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My understanding is that starting to build credit history as soon as you land is recommended. I wan wondering if anyone has first hand experience with the best and/or the quickest bank to open a bank account with and get a credit card?

Hi, I am landing very soon, and of course will open a bank account. I did some research about which bank to open an account with? Various banks offer different newcomer packages. On websites, these banks seem to offer amazing packages and services. However, who can give me the REAL DEAL, based...

Which part will change and to what?

The explanation is clear in my original inquiry. Not sure why are you suggesting the lack of common sense. "The 5-year PR will start from the day I do my PR landing. I know that I won't be moving to Canada permanently soon. Therefore, the later I enter the later the expiry of the residency is...

SOLVED! I just received another email from CIC saying the first email with the contradicting information was a mistake due to a technical error. The new passport request for COPR & PR VIsa letter does not ask to provide any airline tickets along with the passport. It's much easier and less...

3- Explain to immigration officers when I land in Canada you mean?

Hi, I had a similar enquiry on the forum today. I have a 'visitor visa' (TRV) not an (eTA). My visa is valid until September 2018. I want to do the same thing which is go to Canada this October with my Visitor visa instead of COPR (which I will hopefully receive shortly). I was told that my...

Anyone has an idea?

Hi all, I received the PPR (Passport Request) letter for COPR and PR Visa. One of the requirements is to provide a confirmed Airline Ticket to Canada. However, in the same letter under the helpful tips, it says: Do not purchase the airline ticket until you receive your PR visa! To be safe, I...

I guess this answers all the questions. Thanks for the prompt response. This forum is great and really helpful.

Hi all, I currently have a 'Visitor Visa' to Canada valid until Sep 2018. I applied for PR and I recently received the passport request (PPR), and will be sending my passport for COPR & PR visa. 1- Do I need a PR Visa if I already have a valid visitor visa for a year from now? 2- Would the...