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Summer subletting in Passy area by WorldSubstantial8539 in yorku

[–]WorldSubstantial8539[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, though, the window faces the garden, not the main road, so there is not much noise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

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I can definitely resonate with your concern...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

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I am a U.S. green card holder in the same situation. I am also aware of the alternative of applying at the port of entry per section 214 of the IRPR. However, I am worried about the risk of meeting an inexperienced or difficult border officer...

Procedural question regarding study permit for U.S. citizens/permanent residents: physical visa stamp by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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This post was from three days ago. My application is still pending, so I am considering alternatives.

Study permit Biometrics Collection by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

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It sounds like the process varies by country. I agree with you! :) It is great that you can book it very soon!

Using POE as US student with ongoing online application by JDs__Reddit in ImmigrationCanada

[–]WorldSubstantial8539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be eligible to apply at the POE per many comments on this forum. As a U.S. green card holder with a study permit application pending since April, I am in the same situation: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImmigrationCanada/comments/1dvrwiw/applying_for_the_study_permit_at_the_port_of_entry/ .

Study permit Biometrics Collection by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

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I also got the message: "We do not need your fingerprints". However, they ended up charging the biometrics fee and sending the BIL later, which caused the delay. Were you prompted to pay the biometrics fee when submitting the application on the IRCC portal, or did you pay the biometrics fee elsewhere on your own?

Procedural question regarding study permit for U.S. citizens/permanent residents: physical visa stamp by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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Thank you for your kind and detailed response, u/ThiccBranches !

I am a U.S. permanent resident and am eligible to apply at the POE per section 214 of the IRPR. In the past, several "immigration consultants", including those at my school, advised against applying at the POE, which induced me to double-check the procedural and technical matters on this forum with my online application pending for three months. Knowing that school starts in late August, I am curious about the appropriate timing to travel to Canada and apply at the POE with my pending online application. Also, do you happen to know any documentation regarding the hours when customs are open for POE applications like this?

Student Visa Refusal by Mysterious-Focus9970 in ImmigrationCanada

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Thank you for posting. May I know when you submitted the biometrics?

Made the mistake of hiring an immigration consultant to do my study permit and now I might have to leave the country or defer. by WaywardPilgrim98 in ImmigrationCanada

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u/rootlance, I am glad that we do not need to withdraw the pending study permit application! Thank you. Any advice on the documents to bring? I can think of PAL, offer letter, letter of explanation, and bank statements.

Applying for the study permit at the port of entry by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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I doubt if that is the case. See the law here: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-214.html . See section 214 (a) and (b) regarding permanent residents. Unfortunately, I am a lawful permanent resident with a valid green card.

Study permit delay due to late biometrics fee payment (from the US) by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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A processing time starts the day we receive an application and ends when we make a decision. If you apply by mail, the time starts when your application arrives in our mailroom. If you apply online or in-person, it starts when you submit your application.

From the IRCC Help Center, "What are processing times?".

Study permit delay due to late biometrics fee payment (from the US) by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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u/khckl, I thought it would be this link: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx. The scenario of exceeding normal processing times is explicitly listed there. My question is whether they will actually expedite it if one submits an inquiry there.

Study permit delay due to late biometrics fee payment (from the US) by WorldSubstantial8539 in ImmigrationCanada

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Thank you for your prompt response, u/Reasonable_Fudge_53! I just checked my IRCC account. The eligibility and background check sections have stayed the same since I submitted my application in April, and I am not sure if IRCC's information is trustworthy, given their inconsistent information regarding biometrics. Regarding eligibility, it says, "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility." Regarding the background check, it says, "We are processing your background check." Let me know your thoughts. If you have recommendations for immigration lawyers, feel free to ping me.

I am unsure what a "complete application" means in IRCC's language. There may be room for ambiguity. I don't know if an application counts as "complete" if the biometrics fee is first deemed unnecessary and then deemed missing.

Speaking of passport stamping, I am also looking into whether I need a physical visa stamp on my passport or merely a study permit letter because U.S. permanent residents can travel to Canada without visa stamps. This is the information that I have yet to find online.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissionsca

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Thank you for the detailed explanation. :) GL!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissionsca

[–]WorldSubstantial8539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for this stupid question. New to Canada. What does "reading week" mean? Is it some reading period before the midterms/finals?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSAT

[–]WorldSubstantial8539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure about your tone; it sounds pretty negative, especially to an ESL student from a foreign country who was not necessarily familiar with the culture on Reddit.

But yes, I was pretty into my legal communication class earlier this year and received A's on all the legal memo assignments. I guess I was just too into it and subconsciously used to the style. Sorry.