Hi ! My name is Sofia. I am an Indian living in Toronto with my pug Romeo .Come along with me as I document my journey , my triumphs and tribulations and my learnings as a newcomer in Canada.
Whether it's navigating the study permit process, acing your job search, or getting the lowdown on that elusive PR application, I've got your back.I've set up a Linktree link where you can book a one-on-one consultation with yours truly!
linktr.ee/sofiaincanada
Why should you book a consultation, you ask? Well, picture this: a personalized roadmap to your Canadian dreams! 🗺️ We can delve into the nitty-gritty of your specific situation, I can help you craft a killer Statement of Purpose (SOP) for your study permit application, assist with college applications, or even whip up an ATS-friendly resume for your job hunt. 📚👩🎓💼
But beyond all that, let's make this journey personal - I'm here to be more than just a guide; I want to be your friend throughout the process!
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Hi Sofia! My study permit is expiring in September 2024, the same time my program is ending. Do I apply for both pgwp and trv, or should I apply for the trv first? Thanks!
Apply for pgwp first , once u get the approval letter u can use that to apply for TRV
Hie i am confused which police station to select because i m not familiar with any of the options. Can I select any randomly?
No the police station u select is the one that will be doing the verification so a random may delay the process or they may not do it if it’s not in their jurisdiction, search on google as the closest police station to your address or ask family or friend to inquire in the local police station
One more question. I am not sure if understand it correctly. Does everyone only need to show proof for only one primary occupation? If I have more than one primary occupation that satisfy the IRCC, does that give extra credit? I've been told to present only one occupation, the primary one, and provide proof for it and leave everything else in the personal history section. Is that the right way?
Hey u hv more than one primary noc , I would recommend adding that if it’s giving u more points under Canadian and foreign experience, I added it too , u need it to add it under secondary noc and u can add multiple but u need to provide proof of employment for all the jobs
Is this the same process after getting study permit extension?
Yes same process
Hi how can I submit TRV applications for my spouse and children and myself from canada in one time.
Refer to this article from ircc - www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html#
@@sofiaincanada thank you for sharing the above link. I am a bit confused on this. It says family members should complete separate forms but can submit together online. How do I submit together. Can I have 1 account to create all the applications and submit. Or should I have separate account for each member. Can you please advise.
Hello do we have to follow the same procedure if we are applying for PR from india?
Yes the process is exactly the same
Hi, I don't have the option to 'Book Your Pickup/Drop off Application'. All I see is Book an appointment and Reprint appointment letter options. Any idea ?🙄
@@bibinjohn7550 u can call bls and arrange pick and drop
What are the documents required to prove Indian work experience for express entry
U can provide the same work reference letter and pay stub if u want , I just provided my work ref letter with all information for my Indian work ex
Can I add my unpaid vacation in work reference letter?
It’s not required as unpaid vacation doesn’t add to your no of hours however if u want u can add it
In the last bit of the video you said you will make a video about how to use ECOPR to apply for Permanent residency? I'm a bit confused is it to apply for the SIN or PR again ( I believe the portal is used to create both ECOPR and the PR card, it's it )?
Hi In the second part of this video I hv explained how to create the portal and the whole process to get the Ecopr - kzread.info/dash/bejne/epOi1sqliMasaLA.htmlsi=2KZEhJ4lgQc-gUBy
@@sofiaincanada I mean what is next after getting the Ecopr and sin ? Do I have to apply for PR card again or it's going automatically sent after Ecopr?
Mine takes 5 months
Yeah it varies for everyone , mostly depends how much time your uni takes to send the transcript
Hi Sofia, Thank you for the detailed video on travelling with a pet to Canada. I would like to connect with you over gmail or through any dms for further questions and clarification. My husband has a few questions as will be travelling with our Pet cat Bosco. Would it be possible to connect with you any other way?
I got your email and I have sent an email. Thank you.
Hey! Thanks got your email will reply to u by eod ! 😃
How much time does the whole process take to receive pcc ?
It varies, but usually around 4-6 weeks
I did the whole application form but when it says to print.. I didn’t because I put it to hold to print it later. Now I am not able to find my whole application. Plz tell me how to open that application form?
Hey just logout and log back in to your account it will show on the main page
Hi..which UCI number we should enter?is that our old UCI number or new UCI number given in the express entry profile starting with "CAN"?
Hey the uci no usually doesn’t change , if yours is diff call ircc and confirm, and it’s usually all numbers not starting with letters
Hi Sofia, Thank you for such an informative video. However, I have one question in regards to address section. I live in Canada and visited my family in India in 2022 and 2023 for 6 weeks. Do I have to mention or update that in my application under address section ?
