r/CanadaImmigrationQA

Final Ecopr received. CEC with spouse, no foreign experience.

ITA: January 7, 2026
AOR: February 10, 2026
BIL: April 16, 2026
FD: May 24, 2026
P1: June 2, 2026 (replied on June 4)
P2: June 23, 2026 (replied same day)
eCoPR: July 03, 2026

Pvo: Vancouver
Svo: Sydney and changed to Montreal at P1

All the best to everyone!!

Hi everyone,

I’m a Canadian citizen currently finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics in France. I have secure an internship ) in Data Science / AI in the US post-graduation, but I’m struggling to understand the visa requirements.

Here is my situation:

• Citizenship: Canadian (I know this usually simplifies the US visa process).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from a French university.
• Experience : data engineer summer intern last year

I’ve been reading about the TN visa , but I’m a bit confused regarding my specific situation:

1. Internship vs. Professional: Is an "internship" considered a professional activity eligible for a TN visa? I understand the TN is usually for professionals holding a bachelor’s degree, but does it apply to internship roles?
2. Foreign Degree: Since my degree is from France, does it need a formal evaluation (e.g., WES) to be accepted for a TN status, or is it recognized automatically?
3. Alternatives: If the TN is not suitable for internships, what is the best path for a Canadian citizen who is not enrolled in a North American university? Is the J-1 (Intern/Trainee) the standard route?(with no sponsorship required)

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I was recommended this sub by a dm from another sub. I will try to keep it short with a brief timeline.

Graduated with masters in Canada under a study permit in Sept 2025. Applied for PGWP Sept 2025. Refused in April for missing language test (this was when you had to put it in additional documents, so I thought it was not required). My study permit (the hard copy) had an expiration date of December 31, 2026, so I mistakenly thought that I still had status and did not apply for restoration. This was my crucial first mistake.

Submitted everything for my reapplication with my language exam and stuff within 5 days. Got the automated WP-EXT, just like last time I applied. I thought i was clear to work because of this. So I worked, unauthorized, from late April to late May.

May comes around, I get the refusal late one night so I don't open it. Open it the next day, and it says I was refused because I was outside the 180-day time limit to apply for PGWP. I accepted that. Then, upon more research, I realized that I had not had status since April when I got my first refusal.

So, since I am within my 90 days of the first refusal, I have been wrapping things up to leave because I do not want to make this worse. My employer filed a work permit CUSMA application, and the immigration HR person reccomended that I take some time in the states where I am a citizen, then come up to the border and apply for CUSMA there.

The thing is, I feel like I know that I am screwed now. I have a timeline, letters of explanation, all the documentation to show I thought I was being compliant and complied as soon as I was made aware. But I know I am walking into a refusal next week. The least I can do is try for my employer - they already paid and got the numbers and everything.

My question is, is there any hope of approval? Because I have no hope right now. I have talked to several immigration consultants and they have frustratingly all given me conflicting answers, from "you are screwed, you will need to wait the 6 months post non compliance" to "its 50/50 because it was an accident and CUSMA" so I dont know who I should believe.

Not getting my hopes up, but figured id ask here if anyone had a similar situation. I am so disappointed in myself. I truly thought I was compliant and had legal authorization to work during those 5 weeks. I am prepared to wait the 6 months in the US without a fuss.

Thanks to anyone for advice.

Hey guys, did my biometrics a couple weeks. Just wondering when do people usually get a pfl or adr?

My application is pretty straight forward. I've seen pfl's here showing up after Biometrics and I understand that it's a case to case basis. Just wondering when they usually give out pfls. If anyone has gone through a pfl/adr, I would really appreciate it if you share your timeline.

I am a PT living/ practicing in Texas. Have an Express Entry profile and Manitoba EOI, with IELTS and ECA completed. CAPR review is undertaken already - pending PT exam. Seeking employers assisting in immigration or staffing agencies that hire internationally trained PTs for PT Assistant roles, and assist with provincial nomination outside of Canada.

Hello!

I am planning to move back to India as my PGWP got expired. My CRS is 506. My background is in civil engineering and construction field. I am planning to gain foreign work experience. With the current scenario, should I go with pharmacy assistant in healthcare or as a construction estimator in trade? Is it safe to go with pharmacy assistant as I have background in construction? Your guidance will be appreciated!

my passport expires in the August of next year and I just have been approved for a study permit for a 4 year program should I renew my passport right now then send the new one and old one off to get stamped or do I contact them. I am really confused

I mailed in my passport to get my visa stamped and due to an issue it wasn’t mailed back to me how do I get in touch with IRCC to rectify this problem?,I have sent in multiple web forms but I keep on getting the same automated message asking me to provide additional information.

Hey everyone,

I am transfer student at one of the institutions in ontario. My program has 8 academic semesters plus a mandatory co-op. I've finished all academic coursework — no courses left to take. My school says co-op counts as the semester, so I'm technically in my second-to-last semester, not my final one, and therefore not authorized to work part-time right now.

If you're in a similar spot — all academic courses done, only co-op left, but school still counts co-op as its own semester — what did you do? Were you able to work? Did it affect your PGWP later?

Coop should be between semesters but due to program curriculum i had to be part time this semester had no choice but i maintained full time status in all previous semester. And School won’t agree to provide support letter saying this part of their curriculum not my choice.

