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Expats in Canada Sharing Information

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Are you expats in Canada? Or maybe you are planning on moving to Canada ?

If so, then this is the place for you.

You are welcome to ask questions, provide tips, and to submit stories about life in Canada:

  1. Check if your question is already answered. You can find previously submitted general questions and answers here.

  2. If you have a question about anything that is related to living in Canada, moving to Canada or Canada employment you can simply submit it in the form bellow.

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  3. You can submit tips about living in Canada, moving to Canada or any other information that can help other expats to adjust to their new country.
  4. Share personal stories about your expatriate life in Canada. You can add some photos to spice up your story by simply uploading them to the form.

I hope that together we can build a community for expats in Canada who come to share information and to assist each other.

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Australian on a 2 year Canadian working Visa - pregnant 
Hi I'm an Australian on a two year working visa and just found out I'm 3 months pregnant. What should I do? Go home to Australia or stay in Canada? …

Do my sister need transit visa or any visa for canada? 
Dear Sharon. Firstly thanks a lot. Last time your mail and suggestions helped us a lot. Now we are in Canada and it was all due to your suggestions …

Looking to Relocate to Canada 
Hello, I am prior military. I spent 14 yrs in the US Army. I am currently living in Peoria, IL. My specialty in the job industry is Logistics/Supply …

Two One year PG Canadian Diploma Study = 3 Years Work Permit in Canada? 
Hi Sharon, My question is more of a clarification actually. I am a B-tech graduate from university and I want to study further in Canada. I am …

Student Visa Canada - Can Relatives in Canada Help With Funding? 
Hello Sharon, I am from Pakistan and my daughter got an acceptance letter from Niagara College Canada. She wants to apply for a Canadian student …

Caregiver Training Centre in Singapore accredited in Canada 
Hi Sharon, Could you help me check the list of affiliated Caregiver Training in Singapore which is recognized in Canadian High Commission? Your timely …

Brisbane - Canada for two years. Please help with health Insurance 
Hi Sharon Could you help assist me with information regarding my son moving to Canada for two years from May this year. He has a work visa and …

Why Further Medical Tests for Canadian work visa? 
Dear Sharon, I am from India and have recently applied for a temporary work permit for Canada. Following my application, I was asked for medical …

English language requirements for a Canadian student visa 
Hi Sharon, If I have done TOEIC English test, is this test valid for canada student visa? Can I apply for Canadian student visa with my TOEIC english …

International Health Insurance in Canada  
Hi I am a visitor in Canada. I am wishing to extend my stay here. My question is regarding health care insurance - do I have to buy a full years …

Canadian Work Visa - Process and Points for Registered Nurse 
Hello Sharon, I am a registered nurse from Australia. I am originally from Nepal. In Nepal I was a registered nurse and had 2 years of work experience. …

Funds requirement for a Study Permit to Canada 
Hi Sharon I have few questions regarding the fund requirement for a study permit to Canada. How much money, and for how long I must put into my personal …

Questions about Canada Student Visa Application  
Dear Sharon, I am Both Nigerian and Ghanaian Citizen but I have been using Ghanaian passport. I went to Malaysia to visit my husband who is studying …

Canadian permanent resident just last October, wants to move from Ontario to BC 
Hello and Good day! I just arrived last October 2011 as an Immigrant skilled worker here in Ontario, I have my PR card, OHIP and SIN. I am planning …

Canadian school fees for 5 and 6th grade minors coming on student visa to Canada 
Hi Sharon, I am coming to Canada on a study visa. My two kids age 10 and 11 are also coming as dependents. They are studying in grade 5 and …

Canadian visa for a spouse accompanying a student + funds requirements  
Hi Sharon I am studying for PHD at UNB New Brunswick. I want to bring my wife to Canada. I would like to know what should be my financial status …

Dentist Moving to Canada 
Hi Sharon How much should I score in IELTS and what kind of IELTS (general or academic) should I take if I intend to move to Canada? Is work experience …

Moving from US to Canda, Can I Bring my Mom to Canda who is visitng me in the US 
Hi Sharon, I am currently working in US and will be relocating to Canda in 2 weeks. My mother has come to the US to visit me and my family. She …

Immigration to Canada From Scratch 
Hi Sharon I don't know if I am asking a relevant question but I'm really hopeless. I've been trying to immigrate to canada for the past 4 years …

Canadian Live-In Caregiver Application  
Hi Sharon, I am presently working here in Saudi Arabia as a nurse. I do have already an employer and she wants me to process as a live in caregiver. …

Evidence of Status in Saudi Arabia for Canadian Live-In Caregiver Visa Application 
Hi Sharon, Good day! I would like to ask regarding my application to Canada as a Live-in caregiver. I am currently working here in Saudi Arabia …

Travel with son on student visa to Canada 
Hi Sharon, My eldest son has applied to a Canadian Uni. I (his mother) would like to travel with him along with my youngest son for a period of 4 years. …

Proof of Fund for Canada Student Visa Application 
Hi Sharon, I want to apply for a Canadian student visa for a 2 years professional exam. My tuition fee is 6,000 canadian dollars. But I am confused …

Studying in Canada for 8-12 weeks! 
Hi Sharon! My Name is Kazo. I'm new in this site. I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria. I am looking into furthering my studies in Plumbing in one of the …

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Need information about applying for a Canadian PR 
Hi Sharon, I am an international student in canada since August 28, 2008. I was 16 when I came to Canada as an international student. I have done …

Post Graduation Canadian Work Permit  
Hi there I have completed DEP in Pharmacy Technical Assistance from private college in Montreal at end of January 2012. I now wish to apply for the …

Processing Time for Canadian Visa Application after Medical Exams 
Hi Sharon I just want to know after I finish medical exams for a visa to Canada how many days it may take for the visa to be released? Thanks Curie …

Qualification of a Sponsor for Canadian Immigration Visa  
Hi Sharon. I just wanted to ask regarding Canadian spousal visa sponsorship. I do understand that the sponsor should be financially capable. …

Showing Canadian relative proof while applying for a Canadian PR 
Hi Sharon, I am currently working in the USA on H1B visa. In 2010 I have applied for a Canadian PR. Recently I have received a communication from …

TRV from Kuwait to Canada! 
Dear Sharon, Hope you are doing good. We would like to visit our sister & her family in Canada for a period of 30 days/1 month only for our annual …

Which one is better TOEFL or IELTS? 
Hi Sharon I want to study in Canada. Which English language test is required to get a scholarship in Canada - TOEFL or IELTS? Thanks, Hasan

Processing Time of canadian work permit application and multiple entry visa. 
Dear Sharon, I submitted my complete application package at consulate general of Canada, Chandigarh on 28 Dec, 2011. Please give me an idea regarding …

Proof of Funds and an Application for a Study Permit to Canada 
Hello Sharon I am from Nigeria. I was admitted to the Marine Institute of Newfoundland. I made some business transaction that I was suppose to sell …

Finding information About the Status of Canadian PR Application 
Dear Sharon I applied for a Permanent Residency to Canada on June 2010. Recently I sent my passport renewal copies to CHC london through my agent. …

Processing time for spousal visa in Canada 
Hi Sharon. I just wanted to ask how long usually a spousal visa take? And is it true that there is no such thing as fiance visa in Canada? Thanks,Alex …

Former Expat in Canada and Eligibility for Canadian Pension 
Hello Sharon Can a Trinidad national who worked in Canada for five years apply for pension and how. Thanks Andy

Moving From Switzerland to Canada 
Hi there, great website, lots of great info. Keep up the fantastic work. I have been asked to move from the Lausanne area in Switzerland to just outside …

Proof of Funds for immigrating to Alberta, Canada  
Hi Sharon We are permanent residences in Singapore. What are the immigration requirements to Alberta, Canada? Can I present my CPF as a proof …

Medical checkup for pregnant wife of an applicant for a student visa to Canada  
Hi Sahron, I am a Sri Lankan, planning to apply for a student permit for my Phd in Canada. I'm planning to accompany my pregnant wife with me. …

student visa to Canada and proof of funds  
Hi Sharon I am Ali. I am now in the UK. I came to the U.K. for an English language course. I have completed my course, and I want to continue …

My Canadian student visa Processing time worries me! 
Hi Sharon, I have read how your have been helpful to people in here and I know mine won't be an exception. I am a Nigerian and I applied to a bible …

