Congratulations on getting your permanent resident (PR) application approved and successfully obtaining the confirmation of permanent residency (CoPR) and a visa (if you are from a non-visa exempt country). The journey is not complete yet, the last stage of the application process is landing in Canada, and only after you physically land, will you become […]
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Proof of Funds requirement for Express Entry
All applicants, unless exempt, must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family in Canada upon immigration. Proof of Funds (PoF) requirement for Express Entry is one of the minimum eligibility requirements for the following: the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program The funds must be available […]
Read moreAge and its impact on the express entry application
In the express entry application process, an applicant has control on all the variables, except one – AGE. This is even more concerning for older applicants and for those, who may have their birthday coming up and are still waiting for the invitation to apply (ITA). While nothing much can be done if an applicant’s […]
Read moreHow do GCMS notes look like and how to order them?
GCMS (Global Case Management System) is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC’s) system used to process applications for citizenship and immigration, tourist visas, student visas and visas under any other program. The system contains a detailed record of each applicant’s file, including correspondence from and to IRCC, documents received from the applicant, detailed […]
Read moreWhat does s15 and s16 on the top right of your GCMS denote?
When you see a blank page or pages, or when some information on a page is retracted in your GCMS notes with s15 or s16 at the right top corner, a lot of applicants are puzzled as to what it means. s.15 and s.16 are sections that correspond to section 15 and 16 of the […]
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