9/29/2022
Topic:
How can I get my seized Passport back?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact IRCC directly for this information. The IRCC Client Support Centre can procide information specific to your application, you can reach them by phone (1-888-242-2100) or use their web form. If you require any further assistance, it may also be helpful to seek the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
9/29/2022
Topic:
Problem with My WES Evaluation Report
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dee122 wrote:
Hello Moderator,
Please advise,
I have a 4 bachelor degree from an institution in Cyprus ( American College).
I applied for WES evaluation and got “Bachelor’s degree from a non-recognized institution”.
I had used the same degree to apply for Msc in a Canadian university the past and got admission ( did not proceed with the msc )
Please which other evaluation service do I use so I don’t waste money again like I did with WES.
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to us about your situation.
It sounds like you may be interested in these Settlement.Org articles on Credential Evaluation, that may offer more insight on getting your credentials assessed and referrals for other institutions providing the same service.
I hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions. We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
9/29/2022
Topic:
What is a decent credit score to buy a car?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
You may find some helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, What Should I Think About When Buying a Car?
While there is no universal stated minimum, your credit score will impact whether or not you are approved for a car loan and how much interest you pay. Someone with a higher credit score will typically pay lower interest rates. You can learn more about credit in the Settlement.Org articles, What affects my credit score? and What do I need to know about my credit history and score?
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
9/29/2022
Topic:
How do I renew a health card without a license?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may want to request that a physician or nurse practitioner fill out a Health Card Medical Exemption Request form. If she is over the age of 80 there are other options for renewing your documents as well. It may be best to call ServiceOntario at 1-866-532-3161 to go over your options and for case-specific advice regarding health card renewal.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
9/29/2022
Topic:
Permanent residency - time abroad with partner
Moderator
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It may be best for you to contact IRCC directly by phone (1-888-242-2100) or through using their web form to make a case-specific inquiry. You may also wish to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice regarding your situation. Generally, a permanent resident who has spent time abroad with their Canadian partner may count those days towards their physical presence requirement for maintaining PR status but it is best that you seek case-specific information from IRCC directly.
We 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 |
9/29/2022
Topic:
Apartment building maintenance
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice regarding your situation. As a tenant, you have the right to a safe home in good repair. 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 |
10/12/2022
Topic:
Prescription medicine as a Newcomer
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
If you don't have a health (OHIP) card, you might be eligible for services at a Community Health Centre (CHC). Some doctors accept patients who have private health insurance or who pay for services. You may find helpful information on private health insurance and other ways of paying for perscriptions in the Settlement.Org articles, do I need private health insurance if I have OHIP? and How can I pay for prescription medicine?
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
10/12/2022
Topic:
PR file with stay of proceedings
Moderator
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Hi Rory,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
Could you describe the type of court proceeding (e.g. a Federal Court Stay, IRB stay)? Please feel free to share as little or as much information as you'd like, it would be helpful information to answer your question. If you are in need of immediate assistance as well, please consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice regarding your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me or call 211 for a referral.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
10/20/2022
Topic:
Help Applying for my Child's Passport
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
Generally, it is not possible to apply for a child’s passport without the consent and signature of the other parent unless you have previously been granted sole custody of the child by the Court. The guidelines to apply for a passport for a person under the age of 16 are outlined in the Canadian Passport Order (SI/81-86) s. 7(1) as follows;
7 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), when an applicant applies for a passport in respect of a child under 16 years of age, that child may be issued a passport if the applicant is
(a) the parent of the child;
(b) the custodial parent, if the parents of the child are divorced or separated; or
(c) the legal guardian of the child.
Sections 7(2) to 7(4) outline various situations where a passport will not be granted if there are pre-existing court orders that would be violated if a passport were granted, court orders that restrict a child’s movement, or if the passport application does not provide all relevant information and materials.
There are special rules that apply to passport applications for minors if the parents to the child are separated or divorced. In these situations, the Government of Canada requires both parents to do the following:
1) Participate in the passport application;
2) Sign the form; and
3) Be ready for the government of Canada to contact them.
The signatures of both parents would be required in your case. In order to proceed with the passport application without the signature of a parent who still retains legal custody but cannot be located, you would likely be required to submit an application to the Court. If the parents of a child are separated or divorced, one parent cannot travel with the child without the consent of the other parent unless they have a parenting plan, separation agreement, or court order that allows them to do so.