Heath Care in Canada for New Arrivals 
Hello Sharon My daughter is living in Montreal with her new Canadian husband! She has applied for permanent residency in Canada and essentially …

Working in US and living in Canada 
Hello Sharon We are a German family, and I have got a permanent job in Michigan (US). However, we would like to live in Canada (Ontario). Would …

High School Student Moving to Canada for a year 
Hi Sharon My name is Jess. I live in Pennsylvania with my parents but, I recently got the opportunity to move with my uncle, aunt, and their kids …

Extending my Canadian Visa  
Hi Sharon I am from the UK currently in Canada. I wish to extend my stay as I am in a relationship with a Canadian citizen. My partner and I …

Pregnant and Applying for a Canadian Study Permit 
Hello Sharon My name is Adenike from Nigeria. I applied to a college in Canada for September 2011 but I had to defer my admission because my application …

Applying for new work permit in Canada 
Hi Sharon, My wife is about to receive a promotion as a restaurant manager. She is currently employed as a food counter attendant. How soon …

A Police Clearance to Enter Canada and Overcoming Criminal inadmissibility 
Hi Sharon, I need to get some information on police clearance for Canada immigration. My wife is about to apply for a Canadian permanent residence …

Accompanying my Future Wife to Canada  
My fiance holds a study permit issued in September/2011 and we are planning to get married in April/2012. I wish to accompany her to Canada. I …

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Kuwait PCC for Immigration to Canada  
Hello Sharon, As a part of my Canadian immigration process, I have been requested to submit my Kuwait police clearance certificate before 31.12.2011.I …

re-entering in canada 
Hi Sharon! I am Neel. I am an international student in Canada. I have total four semesters program. I completed two of them and then took two semesters …

When should I start my admission proceedings for Sept 2012 intake? 
Hi Sharon What is the deadline for admission in pg courses in Canada for Sept 2012 intake? I secured overall 6 bands in ielts. When should I …

Apply for Work Permit After Coming to Canada 
Dear Sharon, Your blog has been wonderful and with lots of your answers I have successfully applied visa and arrived Canada as well. My wife is …

We are about to Apply for a Canadian Spouse Sponsorship Visa 
Hi, Please could anyone give a direct answer, cause this is getting annoying searching online, call centers etc. We are about to send off paperwork …

Changing college after Receiving Canadian Study Permit 
Hi Sharon Please tell me if I can change college in canada under spp after getting the Canadian study visa. Thanks, Aman

Inquiries going to Canada from Kuwait as a live in caregiver 
Dear Maam I will be going soon to Kuwait as caregiver. Actually I already worked there for 3 years. I went home to the Philippines last Feb 2009. …

Apply for PR in Canada 
Hi sharon, I'm Kristal from Philippines I just want to ask some help regarding my situation. I'm planning to go for vacation next year to get married …

Canadian study permit & marrying to canadian citizen 
Hi Sharon Please advise me that while studying in canada on a student visa, can I get married to a Canadian citizen? Will it create problems for …

Gap in Studies and application for a student visa to Canada 
Hello Sharon I have finished my B.A in April, 2009. I have received an offer letter from Mohawk College Hamilton, Canada. But I am worried about …

Canadian Student Visa Application Processing Time Delay 
Hello Sharon, I must say that you are doing a great job. Please help me out, I'm very worried. I submitted my study permit application on the 3rd …

Applying for Canada PR and a change of family last name 
Hello Sharon I am a married lady from India Please advise its necessary to change me my last name to my husbands last name if I want to apply for …

Canada student visa info 
Hi Sharon, I had applied for a Canadian student visa and it got rejected due to the following reason: 1. They needed a proof of English proficiency …

Dead line for JAN 2012 intake Student Visa Application to Canada  
Hi Sharon when is the last date to apply for student visa to Canada in india? Thanks Uday

Work in husbands business? 
Hi Sharon! I live with my Canadian husband in Alberta (we just got married). I´m still here as a visitor (from Sweden) and are about to send in the …

Will my application for a Canadian study permit be approved? 
Hi Sharon I am 38 year old B.E Graduate of 16 years of formal studies and has 14 years of experience in software development. I am planning to …

TRV visa to Canada and a letter of Invitation 
Dear Sharon I am Filipino working in UAE for more than 4 years and wish to apply for a Canadian TRV to visit my brothers family for 30 days only and …

How to get a police clearance in the USA? 
Goodday! I'm Kristal from Philippines. I am presently working here in Canada for 9 months. I'm planning to apply for a PR in Canada an I'm wondering …

Bringing my to-be wife to Canada 
Hi Sharon, I am a Canadian PR holder, and work & live in Canada. I will be getting married in India soon, and would like my to-be wife to travel with …

ESTA requirement for a transit visa through the U.S.A 
Hi Sharon Your blog has been extremely helpful in different occasions regarding our visa application. My wife's visa was approved and we thank you …

Applying for Canada student visa 
Hi Sharon, I want to apply for a student visa to Canada. I am from Nepal, but I am living in the UK for the last 3 years. In order to apply for …

Study in Ontario, Canada with Spouse and Child 
Hi Sharon, This is a real help for everyone interested in canada and we are thankful to you. My child is 3 years old and by the time I complete my …

Bringing my kids from the Philippines to study in Canada  
Hi Sharon I am working in Canada and I want to bring my kids who are in the philippines to study in Canada. How can I do this? One of my kid …

How to obtain a Police Certificate Clearance from Saudi Arabia?  
Hi Sharon How can I get my pcc from Saudi Arabia? I am applying for Canada immigration and I worked 4 years in Saudi Arabia. Please let me know …

Following my wife to canada  
Hi Sharon, My wife is currently working in Alberta,Canada. She has just been promoted to a manager position in a Mcdonald's Restaurant. She …

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Post Graduate Diploma in Finance in Canada  
Hi I have a very typical problem. I want to apply for a Canadian study visa under SPP plan. My qualification is MBA finance. now I want to pursue …

Canadian Student Visa Processing 
Hi Sharon I am a Nepali student just done with my bachelor of science in nursing and is interested in studying masters in Canada. Please help me …

to apply for visa in Canada under SPP plan 
Hello Sharon, I have completed my 12th grade in 2008 with 38% overall, and I have also given IELTS following 7 bands. I would like to apply for …

Gap in my Studies and a Canadian student Visa 
Hello Sharon I am Divesh from India. I have done my 1Oth in 2002, and my +2 in 2007, and then I did nursing and now I am working with a reputed hospital. …

Spouse Visa to Canada  
Hi Sharon I am currently in Canada on a study permit. I am married and I want my husband with me. Can you just help me out? I heard that it …

Regarding Courses in Canada 
Dear Sharon My friend has studied Bsc. Biotechnology and wants to study MS. Please suggest some courses and the names of colleges that he can study …

My Canadian visa refused because of..... 
Hi Sharon I'm a student studying English language, after that I'll take bachelor degree in Business. Now I'm in my home-country to visit my parents. …

My Canadian Visa Expiration Date 
Hi Sharon, I am a student in Vancouver and my Canadian visa says expiry date is 10/01/2011. I came to Canada on the 1st January 2011 so I do not …

Regarding Chances of Getting a Canadian Student Visa for Jan Intake 
Hello Sharon I was just surfing through the net regarding the chances of getting a Canadian Student visa rejection and found its pretty high which adds …

Police certificate from Qatar - What to do after 10 years? 
Hi Sharon. I am applying for Canadian permanent residence under the live-in caregiver program with my family back in the Philippines since late 2009. …

Pharmacy Courses in Canada 
Hello Sharon, Can you tell me name of courses that are related to Pharmacy which are in demand in Canada? I have completed my Bachelors in Pharmacy …

Requirements of Accompanying Spouse of a Federal Skilled Worker Canadian Visa Applicant 
Hi Sharon! I applied for Immigration to Canada under the Skilled Worker Program. I included my spouse in the application. Does he have to submit …

Delays in my Canadian Visa Application Case After Medical Done 
hi this is Rehan. I submitted my Canadian visa application in december 2010, and I got medical tests in April 2011. In July the Canadian embassy …

