FSW 2014 - CPC OTTAWA - Visa Office - Let's Connect Here

[Diplomatru]

Landed at Carway last night and had the worse experience with the Canadian border security.
The US side was okay, they turned me around and denied me visa, even though I had a valid US visa, they explained that the denial was administrative and it would not hinder any US visa application in future as it is not on record, it was just to prove to the Canadian side that I had been to the US.

Got to the Canadian border, showed my documents and I was sent in to meet a female officer. She asked if any information on my COPR was wrong, I said yes my original date of entry, she did not let me finish the statement, she started yelling at me and I quote; "we are not CIC we are CBSA, we don correct CIC errors, they send you people here an expect us to do their jobs, you should have set up an appointment with CIC in Edmonton or Calgary, instead of coming here". She asked for my B4 and I told her I am bringing nothing in, she told me to go to the waiting room, 10mins later she me to sign my COPR, gave me my copy. Said, my PR will be sent to me in 8-10 weeks, but that is CIC's responsibilities not hers. She did not fill out my PR form or ask for my address, neither did she write it on my COPR.

So now I have to go online and apply for a PR card. I will also fill out the right forms and submit to CIC to correct my COPR.

They are not called public circus for nothing. Welcome to Canada nonetheless.

 

[perfection_88]

Hi Everyone,

Is there anyone who recently tried to book a landing appointment with local CIC office in Calgary or Edmonton? I want to see how long is the wait time (from booking to actual landing).

Also do you know if it is possible for someone who lives in Calgary to book an appointment at Edmonton office?

 

[ONI7042]

Anyone can share landing experience in Coutts or Carway please.

 

[Alialiali]

Hi Everyone,

Is there anyone who recently tried to book a landing appointment with local CIC office in Calgary or Edmonton? I want to see how long is the wait time (from booking to actual landing).

Also do you know if it is possible for someone who lives in Calgary to book an appointment at Edmonton office?

Try CEC forum. Most of them do in-land landing.

When did u get your pp back?

 

[akanbitope]

Hello,

Please I need help understanding certain things regarding PR Status.

I applied for FSW 2014 with my wife and we received it. We applied while in Nigeria and during the application moved to the states. I completed another masters in the states and got a Phd Assistantship with a University.

My wife on the other hand is a pharmacist and while I was studying was sitting for her conversion exams in Canada, she's done with that now. The plan was to move to Canada this may but the Phd offer changes everything.

My question is can we live in Windsor, ON as the University is in Michigan. It's a two hour drive, what's the implication for me and her if I
1. Drive to Michigan three time a week ( cross the border in ads out)
2. Stay in US three nights a week.

I am asking these questions because I am the main applicant. I don't mind loosing my PR status as long as it doesn't affect her. By the time I am done, she would be close to citizenship anyway and can re-file for me.

 

[Roozic]

Hi Everyone,

Is there anyone who recently tried to book a landing appointment with local CIC office in Calgary or Edmonton? I want to see how long is the wait time (from booking to actual landing).

Also do you know if it is possible for someone who lives in Calgary to book an appointment at Edmonton office?

I tried 8 weeks until they will call me to book an appointment which can take another 4 weeks so I preferred flagpoling at the coutts border

 

[Roozic]

Hello!
I landed yesterday night at coutts border. Took a total of 1.5 hours. Everything went smooth and people were the nicest.

It took me little while at USA border (cuz I have history with them, studied at a university, gave away the green card after 5 months etc) they handed over a yellow slip and a letter saying we are denied entry. Took a U turn and came to CBSA. There were 3 people ahead so took a while. Officers were excellent. Did not ask for anything other than the passport, Copr. Said I will receive the passport in mail in 90 days.
Also explained what rights I have as a PR and how can I travel without having PR card on hand.

It was such nice roads and weather was a bliss too.

Thank you each and everyone here who have helped me and others here. I came to knew a little later about this forum but man! Did it help.
Good luck ya'll.

And please ask if you have any questions about settling in Alberta.

;D

 

[wangjinwei]

Can we travel outside of Canada without PRｃａｒｄ？

Ｔｈａｎｋｓ

Hello!
I landed yesterday night at coutts border. Took a total of 1.5 hours. Everything went smooth and people were the nicest.

It took me little while at USA border (cuz I have history with them, studied at a university, gave away the green card after 5 months etc) they handed over a yellow slip and a letter saying we are denied entry. Took a U turn and came to CBSA. There were 3 people ahead so took a while. Officers were excellent. Did not ask for anything other than the passport, Copr. Said I will receive the passport in mail in 90 days.
Also explained what rights I have as a PR and how can I travel without having PR card on hand.

It was such nice roads and weather was a bliss too.

Thank you each and everyone here who have helped me and others here. I came to knew a little later about this forum but man! Did it help.
Good luck ya'll.

And please ask if you have any questions about settling in Alberta.

;D

 

[Alialiali]

Can we travel outside of Canada without PRｃａｒｄ？

Ｔｈａｎｋｓ

yes. u need a travel document. u apply for it from the visa office outside Canada (embassy).

 

[harirajmohan]

Hello,

Please I need help understanding certain things regarding PR Status.

I applied for FSW 2014 with my wife and we received it. We applied while in Nigeria and during the application moved to the states. I completed another masters in the states and got a Phd Assistantship with a University.

My wife on the other hand is a pharmacist and while I was studying was sitting for her conversion exams in Canada, she's done with that now. The plan was to move to Canada this may but the Phd offer changes everything.

My question is can we live in Windsor, ON as the University is in Michigan. It's a two hour drive, what's the implication for me and her if I
1. Drive to Michigan three time a week ( cross the border in ads out)
2. Stay in US three nights a week.

I am asking these questions because I am the main applicant. I don't mind loosing my PR status as long as it doesn't affect her. By the time I am done, she would be close to citizenship anyway and can re-file for me.

Its possible as long as you have long term visa for US. It doesnt affect her gaining residency obligation or citizenship.

 

[AliMo]

Thank God. Passports returned with visas

 

[Diplomatru]

Thank God. Passports returned with visas

Hooray to your success 5125 buddy!

 

[Bachar]

Hello,

What is the correct size of photos requested in PPR email? I got confused because in the body of the email it is written 35x45 mm but in the appendix 5445EB-e it is 50x70mm
Which one is right?

 

[perfection_88]

Try CEC forum. Most of them do in-land landing.

When did u get your pp back?

I haven't. I'm still waiting for my passport.

 

[Kerdek]

Thank God. Passports returned with visas

Mabrouk AliMo!!!!! Finally all the waiting is over !!