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1/30/2018 Topic: Applying for Citizenship - Time Prior To Landing Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. You can find some detailed information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Find out if you’re eligible — Citizenship section. Here is an excerpt, Time you have lived in Canada You may be able to use some of your time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person towards your physical presence calculation. Each day spent physically in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident within the last 5 years will count as one half day, with a maximum of 365 days, towards your physical presence. Temporary resident status includes lawful authorization to enter or remain in Canada as a: -visitor, -student, -worker or, -temporary resident permit holder I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
1/30/2018 Topic: Obtain a Marriage License - When? Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I get a marriage licence? article. Regarding your first question, When do we need to obtain our marriage license? Marriage licences are valid for use anywhere in Ontario for three months from the date of issue. Therefore, you must apply for your marriage licence within 3 months of the day you plan to get married. Regarding your second question, How long does it take to get? In general, you can get a marriage licence on the same day that you apply. Regarding your third question, Also where do we obtain our license? You mentioned you are in Hamilton. You can contact the nearest Municipal Service Centre for information and to apply. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
1/30/2018 Topic: Heating Regulation in Common Hallways Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. You may want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some information specific to your situation. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
1/31/2018 Topic: Pregnant PR giving birth overseas Moderator	Hello Jeandre, Thanks for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. You can find some information in our previous Settlement.Org Sponsorship And Get PR Card For My Newborn Son Discussion Thread. We hope that anyone who has been successful with this process can share their experiences and suggestions. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/1/2018 Topic: Sponsoring Parents and Co-Signing at the Same Time Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. We have contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre with your question. According to them you it is important to contact them directly for clarification specific to your situation. As a co-signer and then sponsor for your parents, you will have to declare that you are a co-signer and they will be considered as part of the Family Unit size for the Minimum Income Level. It is best that you contact them directly to confirm this information and for information specific to your question. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/2/2018 Topic: Return in May if PR Card Expires in August? Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your question with us. According to several Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre representatives, the PR card is not like a passport. There is no limit to how close to the expiry date it can be used. As long as it has not expired, you can use it. It is important to keep in mind though that there is no correlation between the expiry date and whether or not you have met your residency requirements. The onus is on each permanent resident to ensure that they have met their residency requirements. It is best that you confirm this information before leaving by contacting the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/3/2018 Topic: Question on Short Landing from the USA Moderator	Hello Siva, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We have had several other users share similar experiences. They have been successful at doing a short landing and then leaving without any difficulties. You may be able to find some helpful information regarding what you will need at the time of landing and what you should present in order to make your return easier. You can find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org What documents should I bring with me when landing in Canada as a new immigrant? article. In terms of whether or not problems will arise, it is important to keep in mind the Residency Requirements. As you may already know, 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. This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada* during a 5-year period*. However, if you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years and decide to leave the country for an extended period of time, it is up to you to prove to IRCC that you will be able to meet your residency requirements. Since you mentioned that you will be returning shortly, you should be able to make arrangements to meet your residency requirements. We wish you all the best with your landing process! I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/3/2018 Topic: Inquiry about WES Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We hope that others share their experiences and suggestions with you. You can get some information regarding evaluation of credentials and other credential evaluation services in our Settlement.Org Evaluate My Credentials section. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/4/2018 Topic: Application for PR Card - Outside Canada Moderator	Hello Peggy, Thank you for your update. We responded initially referring to the application process for the PRTD based on the question of whether or not you would be granted another PRTD to enter Canada and the information found in the PRTD application on how to provide proof that you have met your residency requirements because you are accompanying a Canadian Citzen Spouse. As you may already know, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not send PR cards outside Canada. They send PR cards to the Canadian address that you provide to them. If your plan is to have it sent to a Canadian address and then have someone send it to you or bring it to you outside Canada, based on the information we have received previously from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), according to them it is not illegal to send it via a secure method or with someone else. However, they stated that there are risks to doing this and that there exists the possibility that it be seized if found. You can find some information regarding the process in the IRCC ENF 27 Permanent resident card. It states that in some cases an applicant may be asked to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document in order to return to Canada. Here is an excerpt from the ENF 27 Permanent resident card Operations Manual, Appendix E – Sample letters Applicant is outside of Canada INSERT LETTERHEAD Our