settlement funds Thank you, NYorker
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Posted By: Hammad
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2014 at 10:56pm
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Hi There I applied for immigration under Manitoba PNP program in January 2013. Received my File Number on 29 January 2013. At the time of application filing my IELTS score was valid. IELTS expired on 22nd October 2013, however my case is still under process at Manitoba Immigration. QUESTION: Do I need to re-take IELTS to keep my score valid until case is finalized? A quick response will be highly appreciated.
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Posted By: sujajoby
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2014 at 10:19pm
I am a Registered Nurse from India. I am 42 years and my husband 43 years old. We have two children aged 16 and 10. I have CGFNS and NCLEX Certification. Currently I am practising in India and am a holder of US RN licence. What are the chances for me for immigration to Canada ------------- Suja |
Posted By: sujajoby
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2014 at 10:21pm
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I happened meet one Attorney from Canada and he has opined that I should not be processing my case as my score is about 53 only. But in your online assessment you say that I can apply.. Please clarify> ------------- Suja |
Posted By: mexico2014
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 4:52pm
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Hello my case is difficult.... My boyfriend and me want to get married, but he was deported from Canada twice He is back In Canada, but we dont know what is the options we have to get married and he can get his permanent resident status. I would really appreciate some advice and even if somebody can recommend me a good inmigration lawyer Thanks Mexico 2014  ------------- mex2014 |
Posted By: dpenabill
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 7:04pm
I moved a similar post to the Family Class Sponsorship forum here, under a new topic titled "Deported boyfriend . . . if we marry . . ," and I offered a bit of a response. Mostly see the CIC web pages for family class sponsorship, which have most of the information you need to know. A lawyer is a good idea, even assuming he is in Canada legally now. If not in Canada legally, seeing a lawyer sooner rather than later is important. Sorry, I do not have any recommendations for a particular lawyer. Note, though, this site is maintained by a law firm engaged in immigration law. ------------- Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does, or When in doubt, follow the instructions. Otherwise, follow the instructions. BTW: Not an expert, not a Can. lawyer, never worked in immigration |
Posted By: tatiana1333
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2014 at 4:11pm
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Thank you in advance for looking into my question. February, 2013 I received a confirmation via e-mail that the processing of my PR demand was completed. I was asked to send passports & pay PRR fee. All was done. CIC confirmed that they have both passports since July, 2013. After a month of receiving no passports back, sent them an e-mail requesting the delay. Had no reply. Asked interaction of a deputy. After a week all of a sudden instead of receiving passports I received a request to fill out new form Background Declaration for the reason that one period was not covered. I did. That period indicated "Unemployed". Sent back in September, 2013. Since then - nothing. February, 2014 - sent another request to Case Management asking for an update. Received an answer that Background Checks (in plural) are ongoing. And that after 5 months! Question 1. Under what pretext I would be asked to re-fill a form if I previously received an approval & was asked to send passports for visas? Question 2. If they needed an update (in case of missing period) & that information had "no information" to work with how can it take so long? Question 3. My Background Checks were done back in 2011 including criminal with fingerprints (that was confirmed by CIC). What could they be doing now: a completely NEW check or an UPDATE based on the information of 2011? What's important I never left Canada since, so it means I couldn't do anything in my country nor here or else it would pop up in the system as a "red flag" or so? No? P.S. Never had & do not have actually any issues with criminal law nor medical. I appreciate your answer & possible clarifications. |
Posted By: Ej513
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 9:36am
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[QUOTE=Emad]Attorney Colin Singer will be here to answer your immigration & visa questions. Please post your questions in this t good evening Atty. Singer my LMO will expire on may 2014 and i will apply for my work permit on monday march 3 2014 would it be possible that the work permit i am applying for will be approved before the expiry date of my LMO in case my LMO expires before the approval of my work permit is it possible to request for an extension? thank very much... |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 12:41pm
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As long as you apply for the work permit before the LMO expires, you are fine. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: Ej513
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 10:47pm
Atty. Colin Singer thank you very much for the info. RE: LMO expiration once again thank you very very much more power and god bless you and your family.. MABUHAY KA....
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Posted By: Ej513
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2014 at 6:45pm
1. form 5409 statutory declaration of common law union particularly . on this area solemly declare that we have cohabited in a conjugal relationship for ___xxx____ continuous years from _xx__ to_?__.my question is do I need to answer this portion particularly on dates from and to .since we are still leaving together. 2. is it possible that my employer will pay my work permit fees? if yes how? 3. do I need to ask my employer a certificate of(financial statement) financial capability to hire. 4 at the moment my common law and children will not accompany me in canada (if given a chance to work) is it possible that in the future they can join me? if yes how soon? and besides how soon can I start processing their papers? atty. colin thank you very much and god bless..
