Hello, I'll outline our situation and the two versions as I understand them. Please let me know which one you would choose and if there's anything I'm missing or misunderstanding. In General: I'm Austrian (EU citizen) and my wife is Canadian - We are both currently in Austria. We apply for Partner/Spouse Sponsorship, no children. Version1) In Canada Class We both travel to Canada, me as Visitor (ETA) When inside, we start the Inland Sponsorship Application After 5 months I fly back to Vienna for Christmas for 2 weeks and come back Back in Canada I apply for "visitor record" to be able to sta ..read more

Hi I try to apply for jobs through AIP on jobbank. But I notice a thing that most of the job have email address is ending with gmail or hotmail.com. Is it legit and common practice in Canada or is it a scam asking to pay for job offer. As someone from Australia, it's strange to see that. Even small restaurants here in Australia will use their name as their email address. Thanks for your help submitted by /u/strangesupreme88 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi! I'm claiming points for a sibling in Canada, so I understand that I need to submit proof of his PR status (and our relationship and proof of residency). However, there is also a document required for "Family member proof of status". Is this the same or should I also include the status of my parents and other siblings in here (all are PR in Canada). Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/nidgroot [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I lived and worked in Canada maybe 5 years ago but used my two year visa when I was only there for a summer. I'm 26 now and wondering can I get another 2 year visa on my Irish passport or should I apply for a British passport and get another 2 year visa since I was born in England? submitted by /u/Dundonio [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

What if someone receives US job offer while Canadian oath ceremony is awaited? Have you seen such a case ? My friend took citizenship test couple of days back but application tracker is still showing it as pending. How many days do they take to update the status? submitted by /u/Pleasant-Cup-7321 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Inland Spousal Sponsorship - British Columbia Sponsor - Canadian Citizen Principal Applicant - USA Citizen Married 1 year Inland PR App Submitted February 26, 2024 Also submitted my VR extension on the same date with maintaining status for PR application as the cited reason for extension. VR Extension approved on March 12, 2024 for 1 year. AOR received by sponsor on March 14, 2024 (15 days!) Open Work Permit submitted March 16, 2024 Biometrics Request April 9, 2024 Biometrics Submitted April 12, 2024 Work Permit Approved April 12, 2024 (27 days processing time!) Valid for 2 years. Biometrics ..read more

Hello everyone! I am currently on PGWP and I graduated in April 2023. I applied for my PGWP on May 16 and received it in October 2023. From April 2023- August 2023, I've worked in the position of 'Student Admin, logistics and operation' at the same university where I graduated from. I worked 35 hours a week in this position. I was wondering if this experience could be counted towards CEC and if I should go ahead and create EE profile? My official offer letter says that I will be working 35 hours per week and it was not through student work experience. Following is my job description: Job Summ ..read more

My friend has submitted express entry application and checked her status on the application tracker which shows as eligibility check complete but background check in progress. She was asked to provide more details about her work experience. Is background check security related stuff or for the work experience/ education and other things? submitted by /u/No_Mango2005 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi, I’m in the process of submitting my PR application and it’s asking me for family information. My mother re-married in her current country of residence, so should I add her husband in the family details too since there is “step-father” as one of the options? Silly question, but I don’t have any ties with the husband, so I’m confused. Thank you. submitted by /u/CautiousThought2376 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello, I am applying for my new born baby’s Canadian passport by mail. I have collected the following documents Baby’s birth certificate My marriage certificate I am confused regarding sending original or photocopies of these documents while sending the application. The instructions did not seem super clear on this. Any help is appreciated. submitted by /u/Imaginary_Wolverine4 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more