- Aug 12, 2010
- 20
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Ottawa
- NOC Code......
- 2174
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 05-11-2012
- Nomination.....
- cc charged on : 12-12-12
- AOR Received.
- 15-01-2013
- IELTS Request
- Not Applicable
- Med's Request
- 20-01-2013
- Med's Done....
- 24-01-2013
- Passport Req..
- 11-04-2013
- LANDED..........
- 03-05-2013 (Official Landing)
Before describing my official landing, a little background here
I came to Canada as a student (1 yr PG Diploma) on 2010 and after my degree got a job in the same field of my studies. I applied Ontario PNP (International Student with Job Offer Stream) and got my PNP certificate.
I applied for PR on Nov 19, 2012 and made my 'Official Landing' on May 3, 2013.
My 'Official Landing': (some cases only applicable for Niagara Border cross and landing)
1. Got my COPR and Passport from my consultant; Passport which is stamped for single entry and 2 COPR papers (mentioned not to sign until the officer told so.)
2. Reached the border (Coach Canada from Toronto to Niagara, then cab from bus terminal to US Border')
3. Walked on the bridge to US border (to enter the bridge, you have to pay 2 quarters.. i mean 50 cents.. so, keep 50 cents handy)
4. Reached US border services and told 'Flag Pole'.
5. US officer asked my passport and identity card (Driver License I used)
6. Waited 2 mins and got the letter (white color with my first and last name printed by saying refusal...)
7. Walked back to Canada Border service border and got my yellow color slip. Canadian Officer asked whether it is 'work permit' and I said 'Landing'.
8. He wrote 'Landing' in the slip and gave it to me by asking me to cross road (from left to right) to meet the main Border Service Officers
9. Crossed the road and showed my passport, white letter, yellow slip.
10. He directed me to another Officer as I am looking for 'Landing'.
11. Showed the same passport, US Official refusal letter, Yellow slip, Driving License
12. Officer asked me to wait few mins
13. Officer called me back to show COPR (2 original papers which I got from CIC) and I did
14. He asked me to show the current address proof and I did with my bank statement (only for address proof, NOT for funds proof)
15. Waited few more mins (5-15mins)
16. Officer called me again to read and sign the first COPR paper (Office copy)
17. Q1: Have you ever been charges/convicted of a crime or offense; refused admission to Canada or required to leave Canada?
18. Q2: Have you any dependants other than those listed below?
19. A1, A2: No (in my case)
20. I signed both papers by reading filling No (for those 2 questions) with my sign and date
21. Officer asked me any thing else, I asked few questions regarding mobile number change, when can I get my PR Card, etc
22. He finally said "congrats!!" with a small talk.
23. I checked my visa and it's crossed already
24. Not in a mood to roam Niagara this time, so booked the next bus
25. Enjoyed the sunset with a song of "Ready or Not, Here I come".. of course with a next target "Citizenship"..
Primary Documents: ( I recommend from my experience.. it may not match your case)
1. COPR 2 original papers which you got from CIC by mail
2. Passport
3. Identity Card (any official card like DL)
4. Current Address Proof (bank statement or magazine subscription statement)
Documents I Prepared: (but the officer never asked to verify)
1. Payslip (2 months)
2. Offer Letter from my Employer
3. Photo - 2 copies
4. Bank statements for funds proof (only 3500CAD I had at that time)
5. T4 Form for year 2012
6. Work Permit, Study Permit Original and copies
7. Ontario PNP Letter (copy)
Hope it helps..
thanks,
csp
I came to Canada as a student (1 yr PG Diploma) on 2010 and after my degree got a job in the same field of my studies. I applied Ontario PNP (International Student with Job Offer Stream) and got my PNP certificate.
I applied for PR on Nov 19, 2012 and made my 'Official Landing' on May 3, 2013.
My 'Official Landing': (some cases only applicable for Niagara Border cross and landing)
1. Got my COPR and Passport from my consultant; Passport which is stamped for single entry and 2 COPR papers (mentioned not to sign until the officer told so.)
2. Reached the border (Coach Canada from Toronto to Niagara, then cab from bus terminal to US Border')
3. Walked on the bridge to US border (to enter the bridge, you have to pay 2 quarters.. i mean 50 cents.. so, keep 50 cents handy)
4. Reached US border services and told 'Flag Pole'.
5. US officer asked my passport and identity card (Driver License I used)
6. Waited 2 mins and got the letter (white color with my first and last name printed by saying refusal...)
7. Walked back to Canada Border service border and got my yellow color slip. Canadian Officer asked whether it is 'work permit' and I said 'Landing'.
8. He wrote 'Landing' in the slip and gave it to me by asking me to cross road (from left to right) to meet the main Border Service Officers
9. Crossed the road and showed my passport, white letter, yellow slip.
10. He directed me to another Officer as I am looking for 'Landing'.
11. Showed the same passport, US Official refusal letter, Yellow slip, Driving License
12. Officer asked me to wait few mins
13. Officer called me back to show COPR (2 original papers which I got from CIC) and I did
14. He asked me to show the current address proof and I did with my bank statement (only for address proof, NOT for funds proof)
15. Waited few more mins (5-15mins)
16. Officer called me again to read and sign the first COPR paper (Office copy)
17. Q1: Have you ever been charges/convicted of a crime or offense; refused admission to Canada or required to leave Canada?
18. Q2: Have you any dependants other than those listed below?
19. A1, A2: No (in my case)
20. I signed both papers by reading filling No (for those 2 questions) with my sign and date
21. Officer asked me any thing else, I asked few questions regarding mobile number change, when can I get my PR Card, etc
22. He finally said "congrats!!" with a small talk.
23. I checked my visa and it's crossed already
24. Not in a mood to roam Niagara this time, so booked the next bus
25. Enjoyed the sunset with a song of "Ready or Not, Here I come".. of course with a next target "Citizenship"..
Primary Documents: ( I recommend from my experience.. it may not match your case)
1. COPR 2 original papers which you got from CIC by mail
2. Passport
3. Identity Card (any official card like DL)
4. Current Address Proof (bank statement or magazine subscription statement)
Documents I Prepared: (but the officer never asked to verify)
1. Payslip (2 months)
2. Offer Letter from my Employer
3. Photo - 2 copies
4. Bank statements for funds proof (only 3500CAD I had at that time)
5. T4 Form for year 2012
6. Work Permit, Study Permit Original and copies
7. Ontario PNP Letter (copy)
Hope it helps..
thanks,
csp