10/11/2016
Topic:
Do I need to get a new SIN? - New Status
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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.
According to Service Canada, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) remains the same.
In case you required some additional information regarding protecting and safeguarding your SIN, you can find some information on the Service Canada website in the Your Social Insurance Number: A shared responsibility 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 |
10/11/2016
Topic:
Need Certified Translation for Sponsorship Docs
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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.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I get my documents translated? article.
You may also want to contact the nearest settlement agency for some additional information regarding what your options are.
You can find the nearest one in our Services Near Me 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 |
10/11/2016
Topic:
PR - How long do I need to stay in Canada?
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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.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)? article.
Here is an excerpt here,
To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
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 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you will be able to meet your residency requirements.
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 |
10/13/2016
Topic:
Moving - Leaving Furniture Behind
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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.
You can find some helpful information in this Sharing Rental Housing webtool from Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO).
According to this tool and according to the information you have provided us, it sounds like you may be considered a "licensee". Here is an excerpt,
"You are considered a "licensee" and the person who rents the place to you is a "licensor". The law of landlord and tenant does not apply. Neither the Commercial Tenancies Act nor the Residential Tenancies Act applies to you. The law about licensees is mostly judge-made law.
A licensee has a limited right to occupy the premises for a limited period of time. The courts will look at many factors to determine whether a person is in a landlord-tenant relationship or a licensor-licensee relationship. There is no simple test. Two common situations when you would likely be considered to be a licensee are:
*if you share a house or condominium unit (including a bathroom or kitchen) with the owner or their child, parent, spouse, or their spouse's child or parent
*if you rent a room in a house, apartment or condominium unit from a person who is a tenant living there, and you share the space with that person.
As a licensee you have very little legal protection. You can be evicted:
*without notice if you don't pay rent; or
*with notice for any reason or even for no reason. The amount of notice required is usually equal to your rental period (often one week or one month).
It is often a good idea to get a written agreement before moving in. You should include in this agreement what will happen if you want to move out or if the person you rent from wants you to leave. If there is a dispute between you and the person you rent from, and you cannot settle it between yourselves, you may have to go to court. Depending on the type of dispute, you may be able to go to Small Claims Court or the Superior Court. It is very unlikely the court would stop you from being evicted, but you may be entitled to monetary compensation in some situations."
We suggest that it may be best for you to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some assistance and information regarding what your rights and options are.
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 |
10/13/2016
Topic:
Can my mother sponsor her niece?
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Hello Omar,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You mentioned you are interested in finding out if you mother can sponsor her niece.
You can find some detailed information on what the requirements are to be eligible for this type of sponsorship are on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website in the Determine your eligibility – Sponsor your eligible relatives(CIC) section.
Here is an excerpt of the requirements,
Who you can sponsor
You can sponsor:-brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren who are orphaned, are under 18 and do not have a spouse or common-law partner,-relatives of the above (for example, spouse, partner and dependent children) who will come with them to Canada, or
You can sponsor one relative of any age or relationship, but only if you do not have one of these living relatives who could be sponsored as a member of the family class:
-spouse or common-law partner,
-conjugal partner,-son or daughter,
-parent,-grandparent,-sibling, or
-uncle, aunt, nephew or niece, and
you do not have any relative who is a:
-Canadian citizen,
-permanent resident or
-registered Indian under the Indian Act.
Who you cannot sponsor
You cannot sponsor other relatives, such as brothers and sisters over 18, or adult children who support themselves financially.
If they apply to immigrate under the Skilled Worker Class, they may get extra points for having a relative in Canada.
As you can see it states that you can only sponsor if you do not have any relative who is a Canadian citizen.
As you may have noticed, it is not easy to meet these requirements.
You can find some information on how your brother may be eligible apply to immigrate to Ontario in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.
You can find some information on other ways to immigrate to Ontario in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.
You both may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly to speak to a representative about her 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 |
10/13/2016
Topic:
Furniture Bank
Moderator
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.
It is great that you are looking into this information.
You may want to dial 211 on a phone and speak to an information and referral specialist regarding what your options are.
211 is a free service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may also want to contact the nearest settlement agency for some information regarding any other services or assistance available.
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 |
10/13/2016
Topic:
Open work permit under inland sponsorship program
Moderator
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We will update you once we get some definitive information.
You may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly to speak to a representative about 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 |
10/14/2016
Topic:
Lost my SIN
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be very concerned about this situation.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What do I do if my SIN is lost or stolen? article.
Here is an excerpt,
Report this to your local Service Canada Centre as soon as possible.
In addition, Service Canada recommends that you:
- Report this to the police.
- Review your bank account and credit cards for any unusual activity.
- Watch your mail for any changes or disruptions.
- Get a credit report to check for unusual activity.
It is important to keep your SIN card or confirmation of SIN letter safe and report a missing card or letter right away. If someone finds your card or letter they could use the information to commit fraud against you or someone else.