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Posted By: BioMed
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 8:13pm
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Hi dear friends, I have two quick questions for you guys and would very much appreciate it if anyone can share their experience or knowledge: - Was wondering if one applies for CSQ under the PEQ from inside Quebec and while awaiting its issuance or just after that, leaves Canada for a short-term training (2 years) in the US, does that cancel the CSQ application or the subsequent federal PR application? - If no, can he/she submit the subsequent federal PR application from abroad after obtaining the CSQ? - Alternatively, can one apply under PEQ from abroad? Many thanks |
Posted By: Aman2014
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 7:50am
| Hi mariam ,go to immigration site www.cic.gc.ca and check ur occupation list for skilled workers fow central intac if there is available list of ur profession then apply directly to canadian immigration office check where u have to submit ur paper according to country may be in uk office for pakistan,and one thing more recently nova scotia lounch provincial nominee programme just check it ur profession if available then u r eligible.and apply . |
Posted By: meliyan
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 5:55pm
Posted By: Canadiankid76
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 7:49pm
| I am soon to be retired (early) from the United States military. All of my education has been through them with the exception of a BA in aeronautics which does not equate to any of the CPRP skilled worker programs. The industrial technician and mechanic field is the closest program that may work but it's still a long shot. The provincial programs are much the same for Saskatchewan. What's my next move? I lived in Canada for 20 years prior to the military and would really like to come back. |
Posted By: [email protected]
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2014 at 8:45pm
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Hi I'm from India and here in Canada on 4 year open work permit. I'm here from November 2013 and working as a part time employee. I've three years of previous working experience in India as a Business Manager in Pharmaceutical company (Sales & Marketing). I'll be thankful to you if you could help me in guiding for few points: 1. Am I eligible to apply PR as a federal skilled worker based upon my previous work experience because I don't have a full time job here. 2. Under which category of skilled worker do I fall? Please guide me. |
Posted By: amenton
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 7:07pm
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Hi Colin, My boyfriend currently has the Young Professional Visa allowing him to work in Canada. His visa runs out Sept 2014 and he would like to apply for PR. His work wants him to stay on but will not provide the paperwork to sponsor him for the PNP, so we're now looking at other options: 1. Canadian Experience (I don't think he is eligible because he does not have a management or labour worker position) 2. I sponsor him but this is our last option 3. Visa extension. Is it possible for him to apply for an extension to his current visa if his work will provide him with a letter verifying his employment and their need for him to stay on? Any advice on this would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks! |
Posted By: miska10
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 7:37am
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Hi Colin! My problem is , my work experience is not from a last ten years I had been working as welder from 1999 to 2003. I completed a 3 years Skilled Worker training school,I hold a Skilled Worker Certificate from Car Body Mechanic and Welder. I have heard there are some occupation , for example welder, is not necessary to have a work experience within 10 years.Can I get any kind of immigration or work visa to Canada with this skill background? Thank you! Regards miska10
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Posted By: jojo2000
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 7:31pm
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Hello Colin, A member of a family was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Treated and cured in Quebec, Canada while being refugee. CIC asking for medicals. The question is: Is CURED breast cancer a "health care burden"? |
Posted By: harry7171
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 1:45pm
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Hi Colin, I am confused about my NOC code, here is my situation - I sent an email to HRDC(several times but got same got) to get a suitable NOC code for my job and they gave me NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators. But I took an advise from one lawyer (the lawyer is approved and experienced as well) and he said my job does not fall under any NOC code, Moreover my wage is $2 less than the required wage rate in this category which is $18.50. Please help me with this dilemma. Following are my job duties I sent to HRDC - My job mainly consist of collecting data from web, analysing and refining collected data for customers. I also upload items and modify my company's ERP system. Details about my key job responsibilities and company are as follows:- My company has been operating since 1947 and it is Canada's leading distributor of bearings, power transmission, motion control, belting and conveyor components etc. I work in a Data Management Department as a member of a Product Information Management (PIM) team under the job title of Product Data Technician. My key job duties are as follow -
I have also done a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from India and completed 2 Years Business Operations Diploma in Canada. |
Posted By: canadamigration
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2014 at 8:36am
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Hi, I would like to apply for canadian immigration. Actually I was thinking of appointing an immigration consultant for the same, but after reading your post, I felt like, is it really that easy? One most important thing is I am confused as to which list of eligible occupations would be applicable from May, 2014 onwards, since following two links have been provided regarding the occupations on the CIC website:- http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/Profile.aspx?val=2&val1=2174 (There are many other occupations on this link, which are not provided in the list of occupations on the following link) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp?expand=jobs#jobs (Only 24 occupations have been provided on this link unlike on the above link) Do you have any idea which occupations list among the above two would be applicable from May, 2014 onwards or would there be a complete new list of occupations to be introduced in May, 2014. Also 'Cap of 300 reached’ has been mentioned for some professions on the following links, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp?expand=jobs#jobs http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp Would this cap system would be continued from May, 2014 onwards too. The picture is still not very clear regarding canadian immigration. It would be really great if you answer these queries. |
