8/11/2022
Topic:
Tenants have not paid rent in a year
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Hi there,
Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
In terms of tenant rights, you may find helpful information in the Steps to Justice article My landlord wants to evict me because they are selling the place. What should I do?. Here is an excerpt:
Your landlord might want to evict you if they're trying to sell your place. This is a legal reason for eviction only if the buyer, the buyer's close family member or a caregiver wants to move in. If so, the landlord must first give you a written notice. The notice should be on a form called Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit – Form N12. Your landlord must also:
- offer you another acceptable unit to move to, or
- pay you at least one month's rent.
You don't have to move out just because you get this notice. You can be forced to move only if the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) makes an eviction order against you.
But if you do want to move, you can give your landlord as little as 10 days' notice, instead of the usual 60 days.
Again, if you run into any issues you may want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice regarding your situation. It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search. 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here. We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely, Your Settlement.Org Team |
8/18/2022
Topic:
WES Evaluation
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Pravk wrote:
Hello team
I have applied for WES evaluation for bachelors degree only but the report I got included the Masters (which is not needed for me)I sent only my bachelors certificates for the new application and not sure why I received the masters included I also raised couple of web forms to WES but haven’t got any response from them This is really important for me Looking forward for the information that would really help me Please help me with this issue
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you follow the steps above and contact WES directly for information specific to your case. Since you have not received a response using their contact form, try calling their phone number ((+1) 800-361-6106) and be prepared with your WES reference number. You may also find information on the complaints process at WES helpful from the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report.
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 |
8/22/2022
Topic:
Are additional terms in my lease enforcable?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact a community legal clinic for some advice regarding your situation. You may also find helpful information in CLEO's guide to rent increases. If you choose to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search, 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
It may also help to contact the Landlord's Self-Help Centre directly for some additional information specific to your situation. The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic which supports Ontario's small-scale landlord community exclusively. 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.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/23/2022
Topic:
Does my employer receive a tax benefit?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
Depending on the industry and workplace, the funding stream that funds your position could come from a variety of avenues. If you have any questions about what your rights are in your particular situation regarding how you're treated and valued, the Workers Action Centre has an infoline at (416) 531-0778 or 1-855-531-0778 to help workers get information about their rights and support with strategies to resolve the issue.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Settlement.Org Team |
8/23/2022
Topic:
Residency Obligation
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We hope that the community can also share their experiences with you.
It is best that you seek the advice of a lawyer in this situation. You may find helpful information on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get?. The Steps to Justice "Services in Ontario - Getting legal help in Immigration law" page also has a list of free to low cost services.
I would suggest that you connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search, 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
8/24/2022
Topic:
Super Visa Holder and Permanent Residence
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
A sponsored parent/grandparent super visa holder can apply for permanent residence. The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa (Super Visa) is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit. It is valid for up to 10 years. If your parent/grandparent wishes to stay permanently, they must be sponsored for permanent residence or apply for permanent residence. You may find helpful information in the Temporary resident permits: applying for permanent residence section of the IRCC website.
We hope this information is helpful and we recommend that you seek legal help from a lawyer or a licensed consultant familiar with Canadian immigration for case-specific advice.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/24/2022
Topic:
Opinion/Advice on Property Maintenance
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may want to contact the Landlord's Self-Help Centre directly for some additional insight about maintenance and community support. The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic which supports Ontario's small-scale landlord community exclusively.
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.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/24/2022
Topic:
Business outside Canada
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, Do I have to file a tax return? There are helpful guides in this article that would support you in determining residency status for tax purposes (which are different from residency for PR status).
Here is an excerpt:
Canadian residency for tax purposes is not the same as residency for immigration purposes. What if I am outside of Canada? According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the most important factor in determining your residency in Canada for tax purposes is whether or not you maintain residential ties with Canada while you are abroad. If you maintain residential ties in Canada, you may still be considered a Canadian resident for tax purposes. In this case, you have to pay Canadian income tax on your worldwide income. You may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)?. Here is an excerpt:
As a permanent resident, you may travel outside Canada after you arrive. However, you must meet certain residency obligations to maintain your status as a permanent resident. 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.
It sounds like you have met your residency requirement to maintain PR status.
The status of your tax return is not a part of the PR card renewal application. However, you may want to confirm with IRCC directly for advice specific to your situation. It may also be helpful to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice regarding your situation and help with your application.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Settlement.Org Team |
8/24/2022
Topic:
Paying utilities for another tenant
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may want to contact the Landlord and Tenant Board at 1(888)332-3234 for advice regarding your situation. The advice you receive may vary depending on the context of your living situation (roommates, landlord/tenant, etc.). You may also want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice regarding your situation. You can find the nearest one by using this tool here. Steps to Justice also has a compiled list of programs and services in housing law that may be helpful.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
PR renewal and travelling
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. If your PR card is still valid during your travels, then you may still use it to enter the country. If it expires while you're abroad you may want to consider getting a Permanent Resident Travel Document.
In terms of leaving Canada, you can find some helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card, what should I do?
Here is an excerpt:
Ideally, you should wait until you have your Permanent Resident (PR) card. If you must leave Canada, you should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Canadian visa office abroad as soon as you reach your destination.
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.
We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions by posting here in the forum.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
Entering Canada through USA with expired PR Card
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
An expired PR card is not a sufficient travel document. You would need a valid PR card to enter Canada through the US. However, you may apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) (IMM 5529). This would be the only way to enter Canada without a valid PR card as a permanent resident. You can learn more about the application process and what documents are required here in the applying for a PRTD guide.
IRCC may take humanitarian and compassionate reasons into consideration for your extended stay outside of Canada. However, this is up to IRCC and it would be best for you to contact the local visa office or IRCC via web form to get more details about your specific application and what kind of supporting documents you may require.
You may also want the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer familiar with immigration law for advice regarding your situation.
Whether or not you will be granted entry will be up to the CBSA officer. “There are a number of reasons you can be found inadmissible, denied a visa or refused entry to Canada.” You may also wish to contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they have any information they can provide you.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
Open WP Extension & Visitor Record Application
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We hope that the community can also share their experiences with you.
It is best that you seek the advice of a lawyer in this situation. You may find helpful information on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get?. The Steps to Justice "Services in Ontario - Getting legal help in Immigration law" page also has a list of free to low cost services.
I would suggest that you connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search, 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
PR card renewal, confusing response from CIC
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact the IRCC Client Support Centre directly for information specific to your application, you may also want to contact them via webform if you prefer to communicate online.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
Applying for my husband as a representative
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
According to IRCC, you must also submit your application for PR renewal from within Canada. You can find more information on the process for PR card renewal on the IRCC website.
We spoke to a representative at IRCC who confirmed that you must be physically present in Canada to submit your application for PR renewal. The card will also need to be mailed to a Canadian address. Without an address in your name, you may instead wish to use a family address to mail your card.
For information or advice specific to your situation, you may also want to submit a case-specific inquiry using IRCC’s web form.
It may be best to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer familiar with immigration issues and family law for advice regarding your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me.
For further reading, you may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles, What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)?, Should I get help with my immigration application from an immigration consultant or lawyer? and Frequently Asked Questions about the Permanent Resident Card.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
8/25/2022
Topic:
Citizenship certificate application documentation
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact the IRCC Client Support Centre directly for information regarding the validity and relevance of your documents to this application, you may also want to contact them via webform if you prefer to communicate online. You may also wish to seek the advice of a lawyer in this situation. You may find helpful information on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get?. The Steps to Justice "Services in Ontario - Getting legal help in Immigration law" page also has a list of free to low cost services.
I would suggest that you connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search, 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |