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[Oluspe]

at last , accra don tell me say make i come collect my passport after how days now, i submitted it on 28th of feb , ;D

Switchlanes Baba oya make we go celebrate NA!!!

 

[Hakpoguma]

at last , accra don tell me say make i come collect my passport after how days now, i submitted it on 28th of feb , ;D

Congrats ooooo.

 

[GENTLEANDREW]

It means the visa will either expire on the date that such Medical results exactly clocks one year or before the expiry date on such passport; whichever comes first between the two dates.

Analysis:
MR date- 1st November, 2013. PRV date- 1st Jan, 2014.
It means such visa automatically expires on 1st November, 2014.

Whereas, or maybe such passport's expiry date is 1st August, 2014(this means it has 7months before it expires; which makes it valid! thus it meets their requirement stated: "• Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa")

So from the analysis above and the lists of dates below, it shows that the expiry of the passport comes first:

MR date- 1st November, 2013
PRV date- 1st January, 2014
Passport Expiry-1st August, 2014
Visa Expiry-1st November, 2014

So technically from what they are saying; such passport's expiry date is the date that such visa would expire, once it has been issued on the passport with such details above.

Hope this helps...

You have echoed my thought. But what if the passport is renewed;say the expiration of landing in canada is 23rd November,2014 and passport expires in august ,2014?Cant the person renew his passport and have the visa re-issued before the November date for landing?

 

[wole cash]

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

 

[ASHELA]

All You Need to Know About Landing...

Hi friends,

As these queries keep coming repeatedly in this forum (& I get many PMs as well), I thought to summarize all into one thread. This post shall quench most of our doubts. I hope it helps...

REFERENCE THREADS:
Can we Land in Any City:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t35499.0.html
Which City to Land for Jobs:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t31291.0.html
Landing Forms:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t30178.0.html
Job's In Perspective:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t31106.0.html

WHEN SHOULD WE 'LAND':
After getting the PR visa, we are supposed to complete our 'record of landing', on or before the Visa Expiry Date [mentioned on the visa]. The visa Expiry Date is related to EITHER*:
a) 1yr. from the meds, or
b) Passport expiry date of the PA or anyone of his/her accompanying Dependents
*Whichever of the above 2 is earlier.

WHO SHOULD LAND FIRST:
It is the obligation of the PA to 'land' first. Which can be 'alongwith' one or more or all the accompanying family members. Let it be clear that the PA's dependents CANNOT land first.

PROCEDURE AT THE POE:
Irrespective of which city we chose to land, the 'landing' per se, is a simple process. Before debarking the a/craft we'll be provided with a 'Disembarkation Card/Form'. We take that form & first go to the 'Passport Control'.

At the Passport Control:
Here we need to inform the IO that we have come to do our 'landing'. The IO will check our Disembarkation Card and our passport/s & visa. S/he will then direct us to "Newly Landed Immigrants' Counter".

At the Immigration Counter:
The IO here will scrutinize our Passport/s & COPRs. He would [sometimes may not] ask to see our POF. Most of the times the officer will not count the 'actual' money & accept what we say. But, no false pretensions there. S/he will then fill some portions of the COPR & ask us to sign it, wherein it'll be attached on our passport. We'll be asked to fill-in the 'PR Card Application Form' & give an address where our PR cards will be forwarded within 3-6 weeks. Thereby, s/he would 'Welcome us to Canada' and direct us to another office.

At the Services Canada Office:
The Services Canada section is for assisting the Newcomers' settlement moves. Here we'll get lots of books/pamphlets, that'll provide all the crucial info on Canada and our Settlement plan here. From here will be directed to the CBSA counter.

At the CBSA [Customs] Office:
This is an important location. We are required to present (1) List of Items Accompanying; (2) List of Goods to Follow; (3) Currency Declaration [We'd have to 'declare' any amount of $10K or more]. Lists-1 & 2 must be brought in 2 copies, one would be retained by CBSA and the 2nd copy will be returned back to us. We'll need the 2nd copy when our shipments come-in.

Note: [1] If we are not bringing-in any goods later, we don't need the 'goods to follow list'. [2] At a random the CBSA might 'actually' check the POF here. Thus, no complacency is acceptable. [3] If there are 'jewelry' involved, do not forget to bring 'Printed Photographs' of the same (details later).