Posted By: jamriaz
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2014 at 8:15am
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Dear Colin Singer, I applied for immigration, after that I got last online updated of my application in December,2012.which are given below "{We started processing your application on February 29, 2008. We transferred your application to the London England office on January 27, 2011. The London England office may contact you. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.}" After that I did not get any update about my case. Please you help me How can I know about my application status. Regards, Riaz |
Posted By: zeeshanahmed
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2014 at 12:09pm
| WES has evaluated my 3 Years BCS equal to "Three Years of Undergraduate Study". How many points can I claim for Education under FSW stream? if none, what can be the alternative? |
Posted By: Aman2014
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 5:29am
| Hi sir Mr.Colin singer ,i have confusion about one question regarding credential certificate varification,could u tell me plz is it mandatory to varify and get credential certificate before submitting immigration paper,and submit credential certificate together with immigration paper after may 2014. |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 2:10pm
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Yes. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: Aman2014
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 2:20pm
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Thank u so much for reply my post,one thing more sir ,could u tell me how can i get ECA and which papers i have to given ,tell me the whole process for getting ECA.thanks |
Posted By: luiferb80
Date Posted: 09 May 2014 at 9:59am
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Good morning, id like to know, wich way take less time to receive the permanent residence ? i have a sister living in vancouver with her family. Today they have 4 years living at Canada and i like to know if she can ask me and for how long i will have to wait to travel to that beatiful country. She have canadian citizenship already. And my wife and i have two kids. age 7 and 1 and we are profesional in business administration. Is it easier to apply to the PR via Skilled worker or it is going to be faster and cheaper to to do if my sister apply to sponsor her family member. thanks for the information we want to go as soon as possible we are in love with that country for a long time ago.  ------------- Luis fernando borrero henriquez |
Posted By: luiferb80
Date Posted: 09 May 2014 at 10:01am
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Good morning i like to know how i can start the process to apply for the PR via Skilled worker program please its important i want to to do it as soon as possible because i know that this process takes months and maybe years and me and my family are preparing to take this big step and to move to canada if we are accepted. thanks ------------- Luis fernando borrero henriquez |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 11 May 2014 at 2:17am
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1. Your sister can't sponsor you. Although you would get 5 points for her in adaptability if you apply as a skiled worker. 2. You should check the following to see if you are qualified to apply as a skilled worker. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp 3. Depending on your country of residence an approved application takes anywhere from 10 to 33 months to process 80% of the applications. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/skilled-fed.asp ------------- PMM |
Posted By: Bloom
Date Posted: 19 May 2014 at 6:02am
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Hi Atty. Colin I have a question regarding My job title. It does not match the job title list in the NOC but my job description is the same with the one under the financial analyst category. Given that banks are strict on their records (i.e. Certificate of employment) there is no way that I can request for a change in job title to financial analyst or to insert the title in my COE. My questions: 1. Would this be grounds for my application to be automatically declined given different job title? Are they strict on this issues? 2. Does the embassy put more weight on the job title or on the job description? 3. Should I risk to pass my application even with this issue? Can you please enlighten me. Thank you in advance. ------------- Soleil |
Posted By: baseer
Date Posted: 19 May 2014 at 8:13am
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Dear Ms/Mr Singer I am from Karachi Pakistan. A Post Grad holder in Bachelors of Engineering. My plan was to apply for FSW 2014. I score a 8.5/6.5/6.5/8.5 in Academic IELTS. Can I use this result to apply to FSW 2014? So far I remember that Academic = 1 additional band to the General Training... How far am i correct in proceeding ... I need advise to make the next move. thanks Hash!! ------------- Me always in need of information |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:41pm
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1. No, read the instructions, it is General Ielts only or CELPIP. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: Ej513
Date Posted: 27 May 2014 at 7:56am
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Atty. colin singer, I just want to ask regarding my visa application cic replied closed status can I possibly re apply my application thank you and more power... |
Posted By: amandi
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 2:34am
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Dear Sir, I am applying for immigration under The Federal Skilled Workers Program and there are a few document issues I am worried about. Kindly, if possible, please clarify them up for me. I am from India and my questions pertain primarily to Indian document requirements. 1)In the generic application form(IMM0008ENU_2D) , it asks for national identity document. is it important to provide one. Can driving License be used as one if it has a slight error in name spelling. Can the form be filled without filling the NID column. 2) In additional family information form (IMM5406E), it asks for family information. Does one also have to enter information of family members not alive. My father is not alive, so I was wondering if his information is to be filled and how to fill his marital status information. 3)In India, we usually have no birth certificate, but our 10th standard certificate (matriculation) counts as date of birth record. Is it enough to submit that or should any additional document be submitted( like an affidavit) if birth certificate is not available. 4) How can one show proof of relationship of maternal uncle. My mom has her passport with fathers name and matriculation certificate. Will it suffice or do i also need something else. I know it is a long message, but I hope you reply and thanks in advance.
