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1/15/2019
Topic:
In-Person Health Card Application - Work Permit

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Hello there,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed instructions in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article.

You should get an application form online or from your local Service Ontario OHIP Office.

Use the ServiceOntario Service Finder to find the closest one to where you are located.

You will see that it will pull up a listing of offices. In each listed office, it will indicate which services are provided at the office.

Make sure that the office you select that is closest to you provides services related to OHIP.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
Dentist NDEB Fundamental Exam - Study Materials

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Hello everyone,

It is great to see everyone sharing their suggestions and resources!

Just as a suggestion to everyone regarding meeting up with someone to purchase or sell something, it is generally suggested that you should meet in-person to review and inspect the item and then exchange the funds. It is recommended that you meet in a public place with people around, such as a coffee shop or some even recommend at a location such as a police station.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
Would anyone like to form an AFK Exam Study Group?

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Hello everyone,

It is great to see everyone sharing their suggestions and resources!

Just as a suggestion to everyone regarding meeting up with someone to purchase or sell something, it is generally suggested that you should meet in-person to review and inspect the item and then exchange the funds. It is recommended that you meet in a public place with people around, such as a coffee shop or some even recommend at a location such as a police station.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
NDEB study materials

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Moderator
Hello everyone,

It is great to see everyone sharing their suggestions and resources!

Just as a suggestion to everyone regarding meeting up with someone to purchase or sell something, it is generally suggested that you should meet in-person to review and inspect the item and then exchange the funds. It is recommended that you meet in a public place with people around, such as a coffee shop or some even recommend at a location such as a police station.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
NDEB study materials

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AFk prep wrote:
Margarita wrote:
Hi!

Can anyone help me to find study material for AFK exam please?

Thanks



I am selling my afk study material including 2016-17 decks and 2016-17 released questions with answers and explanations and references plus reference books for 180$. Drop me an email at [email protected]



Hello everyone,

It is great to see everyone sharing their suggestions and resources!

Just as a suggestion to everyone regarding meeting up with someone to purchase or sell something, it is generally suggested that you should meet in-person to review and inspect the item and then exchange the funds. It is recommended that you meet in a public place with people around, such as a coffee shop or some even recommend at a location such as a police station.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
Forgot to Renew SIN - What To Do?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

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

You may want to contact Service Canada directly for some information specific to your situation.

Call:

Inside Canada
1-800-206-7218 (Option 3)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
AFK in 2019 February

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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 information.

We have several others posting in different Settlement.Org AFK Study Materials discussion threads that may be helpful.

We hope others can share their suggestions with you.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/17/2019
Topic:
Make posting instructions easier to find

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Hello there,

Thank you very much for this valuable feedback.

We really appreciate it.

We will look into it with our developers to see what is possible since we are using a specific forum software.

These are great observations and recommendations!

I hope we can do something to accommodate these 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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS, CRS
Settlement.Org
1/21/2019
Topic:
Coming Back via Private Vehicle without PR card

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Hello there,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

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

In terms of re-entering Canada, you can find some information on the IRCC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section.

Here is an excerpt,

I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?

Canada’s entry requirements are changing

Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires.

Returning by private vehicle

There are other documents you can use to enter the country.

When you return to Canada, apply for a PR card if you plan to travel outside Canada again.

Some examples of private vehicles include, but are not limited to: a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle that you own, borrow, or rent, and that is not available for public use.

Returning by commercial vehicle: airplane, bus, train, or boat

You must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD), valid for one entry. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.


You may want to try and contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly. Some of our users have reported that they have been able to contact CIC recently from abroad by dialing 1 613 944 4000 (M-F). Listen to the options to get to IRCC.

Long distance charges will 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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS,CRS
Settlement.Org
1/22/2019
Topic:
Coming Back via Private Vehicle without PR card

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Hello there,

You are very welcome.

Regarding your question, unfortunately, since there are no guarantees as to how the process will transpire, we are unable to provide a definitive response.

However, you can find some very helpful general information regarding what the process is in these types of situations in the IRCC ENF 4 Port of entry examinations Operations Manual.

Here are some excerpts,

11.3 Establishing permanent resident status without documents


Border services officers at POEs have the discretion to authorize the entry of permanent residents, even in the absence of documentation. If documentary evidence is not available, the border services officer at Immigration Secondary must establish the person’s permanent
resident status by questioning the person and checking the person’s status in GCMS. The status of persons who became permanent residents before 1973 has to be verified by contacting the Operations Support Centre at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s National Headquarters at [email protected].

Once the border services officer is satisfied that a person is a permanent resident, the examination should be concluded and the person allowed to enter Canada without delay.


and

11.4 Investigating permanent residents for inadmissibility

When a permanent resident appears at a POE for examination, the border services officer must determine whether the person is a permanent resident. BSOs must remain cognizant of the fact that s.19(2) of the Act gives permanent residents of Canada the right to enter Canada at a POE once it is established that a person is a permanent resident, regardless of non-compliance with the residency obligation in A28 or the presence of other inadmissibilities. BSOs can refuse entry to a permanent resident only when the person has already lost the status in accordance with the provisions of A46 (such as when a final determination has been made outside of Canada that the permanent resident has failed to comply with the residency obligations, or when a removal order comes into force). In other words, once a permanent resident’s status is established, the person may enter Canada by right, and the BSO should conclude the immigration examination under IRPA.


However, as per s.27(1), this right to enter and remain in Canada is subject to the provisions of the Act, and does not preclude the CBSA from ensuring that permanent residents are in compliance with IRPA and thus admissible to Canada. During the process of determining that a
person is a permanent resident, BSOs will sometimes become aware of evidence of inadmissibility. In such cases, the BSO may refer the individual to Immigration Secondary to ask additional questions to determine if the permanent resident is in compliance with IRPA. The BSO should explain to the person that while it has been established that they have a right to enter Canada, there is some reason to believe they could be the subject of a report under IRPA which could lead to the issuance of a removal order. At this point, the examination remains ongoing and the permanent resident must answer truthfully all questions put forward for the purposes of the examination as per A16(1), A18(1), and R37.
Officers should always remain aware of the principles of procedural fairness in these proceedings. The permanent resident must be given a fair opportunity to know the case to be met; to provide evidence in order to correct or contradict any concerns related to admissibility; and to have the evidence fully and fairly considered by the decision-maker.



and

11.14 Other inadmissibility allegations


If a border services officer believes a permanent resident is inadmissible for reasons other than failure to comply with the residency obligation, they are still required to allow the person to come into Canada. A border services officer at Immigration Secondary should attempt to obtain sufficient information (including current address, phone number, and employment location) to enable follow-up action from an inland office in the event an investigation ensues.


Regarding contacting IRCC, it is possible to get through the IRCC line. Unfortunately, you just have to keep trying.

Some have commented that they have been able to get through by dialing right at 8am.


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,CRS
Settlement.Org
2/2/2019
Topic:
Abuse of Canadian in Sponsorship - Options?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We are sorry to hear that you have experienced this.

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

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship website provides some information regarding situations like this.

According to the IRCC website,

If you sponsor your spouse, you must give them financial support for three years even if the marriage or relationship fails. Sponsorship is a legal contract with the Government of Canada. You must meet its terms.

If your spouse uses social assistance, you’ll have to repay the money. Also, you can’t sponsor anyone else until you repay the debt.

It is also a crime for a foreign national to marry a Canadian citizen or permanent resident only to gain entry to Canada.



You may want to try and contact IRCC to see if there are any options available 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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS, CRS
Settlement.Org
2/2/2019
Topic:
Apply for Sponsorship Inside or Outside Canada

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Hello,

Thanks for sharing your situation with us.

You can find some approximate timelines and details on both sponsorship applications on the the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the the Processing Times: Family Sponsorship section.

According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre, the outside Canada process is a generally shorter processing time than the inside Canada. Additionally, the Open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class has been extended to July 31, 2020.

Another difference is that with the outside Canada application, if the application is ultimately refused, the sponsor has the right to appeal the refusal to the immigration appeal division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. This option does not exist for the in-Canada.

You may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to confirm this information and for any additional information though.

It may also be helpful to read this interesting article and chart here .

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
2/2/2019
Topic:
Out of Province University Students

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Hello Carol,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in finding out what your options are.

We are sorry, it is unclear if you are residing in Ontario or not.

It may be best that you contact the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care directly for some information specific to your situation.

You can contact them here:

Tel: 416-326-1234
Toll-free: 1-800-267-8097
Tel TTY: 416-325-3408
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-268-7095

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
2/2/2019
Topic:
Work Experience

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

We can appreciate that you would be looking to find any options available to you.

We are very sorry, unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding these types of immigration application processes.

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

In terms of going to Quebec, you can find some information on the Immigration, Diversité et Inclusion Québec website in the Applying for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate) section.

We hope this information is helpful.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS,CRS
2/2/2019
Topic:
Permanent Residency for International Students

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

We can appreciate that you would be looking to find any options available to you.

We are very sorry, unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding these types of immigration application processes.

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

In terms of going to Quebec, you can find some information on the Immigration, Diversité et Inclusion Québec website in the Applying for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate) section.

We hope this information is helpful.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS,CRS