The Children’s Law Reform Act R.S.O. 1990, c. 12, s. 21 provides relevant information on how to prepare and submit court applications to obtain parenting orders.
21 (1) A parent of a child may apply to a court for a parenting order respecting,
(a)Decision-making responsibility with respect to the child; and
(a) Parenting time with respect to the child.
An application for a parenting order is required to be submitted with an accompanying affidavit. This affidavit must contain the following elements outlined in s. 21(4) of the Children’s Law Reform Act.
(a) The person’s proposed plan for the child’s care and upbringing;
(b) information respecting the person’s current or previous involvement in any family proceedings, including proceedings under Part V of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, or in any criminal proceedings; and
(c) any other information known to the person that is relevant to the factors to be considered by the court under section 24 in determining the best interests of the child.
You may wish to speak with a qualified family lawyer to assist you with any necessary court applications, divorce proceedings, or provide you with more detailed information. Here, in the article "Can I travel with my child after I separate or divorce?" Steps to Justice provides information regarding traveling with your child after separation or divorce that may be helpful to you.
We hope that the information we provided was helpful to you. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
Disclaimer:
This document does not contain legal advice. This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC University of Toronto law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult
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10/31/2022
Topic:
Are CUAET students eligible for OSAP?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, we appreciate your interest in this kind of information.
According to this CLEO resource, Ukrainians arriving through the CUAET program will not be eligible for OSAP upon arrival. Still, according to the web sites of several Ontario universities, if a Ukrainian student or their parent holds a work permit, then the student is eligible for domestic tuition. It is recommended that anyone hoping to receive domestic tuition speak directly to the university at which they hope to study to confirm that possession of a work permit by themselves or their parent will be sufficient to be granted domestic tuition rates.
You may also find some detailed information regarding OSAP eligibility in our Settlement.Org articles Who is eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)? and What kinds of financial help can I get for my education?
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 |
10/31/2022
Topic:
What credit score do you need to buy a house?
Moderator
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
You may find some helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles on buying a home.
While there is no universal stated minimum, your credit score will impact whether or not you are approved for a home mortgage and how much interest you pay. Someone with a lower credit score may have trouble finding a lender without high interest rates. You can learn more about credit in the Settlement.Org articles, What affects my credit score? and What do I need to know about my credit history and score?
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
10/31/2022
Topic:
Appeal to WES for Re-Evaluation of Credentials
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Sarin Shaikh wrote:
Hi Did any one got ECA from WES , they decline my BBA Degree which I have done from Jaipur national university (open university) but thy are saying the year I was studying to this course and university not recognize. I have send several Mails but nothing works.
If any one got ECS please help me what to do .
Please please help
Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern. You may want to follow the steps above in this thread to escalate your concern with WES over the phone. Please be prepared with your case reference number as well. We appreciate you sharing your experience with other users.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
10/31/2022
Topic:
Appeal to WES for Re-Evaluation of Credentials
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RaveenaIng wrote:
Hi,
I have done my graduation from Pune university. I have sent my documents to WES. But I received a message where they replied that they have sent for reevaluation to Gujarat Sabarmati university.
I am not understanding if I have been passed out from Pune university. Why they have sent for reevaluation to different university(Gujarat sabarmati)?
Did anyone came across such situation?
Hi there,
It sounds like there has been a mistake, it is best if you contact WES directly ( (+1) 800-361-6106 ) with your case reference number in hand to speak with an advisor and resolve this issue.
We 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
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10/31/2022
Topic:
How can I find a job in Canada?
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Amran wrote:
Hello,
I have a PhD in Math from Beirut Arab University.
How can I find a Job in Canada?
Thanks in advance,
Hello Amran,
We appreciate your interest in this information.
It may be best that you seek the services of an employment counsellor to help you narrow your job search. Settlement agencies providing employment services can help you with your job search and application process. To find the nearest settlement agency, call 211. 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.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
10/31/2022
Topic:
How can I find a job in Canada?
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anllylop wrote:
Hello,
I have job experience in customer service I speak fluent English and Spanish. I'm a claim specialist for car insurance.
How can I find a job in Canada?
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to us, we appreciate your interest in this information. Similar to the above poster, you may find the information in Settlement.Org articles on finding work helpful. It may be best that you seek the services of an employment counsellor to help you narrow your job search. Settlement agencies providing employment services can help you with your job search and application process. To find the nearest settlement agency, call 211. 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.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |