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Everything shared on Canada Tried and Tested, every video, checklist and article, reflects my own personal experience and my own research. None of it is professional advice of any kind: not immigration advice, not legal advice, not tax or accounting advice, and not investment advice. I’m not a licensed professional in any of these fields. I share what I did, and what I learned doing it, so you can use it as a starting point, not as a substitute for advice tailored to your own situation.
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Before you apply This reflects my personal experience, not immigration advice. Confirm anything specific to your case with a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.
Before you apply This reflects my personal experience, not official guidance. Passport, PR card and ID requirements can change. Always confirm current requirements directly at canada.ca
Before you apply This reflects my personal experience, not immigration or legal advice. OCI and India-related requirements change frequently and vary by service center. Before submitting your application, please verify current requirements directly with the official OCI website and your country's designated service provider (BLS International or VFS Global, depending on your location). Call them to check, recheck and cross-check requirements before you apply.
What you read here is gathered from official sources, from my own experience, and from experiences viewers have shared with me. Other people's experiences show you what to ask about, not what will happen to you. Think of this page as preparation, not instruction.
Check the official site for your jurisdiction and call your service provider. Note the date and the name of the person you spoke to. If your provider tells you something different from this page, go with your provider, and please tell me so I can correct the page.
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Disclaimer This content is for information purposes only and should not be considered legal, accounting or tax advice, nor a substitute for advice specific to your business.
What I share reflects research I did for my own situation and my own experience. It is not a template for yours. Use it to start a thought process, then have a detailed discussion with a competent professional such as an accountant, tax advisor or lawyer before acting.
Additional information and exceptions may apply, and laws vary by region, province, state or locality. No assurance is given that this information is comprehensive or suitable for your scenario. Canada Tried and Tested has no responsibility for updating or revising any information presented here.
Not investment advice This shows how I personally set up accounts and use trading platforms. It is a walkthrough of the mechanics, not investment advice. I do not recommend or endorse any specific stock, mutual fund or investment product. Any investment decisions are your own responsibility. Consider speaking with a licensed financial advisor before investing.
A note on the AI tools shown here This shows how I personally use AI tools to help organize my own work. It is a workflow demonstration, not professional advice. AI tools can make mistakes, generate inaccurate information, or miss details specific to your situation. Always verify anything AI-generated with a qualified professional, and double-check calculations and figures yourself before relying on them.
