Landing process

[KJG]

For landing, all I needed were the COPR, passport with visa, the Customs Declaration card I received on the flight, the B4 (Goods Accompanying) and B4A (Goods to Follow). For a spousal applicant, those are the only forms I know of as being required. Of course, if you don't intend to ship anything else after you arrive, you don't need the B4A, just the B4 for the goods you have with you.

Thanks CharlieD10...so helpful...just hope I can use it before I forget about it!!!

 

[Woffles]

You can also contact the local or nearest CIC office and make an appointment to land. I do not know of them permitting you to do it at the airport, but the border or a CIC office are definite options.

Of course, a CIC office would make more sense than going to the airport. I think it might be nice to make a weekend of it and go to Seattle or something. Thanks very much, and thanks to LeisaP as well

 

[kiwi1]

No you do not receive the PR card when you land, you will receive it by mail at the address that is on the COPR. In the meantime you can use your COPR with your passport to get the SIN card and other things done.

Hi

I will be staying temporarily on a short term basis in a hostel when I land. I still don't have a definite long term address. When landing, can I use a PO Box address where to send my PR card? Thanks...

 

[micmac101]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp

Here is a CIC page about preparing to arrive. The link to the B4 is there.

Wow what a great topic it should be kept at the top it has important info that we all need. Thank yo

 

[KJG]

Wow what a great topic it should be kept at the top it has important info that we all need. Thank yo

I agree 100%

 

[cms418]

No you do not receive the PR card when you land, you will receive it by mail at the address that is on the COPR. In the meantime you can use your COPR with your passport to get the SIN card and other things done.

Is this true? We were under the impression you needed the PR card to get SIN and health insurance?

 

[KJG]

Is this true? We were under the impression you needed the PR card to get SIN and health insurance?

you apply for the sin when you arrive or at your local government office.....health insurance you are to have when you arrive for three months and then you can apply for OHIP......and you will have your PR card within that 3 month period.......

 

[Bold9900]

For landing, all I needed were the COPR, passport with visa, the Customs Declaration card I received on the flight, the B4 (Goods Accompanying) and B4A (Goods to Follow). For a spousal applicant, those are the only forms I know of as being required. Of course, if you don't intend to ship anything else after you arrive, you don't need the B4A, just the B4 for the goods you have with you.


Thanks CharlieD10!!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Is this true? We were under the impression you needed the PR card to get SIN and health insurance?

1. Yes
2. Nope, your stamped CoPR is proof of your PR status. Use it to get your SIN, health insurance, driver's license, etc and once you get your PR Card store the CoPR very carefully as it's *the* legal confirmation that you are a landed PR

 

[OhCanadiana]

Hi

I will be staying temporarily on a short term basis in a hostel when I land. I still don't have a definite long term address. When landing, can I use a PO Box address where to send my PR card? Thanks...

Yes. Or you can use a friend's address (the address won't be printed on the card itself but you want a safe place).

 

[kiwi1]

Yes. Or you can use a friend's address (the address won't be printed on the card itself but you want a safe place).

Thanks OhCanadiana....

 

[cms418]

1. Yes
2. Nope, your stamped CoPR is proof of your PR status. Use it to get your SIN, health insurance, driver's license, etc and once you get your PR Card store the CoPR very carefully as it's *the* legal confirmation that you are a landed PR

Thanks for confirming! 8)

 

[OhCanadiana]

Thanks for confirming! 8)

Thanks OhCanadiana....

My pleasure

 

[456987]

When you first arrive at an airport, you are directed to a CBSA Officer who checks your Customs Declaration card (you will be provided with this card on your flight). When they ask "purpose of travel" and you answer that you are arriving to begin PR, they will make markings on your card and direct you into a line where the card is checked again and you are then directed to Immigration (as I recall a huge "I" was marked and circled on my Declaration card).

At Immigration, you are then processed by another CBSA Officer, who will ask you to confirm the details on your COPR, such as name, intended address in Canada, presence of any dependents not listed. You will be asked to sign next to all your answers and sign the bottom of the COPR (both copies). Your visa will be cancelled, and your passport stamped with your arrival date. He/she may also explain your residency obligation (mine did). You will then be directed to the baggage area to claim your bags.

Once you have your bags, you then go to a third CBSA officer, who examines your luggage and your B4 and B4A forms (if you have goods to follow). You will be given a receipt from the Customs Officer, showing the total value in Canadian dollars of your imported items. After that, it's "Welcome to Canada!" and off you go on your way.

Thank you! this really clarifies a lot of questions....
And u have some more
For jewellery -do photographs suffice? I intend to carry some of my wedding jewellery and leave some for my next trip. How do I show the one I am leaving behind (besides on a B4a form) Should i carry photographs of those as well?

 

[CharlieD10]

Thank you! this really clarifies a lot of questions....
And u have some more
For jewellery -do photographs suffice? I intend to carry some of my wedding jewellery and leave some for my next trip. How do I show the one I am leaving behind (besides on a B4a form) Should i carry photographs of those as well?

I had all of my jewelry with me, and listed them on the B4. I took photographs for my own peace of mind, and kept them in the piece of luggage that went everywhere with me (my personal baggage which was my laptop case). If you are leaving some behind, I suggest you take photos, and if any pieces are really valuable (not just sentimentally like mine!) then have them appraised/insured and have that form with you.