Sponsoring an Undeclared Family to Immigrate to Canada 
Hello Sharon, I want to seek some advice regarding sponsoring an undeclared Family. My husband went to Canada as a PR years ago. He was single that …

Gap in Studies and a Study Permit to Canada  
Hello Sharon I have done fcs in medical in 2007. I want to apply to study in Canada in 2011 Will there be a problem with my study gap from …

Requirements for admission in ' 0 ' levels in Alberta Canada 
Hi Sharon What are the requirements for admission into 'O' levels in Alberta Canada? Thanks Muhammad Zuhair Khan

American Citizen with Expired Canadian Study Visa 
Hi Sharon I am an American student that has been studying in Canada on a student visa. My visa expired four months ago, but I am still in Canada. …

Information about admission to a real estate course in Canada 
Dear Sharon I am a resident of Pakistan and am interested to get admission into a real estate course in Canada. Please guide me. Raja Asad …

Applying for a Canadian Student visa from inside Canada  
Dear Sharon My son from Scotland has a job offer in Regina, Sask, and the LMO from Canada. A question has arisen as to whether his 18 year old …

I want to join my husband who is in canada.. 
Hi Sharon I am a working woman from Delhi, India and my husband is in canada on a 1 year work permit since Nov 2010. His visa extension is still …

Delay in Processing a Canadian Student Visa 
Hi Sharon My name is Navpreet Kaur. I have applied for September session 2011 for Canada Sheredian College Ontario from Chandigarh on 4 july. …

Student-Work Visa Canada  
Hi Sharon My boyfriend is coming to Canada in January from the UK. He intends on going to college in September, but would like to work from January …

Changing the Course Once I Reach the College in Canada 
Hi Sharon, I am planning to apply for a two year diploma course in business management under Student Partnership Programme. Do I have an option …

Bringing my husband to Canada 
Dear Sharon I am an Indian citizen on a study permit to Canada. I have completed one semester and am at present in my second semester. I am …

I am extremely late in submitting my Canadian Study Permit application  
can I start the program while still awaiting approval for my Study permit in Canada? From what I understand, US citizens can be in Canada for up to …

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Can my child go to school in Canada if I hold a study permit in Canada ? 
Hi Sharon I am from India and planning to move to Canada on a student visa. Can my 6 years old son get free education there or do I have to pay …

Mother Visa to Canada  
Dear Sharon, I am thinking of studying in Canada but my problem is that my mother is alone in pakistan. Currently I am working in Dubai and thinking …

Finance for studying in Canada 
Hi Sharon, You are doing a very good work keep it up. I am Mony from Pakistan. I am going to apply for a study permit to Canada for Jan 2012. …

Canadian Student Visa Refusal Under SPP 
Dear Sharon I applied under spp for September intake 2011. I have completed my 12(CBSE) in Commerce and I also got 6 band in IELTS. I applied …

Can I sponsor my husband to Canada if I am not a permanent resident of Canada yet?  
Hi Sharon I got married 3 years ago in Afghanistan. I arrived to Canada on 12/11/2010 and my husband still lives in Afghanistan. I don't have …

Canadian Student Visa Application for Jan. 2012 Intake 
Hi Sharon I want to apply for a study permit to Canada. I have my LOA from Humber Institute. What is the starting date for application for a …

Moving to Canada with 2 teenagers - What should I expect? 
Dear Sharon I am going to apply for Canada immigration. My elder son is studying in the 10th grade and my younger is in grade 8 (Academic session …

Student visa to Canada, accompanying spouse and returning home during school holidays  
Hi Sharon My boyfriend is planning to go to canada in Jan on a student visa. If we get married before Jan can I accompany him to canada? He told …

Police Clearance for Canada Immigration 
Hello I have worked 5 years in Kuwait and 2 years in Saudi and I am presently working in Qatar. I would like to immigrate to Canada. I have …

Need information about Universities in Calgary / Alberta 
Hi Sharon This is Ahmed Umair Khalid from Lahore, Pakistan. I have recently completed 4 years studies and graduated with a BBA(H) degree from …

I was refused 2 times for a visitor visa to canada 
Hi Sharon My visitor visa application to Canada was refused twice. Now I want to study (post graduate) in Canada, and am wondering if 2 times a …

Canadian Student Visa Rejected 
Hello Sharon I have been rejected a Canadian student VISA for the following reasons mentioned below 1)You have not demonstrated me that you or your …

What is a Dual Intent when applying for a visa to Canada?  
Hi Sharon I am Mani from Pakistan. I am going to apply for a study permit to Canada. I read a paragraph of dual intent on the CIC website. …

Delay in Processing a Canadian Student Visa in India 
Hello Sharon, I am Rahul Kaushik. I have submitted a student visa application on 25th of july at the consulate general of Canada, in Chandrigarh. …

info about study visa. 
Dear Sharon My name is Vivek Kumar. I want to study in Canada. I did my 12th in 2008, and then I studied 3 years diploma in Mech. Engg. from …

Study and live in Canada with spouse 
Hi Sharon. I am a resident of India. I will be applying for MBA in colleges in Canada. I have a good academic record. I want my spouse to accompany …

Studying International Business Management in Canada 
Hi Sharon I am planning to study for a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management in canada in Jan 2012 intake. I completed b.e. …

Can I apply for a Canadian student visa if my spouse is a student in Canada?  
Hi Sharon My boyfriend is planning to apply for a student visa to Canada. He plans to do his MS. In Canada I am working in Saudi Arabia and presently …

What to do before applying for Canadian student visa? 
Hi Sharon Do I need to book flight tickets, accommodations and pay study fees before applying for a Canadian student visa in Egypt? Thanks, Ghadeer …

canadian student visa application and funding requirements 
Dear Sharon, I have been accepted to the Academy of Design at RCC Institute of Technology to study interior design diploma for 18 months - 2 years. …

can my husband go along with me when i want to go for study visa to canada? 
Hi Sharon I am from India and would like to study in Canada. My major concern is that I am married and don't want to remain away from my husband. …

canada visa refusal you have submitted documentation that lacks creditibilty as part of your application 
Hi Sharon My Canadian student visa application was rejected on August 16th 2011 for sept intake. Reasons: you have submitted documentation that …

Study Visa to Canada and Accompanying Husband 
Hi Sharon I am from India. I want to go to canada for a PG diploma . I am married and I want my husband to accompany me to Canada. Is it possible …

Course Selection Effect on Canadian Student Visa Application  
Dear Sharon, I have another query regarding the selection of my course. I competed MBA in Pakistan in October 2010 now I want to study another MBA …

US Student Starting University On September 6th in Victoria 
Hi Sharon My Daughter is enrolled at the University of Victoria and scheduled to start classes on September 6th, 2011. I'm very concerned that …

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can we apply for the open work permit from UK 
Hi sharon, Thanks for your help in the past. My husband has got visitor visa when we applied with my student visa. He is planning to go and apply for …

Canadian Student Visa and a Student Loan Letter from a Bank in Pakistan 
Hi sharon I want to know about the bank loan letter. Is this way of proof of funding is acceptable by the Canadian High Commission or not? I studied …

Pregnant Indian with a Canadian Student Visa 
Hi Sharon I am Maneesh from chennai. My wife got a canadian student visa from the province of Alberta. Her course will commence at the end of august. …

Canadian Student Visa Under SPP Program 
Dear Sharon, I have got admission to College in Canada, and I have applied for a Canadian student visa on 12th of Aug 2011. My classes Starts on …

Can I Change my Course of Studies in Canada? 
Hi Sharon, This is again Mony from Pakistan. I have my offer letter from Seneca college in Canada. My first choice of program is Eli-English language …

Study in Canada Under Spp Program  
Hi Sharon I have done D-Pharmacy (Allopethy) with 70% marks now I want to study in Canada under SPP program Please tell me about this Thanks, …

Canadian Student Visa Processing Time in Chandigarh 
Hi Sharon My name is Navpreet Kaur. I submitted my Canadian student visa application file on 4 of july for the general art and …

Student Education Loan for a Canadian Student Visa 
Hi Sharon, I am Mony from Pakistan. You provided me very kind information about a loan letter for a Canadian student visa. I have one more question …

Canadian Student Visa approved. 
Dear Sharon, I am sunita from glasgow. Thank you very much for your help during the application procedures. Your answers in our queries were very helpful. …