Any insights appreciated…

Hi everyone, my PR application got refused, and I wanted to ask for some advice. The reason is a mistake in the employer reference letter. It showed only 9 months instead of 1 year and 9 months. Because of this, our points dropped below the required threshold. Now we plan to correct the letter with the employer and resubmit it in a reply package. My question is: if we correct this letter and resubmit, will we reach the required points? Has anyone had a similar experience where a corrected letter and resubmission worked? I just want to make sure we’re on the right track. Any advice would be really appreciated! Thank you so much.

From what I know, Canada doesn't allow Aunties/Uncles to sponsor their nephews and nieces to live with them because to me they are immediate family, and they should count as such, I don't inderstand why Canada doesn't allow this, can someone please explain this better to me because I probably don't know as much as I need to, I'm 17 and planning to migrate to canada in the future and just wondering why they dont allow this.

Work permit expired on 20th May 2026, I applied for Bridging Open Work Permit on 1st May 2026 (before WP expiry) and the application is still under process or pending. My PR application got rejected on 4th June 2026. Am I eligible to work or have I lost my implied status. Also if I am planning to leave the country how long do I have before leaving the country.

Already consulted RCIC immigration lawyers but get different answers some say I can work until my BOWP is officially rejected some say I cannot work as PR application is tied to that BOWP.

Please guide me with the updated information and consequences. Thank you.

Hey guys! I got my ITA last week and have most of my documents ready. I wanted to ask anyone with experience in this— is there anything in particular I should do?

I heard I should put my IELTS test results on the client info portal.

Also, should I add letters explaining everything in every section?

I am also claiming sibling points — what all should I add?

Lastly, should I add all paystubs of my one year experience or just first few and the last few when I completed my first year?

Thank you and I appreciate you all.

Hi all.

I'm stuck in the research to find the best option for me/us. It seems there is a lack of info on IRCC (or maybe I just don't find them...)

Here's the situation.

My partner and I plan to move to Canada very soon. We are not married.

I speak french and english fluenty (both as native langages) I'm from Belgium with an English father and French speaking Belgium mother. My partner speaks english only. (Australian)

I'm aiming for the Express Entry French category. The problem I have is that I cannot compare if it is better to apply for both of us, or for me only 1st (to maximise chances) and then bring her to Canada separately. We are not married yet but we'll be in 3 months.

Should I start the process by myself or for both ? Should I wait until we're married (maybe it'll facilitate the process ???) Or should I apply first alone, and then after being married, bring her in Canada (if it's possible and not too complicated)

Have you guys veen in a similar situation ? Any advices will be appreciated. Thanks all

Anyone who has given PTE core test from Lahore recently?

Genuine question: has anyone here been charged with assault, but later had all charges withdrawn and entered into a peace bond while on a work permit?

If so, were you later invited to apply under CEC, fully disclosed everything in your PR application, and still had your PR approved?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone with firsthand experience. Thanks!

Hi All.
I recently got an ITA and wanted to know if only marriage certificate is enough to provide as documentation.
Also do I need to get my marriage certificate notarized or stamped?
I have with myself a government marriage certificate from India which is in English.

Please provide your experience.

Hello, I called IRCC regarding the status of my application, and they informed me that all processing steps have been completed. They also mentioned that the final decision will be communicated to me soon.

does that mean Portal 1 ?

Hi! I'm about to submit my PR application and wanted to ask about my NOC code.

I chose NOC 11109 – Other Financial Officers, but some people have suggested NOC 11101 – Financial and Investment Analysts instead.

I've also spoken with a few RCICs, and they've given me different opinions. Has anyone been in a similar situation or have any insights on which NOC would be the better fit?

Foreign Work Experience

Industry: Airline

Position: Credit Monitoring & Control Specialist 

Duties

• Credit Control and Collections 

Analyze aged debtor accounts of travel agency partners to evaluate payment performance and financial risk exposure. Evaluate customer risk profiles and recommend appropriate credit limits based on credit history, payment behavior, and financial exposure using the Amadeus Risk Management System and other internal systems. Identify high-risk accounts, irregular payment patterns, and potential default risks through the assessment of account performance and risk indicators. Implement credit control, collection, and risk mitigation strategies to manage financial exposure and ensure compliance with credit policies. Escalate significant risk exposures and complex accounts requiring further investigation or management review. 

• Data Collection and Analysis 

Validate, reconcile, and analyze financial and operational data from internal systems and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of receivables records and financial reporting. Interpret account information, payment trends, and collection performance data to support receivables monitoring, account evaluation, management reporting, and the identification of account irregularities. 

• Information and Business Advice 

Advise internal departments, external customers, and business partners on account status, credit-related matters, financial procedures, and policy requirements. Review account issues, provide recommendations to address credit and financial risks, and support consistent application of credit policies and controls. 

• Fraud and Financial Investigation 

Support financial and fraud investigations involving defaulted or high-risk accounts by conducting analytical reviews of transaction records, account histories, payment activities, and supporting financial documentation. Identify irregularities, assess financial risk indicators, and prepare analytical reports for management evaluation, risk assessment, and decision-making. 

• Operational Compliance 

Maintain working knowledge of organizational policies, financial procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes of conduct relevant to assigned responsibilities. Ensure compliance with credit monitoring and control procedures, company policies, documentation standards, and operational requirements.