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 1:26pm
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1. If your country doesn't issue a NIC (most don't) leave it blank. 2. Yes, but put deceased. 3. 10th standard is acceptable, but it has to show parents names. 4. You would need your mother's birth certificate (10th) your Uncles birth certificate (10th) showing same parents, mothers marriage certificate for her married name. Passport is not sufficient. Note you have to prove Uncle is living in Canada, and resident/citizen, so you will need income tax or regular bills, rent receipts. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: masaga
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 1:59pm
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Hi Colin Singer I am a new in the forum but I would like to make my dream come true. Now your the one who can advise me which Visa is suitable for me . I have an experience to Air transportation for more than 12 years my aim is to migrate to Canada. |
Posted By: masaga
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 2:04pm
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Hi,Can any one please help me how to apply for immigration or skilled worker visa for Canada?I live in Tanzania and have done Post Graduate Diploma in Air Transportation. I have more than twelve years in Air Transportation Management.
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 6:11pm
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Start your reading at www.cic.gc.ca ------------- PMM |
Posted By: amandi
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 4:26am
Thank you for your reply. It helps a lot. Please bear with me and also a few more queries that arose in my mind. 1) Since parents don't count as dependents in this immigration program, the funds I need will be for me only( as i have no other member in family except my mother. What if she were to join me on a tourist Visa?). Also will i also need medical checkup of mother, since it says at CIC website that all family members must be checked to be eligible later on for sponsorship.(Whether joining through this program or not). 2)Do funds of parents, or property count in any way towards my assets or only funds or property in my name counts. 3)Do u think an affidavit is needed along with the 10th certificate( from either my mother or me). Thanks again and sorry again for the length of questions.
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 2:08pm
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1. You have to show funds in your name for 1 person as no dependents are accompanying you. 2. No, she is not included in the application so she doesn't require a medical exam. 3. See 1. 4. No, as long as the parents names and Dobs are shown on them. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: amandi
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2014 at 12:58pm
Thanks mate. Cheers.
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Posted By: masaga
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 8:52am
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Thank Colin now I am prepared to make payment for first installment. Rgds Abdul
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Posted By: To_Canada
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2014 at 11:52pm
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Hello, I'm from India and I have the following educational credentials, 10years of school + 2 years of pre-college + 4 years of bachelors degree + 2 years master degree When I get my credentials validated from WES, is it enough if I get my 4 years bachelor degree and master degree transcripts verified? Or should I get the other high school and pre-college certificates validated? |
Posted By: Mithila
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 4:30am
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Hi Colin, I am a Software Performance Tester with 3+ Years experience from Sri Lanka. I have followed a 4 Year degree in Computer Science & Technology. Just wanted to know whether is it possible to get 1. VISA from Canada 2. A suitable job opportunity that matches with my education and experience. Thanks in advance! ------------- Mithila |
Posted By: kazom
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2014 at 8:13pm
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Hello Colin, I have lived and worked in Canada for 4 years with a working holiday visa (no consistent) 2008-2010 then again from 2012-March 2014 this year. I'm trying to apply for a PR card but I'm not 100% if I meet the criteria as I have been home working in Australia in between? I will turn 30 Next year and I know I should have got this sorted when I was over there the past two years, But any help on what I would need to do or can do would be greatly appreciated Thanks, K |
Posted By: squtaish
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 1:12am
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Hi Colin I have 14 years of experience in IT Banking and IT Financial Services, I'm applying for the immigration to Canada along with my wife (she's an Agricultural Engineer). We're both Jordanian, resident in KSA. I have my BSc. in Computer Science from the Princess Sumaya University - Royal Scientific Society in Amman - Jordan. Do we have an opportunity? ------------- Qutaish |
Posted By: ckshah
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 3:12am
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Dear sir, I am residing in India and applied for Canada PR for my family. My husband is on H1B visa for US and will expire in 2016. I send my docs on 12 th june 2014. I am having two kinds. I want to know that how much time it will take to process my file? As my husband is at US will my processing time is longer? And when my file will be entered in the process? (any approximate time). Thank you. |
Posted By: brawad
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 6:51am
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I have an important question and appreciate your kind feedback ASAP.
Our PR card expires in 14-10-2014. My family residence was as follows: Lina: about 700 days. Yazan: 29-12-2000, 715 days. Laila: 25-08-2002, 715 days. Bayan: 18-09-2004, 715 days. Mohammad: 10-10-2007, 715 days.
