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You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to apply for a divorce, but there are certain criteria you must meet.

Eligibility Criteria

If you want an Ontario court to officially end your marriage, you can apply for a divorce if you meet these 3 eligibility criteria:

-You were legally married in Canada or in any other country.
-You intend to separate permanently from your spouse or have left your spouse already, and you do not believe there is a possibility you will get back together.
-You and/or your spouse have lived in Ontario for at least the 12 months preceding your application.

Before starting a divorce, it is recommended that you seek legal advice from an expert in family law. An expert such as a lawyer can tell you how the law applies to your case and how you can protect your rights. You can find a lawyer or ask for some information and referrals at a Family Law Information Centre in an Ontario family court.

Your landlord owes you interest on this deposit each year. The interest rate during each calendar year is the same percentage as the rent increase guideline for that year. But instead of paying you the interest separately, your landlord can add some or all of it to your security deposit, so that your security deposit will stay the same as your rent.

One (1) primary identity document

A copy of one of the following:

-your valid passport or travel document, or
the passport or travel document you held at the time you became a permanent resident (including your passport’s page that was stamped when you arrived in Canada and became a permanent resident), or
-the certificate of identity or travel document issued by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada or a foreign country.

Note: The copy should show the document type and number, issue and expiry date, your name, photo and date of birth.

Under exceptional circumstances, if it is impossible for you to obtain any of the above you must provide a:

-copy of any identity document issued outside Canada before you came to Canada,
or
-statutory declaration signed by you attesting to your identity and a statutory declaration also attesting to your identity signed by:

-a person who knew you before you came to Canada (such as a family member) or
an official of an organization representing people from your country of nationality or former residence.

Format: Clear and legible photocopy

One (1) secondary identity document

A copy of one of the following:

-your Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), or
-your valid provincial driver’s license, or
-your valid provincial photo-identity card, or
-your valid student card issued from a provincially accredited college or university, or
-your most recent Income Tax assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency within the past two (2) years.

Format: Clear and legible photocopy

Note: You are strongly encouraged to submit two (2) secondary identity documents in the event that additional documents are required and to prevent delays in the processing of your application.

My question here is, is the landing paper document required when applying for OAS and get it approved?

If you no longer have your original immigration documents, Service Canada may be able to obtain information from Citizenship and Immigration Canada on your behalf. In order for Service Canada to obtain this information, you must complete, sign and return the Consent to Exchange Information with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (SC ISP-3210) with your OAS application. Please visit our internet site at: www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call us to obtain the form.

A Verification of Status document will contain information that appeared on your original Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Study Permit or other immigration documents. This document can be used when you must provide proof of historical immigration information, such as the date and place of entry to Canada.

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Note: The actual document itself will not be issued, instead a plain paper document will be issued that will provide information about your immigration history.

My question here is, is the landing paper document required when applying for OAS and get it approved?

If you no longer have your original immigration documents, Service Canada may be able to obtain information from Citizenship and Immigration Canada on your behalf. In order for Service Canada to obtain this information, you must complete, sign and return the Consent to Exchange Information with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (SC ISP-3210) with your OAS application. Please visit our internet site at: www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call us to obtain the form.

A Verification of Status document will contain information that appeared on your original Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Study Permit or other immigration documents. This document can be used when you must provide proof of historical immigration information, such as the date and place of entry to Canada.

[...]

Note: The actual document itself will not be issued, instead a plain paper document will be issued that will provide information about your immigration history.

Who do I contact if I haven't received my payment?

The Ontario Trillium Benefit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). If you qualify, but don't receive your payment by the 24th of the payment month, please contact the CRA at 1 877 627#8209;6645.