Information required Regarding First Landing in Canada

[Hectar]

Hi Guys

My Family sponsorship case has been approved and now I am planning to go to canada ( its just a visit trip means I will come back from canada after 2 weeks of visit there ). I need to know that what what things the Immigration officer will ask me after reaching the airport ( canadian airport ). Also
I want to know that how much time  it would take at the airport as i have a connecting flight to move to another canadian city . Also need to know about any funds we have to show to the Immigration officer  ?.( My brother is a canadian citizen who sponsored me and our parents to canada ) . i mean is there
any bank statement required there ?

waiting for your response

Thanks

[scylla]

No proof of funds is required if you were sponsored through Family Class.

You should leave at least two hours between the time you land in Canada and the time your connecting flight is scheduled to depart in case there are line ups at immigration.

[wilson]

Hi Guys

My Family sponsorship case has been approved and now I am planning to go to canada ( its just a visit trip means I will come back from canada after 2 weeks of visit there ). I need to know that what what things the Immigration officer will ask me after reaching the airport ( canadian airport ). Also
I want to know that how much time  it would take at the airport as i have a connecting flight to move to another canadian city . Also need to know about any funds we have to show to the Immigration officer  ?.( My brother is a canadian citizen who sponsored me and our parents to canada ) . i mean is there
any bank statement required there ?

waiting for your response

Thanks

Hi,

Welcome to Canada.
No need to show any funds like FSW categories for family class immigrants. But if you have funds above CAD 10,000/- (in cash,DD or TC ) with you, it should be declared. Otherwise no.
If you have a connecting flight there should be at least 2-3 hours gap between the flights.
It may not take much time for the individual process, but it depends on how many new people are landing during the time when you landed at the airport. Then you need time to get the baggage and reach to the domestic counter at a different terminal for check-in for connection.

The questions could be brief about your identity, some general family questions and about your sponsor in Canada, his address, telephone number, the address where you are going to stay in Canada etc. There will not be any harassing questions.

You could expect a pleasant welcome by the officers.

[patopato]

Hi,

Welcome to Canada.
No need to show any funds like FSW categories for family class immigrants. But if you have funds above CAD 10,000/- (in cash,DD or TC ) with you, it should be declared. Otherwise no.
If you have a connecting flight there should be at least 2-3 hours gap between the flights.
It may not take much time for the individual process, but it depends on how many new people are landing during the time when you landed at the airport. Then you need time to get the baggage and reach to the domestic counter at a different terminal for check-in for connection.

The questions could be brief about your identity, some general family questions and about your sponsor in Canada, his address, telephone number, the address where you are going to stay in Canada etc. There will not be any harassing questions.

You could expect a pleasant welcome by the officers.

can you tell me which documents he should bring at the port of entry. I s the visa stamped on his passport or there is a separate paper for the visa? Thank you

[wilson]

can you tell me which documents he should bring at the port of entry. I s the visa stamped on his passport or there is a separate paper for the visa? Thank you

Hi patopato, Ofcourse the (1) passport with a Canadian PR visa on it
 
(2) the original Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
It is called COPR in short and is the important  Record of Landing  document issued by the Government of Canada that contains historical documentation of you at the time you received permanent resident status in Canada.

These are the two documents which is essential for entering to Canada via POE.