You can request a replacement confirmation of SIN from your local Service Canada Centre. However, Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. If you do not remember your SIN, your income tax return will include the number.
You can also call Service Canada for more information: 1-800-206-7218 (option 3).
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 |
10/14/2016
Topic:
Would like to get Certified Translations
Moderator
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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.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I get my documents translated? article.
You may also want to contact the nearest settlement agency for some additional information regarding what your options are.
You can find the nearest one in our Services Near Me 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 |
10/14/2016
Topic:
Landlord Harassment
Moderator
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your friend's situation with us.
It is great that you are looking into this type of information on behalf of your friend.
We suggest that it may be best for you or your friend to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some assistance and information regarding what his rights and options are.
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 |
10/17/2016
Topic:
Moving to Ontario from the States - OHIP
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Regarding your first question,
1) What premiums does a self-employed person pay to OHIP?
You can find some detailed information on the Ministry of Finance website in the Ontario Health Premium section. Here is an excerpt,
Who pays the premium?
The premium is based on income. If you were a resident of Ontario at the end of the year, and your taxable income (line 260 of your personal income tax and benefit return) is more than $20,000, you have to pay the premium. Individuals with taxable income of $20,000 or less are exempt.
and
Self-employed individuals and individuals who pay income tax instalments
Self-employed individuals who remit tax by instalments must include an estimated amount for the Ontario Health Premium. Instalment interest may be charged if these instalment payments are insufficient.
and
How much will my premium be this year?The premium ranges from $0 if your taxable income is $20,000 or less, to $900 if your taxable income is more than $200,600.
The actual amount is calculated when you file your annual personal income tax and benefit return, on form ON428.
Regarding your second question,
2) I travel a lot for work and will continue to do so after I move. It is unlikely that I will be able to meet the 153 days of physical presence in the first 6 months for instance although as a rule I would expect to have no trouble being in Ontario for the 153 days annually. I know that there is an exception for mobile workers but I can't seem to find any information about what you have to do to apply for it. Is this something that you do in advance? What kind of documentation is required? How is the 153 days calculated? For instance if I am travelling for work and I leave Monday morning and return Thursday evening does that count as 2 days out of the country and 2 days in the country or four full days out of the country?
Regarding your question about physical presence, you can find some information on the
website in the
section.
Here is an excerpt,
Absences Outside CanadaYou may be eligible for continuous OHIP coverage if you are away from Ontario for one of the following reasons :
- Study full-time outside of Canada
- Work outside of Canada
- Charitable work outside of Canada
To be eligible for continuous OHIP coverage during one of these absences, you must first meet certain physical presence requirements. You must be physically present in Ontario for at least 153 days in each of the 2 consecutive years immediately before the absence.
To confirm your eligibility for continuous OHIP coverage during any longer absence from Ontario, you should contact your local ServiceOntario centre before you leave the province. Go to ServiceOntario.ca/findservicesto find the centre nearest to you. You will need to show a document explaining the reason for your absence as required (for example, a letter from your school, employer or sponsoring charitable organization).
As suggested on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website, you may want to try and contact ServiceOntario directly for some information specific to your situation.
Call ServiceOntario, INFOline at:
1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
You may want to try and call the Toronto line from outside Ontario or Canada. You may have to pay long distance charges.
Regarding your third question,
3) How do pre-existing conditions work?
In terms of OHIP coverage, it is not based on new or pre-existing conditions. However, there are certain things that may not be covered.
You can find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org What services does OHIP cover? 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
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10/18/2016
Topic:
No pet urination/defecation on grass
Moderator
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would like to know what your rights are in 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.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/18/2016
Topic:
Questions about Permanent Residency Requirments
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Regarding your question,
I wanted to know, whether it creates any issues with the PR card.
She got the PR card on 25th september of 2014.
Do I have to complete any formalities relating to my permanent residency? Please guide me with your suggestions.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)? article.
Here is an excerpt here,
To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
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 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you will be able to meet your residency requirements.
In terms of travelling with your children, the residency requirements remain the same.
If you are referring to other necessary information you may require regarding travelling with children, you can find some detailed information on the Government of Canada website in the Children 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 |
10/18/2016
Topic:
Sponsoring My Brother - Options?
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
As you can see it states that you can only sponsor if you do not have a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, or any relatives who are listed there who are living relatives you could sponsor instead or if you do not have any relative who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian under the Indian Act.
It is important to note that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website indicates that you must meet all of those conditions in order to be eligible.
As you may have noticed, it is not easy to meet these requirements.
We suggest that you contact the IRCC Call Centre directly to speak to a representative about your situation and for clarification regarding the options available for you and your brother.
You can also find some information on other ways your brother may be eligible apply to immigrate to Ontario in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.
You can find some information on other ways to immigrate to Ontario in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? 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 |
10/18/2016
Topic:
My Son's PR Card has not been Received
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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.
As you may already know, the present processing time is 41 days.
If this processing time has passed you may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only).
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 |