LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[qorax]

Your advice please.

A prospective immigrant who just been notified that he is going to  be approved for permanent residency has emailed me this question.  I think the forum can offer better advice then I.

Dear Agenda,
I have just won appeal hearing and  granted my Permanent Residency.  During  hearing,  I say I would (be) bringing $8000 dollars when arriving.   My question is do I have to bring funds all at once?  Do they ask to see funds I said I (was) bringing in hearing.  I have the money, but not sure (I) want to travel with all money at once.  I like any help.

Any answers?

David
Voices of New Canadians Web Series
http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/index.cfm?page_id=3&action=blog&subaction=viewPost&post_id=14228&blog_id=323

The 'settlement funds' [as per the CIC table] ought to be brought while 'landing' [1st entry to Canada] as a PR -- else a BSO @ POE might deny his/her entry. U may like to draw his/her attn to this thread:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39318.0.html

Qorax

[David_TVO]

Thanks Qoraz,

I will pass on your comments and link.

David
Voices of New Canadians Web Series
http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/index.cfm?page_id=3&action=blog&subaction=viewPost&post_id=14228&blog_id=323

[DarLove]

~Hellow~ QORAX~! ThanksMuch for the reply & info you gave ;~))

..RPRF~ or they call it as Landing Fee... are we not going to get it back upon landing in Canada??? I was just confused, I have this information before that we are going to get it back?

[qorax]

~Hellow~ QORAX~! ThanksMuch for the reply & info you gave ;~))

..RPRF~ or they call it as Landing Fee... are we not going to get it back upon landing in Canada??? I was just confused, I have this information before that we are going to get it back?

It's a 'fee' - not a security deposit... no, u don't get it back.
Qorax

[Baloo]

~Hellow~ QORAX~! ThanksMuch for the reply & info you gave ;~))

..RPRF~ or they call it as Landing Fee... are we not going to get it back upon landing in Canada??? I was just confused, I have this information before that we are going to get it back?

Nice idea, but the Canadian government get to keep that money.

[DarLove]

~Hellow~ QORAX~!  ThankYou~ThankYou so much ;~))  I so Love this thread ~ very very informative ~ hope you won't get tired ;~))

[ghe]

hi everyone, i am an active reader of this forum and recently registered my name. just to share with you that we got our visa last weekend. thanks so much on this forum and i like this thread..very informative..many thanks to qorax and other contributors. i have few queries...

1. we are about to land this end april or 1st week of may 2011 in toronto, and after our landing (2-3 weeks stay), we are planning to have a vacation in the USA for 1-2 months. i believe it is ok to go to US as long as you have US visa, am i right? our US visa will be expiring soon that's why we want to use it prior to expiration in mid May 2011.

2. would there be an issue/questions from US port of entry that we should have our PR card first before we enter US? we will be asking our relatives in toronto once they have our PR card to mail to us in the USA so that we can use it once we re-enter in toronto, what to do you think?

appreciate your reply and pls share your experience who had done this. many thanks and god bless.

[qorax]

hi everyone, i am an active reader of this forum and recently registered my name. just to share with you that we got our visa last weekend. thanks so much on this forum and i like this thread..very informative..many thanks to qorax and other contributors. i have few queries...

1. we are about to land this end april or 1st week of may 2011 in toronto, and after our landing (2-3 weeks stay), we are planning to have a vacation in the USA for 1-2 months. i believe it is ok to go to US as long as you have US visa, am i right? our US visa will be expiring soon that's why we want to use it prior to expiration in mid May 2011.

2. would there be an issue/questions from US port of entry that we should have our PR card first before we enter US? we will be asking our relatives in toronto once they have our PR card to mail to us in the USA so that we can use it once we re-enter in toronto, what to do you think?

appreciate your reply and pls share your experience who had done this. many thanks and god bless.

Thanx buddy!

1. That's perfectly alright.
2. They don't need to send the PRCs to u @ US -- u can reEnter Canada with your pps+COPR if u r self-driving*.

