I can see many people are planning to Land soon...........here are some tips......I am sure you all know MOST of it from QORAX's thread and other seniors.
1. You have to fill E677 form to report your Proof of funds. This form has to be signed in front of the Immigration officer. Fill in the details but dont sign until you are asked by IO
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf
2. Fill B4A form for goods to follow...make 2 copy .
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4a.pdf
3. Fill B4 form for goods to accompany...make 2 copy.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf
4. Take pics of jewellery and number them ( B/W would do) and include on B4 form with equivalent Cad Conversion. No receipts are required. Weigh all the gold and calculate with current gold value. They dont pay much attention. (2 copy).
** People who are in Canada and will eventually (if) go to their homecountry for visa stamping :
Please do take pics of the gold jewellery that you have here in Canada and attach them to the B4 forms.
You have to retain this copy whenever you travel (later), in case you are carrying a large amount of gold.
5. The immigration officer signs and dates the COPR paper after all procedures are completed. If there is a mistake on the COPR made by IO, for eg, wrong date as signed, then there is a wait period of approx 14 weeks to rectify it.....so PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK the doc when she/he hands you the doc back.
If you detect the error later you may do the amendment by filling up the below form:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM1436B.PDF
This will however not prevent one from taking SIN number.
This date as signed on landing is of utmost importance as it will be the one that will be taken into consideration when you apply for Citizenship.
6. PLEASE RETAIN ALL YOUR BOARDING PASSES ...you may need them later as an additional proof for your landing date.
AND for CITIZENSHIP
One of the prerequisite to become a citizen depends on the TIME LIVED IN CANADA
" To become Canadian citizens, adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Children under the age of 18 do not need to meet this requirement."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp
Sometimes when there is a discrepancy regarding the number of days of physical presence in Canada, one has to prove that he/she was indeed present physically in Canada.
The BOARDING PASSES would help you and the Judge determine the actual dates. Also please NOTE that CANADA does not have any EXIT CONTROLS. So, when you actually leave Canada, there is no stamping in your Passport.
Saving the boarding passes seems to me the only way to determine the physical presence in Canada. Please also retain them in case you happen to leave Canada (for vacation) at any time before you apply for Citizenship.
7. If you come through Montreal (Quebec), you HAVE TO DO LANDING at Montrael as this would be your POE even though your final destination is different. After you board domestic flight there is NO IMMIGRATION dept on arrival.
You have to take your luggage at Montreal, go to Customs, do Immigration (ie PR procedures) and release your luggage for onward journey.
8.. Please protect your photographs on COPR papers from being scratched as it might be a potential reason of rejection despite correct dimensions.
9. It is not necessary to have a ratio of 80:20 (Monetary instrument: cash). Mostly according to convenience and availability.
10. Indian Bank statement works fine.....you just have to tell the Immigration officer (audibly enough) the required amount of POF....not a penny less. They dont care to check the statements ....but be safe and carry them (I know you would do ).
Add up all the money (in any form) and convert into Cad currency and say that amount when asked.
11. For members who wish to bring in their PETS
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/perme.shtml
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/eng/1320833881215/1320833972327
Dogs
- http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pet-imports/dogs/eng/1331876172009/1331876307796
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/for/pdf/c5083perimpe.pdf
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/valide.shtml
Hope this helps
Mitali
1. You have to fill E677 form to report your Proof of funds. This form has to be signed in front of the Immigration officer. Fill in the details but dont sign until you are asked by IO
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677.pdf
2. Fill B4A form for goods to follow...make 2 copy .
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4a.pdf
3. Fill B4 form for goods to accompany...make 2 copy.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf
4. Take pics of jewellery and number them ( B/W would do) and include on B4 form with equivalent Cad Conversion. No receipts are required. Weigh all the gold and calculate with current gold value. They dont pay much attention. (2 copy).
** People who are in Canada and will eventually (if) go to their homecountry for visa stamping :
Please do take pics of the gold jewellery that you have here in Canada and attach them to the B4 forms.
You have to retain this copy whenever you travel (later), in case you are carrying a large amount of gold.
5. The immigration officer signs and dates the COPR paper after all procedures are completed. If there is a mistake on the COPR made by IO, for eg, wrong date as signed, then there is a wait period of approx 14 weeks to rectify it.....so PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK the doc when she/he hands you the doc back.
If you detect the error later you may do the amendment by filling up the below form:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM1436B.PDF
This will however not prevent one from taking SIN number.
This date as signed on landing is of utmost importance as it will be the one that will be taken into consideration when you apply for Citizenship.
6. PLEASE RETAIN ALL YOUR BOARDING PASSES ...you may need them later as an additional proof for your landing date.
AND for CITIZENSHIP
One of the prerequisite to become a citizen depends on the TIME LIVED IN CANADA
" To become Canadian citizens, adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Children under the age of 18 do not need to meet this requirement."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp
Sometimes when there is a discrepancy regarding the number of days of physical presence in Canada, one has to prove that he/she was indeed present physically in Canada.
The BOARDING PASSES would help you and the Judge determine the actual dates. Also please NOTE that CANADA does not have any EXIT CONTROLS. So, when you actually leave Canada, there is no stamping in your Passport.
Saving the boarding passes seems to me the only way to determine the physical presence in Canada. Please also retain them in case you happen to leave Canada (for vacation) at any time before you apply for Citizenship.
7. If you come through Montreal (Quebec), you HAVE TO DO LANDING at Montrael as this would be your POE even though your final destination is different. After you board domestic flight there is NO IMMIGRATION dept on arrival.
You have to take your luggage at Montreal, go to Customs, do Immigration (ie PR procedures) and release your luggage for onward journey.
8.. Please protect your photographs on COPR papers from being scratched as it might be a potential reason of rejection despite correct dimensions.
9. It is not necessary to have a ratio of 80:20 (Monetary instrument: cash). Mostly according to convenience and availability.
10. Indian Bank statement works fine.....you just have to tell the Immigration officer (audibly enough) the required amount of POF....not a penny less. They dont care to check the statements ....but be safe and carry them (I know you would do ).
Add up all the money (in any form) and convert into Cad currency and say that amount when asked.
11. For members who wish to bring in their PETS
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/perme.shtml
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/eng/1320833881215/1320833972327
Dogs
- http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pet-imports/dogs/eng/1331876172009/1331876307796
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/for/pdf/c5083perimpe.pdf
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/valide.shtml
Hope this helps
Mitali