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4/9/2019
Topic:
Dormant Social Insurance Number (SIN) - Options?

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and experience with us.

We appreciate your experience and information you are sharing with us and other users who may be in a similar situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS,CRS
Settlement.Org
4/11/2019
Topic:
Express entry Canadian experience class

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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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding this type of immigration application process.

If you are in Canada, you may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly to find out information specific to your situation.

You may also want to contact a Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant who is familiar with Canadian immigration issues for some advice and assistance with this process.

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
4/11/2019
Topic:
Make posting instructions easier to find

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mpeltier01 wrote:
I have been renting an apartment with my daughter who is now an adult, I have requested for her name to be added to the lease and my landlord refused with a simple NO, without reason. Now that I have taken on responsibility to care for ill father, I requested again for my daughter to be added onto the lease to receive housing supports, my landlord is now threatening to take back the apartment bc Im not present in the apartment and he wants to increase the rent from 896 - 1200.00 - i have already paid annual increase at the beginning of the year. Is this legal for him to take my apartment back and/or raise the rent at such a large increase without notice?



Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and concerns with us.

We can appreciate that they would be very concerned about this situation and would be interested in finding out what your rights are in this situation.

It is best that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic as soon as possible for some information and advice regarding this situation and for information on how to proceed.

If you are not eligible for services at a Community Legal Clinic, you may want to contact the Landlord and Tenant Board directly.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
4/11/2019
Topic:
Looking For a Job

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in what your options are regarding your situation.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide detailed information specific to immigrating to Ontario, specifically to work.

In terms of immigrating to Ontario, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
4/11/2019
Topic:
Security Clearance Certificate

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Hello Tahereh,

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 detailed information regarding this on the CIT 0007 E : Document Checklist - Application for Canadian Citizenship Under Subsection 5(1) Adult (18 years of age or older). It states,

A police certificate must be provided from each country, outside of Canada, where you were present (since you were age 18) for a total of 183 days or more in a row in the four (4) years immediately before the date of your application.



You may also want to contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
4/16/2019
Topic:
Logistical issue of duty-free importation

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Hello Guangcai,

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 may want to contact the Border Information Services directly for specific information and a definitive response. You can contact them here:

Border Information Services (BIS) from inside of Canada:

Toll-free: 1-800-461-9999

Border Information Services (BIS) from outside of Canada (long-distance charges apply):

(204) 983-3500 or (506) 636-5064.

Officers are available Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (local time) except holidays, should callers require 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, CRS
Settlement.Org
4/16/2019
Topic:
Filing for Divorce when Living outside Canada

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Hector Alvarado wrote:
Hello everyone!

I got married in Canada on June 10th of 2006 with a canadian girl, I am mexican and also, we have a daughter. Since we´ve got married we never lived together. I was living in Hamilton and she was living in Niagara Falls. We got married because we thought it was good for our daughter to have the chance to share life with both of us because that was the only way for my to have the chance to travel to Canada once in while.

After 11 years, I have lived in Mexico happily and I have been in touch with my daughter and also I have sent money every month. I want to get divorce and I think should be easy considering we have always be separated also, we got married long time ago and I have always been living in Mexico.



Hello Hector,

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 detailed information regarding Divorce and what the requirements are in our Settlement.Org How can I get a divorce in Ontario? article.

Here is an excerpt,

There may be an exception to the residency requirement if both you and your spouse live outside Canada and you live in a country that does not recognize your Canadian marriage. You may be able to end your marriage under the Civil Marriage Act and can apply for divorce in Ontario with existing forms from the Ministry of the Attorney General.



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, CRS
Settlement.Org
4/16/2019
Topic:
Filing for Divorce when Living outside Canada

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asharma wrote:
Hello everyone!


I got married in India on Jan 22nd of 2018 with a Indian girl and applied for her PR visa

After 1 year she start abusing me , threat me and used these type of words suicide , murder which I don't feel safe and I want to file a divorce from Canada not in India as they are from layers family and I am sure they will be going to misuse this power and put false allegation on me and my parents


Please suggest how to fill a divorce in Canada as I am a PR of Canada and my wife lives with her parents in India and I am very much scared with her such wordings and I don't feel safe with her .


So I need a divorce from her though marriage registered under India Hindu marriage Act.


Please suggest
AS


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.

You can get some information regarding getting a divorce in Ontario in our Settlement.Org How can I get a divorce in Ontario? article.

You may also want to contact the nearest Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) for some information specific to your situation. At the FLICs you can find information about separation and divorce, alternative forms of dispute resolution, local community resources and court processes.

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, CRS
Settlement.Org
4/22/2019
Topic:
Receiving Subsidy Payments - Affect Sponsorship?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is best that you contact the housing service or housing provider that is administering the subsidy in order to find out how the subsidy is considered.

Some providers consider it as social assistance and others may not.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
4/22/2019
Topic:
School for my 6 Year Old Son

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

You can find some information on what will be needed by your son in order to study in Canada on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Find out if your child needs a study permit section. Here is an excerpt,


Minor children who are already in Canada accompanying a parent who is permitted to study or work may study in Canada without a study permit at the pre-school, primary and secondary levels.



In terms of enrolling your son in school and what documents are required, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How do I enrol my child in school? article.

In terms of when you can enroll your child in school, if you arrive in August, you may want to contact the nearest school board for information on
where to enroll your child.

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,CRS
Settlement.Org
5/31/2019
Topic:
Valid 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 information.

You can find some information regarding the physical residency in Canada requirement in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for Canadian Citizenship? article.

Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 1,095 days out of the 5 years before you apply. It is important to note that it may be possible for you to use some of your time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person towards your physical presence calculation.

You may want to use the Residence Calculator to find out if you have been in Canada long enough as a permanent resident to apply for citizenship. If you have not been in Canada long enough, it will tell you when you will be eligible to apply for citizenship.

You may also want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly for some information specific to your situation here:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

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, CRS, CRS-DC
Settlement.Org
5/31/2019
Topic:
PR Card Photo Rejection Letter - Twice

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this information.

If the processing time as indicated by IRCC has passed, you may want to try and contact them to find out the whereabouts of your PR card.

You can contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

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, CRS, CRS-DC
Settlement.Org
5/31/2019
Topic:
PR card Renewal

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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.

It is generally recommended that you do not try to renew a PR card until you have met your residency requirements.

We suggest that you may want to confirm this information and receive information based on your own situation by contacting the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre directly at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

Please note, you do not have to provide any of your contact or identifying information in order to ask a general question.

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, CRS, CRS-DC
Settlement.Org
5/31/2019
Topic:
PR card Renewal Delayed

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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 information.

If the processing time as indicated by IRCC has passed, you may want to try and contact them again a bit later to try and see if they have any additional information regarding your PR card.

You can contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

We also hope that others who have experienced something similar can share their experiences 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, CRS, CRS-DC
Settlement.Org
5/31/2019
Topic:
Self Employed - PR card Renewal

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Hello Jeremy,

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.

It is generally recommended that you do not try to renew a PR card until you have met your residency requirements.

We suggest that you may want to confirm this information and receive information based on your own situation by contacting the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre directly at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

Please note, you do not have to provide any of your contact or identifying information in order to ask a general question.

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, CRS, CRS-DC
Settlement.Org