I have contacted some people in Canada to about the best way for renewal. I was told that Adults and children above 12 years must be present. Based on this, Lina and Yazan are currently in Canada with the other three kids in Jordan. Lina told me yesterday that all kids must be present based on another advice.
I appreciate your kind feedback ASAP.
For me I stayed in Canada for three about six months only. Not sure how my situation will be. |
Posted By: faheemtassadaq
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 4:11pm
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Dear Attorney Colin, I hope you are doing fine. I am planning to apply for a Canadian PR under FSWP pretty soon and basically getting my documents ready these days including IELTS, ECE etc. Everything else seems fine and I easily score the required points, however I have a question regarding my marital status on which I need your advise. I got married in 2011 but I am planning to get a divorce in near future. I am physically separated from my wife for the last 6 months and effectively no contact with her so I don't have any of her info/documents etc to attach to the application and the fact is even the spouse not accompanying, I still have to provide of lot of her documents which I have dont any access My question : Is it okay if don't show her as my spouse in the application and show myself as single since I will get divorce anyway in near future. Someone even suggested not to hide my marital status and attach a letter with the application explaining my situation in detail. Please advise which is the best way to go about this issue. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated in this regard. Faheem Tassadaq
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Posted By: conon
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 4:09am
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A very good and informative article indeed . It helps me a lot to enhance my knowledge, I really like the way the writer presented his views. I hope to see more informative and useful articles in future. ------------- |
Posted By: balaji9143
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 1:28am
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Hi my name is balaji. Me from India. I have submitted my generic application (march version) on 18th june 2014 and it reaches NS canada by 25th june. But CIC has changed the generic application which is now June version. My application was dated 17th june. Does they accept my application which is march version????? what should I do now? ------------- balaji |
Posted By: jpaloma
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2014 at 11:56pm
| Hello. I am a nurse from the Philippines and I'm here in Montreal under the live-in caregiver program. I just want to ask if I can apply for the Quebec skilled program for permanent residency. I have a 1 year experience as a nurse in a hospital in the Philippines. I also started my french class here in Montreal. So is it possible for me to apply for permanent residency though im still under the live-in caregiver program? |
Posted By: joethetenor
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 4:15pm
| Me and my spouse applied for PR status together (me as her dependent) through Immigration Quebec's Quebec Experience stream, a fast-track that allowed us to apply shortly after both graduating from a Quebec university. We were selected and we applied for PR, and now we have our Confirmation of Permanent Residency. We were never asked for Proof of Funds at any point during the process, but I assume we'll have to show it upon landing (we'll be doing so either at a point of entry or a CIC office in Ottawa - we live in Gatineau right now, with PGWPs). I'm a bit confused - do we have to demonstrate the same funds asked for Federal Skilled Workers or the funds listen on the Immigration Quebec website? |
Posted By: mushej
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2014 at 9:31am
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Hi, Today I received my IELTS results Overall Band 6.0 Listening 6.0 Reading 6.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking 6.0 I am very sorry for my Writing 5.5. I would like your advise what to do retake or apply for re-mark or apply to Skilled Worker program with this result. thanks in advance
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Posted By: naz1983
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 2:14am
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Dear i want to know that my maternal uncle is in Montreal qubic canada can i get 5 adaptibility points i have applied for this and provide my mother and my uncle birth certificate with common father name and grandfather name and also prove his citizenship, licence and electricity bills of my maternal uncle. BR Noman
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 1:23pm
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Yes probably sufficient for 5 adaptability points. Probably will ask for your mother's marriage certificate for the surname change. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: naz1983
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 1:12am
Hi
Yes probably sufficient for 5 adaptability points. Probably will ask for your mother's marriage certificate for the surname change. Thanks for the reply i have also attached my mother marriage certificate.
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naz1983 wrote:Posted By: [email protected]
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:51am
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SIr, I am a registered Nurse in UAE, I have a Listening 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 6, writing 5.5. Will i still be qualified to apply?