Hey in the address section u need to mention addresses where u lived , since u were travelling in India u can omit the addresses in India
Hello, thanks for the sharing. Quick question. I got my ITA just now, but I don't see any fields where I can upload my language test results. I am in the French language proficiency category, so that's even more weird. Does that mean I need to? Also, there is a education field where I am asked to submit my diploma, but I don't see where I can submit my ECA. Should I just combine my ECA with my diploma and upload it? Or is it because WES has submitted my ECA to IRCC so they don't have to ask for it?
same
Hey there is no tab to upload the language tests , as u will be entering the test number and all details ircc can verify your results with those information, however if u want u can upload it under the optional docs tab
For Wes I would recommend merge it into a single pdf file with your education docs and upload it , I did the same
@@sofiaincanada thank you
@@sofiaincanada Thank you for the suggestion
Under section 'Personal activities', if i worked for a company that is now closed (out of operation), should i include this ? because besides the referral letter i got when i left there, i wont be able to have any more documents to prove to IRCC 😞😞
They don’t usually ask to prove the info under personal activities that is just for record keeping, proof is only required for the information that u are claiming points for
Hey thanks for the video, I had a query for education details, If I had 8 months course with 4 months coop and then 4 months bridging course, then how to show that in PR application?
8 months with 4 months co op will count t as one 1 year course and then u can add the bridging course additionallly or u can call ircc to confirm . I am sure abt the co op bit as it was same for me but not a 100% abt the bridging course
@@sofiaincanada thanks for the update ✌️
Urgent!! Please tell me, pcc is 2 years 11 months old, and i went to india only for a month after pcc, Is it valid? Please let me know, 1. any body submitted with old pcc and got approval or any body got new pcc request? 2. If i submitted the old pcc, if office need new one he will send me document request or refusal? 3. The reason I can’t apply for PCC coz WP is expiring on 29th July and BLS asked for valid legal status and advised first submit the PR file then apply for BOWP and then apply PCC. But cannot submit PR file without submitting India PCC . P.S:- Applying PR under PNP express entry.
In this case I would recommend calling ircc and confirming they will be able to give u best advice
Congratulations on your PR. I must admit you are one of the luckiest person with such short and smooth timeline. We have been waiting for months for each of the steps, along with bumps in between.
Thank u so much , yes so grateful that it all happened so quickly. Wishing you all the best and hoping u get yours soon 😃
Hey, Sophia. Thank you for your video. We applied for a PNP program, and to do so, we first had to create an Express Entry account to get our Express Entry Profile number. I uploaded all necessary documents to claim my points. I applied with my wife, but since she hadn't done any diploma verifications, we claimed zero points for her, as advised. After receiving a nomination and ITA, my Express Entry account required more detailed information, including all personal and travel history. My question is: since we didn’t claim any points for my wife initially, do we need to include her "Work History" and "Study and Language" sections now? If we do, the system asks for all necessary documents. I’m confused because I thought points were collected before receiving the ITA. The system still mentions calculating scores based on education and work history. Do we need to upload all documents for my wife now, or is it enough to include her experience under Personal History?
Hey u would have to only include docs for your wife if you are claiming points if u don’t hv the docs just mention them under the personal history section
What's the timeline for PCC through courier and in person? Is there any difference ?
In person u save like a week that usually is the time that it takes for bls to process your courier
Hi Sofia, would you be so kind to share the copy of employment letter with me. Thank You..!!
docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1EmBetz9vQTl0HsrzdleELSinmzpJVotz/mobilebasic?pli=1
Hello mam I have experience of assistant accountant experience in India and Canada I have experience of trucking . My question is what should I need to mentioned primary occupation? Plz reply
Hey u can mention either of the two if u hv more than 1 year of continuous work experience, we will hv to review the details to see which one will be better for u , trucking maybe better, u can email me at [email protected] to book a one on one consultation
Does anyone who applied for pcc recently under ottawa jurisdiction submitted orginal passport as well?
I would recommend calling bls and confirming
Hi did purolqtor stop pick up and drop off option. Couldn't find. It says page not available
Hey u need to call them and they will arrange pick up and drop over the phone
I mean call bls on the phone number in the video on their website
Hello Sofia, Great video. The address in my passport is not valid anymore. My new address is updated in my Indian drivers license. I have 2 questions: 1. While filling the application, do I need to enter the address from the passport or the new address ? 2. Regarding the new address, do I need to email the consulate general at Toronto or write them a physical letter that can be sent with the rest of the documents ? Thanks !!
Thanks a lot ! Enter the address where u have family members who can complete the verification from local police station on your behalf, so the new address will be apt .attach a letter to consulate general of Toronto explaining this and also attach a copy of the drivers license or any other id proof which has the address
Mam can we do our medical wothout invation in mpnp category application ??
In Canada they need u to have an invitation these days before medical , also check if u need one or are exempt and can save the fees
@@sofiaincanada we are in india mam
@@sofiaincanada we have applied from India mam we are in india
Dislike from my side….hindi me kyu nai bna sakte video?….Canada aake bade angrez bane baithe ho.