Health Care Insurance in Canada for Expats 
Hi Sharon My wife and I, (both US Citizens), are 66 years old, retired and in good health. If we were to move to live full time in Canada, (British …

Applying for Canadian Working Visa  
Hi Sharon, My girlfriend is moving to canada this coming month of september. She got her visa last month. I am thinking to move as well as to canada …

Processing time for a Canadian spouse visa from Pakistan  
Hi Sharon I am 26 years old. I just got married with my cousin who is Canadian national. After our marriage she went to Canada. Now she is sponsoring …

Is a loan letter acceptable for student visa to canada? 
Hi Sharon My name is Mony. I am from Pakistan. I am applying for a Canadian student visa and I would like to ask if I can use a loan letter as a …

Applying for a Canadian student visa from Nepal 
Hi Sharon My name is Shovan and I am from Nepal. I want to apply for a student visa to canada. I have 4 years gap in my education. Will I …

Processing time for a Canadian student visa application from India  
Hello Sharon I applied for study visa for University of Waterloo, Canada on 11th July, 2011. I got a letter from embassy to submit the receipt of …

Canadian Student Visa Refusal - Unable to Understand 
Hi Sharon I applied for my visa last month and my visa got rejected. The reason they gave is according to them: I am not able to satisfy them …

Will my child be entitled for a free education in Canada? 
Hi Sharon, I am Jay, My wife and I are working in Dubai right now and our 3 year old son is living with us as well. We are planning to apply …

Validity of of a Canadian Student Visa 
Hello Sharon I would like to know the validity of a student visa in Canada for a M.S.Programme. I will be applying for M.S.Pharmaceutics Thanks, …

Canadian Student Visa and Change to Spouse Name 
Hello Sharon, I was given admission in a canadian college, before applying for study permit, i got married. Do i need to change my name to my spouse's …

Canada Students Visa expiring before end-date of my course 
Hi Sharon, I will be doing my post-graduate studies in Canada from September 2011 to September 2012. I got my visa recently and noticed that my Study …

Study in Canada after live-in caregiver program 
Hi Sharon! I'm a live-in nanny now & plan to study after I finished my 24 months as a nanny. Is it possible for me to enroll in college after I …

Can I Submit my Spouse Canadian Visa Application with Mine? 
Hello Sharon, I am a Nigerian. I have admission at Georgian college. I intend to apply for my student visa to Canada in the next couple of weeks. …

What should I expect in my Canadian student visa interview? 
Dear Sharon, I am Sunita from Glasgow again. I hope you know me. Your help is really appreciating as it provides a good suggestion. As I told you …

Canada Student Visa Under Spp 
Hello Sharon. You are doing such a great work by helping naive students and people like me. God bless u Well, here is my question: I am from …

Canadian Student Dependent Visa 
Hi Sharon This is Lekshmi Piriya, My husband is doing MBA in University Canada West, Vancouver. I finished my B.Tech in IT by 2005. I worked …

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Delay in SPP Visa for Canada 
Hi Sharon, I had applied student Visa for Canada under SPP on July 12th 2011. My passport is still under processing and its now 15 working days. …

Visa for accompanying spouse to Canada  
Hi Sharon, My husband is waiting for his working visa in Canada,how long will it take to get me,while in Singapore?

Processing time for study permit Canada under SPP 
Hey Sharon I am Harpreet from Chandigarh I had submitted my file for study permit Canada under SPP on 18 july, 2011 for September session. I have …

Canadian Study permit 
Hi Sharon I had applied for a study permit to canada and my documents were given back to me and I am asked to do a medical examination. What is …

non spp canadian student visa 
Hello Sharon, I want to ask about Canada student visa under non spp. In 2010 I had done Bsc nursing, my ielts scores are overall 6.5, r-6.5, l-6.5, …

Canadian visa Background Checks 
Hi Sharon, My application (initial) was submitted in NOV 2008 and in JUN 2009 full application/ documents were sent to CIC Islamabad (Pakistan). Our …

Delay in Canada Study Permit 
Hi my name is Kiran, I have applied for Canada study permit under SPP program for Sept 2011 but my application was refused. I applied for Sept this …

loan letter for canada spp student visa programe 
Hi Sharon I have sectioned a loan from the bank through one of the agents but the agent won't give me the original letter. He only give me a photocopy. …

Canadian student visa application has been done or not? 
Hi Sharon! I am Neel. I gave my all documents to an agent for doing my Canadian student visa application for May 2011. I didn't go to vfs office …

Canada SPP Student Visa - lost withdrawal letter  
Hi Sharon! I am stuti. I applied for canada student visa under non-spp in may 2011. It was taking too long for taking a decision for CHC. so …

Canada - Hiring 
Hey I have a simple question to you and everyone visiting this forum. What industry or area is the Canadian government actively providing visa to …

SPP Study Visa to Canada  
Hi Sharon, I have applied for SPP Canada study visa, but after I applied I realized that I did not include the police clearance certificate. Will …

International Canadian Student Work Permit 
Hi Sharon, I am an international student and I am currently on my co-op term. I am returning to university this fall 2011 to finish up my 4th year …

Student Visa for Canada 
Hi Sharon My name is Alam and I am from Bangladesh. I want to go and study in Canada. My question is regarding on how I can satisfy the Canadian …

Age for Admission for Kindergarten in Canada 
Hi Sharon, My name is Rose and I live in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia right now. I will be moving to Canada next month. My little brother will be …

Applying for Student Partners Program (SPP) to Canada with accompanying spouse 
Hi Sharon My name is Nilesh and I am from Gujarat. If I apply for a study permit for Canada under spp program can my wife go with me or does she …

Canadian Study Visa Processing Time from India 
Hi Sharon I had applied for study visa on 7th July with all documents complete. 1. My offer letter for business accounting course. 2. My academic …

Immigrating to Canada  
Hi Sharon I am currently studying diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Maria Polytechnic College (Anna University) (INDIA) 1st year student. I really …

Canada Student Visa and Posponding my Studies 
Dear Sharon I got an offer letter from a Canadian college and am going to apply for a Canadian student visa for this september intake. After getting …

admission to elementry school in Toronto according to DOB is causing a dilemma! 
Hello, My daughter completed grade 3 in dubai, and we have moved to Toronto. She should be joining school in september from grade 4 but according …

SPP Canadian Study Permit Rejected 
Hello Sharon, I have applied under SPP with complete documents as per the checklist on 4th July, I have got a reply of refusal stating reasons I have …

Canadian Police Certificate for Canadian Work Visa purpose 
Hi Sharon, Presently I am here in Singapore, I applied for a work visa going to Canada. Now I received a letter from High Commission of Canada asking …

Loan for a Study Permit to Canada  
Hi Sharon I have done IELTS 7 band and I am poor. I can't afford bank statement on my own name, neither my father is rich to give me his own statement. …

Permanent Residence Visa to Canada and Proof of Money 
Hello Sharon, My anti applied for me for a permanent residence visa to Canada. The Canadian immigration required that I provide them with a bank …

Canadian Student Visa and Processing Time 
Hi Sharon I have applied for a student visa in Abu Dhabi embassy. We applied with family. I applied on 5Th of June 2011, but I didn't get any reply …

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Study Visa to Canada and Long Gap in my Studies 
Hi Sharon! I want to apply for study permit to Canada. I had completed my graduation in 2004 and since then I'm working full time. Can I apply …

Renewal of a Canadian Permanent Resident Card 
Hi Sharon I became an immigrant to Canada in August 2005. I came to Canada and spend only 2 months and then went back home. I decided to come …

Options for migrating to Canada 
Hi Sharon My wife is currently employed at a restaurant in Edmonton Alberta and will soon be promoted to a supervisory position. She wants to bring …

Immigrating to Canada and pursuing my nursing studies 
Hi Sharon My family is moving to Canada with a Permanent resident visa soon and I am a second year college taking up B.S. Nursing here. Will I …

When can I Apply again for a Student Visa to Canada? 
Hi Sharon I had applied twice for a student visa to Canada and it was rejected both times. I had gotten it approved once before but had to come …

Appiled for a Canadian Study Visa 
Dear Sharon I have applied for Canada on 24th June for MBA in Kennedy College Toronto I live in Lahore Pakistan. Done bcs honors 4 years passed …

receiving US social security & pension while living in Canada 
Hi Sharon How does a retiree from the US relocate to Canada? How about US benefits? Thanks J