Ref.: INSERT ADDRESS INSERT DATE Dear: This letter refers to your application for a permanent resident card. Subsection 28 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires permanent residents to comply with the residency obligation described in section 28. In order for a determination of your permanent resident status to be made, we would like to interview you in person. However, based on the information that you provided, you are not in Canada. To continue with your application, we strongly recommend that you make an application for a Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad), also known as a PRTD, at the nearest Canadian visa office. The visa office will then determine whether you have met your residency obligation. To find information on how to apply for a PRTD, go to the IRCC website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp. Your application for a permanent resident card will be kept open at our office until (last day of 180-day period). If you obtain a PRTD within this time, please provide a copy to this office. We will give you instructions on how to proceed once we receive a copy of your Travel Document. If you enter Canada without obtaining a PRTD before (date - same as above), please notify our office at the address below (using the template attached) and an interview will be scheduled to assess your eligibility. If you do not provide a copy of a PRTD or you do not contact this office before the date mentioned above, your permanent resident card application will be deemed abandoned and you will not be issued a permanent resident card. You will need to submit a new application and fee should you wish to receive a permanent resident card in the future. The client number in the upper right corner of this letter is your personal identification number and it provides access to information on your file. For your own protection, do not allow any other person to use this number. Please include this number on all correspondence. We have had other Settlement.Org Discussion Forum users state that they have been able to contact the IRCC Call Centre from outside Canada. Some of our users previously state that they have been able to contact CIC from abroad by dialing 1 613 944 4000. Listen to the options to get to CIC. Then you should be transferred to the IRCC Call Centre. Please note though we are not sure if this number continues to work this way. You may want to give it a try. Please be aware that long distance charges will apply. You may want to try and contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from outside Canada at the number provided above to see if they can provide you with some information specific to your options in your situation. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/5/2018 Topic: Outside Canada-PR Card Expired-Not Met Requirement Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your update with us. This information is very helpful to us and to other users. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/6/2018 Topic: How will a DUI conviction affect my PR status? Moderator	Hello JonnyDUI, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. It is best that you contact a Lawyer or a reputable and registered Immigration Consultant for some advice and information specific to your situation. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/6/2018 Topic: Reissue PR Card W/O Meeting Residency Obligation Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. Regarding your questions, If I apply to get my card reissued (I need to submit my original card to IRCC along with the application), is there a chance that I will lose my card because I didn't satisfy the residency obligation? Also, if my card actually gets reissued, will I be able to receive it while I'm abroad, since it seems like it's possible that IRCC will ask the applicant to receive the card in person? IRCC does not mail the PR cards abroad. The Applying for a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) - First application, replacement, renewal or to change sex designation (IMM 5445) - Instruction Guide states, Permanent Residents outside of Canada If you are outside Canada and do not have a valid PR Card to return, you must get a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Visa Application Centre or a Canadian visa office. Important information: When you return to Canada, you should apply for a PR Card right away. It is important to note that if you decide to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card, since you have not met your residency requirements, starting this process may also start the process to determine whether or not you have lost your PR status. We have had other Settlement.Org Discussion Forum users state that they have been able to contact the IRCC Call Centre from outside Canada. Some of our users previously state that they have been able to contact CIC from abroad by dialing 1 613 944 4000. Listen to the options to get to CIC. Then you should be transferred to the IRCC Call Centre. Please note though we are not sure if this number continues to work this way. You may want to give it a try. Please be aware that long distance charges will apply. You may want to try and contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from outside Canada at the number provided above to see if they can provide you with some information specific to your options in your situation. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/6/2018 Topic: Tenant Utility Responsibilities when Moving Out Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. It is best that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some information specific to your situation. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/6/2018 Topic: Currently on a PGWP Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in this information. You can find some detailed information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the I am sponsoring my spouse or partner who is in Canada. Can they work while their application is being processed? section. You may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre directly for some information. Client Support Centre agents are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., your local time, except for statutory holidays. Services are available in French and English. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
2/6/2018 Topic: Open Work Permit Application Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in this information. We are sorry, unfortunately, we are unable to provide any detailed information regarding this type of immigration application process. However, you may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre directly for some information. Client Support Centre agents are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., your local time, except for statutory holidays. Services are available in French and English. I 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org