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    Moving to Canada because of U.S. greencard delays?

    Friends, I know that many people on this forum and elsewhere usually apply for Canadian PR as a backup while waiting for their U.S. greencard (I confess I was one of them). I landed in Canada in Aug 2007 and came back to the U.S. within a week. But now, with U.S. priority dates...
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    Should I take IELTS?

    I have a MS and PhD from the US, plus lots of teaching experience, in addition to 3+ years as a management consultant. I was still asked to take the IELTS. My suggestion would be to get it done.
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    Do I need to file a tax return in Canada for 2007?

    Friends, I landed in Canada as a PR in Aug 2007, and returned to the US within a week. I received my PR and SIN card a few weeks later (forwarded by my uncle in Canada). Though I was in Canada for only a week, do I still need to file a tax return? I plan to move permanently to Canada this...
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    URGENT: Unable to send passport for stamping in time

    Thanks to both of your for your responses. My lawyer has faxed CIC a letter explaining the situation, and said we will hear from them only if there is a problem. So far, it's been quiet from their end. I'll be back in the U.S. in mid-Jan. Hopefully, it will work out. Thanks, Siddharth
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    URGENT: Unable to send passport for stamping in time

    Hello all, My lawyer informed me on Friday, December 8, that the Canadian authorities want my passport by December 20 for stamping the PR visa. While this is great news, I am not in a position to comply with this request, as I am leaving for India tomorrow for a month. While there, I will be...
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