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

[at9459]

Yes.
By Road entries (in Pvt. Vehs) r Ok with our COPR. However, if we take a public transport (Air, Sea, Road) we'd require the PRCs.

Qorax

does that mean we must travel by rental car to re-enter. we can't use greyhound bus etc.

[marco-cbu]

HI everyone! Me and my family have finally landed in toronto and it was just a smooth process..
  @   the immigration counter, IO asked for our passports,asked where we were coming fr (dubai)..we  told them we are doing our landing , IO checked and stamped the disembarkation card,returned to us, then we were asked to proceed to customs counter ,checked our COPR ,stamped ,told that we have to remain 2yrs in canada to retain our residency, we signed the COPR and then brochures/welcome to canada  were handed to us.. we then headed to take our luggages,another CBSA counter/final counter took our disembarkation card  and exited (we didnt have goods to follow list)..so smooth and simple indeed..

Senior Qorax, heres my question though,since we all are moving back to dubai after 2weeks,we've already arranged for our PR to be sent to us in dubai,my question now,should I apply for a CTB for my 3yr old son?
its mntioned in the welcome brochures that we shouldnt delay applying for the CTB not even after 9mos or so,since im planning to come back here after a year so i think i should be applying this now right? what do you think? is there an office or does service canada ofc deals with that? i got a hard copy form as well but with tax declaration forms too now this is spinning my head off !!? its mentioned i have to declare 2009 income? canada income obviously i dont have..but dubai yes..but i dont think they mean that..shall i put no income instead? i really would need your inputs Qorax,thanks in advance for the help ,i appreciate it! for healthcard by the way, i wouldnt be able to apply now since OHIP needs proof of residency like lease contract,utility bills and all..so far only these two arent possible i guess for now..thanks again Senior Qorax!!

[qorax]

HI everyone! Me and my family have finally landed in toronto and it was just a smooth process..
   @    the immigration counter, IO asked for our passports,asked where we were coming fr (dubai)..we  told them we are doing our landing , IO checked and stamped the disembarkation card,returned to us, then we were asked to proceed to customs counter ,checked our COPR ,stamped ,told that we have to remain 2yrs in canada to retain our residency, we signed the COPR and then brochures/welcome to canada  were handed to us.. we then headed to take our luggages,another CBSA counter/final counter took our disembarkation card  and exited (we didnt have goods to follow list)..so smooth and simple indeed..

Senior Qorax, heres my question though,since we all are moving back to dubai after 2weeks,we've already arranged for our PR to be sent to us in dubai,my question now,should I apply for a CTB for my 3yr old son?
its mntioned in the welcome brochures that we shouldnt delay applying for the CTB not even after 9mos or so,since im planning to come back here after a year so i think i should be applying this now right? what do you think? is there an office or does service canada ofc deals with that? i got a hard copy form as well but with tax declaration forms too now this is spinning my head off !!? its mentioned i have to declare 2009 income? canada income obviously i dont have..but dubai yes..but i dont think they mean that..shall i put no income instead? i really would need your inputs Qorax,thanks in advance for the help ,i appreciate it! for healthcard by the way, i wouldnt be able to apply now since OHIP needs proof of residency like lease contract,utility bills and all..so far only these two arent possible i guess for now..thanks again Senior Qorax!!

Congrats on your landing; & Welcome aboard !

Yes, OHIP u cannot as of now.

But, CTB, I guess, u can. U need to fill-up that form (your wife applies & signs) & u post it to the nearest Tax Office, "Sudbury" - for Torontonians. U have to provide "last year's" GLOBAL INCOME. Not just Canadian - which means u have to show your UAE income. And that income is the family income (wife's included - Nil, if she didnt have any).

Qorax

[marco-cbu]

thanks for your prompt reply Qorax 
Just one thing,do I have to attach any dubai payslip? if so,you think this is a good idea? i mean,
i would get taxed from now on based on my outside canada pay.. but of course if approved i would received  my son's CTB entitlement..hehehe i hope anyone with similar experience would share..thanks again Qorax!!

[qorax]

thanks for your prompt reply Qorax 
Just one thing,do I have to attach any dubai payslip? if so,you think this is a good idea? i mean,
i would get taxed from now on based on my outside canada pay.. but of course if approved i would received  my son's CTB entitlement..hehehe i hope anyone with similar experience would share..thanks again Qorax!!