BTW: All the officers are extremely friendly, very understanding, cheerful and helpful. We'll encounter 'Welcome to Canada' many a times. If all the docs are pre-printed & available with us; and there is not much of a queue, we will be out of the a/port in 40mins-1hr. flat. Which includes the walk-distance, baggage collection etc.

FORMS REQUIRED FOR THE 'LANDING':
Even if you stay ONLY for a day at Canada, you will need the following:

1. Passport with stamped Visa. -off course
2. COPR (IMM 5292B)
3. POF. [for cases "without" AEO & family class] (details below)
4. Passport size photos. -2 or 3 for PRC (may not be needed, but good to have)
5. PR Card Application (IMM 5444E). -carry it filled pre-printed, for ease
6. Goods to Follow List (Form B4 / B4A). -carry it filled pre-printed, for ease
7. Goods Accompanying List. -as above, a table of things u r carrying on person (value & Totaled)
Forms required later
8. SIN Card Apps Form (NAS 2120). -Not Needed at the A/port [later at Services Canada]
9. Kids Immunization Record. -Not Needed at the A/port [later for School Admission]
10. If you are Driving your Car. -read below

NOTE: The more you are organized before hand, the better 1st impression you deliver and the IO/CBSA officer shall be happier. (BTW: smooth & fast processing). U'll be out faster. Go to your accom & relax for the day, you had a long journey, haven't you?

Courtesy: QORAX

Kolemn thank for this info, but i think post by Qorax is old and some methods have changed, most especially the forms ; like the SIN card app form which is no longer needed any more since one can now register for the card itself at the airport. However there are still some points to be gathered from the post.Thanks

 

[ASHELA]

It means the visa will either expire on the date that such Medical results exactly clocks one year or before the expiry date on such passport; whichever comes first between the two dates.

Analysis:
MR date- 1st November, 2013. PRV date- 1st Jan, 2014.
It means such visa automatically expires on 1st November, 2014.

Whereas, or maybe such passport's expiry date is 1st August, 2014(this means it has 7months before it expires; which makes it valid! thus it meets their requirement stated: "• Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for the visa")

So from the analysis above and the lists of dates below, it shows that the expiry of the passport comes first:

MR date- 1st November, 2013
PRV date- 1st January, 2014
Passport Expiry-1st August, 2014
Visa Expiry-1st November, 2014

So technically from what they are saying; such passport's expiry date is the date that such visa would expire, once it has been issued on the passport with such details above.

Hope this helps...

Oga mi, Thanks for the clarification

 

[ASHELA]

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

Congrats Wole

 

[ASHELA]

You have echoed my thought. But what if the passport is renewed;say the expiration of landing in canada is 23rd November,2014 and passport expires in august ,2014?Cant the person renew his passport and have the visa re-issued before the November date for landing?

To the best of my knowledge transfering visa from expired passport to new one is not an option.

 

[emmy_est]

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

congrats

 

[emmy_est]

You have echoed my thought. But what if the passport is renewed;say the expiration of landing in canada is 23rd November,2014 and passport expires in august ,2014?Cant the person renew his passport and have the visa re-issued before the November date for landing?

the visa will not be re-issued...... the mail that accompanies the PPV say that the visa will expire either at the expiration of the medicals(which is valid for one year) or the expiration of the passport ( of anybody included in the application) which ever comes first.

the person has to land before the expiration of the passport

 

[Stella M]

Congratulations!!!

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

 

[Hakpoguma]

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

Congratulations once more.

 

[switchlanes]

I can see you taking a deep breath. Now you can comfortably sleep with your 2 eyes closed. Congrats.

thank you soo much ......i still have one more task to go... which is landing....

 

[switchlanes]

Switchlanes Baba oya make we go celebrate NA!!!

yes ooooo, na golden restaurant we dey go.... make we pop some bottles,,

honour be unto God.

How far with your passport ? i hope say u don send ham.

 

[switchlanes]

Accra sent me an e-mail this morning that my passport is ready for pick up.

congrat bro.... same here, i received mine today too