Seniors Help Pls - Can Dependent Land in Canada When Principal Ap is Abroad

[kyu010170]

Hello Seniors and others who may have relevant information on this.

I am now a PR, having landed in 2010 but currently outside Canada. My dependent will have to land before his visa expires on May 25th. My questions are:

1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands?  I've always known that Principal Applicants will have to land first, if PR and dependents are landing separately. I've landed ahead and I am thinking it is alright for my dependent to land now even though I am outside the country.

2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed.  Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?

It is quite important that we make no mistake since my dependent's visa is expiring already. Thanks for your inputs.

[Thommo]

Hello Seniors and others who may have relevant information on this.

I am now a PR, having landed in 2010 but currently outside Canada. My dependent will have to land before his visa expires on May 25th. My questions are:

1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands?  I've always known that Principal Applicants will have to land first, if PR and dependents are landing separately. I've landed ahead and I am thinking it is alright for my dependent to land now even though I am outside the country.

2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed.  Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?

It is quite important that we make no mistake since my dependent's visa is expiring already. Thanks for your inputs.

No, you don't have to be in Canada when your dependents land there and they are not required to show any POF. They should tell IO your date of landing. He/she can confirm that in their system.

[(INDIAN)]

during landing they check ur draft u carry and other dtail main applicant must along or before ur landing their.
regards
indian

[steaky]

Since you have already landed, your dependants can land on their own.  There are no requirement for your dependant for proof of fund.

[Sisifo]

1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands?

No you dont have to be.

2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed.  Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?

No he doesn't as it is the principal applicant who has to prove it and it was done when you did your landing

[kyu010170]

Thanks friends for your help. 

Btw, is there anything official from the CIC website that he can print and carry along to the port of entry? Just in case some immigration officer causes difficulty.  Visa is expriring on May 25th and he lands on May 23rd.

Appreciate everything.

[steaky]

You might want to check this older post about B4 if your dependant is also bringing his personal belongings as goods to follow:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t44793.0.html

[kyu010170]

Thanks Steaky.

You might want to check this older post about B4 if your dependant is also bringing his personal belongings as goods to follow:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t44793.0.html

[kyu010170]

Just wanted to confirm that all your above answers to my questions were all correct as my dependent landed trouble-free on Monday.  Thanks once again.