No payslips needed... just self declaration.

[nag1d]

Qorax,

I am getting ready for my landing this coming Friday. I have come across a few persons on this forum indicate delays in getting their PR cards due to issues with the photographs resulting in them having to travel back to Canada to submit the photographs in person.  I have however, not seen anyone post the reason for photos getting rejected.

In order to avoid such a situation, would you please

• share any information on the care to be taken with PR application photographs
• let me know if my cousin in Canada (whose address I will provide during landing) will be able to submit it to the office in Canada on my behalf if my photographs get rejected. I am planning to get some pictures taken at a studio in Canada and leave it with my cousin just in case this request comes up. Photographers in the US do not give a guarantee on the photographs for Canada. They only vouch for US Passport photographs.
• let me know if I am required to travel to Canada before I get my PR card, will I be able to cross the border from the US again via rental car, using just the Certificate of Permanent Residence (CoPR) or will I need to apply for the travel document

Appreciate your response.

Regards,

nag1d

[qorax]

Qorax,

I am getting ready for my landing this coming Friday. I have come across a few persons on this forum indicate delays in getting their PR cards due to issues with the photographs resulting in them having to travel back to Canada to submit the photographs in person.  I have however, not seen anyone post the reason for photos getting rejected.

In order to avoid such a situation, would you please

• share any information on the care to be taken with PR application photographs
• let me know if my cousin in Canada (whose address I will provide during landing) will be able to submit it to the office in Canada on my behalf if my photographs get rejected. I am planning to get some pictures taken at a studio in Canada and leave it with my cousin just in case this request comes up. Photographers in the US do not give a guarantee on the photographs for Canada. They only vouch for US Passport photographs.
• let me know if I am required to travel to Canada before I get my PR card, will I be able to cross the border from the US again via rental car, using just the Certificate of Permanent Residence (CoPR) or will I need to apply for the travel document

Appreciate your response.

Regards,

nag1d

The photo issue can occur with anyone, however well the pictures were clicked. Technically that shouldn't  happen though, 'coz the pictures supplied for the COPR (against the PPR) r the same specifications (& used too) for the PR cards.

1. Be specific to the size, shape & b/ground color of the pics.
2. No, your cousin in Canada cannot submit the pics on behalf of u.
3. Yes, u can reEnter with a rental car - using the COPR. No Travel Doc required (unless u take a public transport).

Good Luck!

Qorax

[swapnochary]

Dear Qorax
pls give me the link for driviling related info, also pls ans my following qs.

Should I
1. Learn driving
2. Collect IDL to get G license easily
thanks
swapnochary

[qorax]

@ swapnochari

Dear Qorax

pls give me the link for driviling related info, also pls ans my following qs.
A. For torontonians - surf www.apnatoronto.com

Should I
1. Learn driving
A. Yes, u must upon landing.

2. Collect IDL to get G license easily
A. IDL will not help u with a Canadian DL process. U require your "overseas DL"+the MTO "Authentication Letter".

thanks
swapnochary

[Honolulu]

Hi All,

Can anyone suggest a suitable North York area apartment?
We need a 2 BR with parking near to York University
Budget is $1200.

Help on short term stay in the same location is also welcome.

[qorax]

Hi All,

Can anyone suggest a suitable North York area apartment?
We need a 2 BR with parking near to York University
Budget is $1200.

Help on short term stay in the same location is also welcome.

Touch-base with member Anushauc. They reside in that area & have rented a 1BR condo, in a superb bldg, for $13K approx, including basement parking. Subway entry is direct from their bldg. Area - Yonge & Finch.

Qorax

[tomdickharry]

 
 


THIS QORAX IS GENIUS

[Honolulu]

Thank you Qorax

[canpuneet]

Hi All,

Can anyone suggest a suitable North York area apartment?
We need a 2 BR with parking near to York University
Budget is $1200.

Help on short term stay in the same location is also welcome.

Search www.viewit.ca

In North York,
Graydon Hall and Parkway Forest area is good. Search around Don Mills road...

You would have to check how far this is from the university, but this is very close to TTC subway.

Rent for 2BR is in the range of $1100 plus parking $50-$75

[Honolulu]

Thanks canpuneet.
Viewit is an excellent resource.
What's the reputation of gottarent?
http://www.gottarent.com/on/North%20York/

Is booking an partment online advisable/doable?