Short Courses and Study Permit to Canada  
Hi Sharon I want to apply for a short course in Canada and a study permit. How do I go about it? I am from Nigeria Thanks, Tokunbo

Canadian Spousal Immigration- Wrong advantage of citizenship 
Dear Sharon We would like to ask for your expert opinion and advice regarding a unique case The story is about a Pakistan National Canadian citizen …

Will my husband be allowed to travel with me on my Canadian study visa? 
Hi Sharon I have got admission in a Canada college for the September course. I have two years old daughter hence would want my husband and daughter …

Cured Tuberculosis and Getting a SPP visa to Canada  
Hi Sharon! My son had applied for SPP student visa. His application was received by the Canadian High Commission on 31/5/2011. My son had diagnosed …

Shifting Study Permit from one province to other in Canada 
Hi Sharon I want to shift from BC to Ontario and I recently got study visa after landing. what is the procedure to shift? Thanks, Zohaib

visa for my wife to enter in to the canada 
Dear Sharon I have completed my two years of pharmacy technician course from Niagara College and now I have three years of work permit. I went …

My Wife Applied for OWP as dependent to my Canadian Student Visa, Expected Query From Canadian Embassy? 
Hi Sharon, I and my wife applied for Student Visa and Open Work Permit Visa respectively to Saskatchewan province Canada from New Delhi India high commission. …

What are the requirements for applying spouse visa who would apply with her partner's student visa? 
What are the requirements for applying spouse visa who would apply with her partner's student visa? Please answer in details including all tests, documents …

Finding a job first in Canada  
Hi Sharon, I'm an Englishman currently living in the Czech RepubliC with my 11 yr old daughter but planning on moving to Canada to be with my Canadian …

Having my wife in Canada while I study  
Hello, my name is Edouard I'm on a student visa here in Canada. I came here in January 2011 to study computer network and tech support. During the …

Would I get a Study Permit to Canada? 
Hello Sharon I want to apply for a study permit to Canada I have done my +2 in non medical streams in 2009 with 60% marks After that I took some …

Immigration To Canada from Pakistan  
Dear Sharon My wife's sister, her husband, their adult children wish to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan. The husband is a business man, well educated. …

My wife wants to study in Canada  
Hi Sharon If my wife wants to go to canada for studies can I go with her, and can I work there? Thanks, Muhammad

What are the Requirements for a Canadian Study Visa?  
Hi Sharon I just want to know that what the requirements for a student visa to Canada are. I am already studying over her, business and management …

Extending medical insurance for children on Canadian study visas 
Hi Sharon I am the legal guardian of 3 orphaned children, aged 15 and twins of 13 who are currently residing in Ontario with their cousins family, …

Can I join my wife in Canada? 
Hi Sharon I hope you are doing well! My name is Asif and I am residing in Delhi, India. I just got married on 15th May 2011. My wife lives …

Funds requirement for student visa in canada 
Hi I am Rahul. I was accepted to the university of Guelph. I want to know how much funds are require to show for visa puspose. My tution fee is …

Inquiry Regarding Canadian Student Visa Entry Date  
Dear Sharon I got the student visa, I secured my admission in george brown college and my intake is in September. I have booked my ticket in July, …

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Bringing my children with me to Canada on a student visa 
Hi Sharon I would like to know if I can take my 7 and 8 year old sons with me to Canada on a student visa. My wife is currently working in Canada …

Study Permit and inadmissibility to Canada 
Hi Sharon My question is concerning the people who are inadmissible due to a family member's criminal conviction. Can the rest of the family members …

Prerequisite Admission to Grade 4 for a Foreign Student in Canada 
Dear Sharon I am Rohail. I am teaching a 4th class student She will migrate to Canada in two months. I need your guidance for prerequisite admission …

fund needed for me and my husband 
Dear Saron, I am sunita. You had already given me advice regarding visa application and that was great it has guided me a lot. thank you for that. …

Fund Proof Requirements for Student Visa to Canada  
Hi Sharon I want to go to Canada for student visa with my husband and my child (age= 1.5yrs). I want to know the Fund Proof Requirements for student …

Canadian Student visa and Accompanying Spouse Application  
Hello Sharon My wife is applying to a few universities in Canada to complete her Masters certificate in Oceanography. She will be applying for a student …

Canadian Study Visa and Accompanying Mother 
Dear Sharon I am 22 years old and want to study in Canada. Can I can bring my mother (57) along with me to Canada? We are the only 2 members …

Applying for a Canadian Student Visa from Pakistan  
Dear Sharon This is Behzad Ibrar writing from Pakistan. I read your article about the Canadian Study visa and it proved very fruitful for me and was …

Canadian Student Dependent Visa 
Hi Sharon I am studying right now in Canada. How can I bring my wife here? Thanks, Smit

Brazilian Caregiver to Work in Canada  
Hi Sharon I have been searching for a qualified nanny for my 2 children with special needs. I found one in Brazil and am wondering how long and …

canada student visa refusal 
Hello Sharon I did my master of communication studies (video production) in India. I worked in the direction field (films) for 8 years, worked in production …

Canadian citizen wants to sponsor my wife from Pakistan 
Hi Sharon I am a Canadian citizen and would like to know how to sponsor my wife from Pakistan. Thanks, Abdullah Sheikh

Need to know colleges of Makeup under SPP 
Hi Sharon, Everyone is saying that you are fab n you answer quickly & accurately. I would like to know the Makeup colleges in Canada under SPP. …

Changing College after Getting Canadian Study Visa? 
Hi Sharon, I’m from India. I’ve finished my 3 year bachelor degree in accounting, but I want to study 3 year graphic design in Canada. My visa councilor …

Canadian Study Visa Application - Processing Time  
Hi Sharon I am Jagmeet Kaur from Melbourne (Australia). I applied for a study visa to Canada for 16 may intake. I submitted my file on 14th of April …

Delay in Canadian Student Visa File Processing 
Hi Sharon I applied for my student visa on 24 March in Ahmedabad., but my college starting date is 4 April. My agent is saying that VFS will take …

How long for dependent visa to Canada?  
Hi Sharon, Your blog has been fabulous and I am delighted to get your responses and exact answers to the questions. Thank you for such a lovely blog. …

How to apply immigrant in Canada 
Hi Sharon; Im from Philippines, but currently Im here in Doha, Qatar for work. I want to apply as immigrant in Canada, but I dont know where to …

Finding information about a Canadian sponsorship file  
Hi Sharon, I was wondering how to find out some information in regards to sponsoring someone who was already married once to a Montreal, Canadian …

Minimum processing time for Canadian PR  
Hi Sharon, I am from India and I applied for Canadian PR under skilled worker category in Sept 2010. I know that the maximum time it takes is 12 months. …

study permit application to canada 
Hi There I have been reading your blog and it has been quite useful. Thank you for that. I am on a dependent visa of my husband here in UK since …

got student visa refusal for canada 
Hi Sharon I am Saahiba from India. I have done my B.E computer and have applied for business management diploma in Cambrian college for may 2011 intake. …

Can I bring my sister who is a RN to Canada ? 
Hi Sharon I am presently working in Canada right now and still in the process of becoming a permanent resident here. I have an eight year old boy …

Canadian work visa and using a lawyer  
Hi Sharon My name is Yudi. I live in Australia. I would like to ask you about Canadian work visa. I applied for a Canadian work visa and all …

Study in Canada and a Gap Study  
Dear Sharon Let me take my case as an example. I am an Agriculture graduate. I have completed my studies in 1994. After that I have done a Bachelor …

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New Application for a Canadian Student Visa after Refusal  
Hi Sharon I have a BA degree in hardware engineering from a university in Iran. I have decided to apply for MS degree in one of Canadian universities. …

Student Wife's Visa to Canada  
Hi Sharon I came in the month of Jan 11 under SPP program to Canada (Toronto) from India. In April my wife applied for her Temporary Resident Visa …

Request a police clearance to Canada through my brother in law who is still living there in Qatar 
Dear Sharon I am applying to Canada and Im preparing my requirements. I worked in Qatar for 3 yrs. Just want to ask if its possible to request …

