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4/12/2018
Topic:
Getting Married - Want to Sponsor - ODSP

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.


We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.


For sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child, you do not have to meet an income level requirement. The income level requirement only applies to sponsorship of parents and grandparents.

You can find some information on the CIC Website in the Guide 3900 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada guide.

It states,

You may NOT sponsor if you…

[...]-receive social assistance for a reason other than disability,


So as you can see it states that you may not sponsor if you receive social assistance for a reason other than disability.

It may be helpful if you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they can provide any additional 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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/12/2018
Topic:
How Do I show Proof of Funding at Point Of Entry?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some information regarding this in our Settlement.Org How do I bring money into Canada (proof of funds)? article.

The $10,000 CAD is not a limit as to how much you can bring into Canada.

If you bring more than C$10,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) per family or as single traveller into Canada, you must declare the amount when you arrive.

You may want to contact the Border Information Service (BIS) for some additional information.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/12/2018
Topic:
Part /Full tuition fee to get study permit at POE?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It may be helpful to contact the educational institution regarding this specific question you have.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/12/2018
Topic:
U.S. Drivers' License Exchange - Residency?

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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 I have a driver's licence from another country. How do I get an Ontario driver's licence? article.

It is important to note that if you decide to get an Ontario Drivers' licence, this means you must exchange your American drivers' licence.

You can find some information related to the type of documents that are required on the DriveTest website in the Acceptable Identity Documents 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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/12/2018
Topic:
Apply for PR card

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

From the information that we have previously received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre representatives, yes, it is possible to send all applications in one envelope.

They stated that IRCC will attempt to process all family members' applications together.

You can find the application on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Application to get, renew or replace a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) section.

You can complete portions of the form online, however, you must print it out and sign it. It cannot be sent over the internet to IRCC.

You may want to confirm this information by contacting the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/19/2018
Topic:
Citizenship

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

If you are asking about the time spent in Canada before becoming a Permanent Resident, you can find some detailed information about counting physical presence and how to count it on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Physical Presence Calculator.

Here is an excerpt,

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years immediately before the date of your application. We encourage applicants to apply with more than the minimum requirement of 1,095 days of physical presence, to account for any miscalculations of absences, or any other aspect that could lower the physical presence total below 1,095 days. Please note that you cannot meet the physical presence requirement without a minimum of two (2) years as a permanent resident.

When calculating your time in Canada:
  • only the five (5) years immediately before the date of your application are taken into account;
  • each day you were physically present in Canada as an authorized temporary resident or protected person before you became a permanent resident counts as half a day (up to a maximum of 365 days);
  • each day you were physically present in Canada after you became a permanent resident counts as one day;
  • time spent serving a sentence for an offence in Canada (e.g. serving a term of imprisonment, probation and/or parole) cannot be counted towards your physical presence - there are some exceptions.

In order to help you decide when to apply, the physical presence calculator calculates if and when you will meet the 1,095 day requirement.
[Italics ours]

You can also find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for Canadian Citizenship? article.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/19/2018
Topic:
Bringing valuable items on landing

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is great that you are looking into this type of information ahead of time.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You can find some helpful information on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website in the Moving or returning to Canada section.

Here is an excerpt,


Jewellery

Describe each item of jewellery you plan to bring into Canada on the list of goods you submit. Since jewellery is difficult to describe accurately, it is best to use the wording from your insurance policy or jeweller's appraisal and to include photographs that have been dated and signed by jeweller or gemologist. This makes it easier to identify the jewellery when you first enter Canada, and later when you return from abroad with the jewellery.


For additional information you may want to contact the Border Information Service (BIS).

The Border Information Service (BIS) is an automated telephone service that answers incoming calls and provides general information on CBSA programs, services and initiatives.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/24/2018
Topic:
Citizenship

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

Unfortunately, accompanying a child who is a Canadian Citizen does not help a permanent resident of Canada maintain their residency requirements for permanent residency purposes or help them to meet the residency requirements for Canadian Citizenship.

You can find some detailed information about counting physical presence and how to count it on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Physical Presence Calculator.

Here is an excerpt,

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years immediately before the date of your application. We encourage applicants to apply with more than the minimum requirement of 1,095 days of physical presence, to account for any miscalculations of absences, or any other aspect that could lower the physical presence total below 1,095 days. Please note that you cannot meet the physical presence requirement without a minimum of two (2) years as a permanent resident.

When calculating your time in Canada:
  • only the five (5) years immediately before the date of your application are taken into account;
  • each day you were physically present in Canada as an authorized temporary resident or protected person before you became a permanent resident counts as half a day (up to a maximum of 365 days);
  • each day you were physically present in Canada after you became a permanent resident counts as one day;
  • time spent serving a sentence for an offence in Canada (e.g. serving a term of imprisonment, probation and/or parole) cannot be counted towards your physical presence - there are some exceptions.

In order to help you decide when to apply, the physical presence calculator calculates if and when you will meet the 1,095 day requirement.


You can also find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for Canadian Citizenship? article.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/25/2018
Topic:
Liquor Collection - Taxes? Duties?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. Thanks PMM for sharing this information too.

It is great that you are looking into this type of information ahead of time.

For additional information you may also want to contact the Border Information Service (BIS).

The Border Information Service (BIS) is an automated telephone service that answers incoming calls and provides general information on CBSA programs, services and initiatives.

You do not need to provide any personally identifying information in order to access this service.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/26/2018
Topic:
Small business/Laws/Legality

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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 and what your rights are.

It is best that you contact the Employment Standards Information Centre.

You can contact them here:

Employment Standards Information Centre

GTA: 416-326-7160
Canada-wide: 1-800-531-5551
TTY: 1-866-567-8893

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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/26/2018
Topic:
Ticket booking after PR

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some helpful information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website regarding preparing to arrive and if you are outside Canada.

It states that when you arrive you must have proof that you have the funds to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada. It does not state that you must provide proof that you used your own credit card to pay for your tickets.

You may want to review the recommendations on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Prepare to arrive - If you are outside Canada 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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/26/2018
Topic:
PR card Expiring - Not met Residency Requirements

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing this person's situation and question.

It is best that you or they contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre for some information on how to proceed in this type of situation.

Personally identifying information is not required in order to ask a general question.

It is also important that they contact an Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant who is familiar with Canadian immigration issues for some advice.


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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/26/2018
Topic:
Homoeopathy from South Africa to Canada

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Moderator
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your situation and questions with us.

Regarding your question, if you are referring to the immigration application process, unfortunately, we cannot provide detailed information on these types of application processes.

However, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.

In terms of your own profession, according to the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine,

OCHM is the ONLY not-for-profit Homeopathic College that has an approved program recognised by the College of Homeopaths of Ontario (CHO). Our standards and our curriculum exceed those competencies outlined by the CHO.


You can also find some additional information on the Ontario Homeopathic Association website, specifically in the Requirements 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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/26/2018
Topic:
COPR Validity Date and Landing Date

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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 information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Prepare to arrive section.

It states that the officer will make sure you are entering Canada before or on the expiry date shown on your visa.

It also states that the document cannot be extended. For this reason, it is important that you make sure to use it before it expires.

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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/27/2018
Topic:
COPR Validity Date and Landing Date

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Moderator
You are very welcome!

We hope for a smooth journey and smooth landing!

Please let us know if you have further questions and if there are any updates to your situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org