Landing while already in Canada

[nullall]

Hello,

I am wondering how does the "landing" procedure work if I am already physically in canada and am not planning to leave and reenter any borders soon?

thanks

 

[kushari]

Im not an expert, but I would think you have to leave no matter what. That's why most people go to the states. So get a visa to the states if you need one, drive down and come right back and "land".

 

[PMM]

Hi

Im not an expert, but I would think you have to leave no matter what. That's why most people go to the states. So get a visa to the states if you need one, drive down and come right back and "land".

If the OP has valid status s/he can phone the call the Call Centre and make an appointment to land at an inland office.

 

[nullall]

THanks PMM!

I wish they made this really clear on their website!

 

[Andy2109]

Can someone clarify if this is required only for the Principal Applicant in the PR or all the applicants ?

 

[Bhanavig]

It's for all depents including applicant.

 

[Andy2109]

Can someone please provide more clarity on - OP valid status and booking an appointment to land at an inland office ?
What exactly is this process ?

 

[SenoritaBella]

It just means you should have legal status i.e. work permit, study permit or visitor visa/record and bring it with you when you 'land' at the local CIC office. Do not sign the confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document when you receive it - it has to be done in the presence of the CIC officer when you 'land'.

As for process, when you book the appointment through the call centre, you will receive an appt. letter by mail from the inland office where you will do your landing - bring this letter with you. There will be a few CIC officers with booths(for some privacy) - they call out names you go to the booth, answer a few questions and if no issues arise, they sign your COPR and you became PR.

Note that if you are visa-exempt to Canada, you have to wait for your PR card before you can apply for a new social insurance number(SIN). On the other hand, applicants who need a visa to visit Canada will have an immigrant visa stamped in their passport and can use this along with the COPR to obtain a new SIN right away.

Can someone please provide more clarity on - OP valid status and booking an appointment to land at an inland office ?
What exactly is this process ?

 

[Andy2109]

Thanks Senorita. This is something new that I learnt.

 

[cec_guelph]

It just means you should have legal status i.e. work permit, study permit or visitor visa/record and bring it with you when you 'land' at the local CIC office. Do not sign the confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document when you receive it - it has to be done in the presence of the CIC officer when you 'land'.

As for process, when you book the appointment through the call centre, you will receive an appt. letter by mail from the inland office where you will do your landing - bring this letter with you. There will be a few CIC officers with booths(for some privacy) - they call out names you go to the booth, answer a few questions and if no issues arise, they sign your COPR and you became PR.

Note that if you are visa-exempt to Canada, you have to wait for your PR card before you can apply for a new social insurance number(SIN). On the other hand, applicants who need a visa to visit Canada will have an immigrant visa stamped in their passport and can use this along with the COPR to obtain a new SIN right away.

The last bit of your post is incorrect. As per the Service Canada website on obtaining a SIN number:

"Permanent residents

You must submit one of the following primary documents:

Permanent Resident Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This is the only acceptable document if your claim was processed in Canada.

Confirmation of Permanent Residence AND visa counterfoil affixed to a foreign passport or a travel document

Confirmation of Permanent Residence AND foreign passport for visa exempt countries"

servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/proof.shtml

 

[SenoritaBella]

Perhaps, that's the new rule. Back when I did my landing, that's not what the officer said.

The last bit of your post is incorrect. As per the Service Canada website on obtaining a SIN number:

"Permanent residents

You must submit one of the following primary documents:

Permanent Resident Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This is the only acceptable document if your claim was processed in Canada.

Confirmation of Permanent Residence AND visa counterfoil affixed to a foreign passport or a travel document

Confirmation of Permanent Residence AND foreign passport for visa exempt countries"

servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/proof.shtml

 

[chamybel]

It just means you should have legal status i.e. work permit, study permit or visitor visa/record and bring it with you when you 'land' at the local CIC office. Do not sign the confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document when you receive it - it has to be done in the presence of the CIC officer when you 'land'.

As for process, when you book the appointment through the call centre, you will receive an appt. letter by mail from the inland office where you will do your landing - bring this letter with you. There will be a few CIC officers with booths(for some privacy) - they call out names you go to the booth, answer a few questions and if no issues arise, they sign your COPR and you became PR.

Note that if you are visa-exempt to Canada, you have to wait for your PR card before you can apply for a new social insurance number(SIN). On the other hand, applicants who need a visa to visit Canada will have an immigrant visa stamped in their passport and can use this along with the COPR to obtain a new SIN right away.

Hi there, what if, i do have a valid work permit, but no longer works for that employer? As im waiting for my PPR im also waiting for a new work permit with a new employer... Thanks!