My Minister's Permit or extended stay Permit will expire on 18th January 2003. I am now trying to fill in forms of application from within Canada (new rule) I am told that it can take up to 40 days for a Police Certificate from UK. Can anyone tell me, if I have to wait until I get these Certificates, or can I send my application in part?

I have a friend with the same problem. If you find out anything, please post the answer to your question. Thanks

who do you apply to in canada for pr i presume

Hi, I live in Calgary Alberta. I contacted the immigration office in Calgary and they sent me the Application Kit. There is probably a local office where you live.

Good Luck to you.

I would be interested to know (linked question to the thread starter) whether you can actually apply for PR once you are in Canada on a temp visa (6 months stay)?

Unfortunately, it used to be five years of a Minister's Permit to allow you to apply for a PR. The change has been made allowing you to apply after 3 years of residency. So I doubt if 6 months visa would cut it however there is no harm in looking into things while you are in Canada.

Good luck.

it only took me a few weeks to get the police certificate from uk, really quick turnaround infact they must have processed it immediately as the turnaround time just about covered postage time... hope this helps

when you have completed your application from within canada is it processed in canada or sent out to the nearest consulate, we were told to send the complete package, medicals and all together, is this correct

As I understand this, You must send it out of canada to the nearest consulate (send everything together), BUT, if your status in canada is tenuous, and there is a chance you will not be able to remain in canada for the time it takes to process your PR application, it may be better to submit it to the consulate in the place of your citizenship.

FYI I applied for PR while resident in canada on a work permit, it was processed through buffalo US. Took about 8 months in 1999.

Good luck

Iain

There is more information, and more expert advice likely if you post your question in the canadian immigration forum rather than the lifestyle forum.

Hiya - I haven't applied for PR from temp. visa so not speaking from experience but it does say in Buffalo website that you can apply through Buffalo if you have been legally admitted to Canada and have been there a year. Presumably you would download the forms from the Buffalo website once you're ready to apply for PR. Link is http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/can-am/...cat=1185&typ=1 for forms and contact details.

Thank you for the information regarding the Police Certificates. Unfortunately my application was returned to me on Christmas Eve. They sent me a form to complete and returned my fee. I now have to have my signature countersigned by my doctor, Police Officer, Lawyer, or someone of equal standing, who has known me for at least one year. My Doctor is on vaction. A Police Officer or Lawyer are not an option. I tried my Bank Manager, only to be told that since September 11th they are no longer able to countersign for passports. Any suggestions please?

we had the padre sign ours, but any civil servant would do.
ours only took three week for local police certificate and national police certificate.

Thanks for your reply CJ, I will look into this. I have now been requested by the Canadian Government to have further medical test. Ah well another delay. I feel like an inadequate athlete.. in a race...full of unexpected hurdles.

have they let you know why they need the further medical tests.i would think thatwould worry someone if they are not specific

Yes I know and I am worried. So now I don't know what the further tests are or how much I have to take to pay for these tests. The Doctor I used does not have direct Debit facilities so I was told to bring $250 in cash for the first medical he carried out...so I amd stuck, wondering and worrying...HURDLES