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Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 1:47pm
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No, you require a minimum of 6 in each IELTs module. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: canadaplus
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2014 at 8:50pm
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Hello Colin Sir, CIC has already received my FSW application on 29th august and just today I found out that I made minor mistake in travel history form IIM 5562. I misspelled my name "Ishwarkumar" as "Ishwarkuamr". I am worried now. Will CIC return my file on the basis of inconsistency in forms. Please advice me. |
Posted By: Fatima
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 3:16am
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Hi, I have done my full time masters while I was working as software engineer. Could you please confirm whether both my masters and work experience would be considered for Canada immigration process Thanks in advance |
Posted By: vibhesh
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 5:25am
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Hi Colin, I'm LAW Graduate and looking for the job in Canada; can you give me some ideas for the same. ------------- Vibhesh |
Posted By: lnayak
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 7:34pm
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Hi there, My question is on how to prove my relationship with my nephew. Background - I am a Canadian citizen. My brother's son wants to apply under FSW category. Neither his father nor I have a birth certificate (In old days they did not issue birth certificates in India). What docs CIC will accept to prove his father and I are brother and sisters |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 11:51pm
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1. The nephews birth certificate, you and your brothers 10th certificate which shows the parents names is acceptable by ND. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: lnayak
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 11:06am
| My and my brother's 10th grade certificates do not show our parents' names. |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 2:50pm
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Then you have a problem. ND will NOT accept affidavits, as they are considered self serving, nor will they accept passports or BC issued by the Indian consulate either. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: singh510
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 4:02pm
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Hi Mr Colin. I have submitted all my PCCs, medical and passport to delhi office for PR stamping. It has been 9 weeks since they were submitted. My online status is 'in process' and I am still waiting. I wrote to the provided email 2 weeks ago but never heard back after the automated reply. Any idea how long does it take. I have not come across anyone more than 2 months. I am starting to get worried. Also, I am in the USA, and have sent in my passports to delhi. Need my passports to travel soon. Any advice? Thanks!! ------------- Guru |
Posted By: e01985337
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 6:38pm
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Hi , I am trying to apply for immigration under FSW. I am requesting one of my previous employers to give me the Job duties that I had performed with them when I was working with them. However they have bluntly refused to provide that document. Can you please suggest what to do? Thats the only thing which is stopping me from applying? any alternatives?
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Posted By: e01985337
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 6:39pm
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Hi , I know we need to maintain about $12,000 as proof of funds. Now if I do not have that money and my mother is gifting me that money,can I keep that money in a fixed deposit and show it as POF?
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Posted By: e01985337
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 6:51pm
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Hi, I have worked with 4 organisations till date. And out of the 4, only 1 organisation that I worked for was relevant work experience for which I am claiming points under the FSW. Now in the form IMM 5612 (Document check list), point number 12 (Work experience), it says that I need to get reference letters from all employers. So is it necessary to include all the reference letters of all organisations, or only the 1 organisation where I have gained relevant work experience for which I am claiming points?
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Posted By: hukkum
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2014 at 9:39am
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[QUOTE=Emad]Attorney Colin Singer will be here to answer your immigration & visa questions. hi there, i would like to know about personal net worth which we need to show when applying skilled independent visa can we show our parents assets. thanks ------------- suraj shrestha |
Posted By: joeypeter
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 12:32am
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Hello, I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence under the FSW program. My wife's Birth Certificate states the date-of-birth to be one month earlier than the date-of-birth in all the other documents: passport, educational certificates etc. Further, the date-of-birth on the birth certificate is the actual date of birth, per hospital/municipal records. There is a clause in the FSW documents checklist, stating that "Legal documents showing name or date of birth changes" should be provided. Would you please provide guidance on the format of this "legal document" for the situation outlined above. Also, please suggest what is the most appropriate course of action for this situation. Looking forward for your timely & insightful advice. Yours sincerely, Joey
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Posted By: joeypeter
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 12:35am
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For kind attention of Attorney Colin Singer
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Posted By: meer
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 3:35am
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Hi everyone, I am applying under NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers. In my ECA report, It is mentioned that the credentials provided represent a level of education in Canada comparable to : . Bachelors Degree ( 4 years) . Master of Business Administration I am not sure either i will get 23 points or 22 points. Because my master degree is not relevant to applying field. |
