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Just sending a copy of the passport of your new born baby is not sufficient. Please send the following documents and request the immigration official to add your baby to your application: 1) Certified copy of baby´s Birth Certificate; 2) Copy of Passport; 3) Updated second page of...

You should treat your immigration interview as a job interview and dress appropriately - preferably in a suit and tie. If you do not get the police clearance before the interview just explain your situation to the immigration officer and tell her/him that you will provide the clearance as...

It does not matter if you become a citizen, the processing time will remain the same. To apply for Canadian citizenship you must have lived in Canada for at least three of the four years before applying. Currently, the total processing time for a routine application for citizenship is...

1) How long does it take for them to return the passports once I mail it to Buffalo? As I travel to Mexico a lot, I need access to my passport. You also have the option to go to Buffalo in person on a Tuesday or Thursday to get the visa stapped on the same day. Lastly, can I still travel...

Do NOT apply for CAIPS notes at this stage. It will be completely useless. You shouls apply for CAIPS notes only if you have been called for an interview OR after receiving the IA(Initial assessment) there has been a significant delay in your application.

As you have already received a date for the interview it will be a good idea to go ahead and get the medical done. Visit the following link for DMP's in USA: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/dmp/usa.html You should call up all the DMP's near you to inquire about the charges as it...

If I live outside Canada, can I sponsor? If you are not a Canadian citizen, you cannot sponsor if you live outside Canada. If you are a Canadian citizen, you may sponsor a spouse, a common-law or conjugal partner, or a dependent child who has no dependent child of his or her own. You must...

1) After landing in Canada as a PR you can stay outside Canada for 3 years. Therefore if you landed in Canada as a PR in Oct 2004 then even if you do not live in Canada you will remain a PR till Oct 2007. But after Oct 2007 you MUST live in Canada for 2 years to maintain your PR status. 2)...

Hi Kaasu, Just write a letter to the Canadian consulate and tell them that you got married and request them to include your spouse to your existing application. Send with this letter the following information: 1) Updated second page of Application for Permanent Residence IMM 0008...

Hi Tanveer, Yes, your friend can mail your your PR card if you leave Canada before getting it. If for some reason you do not get your PR card and have to enter Canada you can apply for a Travel document. Please visit the following link for more information...

Yes you can send the application to the Canadian consulate without the IELTS score by writing an English proficiency letter. In most cases the consulate accepts the application with the English proficiency letter. But make sure that you prepare for IELTS(General) and try to get atleast 7 in...

If the company you are working for in India qualifies as a "Canadian Business" as described below then you have nothing to worry about as you have maintained your permanent resident status of Canada. The time spent working for a Canadian company in india will NOT count towards your...

If the company you are working for qualifies as a "Canadian Business" as described below then you have nothing to worry about as you have maintained your permanent resident status of Canada. What is a Canadian Business? Canadian Business Only some businesses qualify as a Canadian business...

Hi Tiburon, You should send your passport within 60 to 90 days of receiving the passport request letter. The validity of the PR visa is one year from the day you got your medical done i.e. if you got your medical exam done on 01 March 2005 your visa will be valid till 01 March 2006. You will...

No. You will still need to apply for H1B to work in US.

Hi Pappillon, A person on another forum posted that he had taken permission from the MEA to send his passport to USA. Did you try to get in touch with the MEA? The problem that a lot of people have faced in the past is that FedEx or DHL refuse to send the passport out of the country.

1. I was told that one should not post the passports out of the country of current residence ? You can mail your passport to USA by taking permission from the Ministry of External Affairs. They will give you a letter authorizing you to send your passport to USA. Show this letter to any...

To get additional points for relatives you will also have to prove that your relative is currently living in Canada. So I feel that the best option is to provide details of your Uncle. You can also mention that your sister is also a PR of Canada and provide a copy of her PR card.

Hi GC Pain, I sent my application on 15th Dec, 2003. My e-Client status says: "We started processing your application on January 19, 2004. Interview scheduled for February 07, 2006" My file was transfered from Buffalo to New York City on 21st July, 2005. I received a letter...

Hi GC Pain, I sent my application on 15th Dec, 2003. My e-Client status says: "We started processing your application on January 19, 2004. Interview scheduled for February 07, 2006" My file was transfered from Buffalo to New York City on 21st July, 2005. I received a letter...