US Citizen married to Canadian Citizen -- what now? 
Hi there. In January, I recently married my lover of two years. As of March, my six months in Canada was up - I traveled back down to the US to spend …

I applied for canada study visa for May 2011, but it was refused ,  
Hello, I applied for canada study visa for may sesion of 2011. My visa is refused . The reason was - You are not well establish in your own country …

US Citizen Relocating to Canada 
Dear Sharon I am getting married and my fiance recently moved to Canada in September while I finished my undergrad degree this year. My fiance …

Can I start work before I get my work permit after graduating as an international student? 
Dear Sharon I am an international student at the university of Manitoba and am only a few weeks away from finishing my programme. I have been looking …

ABOUT STUDY VISA WITH SPOUSE IN CANADA 
Dera Sharon My wife wants to go to canada for study. I want to go along with her. Please give me the best suggestion so that we can go together and …

Canadian Study Visa or Visit Visa for my Spouse in Pakistan 
Dear Sharon, I got married in January 2011 and now I realized that spouse sponsorship is taking approx. 21 months for Pakistan. I am thinking of …

How to bring my spouse to Canada  
Hi Sharon I came to canada on a study permit for two years. At the time of my application I was married and had a legal marriage certificate. But …

Sponsoring a live-in caregiver as my common-law spouse in Canada 
Dear Sharon My wife came to Canada as a live-in Caregiver. Unfortunately she worked with a less than ethical agency, and when she got here she had …

Delays in processing time for student visa application under SPP 
Hello Sharon, I am sahil from India and have applied for student visa for Canada under SPP. As per the checklist I have submitted all my documents …

sponsoring spouse inside canada 
Hi Sharon, I am Lyn, working here in canada as a foreign worker under live-in caregiver program. Last June 2010 I filled my Open work permit application …

Total money needed for a family for one year for canada study permit 
Hi sharon! I would like to know if $60,000 dollars are enough money for a family including two kids in NANAIMO (CANADA)for one year. My …

sponsoring spouse to canada 
Hello, I am permanent resident of Canada since March 2008 and had been living and working in Pakistan. Now I have moved to Canada with all my earnings …

Furthering my Education in Canada  
Hi Sharon I am looking to do a Dental assistant course in Canada. Can you give a good recognize but reasonable school. I live in barbados …

Student Visa Canada + Spouse 
Hi Sharon, My husband got admission in Manitoba, Canada in University of Winnipeg for BBA which would be a 4-year course. As a spouse, if I am pregnant …

Canadian Study Permit and Entering Canada  
Hi Everyone I got a student visa on feb 1st and my college is gonna start at September. My problem is - Can I travel to canada in April as I am …

Applying for a Candian Permanent Resident 
Dear Sharon I have completed an auxiliary Nurse Midwife course in Gujarat. I want to become a Canadian permanent resident. How do I apply for …

Canadian Student Visa and a Study Gap 
Hello, I am a student from india. I have done my 12 class with 86% marks and 91 in english. I have also scored 7 bands in IELTS. The thing is that …

Want to take my spouse with me to Canada  
Hi Sharon I am from Pakistan. I am planning to apply for a canada student visa. I'm married and I want my spouse to accompany me. How do we apply …

How many months is a Canadian student visa usable ? 
Hi Sharon If I apply for a student visa now to obtain it next Mars on the basis that I'm going to join the upcoming spring semester starting in May …

Student visa and spouse visa 
Hi sharon, I'm from India. I'm planning to apply for a student visa. I'm married I want my spouse also accompany me. How do we apply for him? I …

Rejected Student Viza for Canada 
Hi Sharon My case for Canadian student viza was rejected twice. I just want to know from where I will get my rejection letter and information about …

Canadian Application form for a Police Clearence 
Dear Mam, We are residing in UAE and we are applying for the Canadian immigration and my husband was in Kuwait for 3 years, so he needs the police clearance …

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Can a Canadian Study Visa Holder Bring Her Spouse to Canada? 
Hi Sharon I am in Canada on a student Visa Since 6 months,so can I bring my spouse here now? Tnanks, Rupnder

Live in caregiver program in Canada and part- time MBA 
Hello, I want to apply for the Canada Live in caregiver program, I also want do a MBA (part-time)while I am there. I am from Brazil and working …

Which is a better visa for spouse of a student in Canada? Student Visa for spouse? or Dependent visa for Spouse?  
Dear Sharon, Hope u doing great! Great to have people like you rendering their invaluable services over the net. My wife has gone on a student visa …

Canadian Student Visa and Canadian Work Visa 
Hi Sharon Can I apply for a Canadian work visa at the same time while I'm applying for a Canadian study visa? please guide me for spouse visa with …

Studying in Canada and a Study gap 
Hi Sharon I have done M.A. English in india in 2008. Now I want to apply for my study visa in Canada in 2011. I want to do early childhood course. …

Can Spouse Accompany me to canada in student partnership programme visa 
Hi, I have already got the offer letter from a college in Canada and I am taking a study loan against my course. Can my spouse accompany me to …

Student + Spouse Visa to Canada 
Hi Sharon I am a student now studying in Canada and I want my spouse to visit me in Canada but I don't know its possible or not. if yes then what …

4 months certificate course in canada 
Hi Sharon I would like to know if a trv (temporary resident visa) holder can work in canada or obtain a work permit after the completion of a 4 months …

Canadian sudy visa processing time  
Hi Sharon Canadian embassy asked me to pass medical exam. I have passed medical exam,but after 10 days of medical examination ,why the canadian …

What is minimum Processing time for a Canadian Student VISA under SPP category? 
Hello Sharon, I am Nagendra from Hyderabad, India I have applied for Student VISA on 9th Dec 2010 i want to know what is the minimum and max time …

Applying for a work permit from inside Canada - A BBA Graduate from India  
Hi Sharon I am in canada. I have done BBA from india. Can I get any job in my field? Thanks, RAMAN

about working as a nanny in Canada 
Hi Sharon I am in Australia as a student. I have done six months caregiver (nanny) course from India. So how I can apply to go Canada as a nanny? …

Sponsoring your spouse living in Pakistan to immigrate to Canada 
Hello, I am a Canadian citizen and married my husband who lives in Pakistan in June 2009. In march of 2010 I applied for his immigration and in …

Canadian Student Visa Delay  
Hi Sharon I have applied for a student visa to Canada on Oct 26 2010 and there is still no response from the Canadian High Commission. Many of my …

Information Reagarding a Canadian Student Visa. 
Dear Sharon I’m a tenth class (S.S.C) student and want to go to Canada with friends. I just want to know that can I go Canada after 10th and if yes …

want to get a permanent residence in Canada 
Hello Sharon, I am a Registered Nurse in India I have done General Nursing and Midwifery 3 years fulltime diploma course, and I have 3 years plus experience …

Name Change on Canadian Student Visa 
Dear Sharon, I am a Trinidadian student studying in Canada, currently doing a BA. I am intending to change my name. This can be done quite easily in …

spouse visa for my husband as i am a student in canada not a citizen 
Hi Sharon I am a student in Canada and I am basically from India. Can I apply for my spouse visa of my husband? He has a diploma in plumbing. …

Canadian Study permit Application  
Hi Sharon, I am new to this forum and have read all the postings from the very beginning. However, there seems to be nobody applying from London. This …

Canada Live In Caregiver Program and Immigrating to Canada  
Hello Sharon, Greetings! I am Bea and planning to work in Montreal Canada as a live-in caregiver. I want to ask if after i will gain my 2 yrs …

Canadian Study Permit and Spouse Visa 
Hi Sharon I want to know If I can take my spouse with me to canada for study? Can I get a Canadian student visa if I have a gap in my studies? …

Canadian Student Visa Rejection 
Hi Sharon The only reason for rejection my student visa application is: "I am not satisfied that you have answered truthfully all questions put to …

An International Student from Afirca Wants to Study in Canada 
Hi Sharon I am Kay, an international student from Africa and I want to further my study at complexions make-up Canada. I already have a cosmetology …

Business, tourist or common law partner visa to Canada 
Hi Sharon, I came to Canada for the first time this summer and fell in love with both the country and a man there. So now I want to move there. …

When can a Canadian Study Permit be Validated? 
I will be attending UBC for a masters program beginning in early Jan, 2011. I tried to cross into Canada at the end of sept and was told that they would …

