12/19/2022
Topic:
Wrong Height mentioned on PR card
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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.
It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation.
You can contact them here:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
We hope this additional 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 |
12/20/2022
Topic:
In person interview in local office for PR card
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
If you do not met their residency requirements, it does not necessarily mean you automatically lose PR status. An official process must begin for one to lose PR status. IRCC may also take humanitarian and compassionate reasons into consideration for your extended stay outside of Canada. 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 information and advice specific to your situation.
You may find helpful information in the Community Legal Education of Ontario article, What are humanitarian and compassionate reasons?. Here is an excerpt:
An H&C applicant can give any reasons that they believe will support their application. Anything that makes others feel compassion and want to help can be the basis for a successful H&C application. For example, the hardship an applicant will face if they have to return to their home country is often a reason that is used. [...] Some of the things that an applicant might give as reasons include:
- how established or settled they are in Canada
- their ties to Canada, including family ties
- what would happen if family members were separated
- their physical health or mental health concerns
- the impact on their lives of family violence they have experienced or will experience if they have to return to their home country
- hardship or difficulties they might face if they were sent back to their own country
The decision on an H&C application is "discretionary". This means that immigration officers have a lot of freedom in deciding these applications. But they must base their decisions on the evidence and they must consider all of the evidence as a whole when deciding whether the application is strong enough.
We hope this information is helpful. You may also wish to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about this situation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
12/20/2022
Topic:
Cousin's daughter Sponsor Refusal - Need to appeal
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
We called IRCC and confirmed that IRCC assesses the age of applicants at the time they receive and approve an application. Since your application was sent back around the time of her birthday, you may wish to contact IRCC directly through their webform explaining your situation and request an exemption to be assessed based on the date you originally sent your application in March. You may also wish to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about this situation. We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
12/20/2022
Topic:
Sponsoring my 18 year old while not in Canada
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may find helpful and relevant information in the discussion forum thread, Can I claim citizenship by heritage? Here is an excerpt: You are indeed likely already a Canadian Citizen because of the fact that you have one parent who is a Canadian Citizen, but in order to prove this, you can apply for a citizenship certificate, which is the formal way to officially find out if you are a citizen. If you go to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and specifically take a look at the page entitled Guide for Paper Applications for a Citizenship Certificate for Adults and Minors (Proof of Citizenship) under Section 3 (CIT 0001), you will find an explanation of the step by step process you will need to take in order to apply for a citizenship certificate.
According to IRCC, you are likely a citizen if you were born outside Canada and at least 1 of your parents (legal parent at birth or biological parent) either was born in Canada, or became a naturalized citizen before you were born. The article, How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner or dependent child while living outside of Canada, might be particularly helpful in your case. You can apply for sponsorship while living abroad as long as you meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the article. There are a number of ways one can prove their intent to live in Canada, things like a property rental agreement, job offer in intended location or proof of looking for employment, will function as proof you intend to live in Canada with your family.
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. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
12/20/2022
Topic:
Driver's license
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Jacobpukadiyil wrote:
I have taken my g1 test on 31st of October 2022 and has not recieved it as of 15th December 2022 it’s been 6 weeks and 4 days should I need to visit service Ontario after 6 weeks . The officer while typing address has put bsmt(Basement)to my address will that be an issue for delivery Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
For information specific to your application, you may want to contact the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the MTO is the government department that controls driver's licences and vehicle registration in Ontario. Here is their contact information:
In Ontario: 1-800-387-3445 In Toronto: 416-235-2999 TTY: 1-866-471-8929
We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
12/21/2022
Topic:
Permanent resident card
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MHMalik wrote:
Hello I want to know that I am principle applicant with my wife as dependent, we landed on May 06, 2022. I got cic message yesterday that my card has been mailed, does this mean it will inculde my wife card as well. Please advise as i am bit confused. Thanks for your advice.
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. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
12/21/2022
Topic:
What is the Proof of Income for a Mortgage Loan?
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Hello,
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 in this situation. We suggest that you contact the nearest Housing Help Centre for some assistance and some advice. If you dial 211 on a phone and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist, they will refer you to a housing help centre near you. They also may be able to provide you with some information and referrals related to the resources and options available. 211 is a free, confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may also want to connect with your mortgage lender or potential landlord about documents they accept, but a letter from your employer is an example of what might be accepted and can be requested from your Human Resources department or manager.
