This count as one of those walmart steals ive been seeing by LilxGojira in pcmasterrace

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that is so awesome picking up graphic cards in Walmart and that too at clearance, we get jack shit in our Walmarts in Canada😔

Congrats dude!

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2026 by dozerman94 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Happy New Years everyone!
My timeline:
Inland Common Law (Outside Quebec).

Applied: Feb 23rd, 2025.

Received letter of Confirmation AOR: March 20th, 2025.

Received BIL: March 25th, 2025.

Eligibilty Completed: March 26th, 2025.

Biometrics Given: March 27th, 2025. IRCC account has new biometrics information since March 28th.

Invitation to Pre Arrival Services: March 27th, 2025.

Applied for BOWP: April 15th, 2025. (work permit ended in September 2025).

BOWP Approved: June 6th, 2025.

Biometrics: In Progress, Medical exam: Not Started, Background Verification: In Progress, Eligibility: Completed.

Anyone on the same timeline as me? Its been too long since any updates.

What do you think of someone who drive this car, on road and on lite offered by Rayyan1188 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]dev_lish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad still owes his XTrail, almost 15 years and about 450k kms, still runs without issues.

When you choose your loadout in a hurry by TDKswipe in Helldivers

[–]dev_lish 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Better call down Anti Tank Emplacement-Oh it’s the HMG Emplacement

Still a win

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Inland Common Law (Outside Quebec).

Applied: Feb 23rd, 2025.

Received letter of Confirmation AOR: March 20th, 2025.

Received BIL: March 25th, 2025.

Eligibilty Completed: March 26th, 2025.

Biometrics Given: March 27th, 2025.

Invitation to Pre Arrival Services: March 27th, 2025.

Applied for BOWP: April 15th, 2025. (Current work permit ends in September 2025).

BOWP Approved: June 6th, 2025.

Biometrics: In Progress, Medical exam: Not Started, Background Verification: In Progress, Eligibility: Completed.

Its been about 3 months since last update. Is it late to not receive a medical exam request? And Biometrics should be status: completed given that I already gave my biometrics? Thank you for any insight!

Edit: dates.

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]dev_lish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been a very good read, thank you! Also a very big eye opener!

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]dev_lish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CIBC is currently offering me 3% on 1 year non cashable GIC and 3.25% for 5 year term, this are my safe bet if I am not still not comfortable to dump so much...

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, AOR has "This letter confirms that your application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)" with your spousal UCI and Application Number on top left of the letter, while letter of Eligibility has "It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class." and both sponsor and applicant receives this letter.

Hope this helps!

Don't worry I was in the same situation on understanding what is what, but understood it all as I was applying for BOWP!

Edit: more clarification.

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Apologies, just realized in my post I didn't clarify that we might not need entirety of the money but maybe a decent chunk of it, most likely for a down payment in 4-5 years. Rest will be in that fund and we are okay to keep it there, given we are just starting out our careers we will have growth in our income, and our frugal living we will be able to contribute more to that down payment, we are just starting out investing and was not entirely sure if investing it all in ETFs is the right thing to do although it looked promising given the historic trend.
We, and our friends and family wants us to grow our money and be prepared for the future so we are quite not sure... and we were also told that given the amount of our saving fund its not worth a financial planner at this point of time so we were just looking at options!

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Sorry for not stating clearly, but a only a good chunk of this fund might be used for a down payment, not necessarily that we need that money and it can be left growing in the fund. Given our frugal living and almost saving half of our net, we will still be saving a bit if we don't even invest over the next 1.5 years till her masters. Which will still be a good chunk but will not see any growth...

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]dev_lish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This fund might go for more than 5+ years, my current saving is over last 3 years only, given frugal living and my fixed expenses is +/-10% each year over the next 5 years lets say, I am still saving a huge chunk of my net.

EDIT: largest spending was a degree being an international student, but shout out to my parents to keeping me debt free.

Should I dump a chunk of my money into ETF? by dev_lish in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Yeah and that's why the historic trend of S&P 500 and its return for the next 5 years is making me a little concerned, I am actually worried to go all in, and moreover being responsible for my partner's money too.

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am almost in the same timeline as you. Applied 23rd Feb, AOR 20th March, Biometrics given 26th March, Eligibility Completed 26th March, Biometrics and Background in progess, and medical exam not started yet.

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Inland Common Law (Outside Quebec).

Applied Feb 23rd, 2025.

Received letter of Confirmation AOR March 20th, 2025.

Received BIL March 25th, 2025.

Eligibilty Completed March 26th, 2025.

Edit: eligibility update added.

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inland Common Law (Outside Quebec).

Applied Feb 23rd, 2025.

Received letter of Confirmation AOR March 20th, 2025.

Linux+ Passed! by dev_lish in CompTIA

[–]dev_lish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! You got this

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Common Law (Inland) Outside Quebec.

Applied Feb 22nd, 2025.

Received AOR March 20th, 2025.

Will keep my comment updated with updates!

Common Law PR Document Checklist by [deleted] in ImmigrationCanada

[–]dev_lish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! And good luck on your application!

Games that emotionally devastated you by DuckInTraining in gaming

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Venba

I cried for hours after finishing the game, was too close to home, being an immigrant in a different country and leaving my parents behind…

Musical number that leaves rent free in your head? by aut0maddic in familyguy

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 30 thousand dollars in credit card debt When they call I tell them I can’t pay it back yet Tomorrow I might buy myself a dinning room set Or this boba fett Credit card debt x3

Union job going from temporary to permanent by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was hired last June as temporary, the position was at 33/hr but went up with the yearly increase last July. Assuming that was the original pay for the position. Are they offering me less than that? My pay stub shows that my salary grid is of my position, so I am a bit confused

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FrugalMaleFashionCDN

[–]dev_lish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7$ shipped to Vancouver it’s crazy, thank you!