LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[FSWON]

Thanks so much for sharing. We have our COPR and CSQ as we applied through Quebec. We received the visa earlier this year but because of work cannot land officially until next year. However we need to enter Canada and land before our visas runs out hence we are making a short trip this year.

I see you did something similar where you landed and then left. I have a few questions if you can help:

1) Did they ask for proof of funds at all? You mentioned that the officer asked how much you had on you but did you have to show it? (If anyone else that has landed recently can answer, please do)
Ans. They do not normally ask about proof of funds. I have carried both funds and my authentic bank statements with me. However, the IO asks if you are carrying more than 10,000 CAD. That's all. And one more thing: you bank statements are good for PoF. Just say that you will open bank account and then wire transfer.

2) Any issues regarding the medical card? Should we just wait until we land officially next year before applying?
Ans. Am not sure about Quebec. What I know is normally you apply for medical cards after you land and settle down.

3) Should we walk with all of our original documents (certificates etc.)?
Ans. Better in case any confusion arises.

4) If they ask any questions, is it correct to say that you should not give them the impression that you are only doing a short initial visit?
Ans. The short landing is not illegal. And The IO does not actually bother about it. Landing means only crossing the immigration control and finishing your initial paper works. Right after you finished all those, you can board even next flight. Just you need to provide a valid Canadian address where your PR cards will be delivered, that's all. So even if they ask you - you should be truthful saying that you will be doing a short landing and come back later permanently.

We are basically planning to put everything we will bring on the items to follow form. Anyone did anything similar?
Not a problem. The officer will put seal on your follow on goods form. You need preserve that form with you for next visit.

Any advice from someone who had to land and then leave before coming back to settle permanently would be much appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

[andyCanadian]

Hi Forumites,
I landed with my family on 2nd Aug 2016.
How long would it take for us to get the PR Cards ?
Also, in case we need to leave the Canada for USA owing to some work, what is the process of re-entering Canada ?

Is there a PRTD that we need to apply ?

Regards,
Andy

 

[arsal385]

Arsal385 - would be useful to know if your wife's PR card has arrived yet or what that delay is? Which city address did you have pr cards sent to?

Still waiting for my Mrs PR card and not aware of any delay issue. Does anyone know their email address? Our PR cards were addressed to Saskatoon.

 

[SOTAJ]

Hi Forumites,
I landed with my family on 2nd Aug 2016.
How long would it take for us to get the PR Cards ?
Also, in case we need to leave the Canada for USA owing to some work, what is the process of re-entering Canada ?

Is there a PRTD that we need to apply ?

Regards,
Andy

Use the link below to check the processing time.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi Forumites,
I landed with my family on 2nd Aug 2016.
How long would it take for us to get the PR Cards ?
Also, in case we need to leave the Canada for USA owing to some work, what is the process of re-entering Canada ?

Is there a PRTD that we need to apply ?

Regards,
Andy

Congratulations!

1) Could take around 45 days.
2) You would have to get a PRTD if you are coming back by a commercial carrier/vehicle.

Check this -

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=064&top=10

 

[David83]

Hi all,

I landed in Quebec (QSW), and expecting my PR card in few weeks. Does anyone know if I can move outside Quebec if I find a job opportunity once I get my PR card?

Thanks

 

[andyCanadian]

Congratulations!

1) Could take around 45 days.
2) You would have to get a PRTD if you are coming back by a commercial carrier/vehicle.

Check this -

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=064&top=10

Many Thanks !
But how long does it take to get a PRTD ? Can you please share your idea on that ?
Reason is my infant son and wife will be in USA, and till the time I dont have all's PR Cards, I need to travel over all the weekends, from Toronto to NYC. Kindly suggest pls... Also, for each travel do I need to raise PRTDs again and again ?

Regards,
Andy

 

[rajC]

Many Thanks !
But how long does it take to get a PRTD ? Can you please share your idea on that ?
Reason is my infant son and wife will be in USA, and till the time I dont have all's PR Cards, I need to travel over all the weekends, from Toronto to NYC. Kindly suggest pls... Also, for each travel do I need to raise PRTDs again and again ?

