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4/9/2015
Topic:
RQ - Supporting Document outside Relevant Period

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

Regarding your first question,

1. Can i include it in the application? Considering, a note in bold on top RQ document "The supporting documents you must provide must only cover the relevant 4 year period immediately ...."


We suggest that you may want to contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly for some definitive information specific to your situation.

Regarding your second question,

2. Also, Can i also submit my hydro bills as proof of my residency?


We have had other users state that they have included hydro bills among other bills and documents to prove residency.

This is also something that you may want to ask the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre.

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
4/9/2015
Topic:
Eligibility for Second Career

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would want to confirm the information you have received.

You can find some detailed and specific information on the Second Career Ontario Website.

It states that Second Career is only available to those who qualify. There some preliminary questions that must be answered first in order to see if you may qualify. There are additional qualifications that must be met after that.

The preliminary questions are:

1.
In the past 4 years, have you been laid off from a fulltime job in Ontario?


2.
Currently, are you either unemployed, working fewer than 20 hours per week or simply underemployed?


3.
Are you interested in training for a new career in Ontario?


It also states that it is best to contact the nearest Employment Ontario Assessment Centre for details.

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
4/9/2015
Topic:
No Sponsorship - How Do I get a Divorce?

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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 and would like to find some answers.

Unfortunately, there we do not have any definitive information to provide you.

We hope that others who may have had a similar situation can share their comments and 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
Settlement.Org
4/9/2015
Topic:
PR Status and Divorce

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned regarding any possible future changes in your marital status.

According to several CIC representatives, if your husband was the principal applicant, in other words, you were not sponsored by him, then there should be no issue with your PR status if you divorce after landing. He cannot have you deported back.

If you were sponsored, meaning, your husband became a permanent resident first, then he submitted a sponsorship application for you, including signing an undertaking, then that means that there may be issues with your permanent residency if you divorce.

Some sponsored spouses have conditional permanent residence. This means that they must live together with their sponsor in a legitimate relationship for two years from the day they receive conditional permanent residence. The condition ends after the two-year period. It applies to those here were sponsored and whose application was received on or after October 25, 2012 and if they have been in a relationship of two years or less and do not have children in common with their sponsor.

If there are additional questions or concerns, your husband may want to contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly for some additional information.

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
4/10/2015
Topic:
Sending PR card for Renewal from Outside of Canada

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

Regarding your first question,



Question-1: Is it safe and possible for me to send my PR card on CIC address using Registered mail (FedEx or similar service) from outside of Canada to CIC Office in Sydney?


According to several CIC representatives, it is possible, if the registered mail or courier service is available from the place you are sending it from.

These are the options the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website provides:



Mail address
P.O. Box 10020
Sydney, NS
B1P 7C1

For correspondence
P.O. Box 9000
Sydney, NS
B1P 6K7

Courier address
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2


Regarding your second question,


Question-2: Will this be possible for my relative to send me back my new PR card after issuance from CIC (As i mentioned relative's permanent address on application form) via Registered mail (FedEx or similar service) from Canada to my country? Or I need to apply for Travel document from local embassy for my return? As we will have to return back with in few months depending after finalizing my old country's domestic issues.


We have had several users report that they have been able to successfully send their relatives' or friends' PR cards via a safe and secure method. They have stated that it is best to send it through a service that provides tracking.

Therefore, it is important to note that if you are outside Canada and you would like your friend or family member to send it to you, it is important that you are aware of therisks of it being misplaced or possibly seized.

We suggest that your friends or family members in Canada may want to confirm this information by calling the CIC Call Centre.

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
4/10/2015
Topic:
Can I get my PR Card while outside Canada?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some information in this previous Settlement.org Discussion Thread.

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
4/12/2015
Topic:
Can you claim EI for trades training?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

It is great that you have already checked the Employment Insurance website.

You may want to contact Service Canada directly 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
4/15/2015
Topic:
Sponsoring a Spouse - Questions About Residency

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Hi there,

Thank you for your inquiry. I understand that you have a lot of questions about sponsoring your spouse.

Generally, if you are eligible, you can sponsor a spouse from overseas no matter when you were married. You may find the following resources helpful:

How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child living outside of Canada?

Guide 3900 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada

With regards to income requirements, sponsors must sign an undertaking promising to provide for the basic requirements of the person being sponsored and, if applicable, their dependent children

You can find out more about timelines and residency requirements here:

How long will it take to process my application to sponsor someone to live in Canada?

What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)?

