12.2 Examination of foreign nationals with permanent resident visas When an applicant in possession of a permanent resident visa applies to become a permanent resident at a port of entry, the role of the BSO at Immigration Secondary is to: verify the person’s identity; confirm that the information on the permanent resident visa is correct; establish that the applicant complies with all requirements of the Act and Regulations and is not inadmissible; confirm that the applicant’s marital, common-law, or family status has not changed since the issuance of the permanent resident visa; confirm that the applicant and their family members (whether accompanying or not) still meet the requirements of the class of permanent residents under which the permanent resident visa was issued; impose and explain any appropriate conditions; and welcome the new permanent resident to Canada and provide information about programs and services available to facilitate integration into Canadian society. The Regulations require that foreign nationals in possession of a permanent resident visa who are presenting themselves for permanent residence advise an officer: if their marital status has changed since the visa was issued, as required by R51(a)(i); and of any other facts relevant to the issuance of the visa that have changed since the visa was issued, or that the foreign national failed to disclose at the time the permanent resident visa was issued, as required by R51(a)(ii). If the BSO at Immigration Secondary establishes that the foreign national is inadmissible and that a change in the relevant facts is evident, the BSO may prepare a report under A44(1). For more information on report writing, refer to ENF 5, Writing section 44(1) Reports.
