Landing Interview Question

[joce288]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could answer this for me. My husband will be out of the province for work (but still in Canada) during the time in which I would likely have my Landing Interview if residency is granted to me.. would this cause a problem? Does he HAVE to be at the interview with me? Also, how much notice before the interview does one normally receive in case he does absolutely need to be there and has to fly home?

 

[adzees]

Yes he has to be with on your interview. They normally sent a letter month in advance.

 

[mint]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could answer this for me. My husband will be out of the province for work (but still in Canada) during the time in which I would likely have my Landing Interview if residency is granted to me.. would this cause a problem? Does he HAVE to be at the interview with me? Also, how much notice before the interview does one normally receive in case he does absolutely need to be there and has to fly home?

Hi, I just had my landing interview a few days ago.
I received a letter for my interview on September 3, and my interview was September 21. (However my letter dated September 1st)
It probably depends on which your local office is, but I think they normally give you a letter 3-4 weeks before your interview.
In the letter it says your sponsor has to be there with you. At the interview, they asked my husband to show his ID(and his birth certificate if he had it with him, but he did not have) They also asked if he understood what his responsibility as a sponsor was.
Good luck!!

Mint

 

[matthewc]

They never asked my wife to attend. That was a few years ago, though, so they may have changed the procedure. If they ask him to be there, make sure he is. You really don't want a delay getting the PR at that stage, even if it means he has to take a day off work and travel back.

 

[SaugaBoss]

my husband cant get across the border :s

 

[giggles1985]

I am unfamiliar with a "landing interview" ... is this another term for the interview that an IO requests when processes your file? Or something seperate that occurs at the border at the time of landing.. ?

*edit* Oh, this is an inland thing it seems?

 

[waynevega]

As Mint wrote (who just landed 2 days ago), your sponsor will have to be there. It's the "examination interview" you're refering to.
But you have to wait until you get the COPR appointment letter from your local office first. There's no way of telling when that letter will arrive. I've been waiting for mine for over a month now and no mail yet.
COPR = Confirmation of Permanent Residence, this is what you get when you "land".

 

[joce288]

Giggles, yes, I applied inland, I'm sorry I didn't explain that initially.

Thanks for everyone's response...anyone know what might happen if he can't make it? Would my residency not be granted at all or just not then?

 

[angelbrat]

I landed 'Inland' too, 20th May 2010. Yes my partner had to attend with me.

I suggest you call the landing office when you get your official notice and explain the situation.

 

[Justincase]

Yes he has to be with on your interview. They normally sent a letter month in advance.

WRONG !!!

If they ask on the letter then you would have to bring spouse

I was asked but they didnt check my spouse's ids or anything nor was she asked any questions

 

[joce288]

so I'm still just wondering.. does anyone know if there is a penalty for him not being there? or would it just mean i'd have to wait longer to be granted residency?