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Stella
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Posted On: 12/27/2020
Stella
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Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I would like to clear my doubts on health care and to find a perfect doctor to treat it. I hope I'm in the right place and very happy to be a part of this forum.

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Posted On: 12/31/2020
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Stella wrote:
Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I would like to clear my doubts on health care and to find a perfect doctor to treat it. I hope I'm in the right place and very happy to be a part of this forum.

Thanks!

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You may find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, How can I find a family doctor?
Here is an excerpt:
Here are a few ways you can look for a family doctor:
  • Ask a friend or family member if their doctor is accepting new patients.
  • Register with Health Care Connect. This program refers you to a local doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients. You need to have OHIP to use this service and must not be currently registered with an Ontario family health care provider. It is run by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. You can register with this program by filling out an online form or by calling 1-800-445-1822 (TTY 1-866-797-0007).
  • Use the Doctor Search found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website. This search is helpful for finding doctors that speak your language or have a specialization you may need.




There are more options listed in the article. In case you don't have a health (OHIP) card, you might be eligible for services at a Community Health Centre (CHC). Some doctors accept patients who have private health insurance or who pay for services. Many settlement and community agencies can help you find health care. To find help in your area, use our Services Near Me tool.

You may also want to dial 211 on a phone to speak to an Information and Referral Specialist to see if they can refer you to the nearest community health clinic or a low-cost walk in clinic.

211 is a free service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team
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Posted On: 12/31/2020
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Priya C M wrote:
Hi, I have an enquiry related with WES credential result. My result is mentioned below:
01. Bachelor of commerce:
Canadian equivalency : 3 years
bachelor degree
02. Master of commerce :

Canadian Equivalency: 4 years bachelor degree


03. Master of business administration:
Canadian equivalency: 4 years bachelor degree.


In the "educational terms used in WES evaluations" states that for a Master's Degree, a post-baccalaureate degree in a specified field, awarded on the basis of completion of coursework (usually 1-3 years of study) and often a written thesis or project. Based on this, in my case, I have done Master of Business Administration (MBA - 2.5 years) and done a project under this course which is equivalent to 2 courses/course code: MS100 project work as per the Indira Gandhi National Open University mark list. So, kindly advice am I eligible for a masters degree and how can I approach wes for the same.


Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern.

It is best that you contact WES directly for information specific to your case. Be prepared with your WES reference number and call the (+1) 800-361-6106 or use their contact form.

For information about contacting WES, you may find the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report useful.

Here is an excerpt:
Submitting Application for Evaluations

For more information, visit Settlement.Org for articles on credential evaluation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team
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orlin
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Posted On: 1/1/2021
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Hi There .

We are in the process of renewing the PR card for our underage children's and wanted to know if in the question # 20 regarding to the work and educational history inside and outside of Canada in the past five years. do we have to include the time they have been going to school since they arrive in Canada or not.

Other question is will they need to submit fingerprints? we came here in January 2016. My understanding is not , but I would like to make sure.in order to avoid delays .
and third., given the fact that their PR cards are about to expire and we are planning to travel in summer and we meet as well the requirements for citizenship but knowing that citizenship application process is taking longer tan usual . Can we apply for both at the same time ?

Thank You.
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Posted On: 1/11/2021
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orlin wrote:
Hi There .

We are in the process of renewing the PR card for our underage children's and wanted to know if in the question # 20 regarding to the work and educational history inside and outside of Canada in the past five years. do we have to include the time they have been going to school since they arrive in Canada or not.

Other question is will they need to submit fingerprints? we came here in January 2016. My understanding is not , but I would like to make sure.in order to avoid delays .
and third., given the fact that their PR cards are about to expire and we are planning to travel in summer and we meet as well the requirements for citizenship but knowing that citizenship application process is taking longer tan usual . Can we apply for both at the same time ?

Thank You.


Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out! We will be happy to answer your question.
In terms of education history, you will need to include all the time they have gone to school, either within or outside Canada, in the past five years. If they have been permanent residents for less than five years, you only need to include the time since they became permanent residents. More detailed instructions about the individual questions can be found online.
Your children most likely do not need to give their fingerprints for their PR card renewal. In general, PR card applications do not require fingerprints or other biometrics. The exception to this would be if they were under the age of 14 at the time of their PR application, are over 14 now, and the application was submitted after July 2018. Assuming from your question that the applications were submitted in January 2016, fingerprints would not be required. If you are unsure of your specific circumstances, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has an online tool that may help.
You are able to apply for citizenship at the same time as PR card renewal. Due to delays in the processing of citizenship applications, it is unlikely that the application would be processed before you travel in the summer. If you travel outside of Canada while your citizenship application is still in process, you will need a valid PR Card to return. After applying, you can submit the application for citizenship.



Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team

Disclaimer:
This document does not contain legal advice.

