All January and February 2012 Applicants

[rhare]

That's awesome Torap! I hope to get that feeling soon too.

I have few questions and see if you can help me with.

1. I need to send in the following items: Right of Permanent Residence Fee, Copy of Passport, 2 passport sized photos, a piece of paper with my height and eye color, a copy of the letter. Correct?

2. Do I need to include a self-addressed envelope?

Note: I am exempted to obtain a visa to visit Canada. Therefore, I don't need to send in my original passport.

Help please! Thanks

Nico, I'm in the exact same boat as yourself. No need to send in the actual passport. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but why is this the case? Does anyone know?
I need to hold onto my passport in case I don't get my passport back within 5 weeks.

And then what? Perhaps they just send us paperwork back that we take with us to the border at crossing time?

Can anyone supply input on the whole Detroit office vs. Border Crossing differences.

[mwano]

hi guys please help me out am living in Toronto,just completed my live in caragive..i wanna go to school of nursing as you know is very cost if your not Pr or Citizen .did anyone know the link to find scholarship or sponsorship?my age is going faster i feel like i cant wait until i acquire PR  PLEASE HELP GUYS love you so much mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Torap]

Nico, I'm in the exact same boat as yourself. No need to send in the actual passport. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but why is this the case? Does anyone know?
I need to hold onto my passport in case I don't get my passport back within 5 weeks.

And then what? Perhaps they just send us paperwork back that we take with us to the border at crossing time?

Can anyone supply input on the whole Detroit office vs. Border Crossing differences.

Hey rhare,

If your country is exempt, then you need not send in your original passport to Detroit. This has been stated in the PPR.

The office at Detroit is for stamping the Passport with the Immigrant Visa and to provide us with 'COPR'(Confirmation Of Permanent Residence) which is needed to land as an Immigrant. So, once you send your passport copy to the the Detroit office, they will send you back the COPR.

You are required to produce this COPR at port of entry(place you enter Canada) to complete the landing and then, YOU ARE A PR OF CANADA   . Hope this clarifies your questions.  

[rhare]

Hey rhare,

If your country is exempt, then you need not send in your original passport to Detroit. This has been stated in the PPR.

The office at Detroit is for stamping the Passport with the Immigrant Visa and to provide us with 'COPR'(Confirmation Of Permanent Residence) which is needed to land as an Immigrant. So, once you send your passport copy to the the Detroit office, they will send you back the COPR.

You are required to produce this COPR at port of entry(place you enter Canada) to complete the landing and then, YOU ARE A PR OF CANADA   . Hope this clarifies your questions.  

It does answer my question, thank you!!

[cecjan]

Anybody know how long it will take for the result of mandatory background enquiry?

[nicocalgary]

Nico, I'm in the exact same boat as yourself. No need to send in the actual passport. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but why is this the case? Does anyone know?
I need to hold onto my passport in case I don't get my passport back within 5 weeks.

And then what? Perhaps they just send us paperwork back that we take with us to the border at crossing time?

Can anyone supply input on the whole Detroit office vs. Border Crossing differences.

Do I need to include a self-addressed envelope when I am sending my documents and copy of my passport to Detroit?
I am not sending my original passport. Is there a need to include a self-addressed envelope?

Please help. Thanks. 

[Torap]

Do I need to include a self-addressed envelope when I am sending my documents and copy of my passport to Detroit?
I am not sending my original passport. Is there a need to include a self-addressed envelope?

Please help. Thanks. 

Hi Nico, I think you are supposed to include one as they need to send you the COPR back to you. Does not the PPR have this info ?

[dudelooks]

Got an email from Ottawa stating they they are ready for visa issuance. What should I do now. Can I go Detroit in person to get it done or do I need to send them through mail. It states I have to even pay RPRF. Your input is appreciated.

[nicocalgary]

Hi Nico, I think you are supposed to include one as they need to send you the COPR back to you. Does not the PPR have this info ?

the link connects me to page " how to submit an application at the Detroit visa office"

I do know that they will still need to send me the landing paper.

But, I thought this return envelope is meant for returning passport.

I will take your suggestion and still includes an prepaid envelope then.

Thanks.

[cecjan]

Got an email from Ottawa stating they they are ready for visa issuance. What should I do now. Can I go Detroit in person to get it done or do I need to send them through mail. It states I have to even pay RPRF. Your input is appreciated.

Hi dudelooks,
what did you ask from them? i am thinking to contact them next week 

[dudelooks]

Hi cecjan.

I just asked the status on my file. I emailed saying that I had completed my medical a month ago. And wanted to know what is the status on it. So relieved.

[cecjan]

Hi cecjan.

I just asked the status on my file. I emailed saying that I had completed my medical a month ago. And wanted to know what is the status on it. So relieved.

hi dudelooks,
congrats on your PPR.
i don't want to ask them right now until next week because i contacted them last week of June. my ECAS updated on June 27, 2012..i don't want them to get annoyed.. i am hoping everything goes well IAA and soon will get the PPR..

[cvd222]

For those who already received their PPR, congrats! Did your ecas change to "in process" already?

[cecjan]

Finally the PPR from Ottawa to submit passport to Detriot

[cvd222]

Finally the PPR from Ottawa to submit passport to Detriot

Congratulations!!!
Does your ecas say "in process"?