Qorax
*Else, Yes - if u enter by public tpt.

[ferdous]

VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION.

[ss1886]

 @    Qorax

Please tell me:
1. What are the contents of 2nd AOR for post June 2010 applicants?
2. Is 2nd AOR send by post or email?
3. Is 2nd AOR the same for pre and post June 2010 applicants ?
4. Eligibility (points) is checked at CIO for post June 2010 applicants, Is eligibility (points) re-checked by VO after 2 AOR  ?

Regards

[qorax]

 @     Qorax

Please tell me:
1. What are the contents of 2nd AOR for post June 2010 applicants?
2. Is 2nd AOR send by post or email?
3. Is 2nd AOR the same for pre and post June 2010 applicants ?
4. Eligibility (points) is checked at CIO for post June 2010 applicants, Is eligibility (points) re-checked by VO after 2 AOR  ?

Regards

1. It's the same as before, explaining u the process next, the wait time etc.
2. Usually it comes by regular post.
3. As point-1... it also has a 'new' File Ref. No.
4. Yes, the complete file is assessed again. But, only based on contents... Rest occurs during b/ground checks.

Qorax

[ss1886]

 @  Qorax

Thanks for the help

Please tell me the site know ecas status

[CBI]

Friends,

I have prepared a list before & after landing........

Please add your comments & specifications.

CHECK LIST


Before moving


1.   TICKET BOOKING
2.   INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE WITH EXTRACT
3.   SCOTIA BANK ACCOUNT
4.   BREAK FD (ARRANGE FUND)
5.   TRANSFER FUND
6.   DOCUMENTS IN ORGINAL (WITH 3 COPIES OF EACH) EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, DRIVING LICENSE, PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS (ENOUGH COPIES)
7.   IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE
8.   B4 FORM (ITEMS TO CARRY) 2 copies
9.   B4-A FORM (ITEM TO FOLLOW) 2 copies
10.   JEWELERY PHOTOS AND PRICE
11.   PR CARD APPLICATION FORM
12.   SIN CARD APPLICATION FORM


Landing Procedure


1.   Fill & keep ready Disembarkation Card/Form  We take that form & first go to the 'Passport Control'
2.   Inform them we have come for our Landing
3.   Go to Newly Immigrants Counter
4.   Show the COPR  & POF
5.   Submit the PR Card Application (Form 5444E)
6.   Move to Service Canada office (We get lot of books & information)
7.   Move to CBSA (Custom) and declare the Fund, Jewellery, submit B4 & B4-A form 2 copies each (1 copy will get back)


After landing


1.   SIN CARD APPLICATION
2.   BANK ACCOUNT  ACTIVATION
3.   FIND ACCOMMODATION
4.   SCHOOL ADMISSION (NEED IMMUNIZATION RECORD)
5.   PREPARE RESUME AND SEARCH JOB
6.   DRIVING LICENSE

[qorax]

Friends,

I have prepared a list before & after landing........
Please add your comments & specifications.

CHECK LIST

Before moving
...
11.   PR CARD APPLICATION FORM  -Not Required

Landing Procedure
...
5.   Submit the PR Card Application (Form 5444E)  -Not Required

After landing
...
3.   FIND ACCOMMODATION  -Fetch a "Short-Stay Accom" prior to landing

Good work there Buddy!
Pls see my remarks in 'purple'.

Qorax
*Form IMM5444E - is no more required. The BSO @ POE will do the task online   @   his system.

[suwail]

Good work there Buddy!
Pls see my remarks in 'purple'.

Qorax
*Form IMM5444E - is no more required. The BSO  @  POE will do the task online    @    his system.

THANKS QORAX! MY GOODNESS I WAS SO SHOCKED AS WE DIDN'T SUBMIT THE Form IMM5444E DURING OUR LANDING. I HAVE GONE BACK IN ABU DHABI I THOUGHT WE MISSED THIS ONE!