So presumptuous of u to assume all Indians speak Hindi , I hv viewers who are not from India and people from India who don’t speak Hindi ,for example - I am from Bengal and my language is Bengali, though I can speak Hindi , just like I can speak English
@@sofiaincanada so this video is only for people who speak/understand English…good to know.
For cash payments do we need to include mode of payment in reference letter?
It’s not needed but if u want u can add ,
Hello Sofia, how do we get the biometrics done? I have received AOR few weeks back. what are the next steps that I should follow?
Hey congratulations! U can check my video kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6iM2MqsZdrVkaQ.htmlsi=D3bADDtih_NUtekd , I hv explained how to get the biometric done in detail here
Hi Sofia, In Occupation Section : Primary NoC code: Is it for back home experinece NoC Code or only Canadian Experience?
Hey it can be work ex back home or Canada , as long as it was continuous full time for atleast 1 year
Is medical exam mandatory?
No not anymore, u can check this video for exemption process , I hv explained in the end kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3mpqaeEZZDcqqg.htmlsi=cZX6pFDtf56IQRWA
Thanks
Hi Sofia, Thanks for the video, it is very helpful. Just a quick question: after doing my research, I learned that one needs to have 1,560 hours of Canadian work experience. I have 1,440 hours of work experience. Can I still get into the pool?
Hi u can create your profile but it will be under FSW stream if you hv more than 67 points , to be eligible under CEC, u need to complete the 1560 hours and ensure it is for 1 year atleast
@@sofiaincanada thanks for answering my question, Sofia. ❤️
Thanks
Thank u for your support
Do we need to submit all paystubs or random paystubs???
I would recommend submitting all paystubs if available or if your work reference letter has all the information needed u don’t need to submit paystub
I have equivalency of dual bachelor will it be consodered as 2 or more degree,certificate ,etc category
If the Wes evaluation is dual bachelors it sud be taken as 2 or more degrees
hey i am not able to upload degree certificate on my account as i scrolled down and in bottom it show cv or resume to upload
Resume upload is not mandatory u can if u want , follow this to upload the degeee www.wes.org/advisor-blog/upload-degree-certificates-and-translations/
Thanks Sofia. One question - Were the sign and seal in the PCC black in color? or was it blue? I have been seeing comments saying it should be blue, ..and mine from a consulate within the US is black..so just checking. Thank you!
Mine was blue but it was from Canada , so maybe that was why , I don’t think color should be a problem but best would be to call ircc and confirm
@@sofiaincanada Okay, I see. thanks for responding!
Is it mandatory to enter Mothers name? they have specifically mentioned to enter any one those (father or Mother or Local guardian) as mandatory? Please let me know
I would recommend entering it if possible
Hi Sofia..for address history..Indian addresses doesn't have Street number..what did u enter in that column?
Hi, i have question regarding what did you submit in biometrics form after getting ITA, while submitting the file.
You don’t need to submit, service Canada directly sends it to ircc , u will see it on your profile once updated
Hi, i have question regarding what did you submit in biometrics form after getting ITA, while submitting the file.
U don’t need to do anything, service Canada sends it to ircc
Hi Sofia, is there a pr application tracker that ones needs to register ?
Hi i did not register for any pr application tracker as ircc emails u as soon as there is any update on your application
Within how many days can i get pcc from passport
Varies for everyone , the given time is 4-8 weeks
Hi Sofia, I received my ITA and have to upload the upfront medical documents. Since I am in canada and I took medicals while applying for study permit within the last 5 years, ircc website says I don't have to do medicals as per their temporary policy valid till October 2024. The medicals dropbox is asking for my IME/UMI number, but I don't have it. I have my e-medical information sheet so shall I upload that or shall I do another medical now?
Try and reach out to the centre where u did with the medical test they can help with the ime maybe or You can attach LOE explaining you can’t find your previous IME - IRCC should be able to link your previous Medicals .
I would also recommend calling ircc and confirming
I applied using the steps in the video. I have received confirmation with a validity of 6 months on my trv. My only confusion us, so far none of the documents specify when I should courier my passport. How do I know when I am supposed to courier it?
If your application is approved, IRCC will email you a request for your original passport. After you receive your request, you must mail your original passport to Ottawa.
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/case-processing-centre-ottawa-ontario.html
I'm working in a software company for 3years as software engineer. Currently I promoted to Senior Software Engineer. But my duties are more or less same. Do I need to mention my duties separately according to my positions ?
Hi If u are showing to separate job roles then u must mention both the duties separately
@@sofiaincanada thank you so much and another question As I am preparing this letter by myself in microsoft doc, does including company logo and address on top of letter is enough as company letter head ?
Csn u plz tell me only cover letter is enough or a saperate statment of purpose should be attached with the cover letter ?
I would recommend attaching a separate statement of purpose explaining everything in detail
Hey! My friend applied for TRV a month back almost and just recieved her medical examination request form today! She does not work in any medical field . Is this a mistake ?
Hey I would recommend calling ircc and asking abt this