Regards,
Andy

Hey Andy

Take flights to and from Buffalo , NY and drive and park your car there .

 

[andyCanadian]

Hey Andy

Take flights to and from Buffalo , NY and drive and park your car there .

Thanks Raj.. But I still would need the PRTD right ?

 

[Leamic]

Quote from: Leamic on August 03, 2016, 03:37:38 pm

Thanks so much for sharing. We have our COPR and CSQ as we applied through Quebec. We received the visa earlier this year but because of work cannot land officially until next year. However we need to enter Canada and land before our visas runs out hence we are making a short trip this year.

I see you did something similar where you landed and then left. I have a few questions if you can help:

1) Did they ask for proof of funds at all? You mentioned that the officer asked how much you had on you but did you have to show it? (If anyone else that has landed recently can answer, please do)
Ans. They do not normally ask about proof of funds. I have carried both funds and my authentic bank statements with me. However, the IO asks if you are carrying more than 10,000 CAD. That's all. And one more thing: you bank statements are good for PoF. Just say that you will open bank account and then wire transfer.

2) Any issues regarding the medical card? Should we just wait until we land officially next year before applying?
Ans. Am not sure about Quebec. What I know is normally you apply for medical cards after you land and settle down.

3) Should we walk with all of our original documents (certificates etc.)?
Ans. Better in case any confusion arises.

4) If they ask any questions, is it correct to say that you should not give them the impression that you are only doing a short initial visit?
Ans. The short landing is not illegal. And The IO does not actually bother about it. Landing means only crossing the immigration control and finishing your initial paper works. Right after you finished all those, you can board even next flight. Just you need to provide a valid Canadian address where your PR cards will be delivered, that's all. So even if they ask you - you should be truthful saying that you will be doing a short landing and come back later permanently.

We are basically planning to put everything we will bring on the items to follow form. Anyone did anything similar?
Not a problem. The officer will put seal on your follow on goods form. You need preserve that form with you for next visit.

Any advice from someone who had to land and then leave before coming back to settle permanently would be much appreciated.

Many thanks.

Thank you so much FSWON!

 

[xls]

Hello house,

There have been a lot of talks about FSW landing in Quebec. All I see is people asking the question, "Can I land in Montreal?" but no one ever comes back to share the experience.

Please, Can someone (FSW) who have successfully landed in Quebec kindly share the experience?

Thank you very much.

Now I can answer my own question.

I have successfully landed in Quebec (Montreal) with no issues or questions asked about being FSW. I didn't even show prove of onward journey, landing procedure was over in 15 mins.

So it is settled. You can land anywhere in Canada as a FSW and possible PNP as well***

 

[David83]

Now I can answer my own question.

I have successfully landed in Quebec (Montreal) with no issues or questions asked about being FSW. I didn't even show prove of onward journey, landing procedure was over in 15 mins.

So it is settled. You can land anywhere in Canada as a FSW and possible PNP as well***

I got my PR status through QSW, and landed in Montreal. Do you have any information about the legality of moving out of the province after getting the PR card?

 

[tetunte]

Hi,

Landed in Toronto, last Sunday

No proof of funds,
No request for new photos,
No connection flights request
only basic questions (30 minutes all the procedure)

by the way Toronto is amazing and Regina is a small but a beautiful city, I heard people speaking
in many languages in the malls, and nobody seems to care about it.

 

[xls]

I got my PR status through QSW, and landed in Montreal. Do you have any information about the legality of moving out of the province after getting the PR card?

No dear, can't help on that. I am on FSW and headed to Calgary. I only preformed the landing formalities at Montreal, I have since left for Calgary.

 

[nikosyozzer]

Can anybody inform me if they have also had this issue occur: The PR card of the main applicant has arrived but not of the spouse.

I take it they are sending these PR cards seperate my as I thought they would send it together.

Has anybody experienced this and did they eventually receive both PR cards of main applicant and their spouse?

Would be very interested to know