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Canada student visa and accompanying spouse 
Dear Sharon I am from Multan. I want to get admission in Toronto University. Some consultant told me that you will go to Canada first then you sponsor …

Applying for Permanent Resident in Canada  
Dear Sharon I am currently working here in canada as live in caregiver. I need to find out how can I change my marital status from single to married …

Sponsoring my spouse from within Pakistan 
Dear Sharon IF I am a Canadian Citizen residing in Pakistan and intend to move back to Canada, how do I sponsor my spouse? Thanks Ishtaq

Including family along with Canadian student visa 
Hi! I am an American planning to study in Canada. My husband is Brazilian and was previously deported from the U.S. just for lack of paper work …

Canada live-in caregiver program and shared room  
Hi I just want to know if the immigration allows the care giver and the child of the employer sharing the room? Thanks Susan

Canadian work permit application issue 
Hi Sharon, I am a Singaporean who is keen in seeking employment in Ottawa. Currently I am working as an operations executive for a well known MNC. …

immigration to Canada 
Hi Sharon I am a full time student studying in Canada. Can my husband work in Canada and at same time apply for immigration in Canada while working …

canada student visa was refused 
Hello everyone, I am a student from INDIA. I applied for a Canadian student visa in November. I paid college fee 6000$ and I got medicals but sadly …

Canada student visa has been rejected 
Hi I’m star (I don't want to mention my name now). I applied for Canada student visa on 13.08.2010, I’d not been communicated nearly 16 days after my …

Can I process a Canadian Work Permit in Qatar? 
Hi there! I am Marian a Filipino citizen, I have a job offer in Canada as live in caregiver, had already my LMO and contract, but I need to process …

Dependent Visa for the spouse of a Canadian Work Permit Holder 
Dear Sharon My name is Nimmi and I am from India. My husband is residing in Canada on a work permit visa for the last five years. I wanted to know …

Details about Applying to Study in Canada 
Dear Sharon I am a student from Sri Lanka. I am planning to study in Canada and my uncle is sponsoring me. I want to know how many months bank …

Student Spouse Visa for Canada 
Dear Sharon Please give details about rules and regulations for students spouse visa for canada Thanks Manjinder Kaur Sahota

Canada Study Visa with Spouse 
Hi Sharon I want to do study in Canada. I have done my b-tech. I want to apply for higher studies. I am married. Can my husband go with me as a …

About studying in Canada 
Hi Sharon I have done the 12th class this year and got 6 bands overall - 7 bands in listening, 4.5 in writing, 6 in speaking and 5.5 in reading. …

About spouse Visa in Canada 
Hi Sharon, I am planning to go to Canada to do Post Graduation. I completed my IELTS examination last July 2010. Can my husband accompany with …

Study permit in Canada and spouse visa. 
Hi Sharon I am from Asia currently studying in Canada for last 6 months. So I have a Canadian study permit. Now I am planning to get married to my …

Got Student Visa Refusal from Canada 
Hello Everyone My name is Vaibhav Sharma. I have done my +2 from non medical grounds. I have applied for a study visa to Canada in hospitality …

Visa on Arrival in Toronto 
Dear Sir, Can a Malaysian with USA visa for 10 years apply for visa on arrival in toronto? Thanks Adnan

CANADA STUDENT VISA DELAY 
Dear Sharon I have applied for a student visa on 25th June 2010. My Course start date Sep 7th 2010. They told the student must reach Aug 30th …

Sponsring my Family to Come to Canada  
Dear Sharon I became permanent resident of Canada on 27th Sept, 2007, but then stayed in India for extended period as economic condition was stiff. …

I Have a Visa for Canada 
Hi Sharon I got this visa through an agent. I am not sure if it is real or not Regards Gurdave Singh

Work Temporarily in Canada  
Hi Sharon I am currently studying my third language and have an agriculture background specifically in the potato business being here from the state …

Immigrating to Canada  
Hi I am Ali Muddin I have done GNM and have 12 years experience. I want to get a permanent residence in Canada. My wife is also a GNM. Kindly …

US expat returning to U.S. from Canada 
Hi Sharon When we moved to Vancouver from Chicago five years ago, the Canadian gov't gave us an allowance on moving our stuff to Canada in which we …

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Relocating to Canada and School Admission in Toronto  
Hi Sharon, I am moving to Toronto from Dubai with my family in Feb 2011. My son will be in Grade 3 at that time. Do canadian schools admit …

Student Visa to Canada and Fund Proof Requirements 
Hey! have applied to university of Manitoba Canada and have received a letter of offer and am in the process of paying the tuition fees. But before …

Moving to Canada and a School for my Kid 
Hi Sharon good day! I will be moving to Canada by September-2010 with my family. My elder daughter age 6+ (Date of birth is 15-01-2004) study at …

How can I join my Spouse who is a Student in Canada?  
Dear Sharon My wife is a student at centennial college in a 2 year post graduate program. At the beginning she got a 1 year visa, and then she extended …

Do I need to legalize my kids School Certificates before moving to Canada?  
Hi Sharon I am from South India, coming in from Oman, the Middle East. We're already permanent residents of Canada, but just about to make our Canadian …

How to Immigrate to Canada?  
Dear Sharon I have a MA in English language teaching and I have been teaching for more than ten years. I am learning Spanish now. I am going …

Study Permit to Canada was Refused - What should I do?  
Hi Sharon I have been in Canada as a tourist before, and I never stayed more than the period that was authorized to me which was really short. More …

Cold Canadian Winters 
Hello Everyone I have just recieved great news regarding a job in ottawa, which means My family and I can come and enjoy hopefully a wonderfull life …

Spouse Visa to Canada 
I am from India and I am studying in Australia at present time. If I apply for a student visa to Canada, can I get a spouse visa? I am married and …

Work Permit for a Spouse of a Canadian Student Visa Holder 
Hello , I have few questions reg type of visa for Spouse while having CANADA student visa. Can spouse work full time in CANADA during visa period? …

Can I work in Canada as a Male Nurse? 
Hi Sharon I have completed my general nursing in Delhi. I have no experience. I have got 8 bands in ielts. Can I work as a male nurse in Canada? …

How to Become a Permanent Resident in Canada
after Graduating from a Canadian University?
 
Hello Sharon, I want to study in Canada and for this I had also given IELTS and got 6.O Bands (Reading-6.O, Listening-6.5, Speaking-5.5 , Reading-5.5). …

How to Search for an Employer in Canada? 
Hi Sharon How to get an employer in Canada? Where and how I can find them? Thanks Flora

Study Permit to Canada for Short Term Courses 
Hi Sharon My sister is planing to take English courses in Canada for 3 to 4 months period.and then join one of the collages in Halifax for 1 year diploma …

Canadian Student Visa Requirement (Proof Of Funds) Query 
Hi Sharon My name is Haseeb and I intend to study in Canada. I have applied to the Ryerson University Canada and hope fully will get the admission …

Canada Live in Caregiver Program 
Hi Sharon my name is Elizabeth, I was working in Utah, USA for 6 years as a caregiver, I came back to Peru on December 2009 because my authorizacion …

Taxes for British Expats Moving to Canada  
Hi Sharon I was wondering if I move to Canada would I have to pay higher tax in Canada becuse I own half of the bussines in U.K Thank You Jassa

My Fiancé Applied For a Study Permit to Canada, Can I Join Him?  
Hi Sharon My fiancé just applied for study permit, he was admitted by Centennial college in Toronto for a 2 year certificate program as social service …

Visa for Accompanying Spouse to Canada 
Hi Sharon I applied for a student visa to Canada and included my wife in the application. I got my visa and I think my wife is supposed to get …

Renewing Caregiving Visa in Canada 
Hi Sharon If a caregiver is living in canada for over a year and she has to change jobs because of various reason but her permit is still valid and …

Sponsoring a Family Member to Immigrate to Canada  
Hi Sharon I am in Australia right now. I came on 2008 on a spouse visa, but I separated from my wife. My visa is valid till 30th may and I want …

Can I Work as a Registered Nurse in Canada?  
Hi Sharon, Actually I'm very much eager to know whether my sister can get job in Canada or not... She got the ielts test and score is 6.5 She …

I need to find a job in Canada  
Hi Sharon I am a single mother with two kids. As of now I am working in Kuwait as a flowers designer. I just want to know if I have a chance to …