Posted By: pmm
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 12:51pm
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23 It doesn't matter if your Masters is relevant or not. ------------- PMM |
Posted By: lnayak
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2014 at 8:13pm
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We are trying to apply for birth certificate. But are told that there is no gurantee we will get it. If there is no entry in the municipal register we may not get it. I have my marriage certificate that shows my father's name. Unfortunately my brother does not have one. and my marriage form does not have a column for groom's father's name. All my siser-in-law has a official record that her name is changed. Can I use my brother's adhar card, a new personal identity card that states his father's name? |
Posted By: lnayak
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2014 at 8:16pm
We are trying to apply for birth certificate. But are told that there is no gurantee we will get it. I have my marriage certificate that shows my father's name. Unfortunately my brother does not have one. and my marriage form does not have a column for groom's father's name. All my siser-in-law has a official record that her name is changed. Can I use my brother's adhar card, a new personal identity card that states his father's name? |
Posted By: prakashrao
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 5:40am
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Hi Colin , i prakash from india wanted to apply for canada, i fall into NOC code 2171, is it ok to to apply now, as of today 311 applications have been reached  . or should i apply next year and canada immigraion website states the current immigration system is last for this year, and from next year it would be express entry system  ? My doubt is what is express entry system ?and how would it be? ------------- prakash ABAP Consultant |
Posted By: peter_67
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 3:35pm
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PLEASE HELP
I was detained for one night and got ticket for alleged DUI (1%). My car and license were taken away too. They released me next day after invalidating the breathalyzer test, no charges were pressed. I still had to pay the traffic ticket (less than $70) they gave for the alleged DUI to get my car and license back as fast as possible because I use it for work(if I had appealed the infraction it would have taken too long to get it back). My police certificates/clearances look clean, no criminal records or detentions. Should I mention this situation in any way in the Background Declaration form? How should I respond to question J: been detained, incarcerated or put in jail? Will this affect me in any way now that I'm applying for PR under FSWP? When CIC do the background check, do they check the applicant's transit/driving history or internal police records/logs? Please I would greatly appreciate your advice |
Posted By: jassee
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 9:34am
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Hi Colin I was told to submit all family passports within 30 days for PR, I have British and my UK born son has Indian passport expiring in July 2015. Can you please guide on followings: 1. Can Canada Embassy extend the passport submission time period as I was thinking to get British passport for son through MN1 registration and it may take up to 2-3 months to finish the whole process. 2. If I submit his Indian Passport and latter on decide to apply for British so is it possible to switch over the PR to new passport. 3. The final target is to get British passport can see what best to do for this as I am not in hurry to move to Canada now. Please suggest in this regard. Why I haven't done that before as I was thinking to get his British passport after the expiry of current one. Many Thanks. Jassee |
Posted By: Godfada
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 9:54am
Jassee, I am not a consultant btw, nor am i trying to sabotage Colin's forum, jus a regular applicant like urself. Ok moving on to the question. They usually like the passport to have at least 6 months before expiring to place the COPR (confirmation of PR) in there. Also the COPR acts like a one entry visa, so the COPR is no longer valid after you 'land'. All of this would suggest that you can have the old passport stamped, esp if you intend to 'land' before your passport expire, then when you are in Canada you can proceed to getting the new passport. OR as you say, you could email your local VO asking for an extension citing the situation, and they may give you an extension. Just giving you some options.
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Posted By: jassee
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 10:06am
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Godfada, I really appreciate your time to reply, Just wondering to find out if I can still register my 5yrs old son as British citizen through MN1 during my stay in Canada and furthermore can applied for his British passport from there. I am very much sure about the renewal of his Indian passport from Canada but the intention is to get the British passport. Local VO office may reply too late until that to initiate the registration process will be delayed for another month. Regards Jassee
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Posted By: Godfada
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 11:43am
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Jassee, Not so sure how the application process would work in Canada. But you do have the option of leaving Canada temporarily after, to sort it out. This document is to allow you to get back into Canada after you leave if you do not have a PR card. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp You probably do not have to go in detail about what it is you need to do at immigration. You can probably tell them you have some personal matters you need to clear up when you get to immigration when you are landing and get this document over there. So you are able to leave and sort out your business and come back in a few weeks or months. I would not advise taking too long, but if its 2-3 months you need, you should be covered. I also during my checks a while back that Canada is not against having multiple citizenships. Dont remember where i read it, but u can google it. *edit* You can actually download the form and have it prepared for when you land, or you could wait another 2 months when your PR might possibly be ready, so you would not need this document, but as you say, you working with a timeline.
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Posted By: Dudz
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 9:31am