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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Julia
Settlement.Org Team
4/15/2015
Topic:
Citizenship Oath Letter Lost in Mail - Questions

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Moderator
Hi there,

Thank you for your inquiry. I understand that you must be concerned since you did not receive the letter telling you your oath date.

According to the CIC representative, I spoke to, you should send a letter to your local office within 30 days explaining why you missed the oath and that you would like to be rescheduled for a new date. Afterwards, you will be given a new date for your oath and citizenship ceremony.

You can also find more information on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: How long will I wait between my citizenship test and the ceremony?

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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Julia
Settlement.Org Team
4/15/2015
Topic:
Dual Citizens with Separation & Divorce Questions

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

Unfortunately, we are not familiar with divorce proceedings in Pakistan and are therefore not in a position to advise on what is the best choice for you.

In terms of divorce outside Canada, you may find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org Will my foreign divorce be recognized in Canada? article.

You can also find some helpful information in this Marriage and Divorce publication from Family Law Education for Women website.

Here is an excerpt,


quote:
________________________________________


"Are divorces from other countries legal in Canada?

Ontario accepts that divorces from other countries are legal if you or your spouse lived in that country for at least one year before you applied for a divorce. If neither of you lived in the country for a year, your divorce may still be legal if the person who applied can prove that they have a “real and substantial connection” with that place. For example, if you were originally from the country that granted the divorce and had returned there when your relationship ended, the court could say that you had a “real and substantial connection” to that country."
________________________________________


You may want to contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centredirectly for some suggestions and information regarding 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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Julia
Settlement.Org Team
4/16/2015
Topic:
Giving Birth in Ontario - How much does it cost?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

You can find some examples of prices in the above threads.

In terms of other options, you may be able to find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org How much does it cost to get care from a midwife? and I am pregnant and don't have OHIP. What health care can I get? articles.

You can also contact 211 for free referrals to community programs that may help your sister with preparing for her baby and after the baby comes.

We hope that other users will be able to share their recommendations of hospitals. You can review the hospitals in your area in our article Where can I find a hospital in my area?.

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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Theresa
Settlement.Org Team,
Information & Referral Specialist -CIRS
4/16/2015
Topic:
How do I change my name on my PR Card?

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Hi There,

Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that this is a bit of a confusing process. Name changes generally follow an order of operations; the key is where to start!


You may find it helpful to read our Settlement.Org article, How do I change my name after I get married?, for general information about changing your name because of marriage in Ontario.

As for your PR Card, according to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website:


If you legally changed your name and you want your new name to be on your PR card, you must send an Application for a Permanent Resident Card to the mailing address at the bottom of the application form. Make sure to include the documents required to support your name change, which are listed in the Application for a Permanent Resident Instruction Guide.



This is the section of the instruction guide that applies to your situation:


Legal change of name

If your present name is different from the name printed on your Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), you must send in supporting legal documentation as proof of your name change in addition to supporting identity documents as requested in section 3 of Step 1. Supporting legal documentation may include:

- a copy of a legal change of name document, court order, adoption order issued by a civil authority in a province or territory of Canada, or a marriage certificate, divorce decree, registration, declaration of union, revocation of declaration or annulment of union issued by a civil authority in a province or territory of Canada, showing your new name, unless you have been married in and are currently a resident of Quebec;

- if you are a permanent resident who changed their name outside of Canada, provide a foreign passport or other national authoritative document that has been amended to reflect the new name, and an official document linking the old and new names.

If the change of name was already approved in a previous permanent resident card application, include a photocopy of your last permanent resident card.


The information provided above is not legal advice. If you want legal advice please consult a community legal clinic or a lawyer about your particular 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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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
4/16/2015
Topic:
Sending PR card for Renewal from Outside of Canada

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Moderator
Hello Leo,

You are very welcome. Thanks again for sharing your situation with us.

Please let us know the outcome of your renewal process. It will be helpful for us and others to know.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
4/17/2015
Topic:
How long does it take to process new PR Cards?

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Moderator
Dear SK,

Thank you for your questions. I understand that the process of getting a PR card can be quite complicated.

Unfortunately, we can only provide general information and do not know the details of your application. We recommend that you contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly for some suggestions and information regarding your situation.

You may find the following resources useful:

Settlement.Org’s Frequently Asked Questions about the Permanent Resident Card.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s How long will it take to process my permanent resident card?

Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Should I submit passport photos with my permanent resident card application?

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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Julia
Settlement.Org Team
4/21/2015
Topic:
Timelines of PEO P.Eng. Application - Please Share

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Moderator
Hi There

Thank you for sharing your situation with us. We hope other users will be able to share their timelines with you.

Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team