Questions tagged [canada]
Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in Canada
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Query on IELTS score for express entry visa Canada
I am a database administrator with 7+ years experience and final qualification is Masters of computer applications.
This is my IELTS Score and am the primary applicant
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 7.0
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NOC code for software developer - 2173 or 2174
I am going to apply for PR in Canada Express Entry visa. For that I need to choose an NOC code before applying. I have 6 years of experience in software development. I worked as a developer/programmer ...
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Query on comprehensive ranking system - Express Entry
I have two IELTS score with two attempts.
ability Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Test 1 6.5 5.5 6.5 7.0
IELTS Test2 6.0 ...
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Canadian bank claims that a joint account requires two W-9 forms
My spouse and I are both US citizens who have lived in Canada for many years. We are seeking to open a joint brokerage account at an institution we haven't banked with before, and a W-9 is required.
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Medical test for travel to Canada
I am an Indian citizen. I have a valid Canadian Student visa valid from April 2016 to March 2018. I am planning to travel to Canada in early 2017. The validity of my medical test performed for the ...
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Living in the US on an F2 visa and working remotely for a Canadian company
I'm aware I can't work in the US on a F2 visa. However, would it be possible to be employed by a Canadian company to work remotely from the US?
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What are the requirements for applying for Canadian Permanent Residency?
I'm reading up about Canadian Permanent Residency and it's a bit confusing. There seems to be an "Express Entry" program, where you can apply after 1 year of work experience. But what about other ...
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Application Canadian Work Permit without LMIA
I have 8 years of IT experience and reside outside of Canada (Indian Nationality). A Canadian company is willing to offer me a job.
Should they require an LMIA to get me to Canada? Are there any ...
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How can I immigrate to Germany or Canada from Iran?
I own a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, and currently work as an IT expert in a private company in Iran. Considering that my dear country, Iran, is very isolated right now (and as it seems, ...
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Do I need to transfer my foreign driving license if I don't plan to own a car in Ontario, Canada?
I have a Dutch passport and Dutch driving license, and I have recently moved to Canada (Ontario). Government instructions on transferring driving licenses all seem to assume that new residents will ...
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What happens to my saved Canadian pension funds when my SIN expires?
The Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) is used, among others, by the Canadian Pensions Plan (CPP). My social insurance number is a temporary one, as I am a temporary resident of Canada (work ...
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Family name "nightmare" between Canada and France
I was born in Canada in the 80's and my parents gave me the family name Y X where Y stands for the family name of my mother and X stands for the family name of my father.
Then in the early 90's we ...
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Visa for a PhD (and TA) in Canada for Swiss citizens
I am a Swiss student (Citizenship + Nationality + Place of Birth: Switzerland) and I just got accepted by a PhD program at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. There is tons of ...
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How will my lifestyle/disposable income in Alberta compare to my current situation in Singapore?
I'm an expat living in Singapore from 8 yrs and now have a permanent job offer in a mid size firm at Calgary to do web development. They are willing to pay me upto CAD 60K/annum before taxes. When ...
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Consequences of informing bank about leaving country
I left USA in 2019, but did not inform Bank of America about this. I am currently in Canada, continue to operate my BoA account for payments, and have substantial balance in the bank account in US.
I ...
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How can I get paid from a Canadian company without living in Canada?
I am a Canadian permanent resident and was working and living in Canada full time for a Canadian company. Recently I have moved back to my home country (India).
However I need to keep working for my ...
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Why do I need to bring a second driver with me in case I don't pass the British Columbia, Canadian road test?
The page on converting your foreign license to a British Columbia one says:
Step 2: With two years' of non-learner driving experience, you'll need to take the Class 5 road test. Note: Bring another ...
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Is the 3 month limit on driving with your foreign license valid for each individual province or for Canada as a whole?
According to the ICBC website:
Welcome to B.C.! After moving here, you have 90 days to switch over your valid licence to a B.C. driver’s licence.
Does this limit apply to all of Canada or does it ...
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Immigration to Canada requirements
I know an adult Lebanese that wants to immigrate to Canada, and I just want to know what are the requirements for him to do so. Does he need a Visa? Does he have to pay for anything? What are the ...
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Query on point system of Express entry Canada
I got an IELTS score being Non-English as primary language:
Listening-6.5 Reading-6.0 Writing-6.0 Speaking-6.0
My wife has an IELTS score:
Listening-7.0 Reading-5.5 Writing-6.0 Speaking-6.0
How ...
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Travel outside Canada while waiting for Post-Graduation Work Permit
I applied for a post-graduation work permit two months ago. Current processing times seem to be between four and five months, while my study permit expires at the end of this month. So there will be ...
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Can a US citizen work remotely for a Canadian company? What are the legal, tax and immigration standards?
I am a US citizen, in the process of applying for a Canadian residence visa (I plan to move to Canada).
Having a job offer in hand during the application process definitely would help my chances of ...
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Is it possible to enter Canada again after being given removal order?
I was a student in Canada from 2014-2016, I deserted college program in 2015 due to severe depression and couldn't continue the program but I stayed back in Canada till mid 2016 without knowing I ...
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Front-end web development - work demand in Saskatchewan
Does any body have an idea about the demand of front end web development work of IT sector in Saskatchewan?
I am moving to this province with PR status with these technical skills.
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Quebec skilled worker program 2015
I had been through the newsletter about QSWP program that is yet to launch in month of April, 2015.
As per the selection factors given here, below is my score chart as single applicant,
Education: 12 ...
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How do I buy and import a car from Canada to the US?
I'm a US citizen and I live in Ontario, Canada with a student visa. My car from the US was totaled. Insurance has written me a check and since I have no transportation (for instance, to go to MI to ...
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Canada NOC code for Backend /Java developer
I have seen this link -
NOC 2173 vs 2174 but still having some doubts.
I am a java developer and my day to day work involve writing code, testing it, modifying existing code as per requirements. I ...
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