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Hi I have recently filled out the online assessment form for immigration on the CPRP program. I am a successful applicant from which I have received a notification from your office. I would be with my wife and 3 dependent children . I have had a look around the website, but cannot find answers to clarify my questions. Firstly, I understand I would not be guaranteed to find work in Canada. But if and when I do, I am assuming after receiving (from you) a skilled worker visa for myself and an open visa for my wife, that we would then travel to Canada and find somewhere to stay. Put the children in schools and then carry on with the employment I have gained. On the application form, it asked for our "Net worth". Without selling our home in France which we own without debt, we have only 7 to 8 thousand Canadian dollars. So without gaining permanent residency in Canada, our "Net worth" is tied in France as we would not want to sell our home without the security of residency in Canada. Is this the usual position ?, or are we expected to sell our home and move the funds into a Canadian Bank account ?. Obviously when I know the answer to this, might have the option to rent our home out to another family in France for extra income towards our life in Canada. Secondly, under the CPRP program, is there a minimum of two years working in the country to secure residency ? unless the laws are relaxed. And lastly, I understand you would be looking after the program for us for 2 years. If I have found work , gained the visa's and we are in Canada, but the two years have passed before we have managed to gain residency, I guess we will have to employ your services again for the latter part ? Thankyou Patrick |
Posted By: alfaroselyn
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 11:57am
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Hi attorney, I would like to ask about my birth certificate, fathers name and middle initial is misspelled. It will take 6 months to correct it in the Philippines. I want to know if CIC is accepting affidavit so that I can send the FSW application while waiting for my birth certificate to be corrected. Please advice. Thank you. |
Posted By: sharjeelkhalid10
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2014 at 1:41pm
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Hi, I want to seek a good job at Canada. This is my information.Please guide me how to apply from Pakistan through Canadian Embassy or Refer me to Employer who would hire me for full time jon in Electrical fields as I am Sub Electrical Engineer! I am ambitious to get Permanent Canadian job! Yours Truly Umair Javed Personal Information ************************
NAME: Muhammad Umair Javed EMAIL: mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow - [email protected] NATIONALITY: PAKISTANI CURRENT PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Faisalabad,Pakistan PHONE NUMBER (area code, phone): +923217650105 DATE OF BIRTH: 25 Dec 1994 SEX: Male MARITAL STATUS: Single NUMBER OF ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT CHILDREN: -----------------Spouse Information------------------ IF MARRIED: a.SPOUSE'S DATE OF BIRTH: b.SPOUSE'S LEVEL OF EDUCATION: OTHER: c.SPOUSE TOTAL YEARS OF EDUCATION: d.SPOUSE FIELD OF STUDY: d.SPOUSE LANGUAGE OF STUDY: e.SPOUSE YEARS or MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE: f.SPOUSE'S LANGUAGE ABILITY IN FRENCH: Not at all -----------------End Spouse Information-------------- ************************ Ability in English & French ************************ ABILITY IN ENGLISH SPEAK: Basic READ: Basic WRITE: Basic Listen:Moderate ABILITY IN FRENCH SPEAK: Not at all READ: Not at all WRITE: Not at all Listen:Not at all ************************ Educational Profile ************************ TOTAL YEARS OF EDUCATION: 16 -------------Cerificate Number 1--------------------- CERTIFICATE #1: Diploma - 3 Years IF OTHER SELECTED: FIELD OF STUDY: Electrical Sub-Engineer LANGUAGE OF STUDY: DATE STARTED: Jan 2012 DATE OF GRADUATION: Sep 2014 NAME OF INSTITUTION: Technical Board -Lahore CITY: Lahore COUNTRY: Pakistan -------------Cerificate Number 2--------------------- CERTIFICATE #2: Diploma - 1 Year IF OTHER SELECTED: FIELD OF STUDY: Diploma in Computer LANGUAGE OF STUDY: DATE STARTED: Jan 2009 DATE OF GRADUATION: May 2010 NAME OF INSTITUTION: Technical Board -Lahore CITY: Lahore COUNTRY: Pakistan -------------Cerificate Number 3--------------------- CERTIFICATE #3: Diploma - 1 Year IF OTHER SELECTED: FIELD OF STUDY: Diploma in Architecture LANGUAGE OF STUDY: DATE STARTED: Jan 2008 DATE OF GRADUATION: May 2009 NAME OF INSTITUTION: Technical Board -Lahore CITY: Lahore COUNTRY: Pakistan ************************ Employment History ************************ -------------Company Number 1--------------------- NAME OF COMPANY: Privately JOB TITLE: Electrician, EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time FROM: Jan 2011 TO: Nov 2014 HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: 24-28 PRESENTLY WORK AT THIS COMPANY: yes CITY: Faisalabad COUNTRY: Pakistan LEGAL STATUS: EMPLOYMENT DUTIES: Can repair different electrical equipments,fill AC,fridge gas & general or specified Electrical work. -------------Company Number 2--------------------- NAME OF COMPANY: JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FROM: TO: HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: PRESENTLY WORK AT THIS COMPANY: CITY: COUNTRY: LEGAL STATUS: EMPLOYMENT DUTIES: -------------Company Number 3--------------------- NAME OF COMPANY: JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FROM: TO: HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: PRESENTLY WORK AT THIS COMPANY: CITY: COUNTRY: LEGAL STATUS: EMPLOYMENT DUTIES: ************************ OTHER ************************ PERSONAL NET WORTH: 5550.39 DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FROM A CANADIAN EMPLOYER? No If your answer to the above question is -Yes- provide details here: APPLICANT HAS: Serious Disease : No Been convicted of or currently charged with a Crime: No Previously Applied for IMM. Visa: No Previously visited Canada (visit,study,work): No Been able to obtain a visitors visa to Canada: No DETAILS IF ANY: RELATIONSHIP TO CLOSEST RELATIVE IN CANADA: RELATIVE PROVINCE OF RESIDENCE: -----------------Additional Comments------------------ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS IF ANY:To devote my educational skills to a reputed Institute, and to meet the challenges in Practical Life. A Part time purposeful position in a dynamic Institute that confederates opportunities of professional growth, performance improvement through training and vocational recognition through challenging assignments. |
Posted By: bilalkhan
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2014 at 5:47am
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helo Sir , sir i am asking to you how many days to visa proceed .and working employment visa rate ------------- bilal khan |