Immigration Forum / Canada / January 2007

I'm new to these boards and am so thankful to have found them.  My
husband and I face a very difficult situation and wonder if we can get
some advice from the the pros - I have noticed there are ex-
Immigration officers on these boards and hope they can be of help!

My family of three is required to enter Canada on of before 24-Feb-2007
and we're required to show proof of funds in the amount of C$15563/- or
a letter of employment in lieu thereof.
What I'd like to know is whether, in the absence of the above, a letter

A spouse gets PR card about 2 years ago, and after adding 50% of prior
days, she/he now has enough days to apply for citizenship. In this
situation, does the sponsor still be responsible for the financial
spouse's financial requirement?  Does the 3 years sponsorship

I got a notice to appear to a Landing Interview, my question is,
the pictures specifications have a line that says "I certify to be a
true likeness of the applicant" in the back of the picture. The
photographer says they don't do that and that has to be done by a

Dear Canadians,
have you ever lived in Europe? I wonder, whether it is hard to relocate
to Europe for a Canadian. I mean to start a new life in Europe, find a
job there or build up a business venture. Do you have any experiences

I lived in Dubai (UAE), when applied for  'canadian Immigration' few
years back.
Now, i live in India since last 2 years.
I have received my Medicals and they are asking to me to submit  

Please how i start the process without falling into the hands of scammers
and illegal sites. Thanks

A female friend wants to file Canada citizenship quickly. She have
been in Canada over 1300 days but due to only 50% of the prior days
before qualifying as landed immigrant, her residence count for
citizenship is 80 days short of 1095 days.

The person (entered Canada long ago - since 1999 on a student visa).
Then he applied for refugee status, but was rejected, then he appealed
and was rejected on both stages - Judicial Review as well PRRA stage.
He obtained temporary work permit, which however expired and currently

My girlfriend is currently living in the US but is a Canadian Citizen
and moving to Toronto in March.    I would like to follow her to Canada
and I am currently seeking work on the NAFTA guidelines.  I believe I
qualify as a Computer Analyst.

When filling out the Application form "MM 0008SW",  "Applying as a
Federal Skilled Worker" Section 27 of this document asks for
information on family members. My Questions on this are as follows
1. Do I have to include information regarding my Parents into this

Does the period one have stayed in Canada on tourist or some similar
visa before getting permanent residency count toward the citizenship or
maintaining of residency timeline requirements? I have got conflicting
answers from different folks on this issue.

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Well I finally managed to schedule my IELTS on 24 Feb, 2007.  It was
really very difficult to manage every thing with my busy schedule. I
think that Canadian Consulate will receive my test score within couple
of weeks of the test. I fear that if my tesr score is not released

Can anyone help me for filling the form SCHEDULE 1 BACKGROUND/
DECLARATION.
I have a doubt about # 11 Personal History. what date should I fill in
"To" section for my current job. I am working with the same compay from