This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC University of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.
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maiaramos
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Posted On: 3/6/2021
maiaramos
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Hi there, I
send my documentation for the renewal PR from my daughter and I on Sep 2020 and I receive a letter returning the apllication because
my application is dated more than 90 days before received by IRCC. and the notes said :

Please Update your abscenses (WE didnt absences from Canad), re-sign and re-date the application.

I can understand ??
And we send the application in the peiod before 90 days, so I need information, what I have to do?


Thanks
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aman121
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Posted On: 4/6/2021
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Hey all, I am new to this forum and after reading other thread really found this helpful for me.
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Posted On: 4/7/2021
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maiaramos wrote:
Hi there, I
send my documentation for the renewal PR from my daughter and I on Sep 2020 and I receive a letter returning the apllication because
my application is dated more than 90 days before received by IRCC. and the notes said :

Please Update your abscenses (WE didnt absences from Canad), re-sign and re-date the application.

I can understand ??
And we send the application in the peiod before 90 days, so I need information, what I have to do?


Thanks



Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

Unfortunately, we do not have application specific information. It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation. You can contact them by calling 1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only) or by web form.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.


Sincerely,

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Posted On: 4/7/2021
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aman121 wrote:
Hey all, I am new to this forum and after reading other thread really found this helpful for me.



Hi there,

Thank you for sharing that with us, we are glad you have found the input from our forum community helpful. Feel free to make a post if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

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Posted On: 4/7/2021
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aman121 wrote:
Hey all, I am new to this forum and after reading other thread really found this helpful for me.



Hi there,

Thank you for sharing that with us, we are glad you have found the input from our forum community helpful. Feel free to make a post if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

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aman121
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Posted On: 4/15/2021
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aman121 wrote:
Hey all, I am new to this forum and after reading other thread really found this helpful for me.



Hi there,

Thank you for sharing that with us, we are glad you have found the input from our forum community helpful. Feel free to make a post if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org team


Yes, sure I will. Others people here also seem very interesting, active, and helpful to others.
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Warfa
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Posted On: 4/18/2021
Warfa
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Hi
I became PR in June 2018, I have travelled on March 2020 then came back august 2020 ( 5 months and 24 days) then stayed 3 months in Canada, then go back on November 29 and came back April 16
I never spent outside of Canada more then 6 months in a row, but I have being out of the country total of 10 months and 2 weeks, and I was physically present in Canada 2 years
Total I have being PR for 2 years and and 10 months and 2 weeks, I spent outside of the country for 10 months and 2 weeks
My questions is , is there any problem toward my PR status or Citizenship applications due to my absence of Canada on that period
Thanks
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Randeep
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Posted On: 5/15/2021
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I did my bsc hons 4years in biotechnology and msc 2 years in biotechnology and Wes equivalency report shows my bsc as community college diploma 3 years and msc as 4 years bachelors.i don’t understand this assessment. Kindly help
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Posted On: 5/18/2021
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Warfa wrote:
Hi
I became PR in June 2018, I have travelled on March 2020 then came back august 2020 ( 5 months and 24 days) then stayed 3 months in Canada, then go back on November 29 and came back April 16
I never spent outside of Canada more then 6 months in a row, but I have being out of the country total of 10 months and 2 weeks, and I was physically present in Canada 2 years
Total I have being PR for 2 years and and 10 months and 2 weeks, I spent outside of the country for 10 months and 2 weeks
My questions is , is there any problem toward my PR status or Citizenship applications due to my absence of Canada on that period
Thanks



Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.




It sounds like you are looking for information on whether or not you have met your residency requirements to maintain PR status, you may also be interested in the Settlement.Org article, What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)?

To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. The 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back at your time in Canada over the previous 5 years.



In terms of travelling, permanent residents can only use a valid PR Card or PRTD to return to Canada. Usually, a Travel Document can only be used once. You may want to read more about travelling without a PR card in this Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?

Here is an excerpt:
The only official documents that permanent residents of Canada can use to travel back to Canada on a commercial carrier (by air, land or sea) are the PR card or a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD), also known as a Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad) issued by a Canadian visa office abroad.

If you are entering Canada in a private vehicle, such as your own car, and you do not present your PR card, you may be able to show other immigration documents.


If you are outside of Canada or plan to leave Canada and have immigration questions, you may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre or use their web form.

You may also want to contact a Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant who is familiar with Canadian immigration law for some advice specific to your situation.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

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Posted On: 5/18/2021
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Randeep wrote:
I did my bsc hons 4years in biotechnology and msc 2 years in biotechnology and Wes equivalency report shows my bsc as community college diploma 3 years and msc as 4 years bachelors.i don’t understand this assessment. Kindly help

Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern.

It is best that you contact WES directly for information specific to your case. Be prepared with your WES reference number and call the (+1) 800-361-6106 or use their contact form.

For information about contacting WES, you may find the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report useful.

Here is an excerpt:
Submitting Application for Evaluations

For more information, visit Settlement.Org for articles on credential evaluation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team
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