process after sending passport to consulate

[akruti_shah]

Hello guys

I have sent my passport to buffalo consulate on 27th of june and they said we will get it back in 15 business days.

But I am not sure what we have to do after getting passport back??

We r done with medical on 1st Feb..2011 so do we have to land in canada before 1st feb.,2012??

If suppose I hve to goto canada for stamping do I have to stay there and wait for PR card or I can just come back???

As I am persuing my studies here I have to wait till it finishes in March so how can I convinc them for that??

so much cnfusion

I will really appreciate if anybody can guide me on this

thanx and regards

akruti

[bloomfield]

There will be an expiry date on your visa and it will most likely be Feb,2012. You must enter Canada before the expiration as they don't usually extend that visa.
Re: coming back after landing: I think you can come back next day after landing. Expert memebers can confirm that. Please note it takes 4 weeks from the day you arrive in Canada to get the PR card.

[steaky]

Yes, you can come back almost immediately after your landing.  Many people do that.  However, you need a Canadian address for CIC mailing your PR card, which it may take 4 weeks or longer from the day your arrive in Canada to get the PR card.