How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa?  
Hi Sharon I am a TY BBA student from India and I want to study for MBA in Canada. Please can you tell me what procedure should I follow, and what …

Can I join my husband who is Studying in Canada?  
Hi All :) My husband studies in Canada under a student visa for six months. We got married last week and now I don't know whether I can join him …

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How to Request a Police Certificate to Canada?  
Hi Mam, I have received the approval letter from the Canadian Embassy. One of the requirement is to provide police clearance from the country where …

Can I apply for a spouse visa to Canada?  
Dear Sharon I am kulwinder. My wife wants to do study in Canada and I want to go with her for all kind of help. Is it possible to apply for a …

Working as a Nurse in Canada  
Hi Sharon How can I work as a nurse in Canada? I don't have NCLEX yet but I am a registered nurse both in Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Is …

Admission to a College in Canada  
Hi Sharon I am a citizen of India currently residing in United Kingdom. I have completed my post graduation. I have a 2 years work permit and am …

Can I study in Canada if I hold a Spouse Visa to Canada?  
Hi Sharon I am a student of hospitality management. I almost finished my studies. I have done three years of nursing diploma in India and three …

Canada Student Visa - Can my Spouse Accompany me to Canada?  
Hi Sharon I am soon applying for Canada study visa. I have cleared IELTS and wanted to know if I can take my spouse along. Thanks Jass

Am I Eligible to Work as a Caregiver in Canada? 
I wanted to ask if I'm eligible to apply as a nanny/live in caregiver in Canada. I had only attended 1 year of midwifery. I have 3 years experienced …

Canada Student Visa Applications - Tips and Suggestions  
Hi to all I applied for a Canadian study permit on December 2010 and received a Student Visa to Canada. I am now studying at the University in Vancouver, …

How to Obtain a Police Clearance to Canada? 
Hi Ms. Sharon, I would like to know the procedures in requesting a police clearance to Canada. I worked in Qatar and Saudi Arabia as a contract worker …

Canada Visa Application  
Dear Sharon I want to apply for a visa to Canada. I'm a MA Hindi, NTT, post graduate diploma in computer application. Which form can I fill out …

Can a Diplomat's Family Member Work in Canada?  
Hi My father is a diplomat , and I was querying if I could work in Canada whilst visiting if I have the authorization or does my father have to be …

Student Visa Application to Canada – Delay in Processing the Visa  
I have applied for a student visa on 15th October... As per the website commitment the process will takes minimum of seven business to maximum 28 business …

Can I Work in Canada as a Nurse? 
Can I work in Canada as a nurse even if I don't have any hospital working experience? I took the IELTS just this Dec. and I got 6 band score. Do you …

Immigration process made easy 
After working with different Indian Corporates for over a decade, I have worked with an immigration company for 4 years. Now I am running my own show …

Canadian Student Visa Refused 
Hello everyone, I am a student from INDIA. I applied for a Canadian student visa in November. I paid college fee 6000$ and I got medicals but sadly …

Canada Immigration Information  
I am a Malaysian who has a pending permanent resident immigration application as a skilled worker to Canada since late 2007, and would like to expedite …

Studying in Canada and bringing my mother and brother with me 
Hi Sharon! I intend to study at a Canadian university next year, and I want to bring my mother (45) and brother (24) along with me. I am 22 years old. …

Can I and my daughter travel to canada with
my wife who will be studying in Canada?
 
Hi There. I will grateful to you if you can let me know the following: My wife is planning to study in Canada. Can I and our 4yrs daughter travel …

Student Visa to Canada Refused 
Hi Sharon I had applied for a student visa to Canada (BC) through an agency. 2 days ago I got a visa refusal from Canadian High Commission in India …

Canada Student Visa with Wife 
Dear Sharon, I am planning to apply for Canada student visa and I am married. Is it possible to bring my wife with me to Canada if I am going to …

Student Visa for Canada Refused  
Hi Sharon I applied for student visa in Canada,but unfortunately Canadian Visa Officer refused my student visa application. The Embassy gave me …

Canada Immigration Sponsor for a Spouse 
Hi Sharon I found your website informative regarding getting information, hope you will help me out.. I am a Canadian citizen living in Canada for …

Canada Student Visa Validity 
Hi I would like to ask about the validity of a student permit in Canada - How many years a student visa is valid in Canada for Masters Program. I …

Studying in Canada and Bringing My Family With Me  
Hi Sharon! If ever I am a student in Canada, can I bring my family along while I am studying there? Can my husband work and can my son enroll in …

Schooling in Canada 
Hi all We would love to know if our children would be allowed to enter into the schooling system in Canada if we were to stay there for a six/twelve …

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Cost of Living in Canada 
Hi Sharon My family is planning on moving to Canada. One of the things we are trying to find out is the cost of living in Canada and especially …

Canada Study Visa + Spouse 
Hi Sharon It is really great to find some guide like this website. I have got admission in Univ of Manitoba in PhD Physics (first year will be Masters). …

Amercians Living in Canada 
Hi Sharon Do Americans living in Canada have to pay Canadian Taxes? Thanks Richard

Canada Visa Information  
Hi Sharon I was accepted into University in Canada, and was wondering if my spouse can accompany me to Canada and do I have to include her on my Canadian …

Canadian Student Visa 
Hi I am a student. I would like to study in Canada, but I don't know how to apply for a Canadian student visa. I would appreciate your assistance …

Canadian Visa Refused 
Dear Sharon, Hi! I applied for a student permit to Canada for MBA. My application got refused as i was not able to satisfy the Visa officer …

Health Insurance Canada 
Hi, My girlfriend and I have recently moved to Canada from Australia on a 2 year work visa and have been lucky enough to get job’s as lefties on Whistler …

Visa to Canada  
Can my 19 year old son apply for a student visa to go to college in Canada? My son will be 20 in May. He Moved to Canada from USA, Pennsylvania with …

From Seattle to Ottawa 
Hello Sharon, Lovely site you have built! I'm doing a "relatively" simple, (yet complex to me, since it's my first time) move from the US to Canada …

Canada Student Visa 
I would like to inquire about a certain situation for some people. If someone visits Canada as a visitor and then he decides to study in Canada, Can …

Visa Canada 
Canada Work Permit Hi I'm a dutch citizen and i would like to work in canada. My question - Is it possible to apply as soon i enter Canada (Montreal)? …

Can a Canadian Study Visa Holder Bring Her Spouse to Canada? 
Hi Sharon, I am on a study permit in Canada. I got married before I came to Canada, but because the marriage certificate was not issued at that time, …

Canada Primary School Admission Guideline Request 
Hi Sharon, Greetings! I am expected to travel soon from India to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada with my family (my wife and my 9+ years old son). I will …

Renewing a Canadian Work Visa for Live-In Caregiver  
Hi Sharon good day! Can I renew my Canadian Live-In Caregiver Visa? And how long does it take? Do I need to provide again the requirements that I sent …

Studying in Canada - Bringing spouse and Dependent child 
I want to study in Canada and at the same time can I bring my spouse and my child?

What Type of Canadian Visa Should I Apply For my Cousin? 
Hello Sharon, I am immigrating to Canada on work permit along with my spouse and daughter. My daughter is 2yrs old. My work permit is getting processed …

I was refused 5 times for a Canadian work permit 
Hi Sharon I worked in Canada for 2 years, while waiting for my working permit I overstayed there until the Canadian officer ask me to leave voluntarily. …

Work Visa for Canada - Nurse 
Hi! I am a Filipina nurse presently residing in Doha,Qatar. Can I possibly apply for a work visa upon arrival in Canada, even if i do not have an …

Can a Zimbabwe Citizen Study in Canada? 
Hi Sharon My daughter is 25 and is in Zimbabwe. She wishes to study in Canada. Is it possible? Thanks Nyasha

Canada Visitor Visa - Changing Status  
Hi Sharon I will be entering Canada on a visitor visa, and was wondering if I can change my visitor visa to a student visa while I am in Canada? …

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Victoria is rumoured to be an expensive place to live, but, as with most rumours, that is only partially true. Compared to many other Canadian cities, …

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Moving is one of the most stressful events in modern life. Just moving down the street can be a huge hassle so moving to a completely different country …

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