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 |
12/30/2022
Topic:
WES WRONG EVALUATION
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information. We understand that the outcome of your report may cause concern.
It is best that you contact WES directly for information specific to your case. Be prepared with your WES reference number and call the (+1) 800-361-6106 or use their contact form.
For information about contacting WES, you may find the Settlement.Org discussion thread Problem With My WES Evaluation Report useful.
Here is an excerpt:
Submitting Application for Evaluations
For more information, visit Settlement.Org for articles on credential evaluation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
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 |
12/30/2022
Topic:
PR Card replacement due to legal name change
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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. 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. You may wish to contact the local visa office or IRCC via web form for advice specific to this situation.
If you are outside of Canada or plan to leave Canada, you may want to read more about travelling without a PR card in this Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?
Here is an excerpt:
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.
If you are entering Canada in a private vehicle, such as your own car, and you do not present your PR card, you may be able to show other immigration documents. You may also want to contact a Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant for some advice and assistance with this process.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here. We hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
1/2/2023
Topic:
Waiting for pr card after submitting photos
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
For updates related to your specific case it is best that you contact IRCC using their web form. It may also be useful to note that processing time does not include the wait time before they receive the application, and starts once they receive a completed application. You may find it helpful to check processing times using the calculator on the IRCC website. If you find yourself in a position where you need to travel and do not yet have your PR card, you may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
1/2/2023
Topic:
Townhouse for rent in Ottawa, ON
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
It may be helpful for you to connect with housing assistance services near you. Community agencies that provide housing assistance services will be able to support you in finding suitable accommodation for the short-term and long-term. It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search. You may also find information on where to find rental housing in the Settlement.Org article, How can I look for rental housing? 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 |
1/2/2023
Topic:
Can we return to Canada with an expired card?
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Based on information on the IRCC website, you will likely need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document to return to Canada after your PR card expires. According to the IRCC Help Centre article What happens if my permanent resident card expires while I am outside Canada?:
If you’re outside Canada and don’t have a valid PR card, you need a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada. You can only apply for a PRTD from outside Canada. If you try to return to Canada without a PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to take your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.
You may also find useful information in the article on Settlement.Org, What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)? Here is an excerpt:
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.
IRCC may take humanitarian and compassionate reasons into consideration for your mother staying outside of Canada for an extended period of time. This is up to IRCC and it would be best for your mother to contact the local visa office or IRCC via web form to get more details about her specific application and what kind of supporting documents she may require. For updated information on travel rules and restrictions, we recommend that you visit the Government of Canada website on COVID-19 updates for travel, quarantine, and borders. You may also wish to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about her situation.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
1/3/2023
Topic:
First health card
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chawlaid wrote:
my twins baby born in ontario, Is my new born baby (twins) eligible for ohip card, now they are three months old, babies parents are not canadian citizen, parents are on visitor visa.
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 in our Settlement.Org article here:
How do I register my child for OHIP? “If your child was born in an Ontario hospital or at an Ontario home attended by a registered midwife. You must complete an Ontario Health Coverage Infant Registration form. Hospital staff or a registered midwife will give you this form soon after your child is born.”
You can find more information about the document requirements in this article.
There is information about OHIP for babies on the Ontario.ca website.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to post them to the discussion forum here.
Theresa Your Settlement.Org Team, Information & Referral Specialist - CCRS |
1/20/2023
Topic:
PR card renewal
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
For updates related to your specific case it is best that you contact IRCC using their web form. It may also be useful to note that processing time does not include the wait time before they receive the application, and starts once they receive a completed application.
If you find yourself in a position where you need to travel and do not yet have your PR card, you may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
1/27/2023
Topic:
Live-In PSW & Tenant Rights
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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. As a live-in caregiver, you have legal rights to fair working conditions and fair treatment under labour laws in most provinces and territories. Nothing in your contract or working conditions can violate these rights, you may find more helpful information about this in the IRCC article, What rights do I have as a live-in caregiver under labour or employment laws?
We hope this information is helpful, and please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |